Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Sketch

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

A sketch for the new Banjo book. I wanted to capture their world, friendship, and family.

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A Well-Rounded Education

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Mrs. Overstreet stressed this often to us: Your education is the one thing they can’t take away from you. I was in World History class at Sprayberry High School — I enjoyed the class although I couldn’t tell you one … Continue reading →

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New Banjo Book on the Horizon

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Eleven years ago, I wrote and published a book called Banjo’s Dream. It sold over 5,000 copies and became a favorite for a whole generation of kids. During the pandemic, I brought Banjo back with some of his friends. Now … Continue reading →

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Titanium

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Apple has a new television ad that features a meteor hitting the Earth. The meteor is forged by heat into metal and then turned into a phone. For the record, I did not run out and upgrade my IPhone 12. … Continue reading →

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Above the Storm

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

I’ve always thought having a gratitude list sounded like Oprah vomiting her dinner. But honestly, being grateful is one of the most powerful tonics you can take when life starts to overwhelm you. It’s the attitude to gain altitude over … Continue reading →

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Learning to surf

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

My dream job was to be an editorial cartoonist. It’s a dream I’m still (partially) living today. But in 2010, my dream received a rather rude wake-up call when I was informed my job was being turned into a part-time … Continue reading →

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Blindsided

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Since Michael Oher is in the news, let me tell you a story you probably don’t know about him. On Sept. 18, 2016, while playing against the 49’ers, he took a vicious hit that gave him a concussion. The concussion … Continue reading →

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C-135 and C-17 flyby

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

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Miracle on Mt. LeConte

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Thinning air burned the hiker’s lungs. Ache cut through his shoulders, his knees, and his heart like a dull scalpel. The early morning darkness hid the path ahead. Gary Campbell, blinked his eyes, paused and looked at the watch on … Continue reading →