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Fatigue’s Siren Song

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Fatigue is a liar. Like a perverted siren, it will call you until you crumble upon its rocks. It’s song is negativity. Negativity that steals your hope. Your purpose. And at times, your will. Last night, I heard its song. … Continue reading →

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The Chauffeur

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

This is the last year I’ll ever drive my oldest son to school. It’s a long tradition that started many, many years ago when I’d take him to Mother’s Morning Out. Back then, I saw a round cherub face in … Continue reading →

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Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 15 The Glory and the Suck

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

  At the very last moments of today’s of workout, I was lying on the turf with my hands on my head, holding my feet at six inches off the ground. I listened to Coach Clark count down from 10. … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Really Love The Martian

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Hang on a second. I need to put down my glass of Tang. OK. Let’s talk about the movie The Martian for a second. I saw Ridley Scott’s fantastic new film this weekend — and as you might guess, I … Continue reading →

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Learning to how to properly fail

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I like to tell a few stories about my kids here. But my wife and I want them to grow up outside of the public eye — so I leave details kind of fuzzy. And we want them to stand … Continue reading →

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Think Pink

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

“Whatcha selling the raffle tickets for?” I asked one of the other soccer dads last night. “A friend of mine has Stage IV breast cancer and we’re raising money to help pay for her care.” I’m not sure I need … Continue reading →

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Classnotes: October 1

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Thanks to everyone who came to field trip. Hope you enjoyed the experience. Be ready to share any social media you created and other thoughts about what you learned. And Dustin Barnes has agreed to come out to our class … Continue reading →

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City Hal

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Call The Mystery Machine. Get Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby on the phone. We have a mystery to solve. For several weeks now, the sign in front of the Jackson City Hall has read this: “City Hal.” Here are … Continue reading →

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What I love about Mississippi:

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Yesterday I was able to interview a world-class pianist (Bruce Levingston) and one of America’s top entertainment moguls (Sam Haskell). I learned powerful lessons from both. We’re very fortunate here in Mississippi to not only produce such world-class talent but … Continue reading →

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The Mastery of Marie Hull

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Marie Hull started life taking piano lessons. By age 20, she was making art with a paint brush instead. For the next 70 years, she used her talent in a most proficient way. The Mississippi Museum of Art currently is … Continue reading →

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