Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Fate’s Kiss

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Like a dog chasing a car, the truck’s wipers couldn’t keep up with the rain on the windshield.  It was the hardest rainstorm Bobby Ray had ever seen in his 25 years — the sky was green and nickel-sized hail … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Free-For-All

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The new Legislature is sworn in today!  And the new Legislature will be sworn at tomorrow.

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

I’ve been given a gift. Not my ability to draw. Not my ability to sing (that would be more of a curse.).  No, I’ve been blessed with the ability to believe something will happen even when the facts point strongly … Continue reading →

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A New Year

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The awaking sun rose over the eastern side of the lake.  Jack sat on his dock, watching the orange light dance across the water.  There wasn’t another creature around except a single duck flying low across the water.  It was … Continue reading →

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Monday Free-For-All

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Hope you have the day off today. It’s back to work for me.

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Leap Year

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Paul Taylor was just another face walking down the busy New York City sidewalk.  It was Saturday, December 31, 2011 — New Year’s Eve — and he was leaving his midtown Manhattan office building.  There was no rest for the … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Free-For-All

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

I read Old Bopper’s comment saying that maturity is going to church on New Year’s Day early without a hangover.  I’m not so mature. I woke up at 11 a.m. without a hangover.  No early here!  Guess I was tired. … Continue reading →

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Best Ramsey Cartoons of 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

I used to do a page of these every year for The Clarion-Ledger but since I wasn’t asked to do one again this year, I posted a few of my favorites of 2011 here for you to enjoy. Happy New … Continue reading →

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2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

2011 brought us natural disasters. 2011 brought us economic challenges. 2011 brought us a buffet of bad news. But it also brought us a chance to change. And once you realize that change is the grit that polishes stones into … Continue reading →

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The Resolution

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

It was New Year’s Eve at St. Mercy’s Memorial Hospital, but no one on the Intensive Care Unit floor felt like celebrating.  It had been a stressful night; three patients decided 2011 would be their last year on Earth.  ICU … Continue reading →

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