Monthly Archives: April 2020

30 observations about the virus and the times we live in…

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Marshall Ramsey

I know the day by events that happen. For example, I know that today is either Tuesday or Friday because it is trash day. And since I had a radio show yesterday, it must mean it is Tuesday. Medical workers … Continue reading →

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It is what it is

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Marshall Ramsey

Judging by my Facebook feed, most of us are going through the five stages of grief because of this damn virus: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. I know I am. I have flirted with anger, felt depression’s hot breath … Continue reading →

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When You Can Smell New Orleans

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Marshall Ramsey

Many years ago, Joe White and I walked out of the employee entrance to The Clarion-Ledger. I’m not sure where we were headed, but I’d imagine it was to the Thai House for lunch. It was a spring day and … Continue reading →

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Illumination

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Marshall Ramsey

Christmas and Easter were the big days in my childhood church-going experiences. Christmas was a Christmas-Eve communion — grape juice and homemade bread. I was a kid and was more interested in Santa than the baby Jesus but I went … Continue reading →

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One COVID-19 number we want to grow

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Marshall Ramsey

According to recent data, Mississippi currently has the highest COVID-19 hospitalization rate in the nation, at 31%. That’s 11% higher than what we originally told. That’s because of a combination of reasons: High co-morbidities (Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, immune issues, … Continue reading →

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