Monthly Archives: January 2011

Knock down

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

I’ve been knocked on my butt three times: 1. I ended up a janitor after graduating from college with honors. 2. I was diagnosed with cancer. 3. I was made part-time at my current dream job. All three have resulted … Continue reading →

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Sleep cleaning.

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

My three-year-old woke in the middle of the night with a vicious nosebleed.  It’s not a good feeling to find your child’s head in the middle of a pool of blood. But it’s funny how your subconscious kicks in at … Continue reading →

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CARTOON: State of the Union & Thad

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey
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Pride

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Fear is a powerful motivator — for the short run.  You can only go so long being scared out of your mind and keep doing good work.  Like being chased by a bear, eventually you will wear out and be … Continue reading →

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Speaking to the spouses

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Today I’m speaking to a group of spouses of Mississippi politicians. Fifty bucks I don’t survive. You see, I’m not afraid of the people I draw.  Now, their spouses on the other hand — well, let’s just say I watch … Continue reading →

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TWEETS! A collection of my recent stuff from Twitter

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

If the recession is going to end anywhere, it’s going to have to start with what’s going on between my ears. My incredible sense of urgency is currently doing battle with my incredible need for a nap. Time spent telling … Continue reading →

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CARTOON: Whistling Dixie

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey
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Whistling Dixie

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

State Rep. Mark Duvall, D-Mantachi has introduced a bill requiring Ole Miss to bring back Col. Reb and play ‘Dixie’ at its football games. Thank God the Legislature is solving all the State’s important problems. Forget the whole Col. Reb/Rebel … Continue reading →

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CARTOON: State of the Union

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey
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The party

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

I had a pity party last night.  No, I didn’t send out invitations, but my wife attended.  For one of the few times since November, I was mad at my situation. I was mad at the world. It had been … Continue reading →

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