Monthly Archives: May 2015

Using Your Talent

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m not sure if there is a world record for throwing a pity party, but at six months, I knew I was in the running for it. I was Custodian One at Pope High School and I was feeling pretty … Continue reading →

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Ten things I remind myself of every morning

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Ten things I remind myself of every morning. Somedays I even accomplish some of them. 1. You are where you are because of past decisions. If you want to be somewhere else, start making different decisions. 2. Respect is not … Continue reading →

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The Meaning H.O.P.E.: Four pillars to get your through life’s toughest moments

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Hope is word that gets thrown around a bunch these days. But I think we live in a time when really need more of it. H.O.P.E. stands for the four pillars of my life that help me get through my … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of H.O.P.E.: E — Education

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

The meaning of H.O.P.E H — Humor O — Opportunity to Serve P — Physical Well-Being Today: E- Education When I was diagnosed with a Melanoma In-Situ, I thought in-situ meant, “Buy coffin.” It’s Latin for “In place.” I had … Continue reading →

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My Northwest Rankin Commencement Speech (more or less)

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I don’t write speeches. But I have written what I basically said to Northwest Rankin’s graduating seniors last Thursday night.  It was a huge honor to get to address them and I wish them a blessed future.   He was … Continue reading →

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The new passenger

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I pulled our silver Maxima to the hospital’s front door and put it in park. I got out to open the back door. My wife handed me our newborn son and I gingerly put him into the car seat. “I … Continue reading →

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Graduation memories

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Last night, I gave Northwest Rankin’s commencement speech. It was incredible honor and I really enjoyed the night. Here are a few quick comments from the night. 1. Twenty-nine years ago, I graduated from Sprayberry High School with Jo and … Continue reading →

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Long live the King: Respect for a Blues Legend

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Cotton fields zipped by as our van’s stereo blared. My son, who plays guitar, could tell the difference between Eric Clapton’s guitar parts and B.B.King’s. “Lucille had a distinctive voice,” he said as we were driving down Highway 49 through … Continue reading →

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Fitness Blog: Day 8 Learning to Recharge on the move

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

We could tell something was going to be different this morning. Paul Lacoste lined us up into two lines. Clark then took over. The beat-down began. Honestly, I can’t remember what all we did. I know we ran on the … Continue reading →

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The Speech

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Tomorrow night, I have the honor of speaking Northwest Rankin’s graduating class. Two of my fellow Sprayberry High School classmates will be in the audience. Their daughter, a very talented and bright young lady, is the salutatorian. It seems like … Continue reading →

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