Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Ninety-Eight Ramsey Stories: A Collection

Here’s where to find links to all my short stories on the blog.

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CARTOON: Now appearing at the Golden Moon…

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A strange night at the Lincoln Memorial…

The tourists had left for the night. The sun had gone down. And the Lincoln Memorial sat bathed in brilliant white flood lights.  On its steps sat two familiar figures.  A homeless man walking by looked at the crumpled Dollar … Continue reading →

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Thursday Free-For-All

It’s not hump day.  Have a good one.

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The true story of Kudzu

The patrol car sat idling with its headlights stabbing at the inky blackness. “Car 2, this is dispatch.  Car 2, I repeat, this is dispatch.” “Roger dispatch, this is Deputy Davis. What’re my orders?” “Continue to monitor the situation.” the … Continue reading →

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In a small Southern city

In a small Southern city, the blanket of night was slowly pulled back.  Dark alleys and shadows retreated as the sunlight made its daily commute in from the east.  A garbage truck rumbled down Main Street and a few sleepy … Continue reading →

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CARTOON: Support group

Sometimes news happens after I draw a cartoon.  This is a classic case in point: Found out the FBI had raided the casinos right as my hours were up.  Oops. Still a pretty decent cartoon, though.

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Wednesday Free-For-All

Good morning! Today will be great.

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Cutting the fat

Dr. Mary Currier, Mississippi’s excellent State Health Officer was on my radio show yesterday afternoon to chew the fat.  Or at least talk about it.  You see, Mississippi is the fattest state in the nation.  A title we’ve held for … Continue reading →

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It is the heat

Last night, WJTV TV reported that Carlton Melton had passed away.  He was 61. According to the story, his neighbors found him in his Madison yard,  an apparent victim of this current brutal heatwave we’ve been experiencing.  I knew Carlton.  … Continue reading →

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