Monthly Archives: January 2018

The miracle pills

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

“What drug scares you the most?” I asked then Director of Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Marshall Fisher, (who is now the Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety), that question when he was a guest on my afternoon radio show.  He … Continue reading →

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Winning Mississippi’s Marathon

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

This weekend, runners will come to Mississippi from every state in the union and nine countries around the world. They’ll be chasing a dream, a goal, a mission and a medal. They’ll run up and down hills and dodge potholes. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from the couch

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

In 1973, Atlanta was crippled by a record ice storm (very similar to the epic 1994 North Mississippi storm). Pine trees snapped like twigs as families huddled in their cold, dark homes. It was at that moment I discovered being an … Continue reading →

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Running toward insight

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

I ran four miles this morning in the dark mist. Potholes and pine combs threatened my footing. Hills burned my lungs. A couple of insights about life popped into my head — answers to questions I have sought for a … Continue reading →

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The State of the State

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

Public speaking is Governor Phil Bryant’s superpower. He has a folksy gift of putting on his boots, jumping on the stump and delivering a homespun speech.  This year’s State of the State was classic Phil.  But as I listened, I wondered, “What … Continue reading →

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The Legislative Session

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

Both Speaker of the House Philip Gunn (R-Clinton) and Lt. Governor Tate Reeves step up to a particle-board podium.  Reporters turn on their tape recorders. Lobbyists text local restaurants to make lunch reservations. Speaker Gunn speaks first, “Ladies and gentleman … Continue reading →

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2018: The start of a new journey

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m having a hard time remembering when it all started — but I think at least ten years ago would be a good place to start. Mother had open-heart surgery, nearly bled out and was in a coma for a … Continue reading →

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