Category Archives: Writing

The Siren Song

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

My phone dings, beckoning me with its electronic siren song. I, being properly trained like one of Pavlov’s mutts, immediately pick it up. There’s knowledge to be had after all. And my phone is ready to share. I quickly open … Continue reading →

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And they lived happily ever after

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Once upon a time in mass of land between New Orleans and Mobile, there was a beautiful kingdom. And in that kingdom were majestic oaks, beautiful homes, tall hotels and floating casinos. Brown water tickled the white sand. Barrier islands … Continue reading →

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Show me the Heart: A lesson from Jerry Maguire

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Last night, Amy, my family and I watched the movie Jerry Maguire. Written by Cameron Crowe and staring about every famous person from the 1990s, Jerry Maguire is the story of a sports agent (Tom Cruise) who, after suffering a … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Tropical Storm Nate

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Dear Tropical Storm Nate, I just saw your updated travel itinerary and it looks like you’re dropping by here for a visit — as in, “we’re under a Jim Cantore Warning!” Not good. I know, I know — your plans … Continue reading →

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Prove a Mayan wrong

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

The world was supposed to end on my birthday. You know — the Mayans and their calendar. December 21, 2012 to be exact. Kaput. Kaboom! Obviously, it didn’t. We’re still here complaining on Facebook about the world. But you have … Continue reading →

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The Prophecy of the Broken Down Car

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

“The three givens in life: Death, taxes and a broken down car on the side of I-55 in Holmes County.” Sparky Reardon Angels are with me. And they guided me as I zoomed up I-55 yesterday afternoon. So here’s the … Continue reading →

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Wear out. Don’t rust out.

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

I think I just finished the fifth week of this 12-week PLS bootcamp session this morning. I say “I think” because honestly, I don’t know. The 4 a.m. Wake-up Club is also the The 4 a.m. Memory Loss Club. Fatigue … Continue reading →

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Little tiny forts made of blocks of fear

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

People will fight you to the death to protect their own inadequacies and failures. And yes, I have a plank in my eye on this one. We all live in a dangerous place called a comfort zone and will build … Continue reading →

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A message for us all

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

“People are like oranges. You can tell what’s inside of them when they are squeezed.” Unknown My favorite tweet from yesterday was from CNN’s Bill Weir. As his boat sailed past the owner of the Caribbean Club (scene of Bogey … Continue reading →

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The Lesson of 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

College freshmen don’t remember 9/11. I know, mind-blowing, isn’t it? Sixteen years is a long time ago — but those of us who do remember it have burning scars today. I look at my “United We Stand” cartoon and see … Continue reading →

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