Category Archives: Writing

The Second Act Man

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

I don’t learn in a straight line.  Wish I did. But I don’t.  Lay out a road map for me and I’ll make wrong turns and wander down backroads.  That’s just how my brain works.  Some days it can be … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday America

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Freedom isn’t easy. There’s no script. No plan. No one telling you what to do. You’re expected to do your best and to make your own way. Yes, it’s hard. But the rewards are unlimited. Happy birthday America. May freedom … Continue reading →

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Life, Liberty and the PURSUIT of Happiness

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The Declaration of Independence by … Continue reading →

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The Bottle

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

His breath filled and left his lungs like the crashing surf  in front of him.  Luminescent foam and seaweed tickled his toes as he sat on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. He was pondering his life.  No answers … Continue reading →

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Campaign ads

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

We’re getting into the homestretch for political campaigns.  And that means one thing: The tide of political ads will begin to rise.  You’ll see ads in the morning. You’ll see ads at lunch.  Ads will blanket you during to dinner.  … Continue reading →

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Driving for votes

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

The #1 answer I get when I ask candidates about what’s the hardest part about running for statewide office is this: The travel.  And the ones I’ve talked to are aren’t flying the friendly skies. They’re putting miles on their … Continue reading →

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Man in the moon

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Like silver ink spilled across the black water, the full moon shined on the reservoir.  On its shoreline, A 1970 Chevrolet Impala sat by a boat ramp. And on that Impala sat a small boy and his father.  The dad … Continue reading →

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A morning with Tate Reeves

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Treasurer and now Lt. Governor Candidate Tate Reeves visited The Clarion-Ledger editorial board, and since I was there, I popped in for a listen. A few observations: 1. Reeves, who I like and respect, kept talking about his positive campaign, … Continue reading →

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Bring out the best

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Andy Andrews talks about the “Butterfly Effect” in one of his excellent books: How little changes can impacts others’ lives.  It’s also very similar to the “Broken Windows” theory: Make little changes and eventually you’ll see big results.  What little … Continue reading →

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Notes on the Treasurer’s Debate

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Supertalk FM had the three Republican State Treasurer candidates on my show for a one-hour debate.  Lucien Smith, Lynn Fitch and Sen. Lee Yancy all came in studio, answered questions and then at the end of the show asked each … Continue reading →

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