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SHORT STORY: Gary Brandon’s Coach

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

As his world crumbled around him, Gary Brandon couldn’t help but notice the taste of gun oil. He sat alone in his one-room apartment twitching the .38’s trigger. One pull. That’s all it would take to end his pain. One … Continue reading →

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The sign

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

As the University of Tennessee’s football team walks out of their locker room and onto the field, there is a sign above the door that each team member touches. It reads, “I will give my all for Tennessee today.” I … Continue reading →

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Celebrating by not celebrating at all

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

The fact that its National Cancer Survivor’s Day just popped up in my Twitter feed. Honestly, it wasn’t even on my radar for some reason. I’m not speaking anywhere about surviving cancer. Nor have I made any elaborate plans. I … Continue reading →

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I’m glad I live in the era of:

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m thankful I live in the era of: 1. Sneeze Guards. Let buffet food’s grossness stand on its own. 2. Air Conditioning: I bet the people in the 1800’s smelled. 3. Deodorant: See #2 4. YouTube: My wife said she’d … Continue reading →

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Larry Gild’s D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

The gray sea looked like glass to the horizon. A terrible storm had hit this coast 71 years ago. Now all that remained were  the salty tears on Lucy Gilds’ cheeks. She gingerly made her way down the path from … Continue reading →

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What Gordon Ramsay taught me about constructive criticism

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I’ve always kind of liked Gordon Ramsay (other than he spells his name wrong.). He’s the foul-mouthed, passionate chef that pops up on TV judging contests and helping restaurants reinvent themselves. I’ve met Master Chef winner Whitney Miller and she … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit: The beauty of my workout

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

The sun’s setting its alarm clock earlier and earlier these days. Usually my morning workout resembles more of a nighttime workout — as in, it’s pitch black as I stumble through my exercises. But this morning, well, this morning was … Continue reading →

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The Wall

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

“I have good days and bad days and going half-mad days.” Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers I hit a wall yesterday. No, not with my hand (Lord knows I don’t need any more hand problems). I mean I hit … Continue reading →

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Using Your Talent

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m not sure if there is a world record for throwing a pity party, but at six months, I knew I was in the running for it. I was Custodian One at Pope High School and I was feeling pretty … Continue reading →

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Ten things I remind myself of every morning

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Ten things I remind myself of every morning. Somedays I even accomplish some of them. 1. You are where you are because of past decisions. If you want to be somewhere else, start making different decisions. 2. Respect is not … Continue reading →

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