Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Oct. 24 Daily Log

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Woke up with a rotten cold.  Fought it all day yesterday and I’ve officially lost the battle. My immune system was too run down to fight it off. I woke up at 4:59 a .m. and dreamed of calling in … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Water bugs zipped across the surface of the stream’s pool, making tiny waves that traveled to the sides of the rocks. Light filtered through the trees, creating spots on the water’s surface. He could see his face. And then he … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Prayer

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Whenever I feel like complaining, give me the strength to do something positive instead.

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Monday Free-For-All

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning!  Hope you have a great week.

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Oct. 23 Daily Log

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

It was 2:10 p.m. My son looked at the clock and remembered his Scout Troop’s Court of Honor started at 2 p.m.  He had not reminded us to put it on the calendar. His mother and I had forgotten, too. And … Continue reading →

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Sunday Free-For-All

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Woke up with a cold. So I went back to sleep.  Good morning to you even though it is nearly afternoon.

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Oct. 22 Daily Log

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

At this time last year I was fully employed at The Clarion-Ledger and ready to run the Marine Corps Marathon. Now I am partly employed by The Clarion-Ledger, work 14 hours a day, have a radio show on SuperTalk Mississippi, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Free-For-All

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! I was up late but I slept late. So that works for me. Magic 8-Ball is one of my favorite recent stories. Hope you’ve gotten to read it.

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The Magic 8-Ball

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

At a yard sale in a wooded neighborhood across town, a man browsed through the cornucopia of junk, toys and other value-priced flotsam. He walked over to a table that reminded him of Rudolph’s Island of Forgotten toys.  A doll. … Continue reading →

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Mothers, Sisters, Wives and Daughters

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Mothers, Sisters, Wives and Daughters statue. Miss. State Capitol.  Click on photo to enlarge.

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