Category Archives: Writing

Winning Life’s Marathon One Step at a Time

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

I’ve seen a couple of comments this weekend read, “I love the pictures you posted but I will never be able to run a marathon.” That’s not true. You’re running one daily — just not the kind where you are … Continue reading →

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Pass out the sunscreen and snacks: It’s Melanoma Awareness Month!!!

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

Guess what kids! It’s Melanoma Awareness Month!   YEA! Pass out the sunscreen and snacks!   I know some of you think melanoma is an Italian lounge singer. And some of you even think that melanoma is “just skin cancer.” … Continue reading →

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Life’s Marathon: Training for the long run

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

Mother has been gone for a little over a year. Dad, a little over a year and a half. Their house is sold and my sisters are wrapping up the estate. A few possessions remain in a storage warehouse. And … Continue reading →

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The Zen of a 20-Mile Run

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

Wind gusts were starting to pick up. It was 40-something degrees and raw. Spring had taken a siesta and wind-blown drizzle hit my face like cold needles. My running group started our long run along the Ridgeland Multipurpose path then … Continue reading →

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Dad brag

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

My son’s 9th-grade track season ended last night with his team winning the Little Six Conference. Needless to say, the boys were very excited (I have some great photos of them posing with the trophy). They’re good kids who worked … Continue reading →

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The Artful Evolution of Hal & Mal’s

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

I interviewed Malcolm White for both my radio show and my television show yesterday. I enjoyed both opportunities to sit down with him and talk about his new book “The Artful Evolution of Hal & Mals.” It’s a great memoir … Continue reading →

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Winning Mississippi’s Marathon

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

This weekend, runners will come to Mississippi from every state in the union and nine countries around the world. They’ll be chasing a dream, a goal, a mission and a medal. They’ll run up and down hills and dodge potholes. … Continue reading →

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Running toward insight

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

I ran four miles this morning in the dark mist. Potholes and pine combs threatened my footing. Hills burned my lungs. A couple of insights about life popped into my head — answers to questions I have sought for a … Continue reading →

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The State of the State

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

Public speaking is Governor Phil Bryant’s superpower. He has a folksy gift of putting on his boots, jumping on the stump and delivering a homespun speech.  This year’s State of the State was classic Phil.  But as I listened, I wondered, “What … Continue reading →

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2018: The start of a new journey

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m having a hard time remembering when it all started — but I think at least ten years ago would be a good place to start. Mother had open-heart surgery, nearly bled out and was in a coma for a … Continue reading →

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