Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

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 →

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Forgive

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Ted Lasso taught us to BELIEVE. He is also reminding us to FORGIVE!

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Reflections

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey
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Hope’s Gambit

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Fear sat on the old pine bench, looking out at the brown Delta field as he drank his diet soda. Customers buzzed as they discussed the morning’s news and drank their coffee. Old men sat in the corner, discussing the … Continue reading →

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Save Your Skin

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Melanoma, which is the most deadly form of skin cancer, is cancer of the melanocytes (what gives you your pigment) — which most of the time, means a mole. If caught early, it is very … Continue reading →

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Do the Work

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

The work. As in, “doing the work.” I guess it means different things to different people. But for me, it means I’m at a certain age where I realize if I don’t “do the work,” the remainder of what time … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: The Miracle

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

The cold darkness fell over the young man as he walked through the woods. The inky blackness of the cold morning smothered him like a wet blanket. Fear and doubt crushed down on his soul as he walked. A lone … Continue reading →

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