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They say you want a revolution

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

“They say you want a revolution…” John Lennon Dr. John Bohstedt taught me about revolutions. A University of Tennessee history professor (and hero for stopping a mass shooter at his church in 2008), Bohstedt explored three revolutions in his World … Continue reading →

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Rolling with the punches

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

So this was my day yesterday: I was eating my free breakfast at the hotel before my speech and managed to spray yogurt all over my jacket while opening the foil lid. Damn. I cleaned it off, regrouped and headed … Continue reading →

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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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Fifteen years ago:

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Fifteen years ago, thousands of innocent people were slaughtered before our eyes on live television. Fifteen years ago, we sat stunned as the world changed violently. Fifteen years ago, first responders ran toward the burning buildings, not away from it. … Continue reading →

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The best money I’ve spend is for:

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

The best money I’ve spent is for: 1. One diamond ring and gold wedding band. 2. A tux 3. Running shoes 4. Books 5. All the drawing paper and pens I’ve bought. 6. Money I’ve sunk into my dogs (and … 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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