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Oh the humidity: One man’s struggle with exercise in the summer

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Complaining about humidity in Mississippi in July sounds a bit like this: That water is too wet. I can’t believe that sugar is sweet. I’m shocked the sun came up in the east. I’m stunned that pure-grain alcohol make me … Continue reading →

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What went through my mind during this morning’s run

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

This is the crap I thought about while running this morning: Love really isn’t like money. When you invest money, you expect a return. And when you give away money, you have less of it. When you invest your heart, … Continue reading →

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Five things exercise has taught me.

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

My 5th-grade Target teacher (what they called the gifted program back in the day) told us that experiments allow us to simulate conditions in the real world in a controlled environment. For some reason, that popped into my head this … Continue reading →

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The New White Sneakers: A Father’s Day Story

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

In my closet, I have a pair of white sneakers. They’re practically new but I’ll never wear them. I gave them to my dad last Father’s Day. It was the last time I saw him conscious. I remember that day … Continue reading →

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The Plane

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

I drew a picture of an airplane yesterday. Not for a client. Not because I had to. No, I drew it because I wanted to. Sometimes you have to reconnect with the joy of your craft. Mine is drawing. I’ve … Continue reading →

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The graduation

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Today I had the honor of being the commencement speaker at East Webster High School. It was a packed house in their newly rebuilt (and fortified) gymnasium. (A EF-3 tornado destroyed much of the school in 2011 — the gym … Continue reading →

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The Commencement Speech

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Sunday afternoon, I will be giving the commencement address at East Webster High School’s graduation ceremony. The students worked hard for 12 years and now are stuck hearing me. I know — what a letdown for them. But for me, … Continue reading →

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You can do better

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Spring semester. 1991. The University of Tennessee- Knoxville. Humanities Bldg. Second floor. Speech class. Dr. Faye Julian is passing out the first graded exam of the semester. I wait as she works her way around the room. I could see … Continue reading →

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At mile 10: The gift a half-marathon gave me

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

At mile 10 of the Magnolia Meltdown yesterday, I had something odd happen: I suddenly felt a surge of energy. Let me back up for a moment. I started the 13.1-mile half marathon with very tired and sore legs. I’d … Continue reading →

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The Next Level

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

As my line ran over to Paul Lacoste’s station this morning, we noticed several quick-foot ladders. That meant lots of running and more raised heart rates. Mine was humming like a sewing machine already, hovering in the 140’s to 170’s. … Continue reading →

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