Monthly Archives: October 2017

And they lived happily ever after

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Once upon a time in mass of land between New Orleans and Mobile, there was a beautiful kingdom. And in that kingdom were majestic oaks, beautiful homes, tall hotels and floating casinos. Brown water tickled the white sand. Barrier islands … Continue reading →

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Show me the Heart: A lesson from Jerry Maguire

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Last night, Amy, my family and I watched the movie Jerry Maguire. Written by Cameron Crowe and staring about every famous person from the 1990s, Jerry Maguire is the story of a sports agent (Tom Cruise) who, after suffering a … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Tropical Storm Nate

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Dear Tropical Storm Nate, I just saw your updated travel itinerary and it looks like you’re dropping by here for a visit — as in, “we’re under a Jim Cantore Warning!” Not good. I know, I know — your plans … Continue reading →

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Prove a Mayan wrong

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

The world was supposed to end on my birthday. You know — the Mayans and their calendar. December 21, 2012 to be exact. Kaput. Kaboom! Obviously, it didn’t. We’re still here complaining on Facebook about the world. But you have … Continue reading →

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The New Abnormal

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Marshall Ramsey

Before the U2 concert in New Orleans, a sea of people swarmed around the Superdome. The large crowd pushed its way toward the entrances and security. It was humanity’s version of a kicked-over ant hill — men, women and children … Continue reading →

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