Monthly Archives: October 2015

Class Notes: October 15, 2015

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

TEST #2 TODAY! DON’T BE LATE — and DON’T MISS IT. If you miss the test, you have to write a paper. I don’t give makeups (per the syllabus) See you bright and early.

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Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Being Tired

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

26.2 miles. That’s what the sticker read on my car. One hundred yards from it, I was winded. I could barely make it up to the door to the radio station. Oh how the mighty had fallen. Oct. 31, 2010, … Continue reading →

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Class Notes October 13, 2015

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

The 2nd test will be Thursday, October 15.  Be on time. No makeups will be given. You, per the syllabus, can write a paper to make up your grade. I pick the topic. The Test will be derived from the … Continue reading →

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The world needs more Louis Zamperinis

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

The world needs more Louis Zamperinis. And if you don’t know who he is, you obviously haven’t read the best selling novel Unbroken or watched the movie of the same name. He was an athlete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics … Continue reading →

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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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When the teacher becomes a student

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I come from a family of teachers and preachers. My great great grandfather (who was a preacher) co-founded Wood College in Mathiston. His daughter was a college professor. Her daughter taught kindergarten. So did my mom’s mom. Mom taught art. … 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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