Category Archives: Writing

Sports = life. This weekend proved it.

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

A few thoughts on some of the sporting news over the weekend: Arnold Palmer was a class act and made golf cool. I remember my Dad being a fan — so naturally, I became one, too. Like Jack Nicklaus said, … Continue reading →

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Out of your mind: Keeping people out of your head

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

There is scene in the book Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix where Snape is trying to teach Harry how to keep Voldemort out of his head (Occlumency). Harry and Voldemort are (spoiler alert) connected via the scar … Continue reading →

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When going through Hell

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

He’s one of the most positive people I know — and he’s in pain. His marriage is unraveling, leaving him exposed and vulnerable. As we sat at the table, I could see hurt in his eyes. If I had three … Continue reading →

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Fifteen years later, it’s personal

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

It was the tightest security we faced in New York City. I turned to my son after we got through it and said, “This is the true monument to 9/11.” We were in the 9/11 Museum and were about to … Continue reading →

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Seven ways to keep from giving up

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Yesterday, I asked this question: When times get rough, how do you keep from giving up? I was very impressed with the answers that I got. A friend of mine asked me, “so what do you do?” Good question. Guess … Continue reading →

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Intern Season

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

As amazing as the 2nd Annual Mississippi Book Festival’s panels were (and they were very good), the author’s lounge was a little piece of heaven. It was a refuge from the hustle and bustle out in the Capitol’s hallways. And … Continue reading →

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The Eulogy

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Last night I heard a grandfather powerfully eulogized his 13-year-old grandson. No grandfather ever should have to do that. Ever. As he spoke, his love for his grandson reached out and wrapped its arms around everyone in the audience. There … Continue reading →

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A time to give

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Right now, thousands are waking up on a shelter cot, wondering, “what the hell is next?” Because Hell already visited them in liquid form. Brown, murky flood waters quickly rose in the night, stealing homes, dreams and lives. Our friends … Continue reading →

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Scars

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Scars make you tougher. I just finished a piece about the flooding in Louisiana and a couple of the comments reminded me that yes, Louisiana will be OK. But they will be scarred. I know a little bit about scars. … Continue reading →

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An open letter to my boys on the first day of school

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

To my boys, School is here. While the thermometer may disagree, summer is over. No more sleeping late. No more binge-watching Netflix. Time to cut Snapchatting back by at least 1/2. It’s time to get up, get ready and get … Continue reading →

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