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I challenged fear and it cried “Uncle.” I was living.

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The boat quickly tipped over and filled with water. A drag-chain wrapped around my leg. The current shot me past the overturned boat. My ankle, very much attached to the chain, nearly snapped off. Cold water surged over my face. … Continue reading →

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When you hit a rock

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

So you’ve had a professional disappointment. You hit a rock. You were fired, laid off, called on the carpet, cutback, smacked down, humiliated or worse. Your ego still stings as you walk out of the office or hang up the … Continue reading →

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How My Creativity Works

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I’ve tried to explain it for years. This is as close as I can get with words and pictures:

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SHORT STORY: Coming Back to Earth

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

A lot of great things emerged from the space program. For example: Tang. OK, Tang didn’t emerge from the space program. But I know astronauts drank it. (And my hatred of it was enough to keep me from becoming an … Continue reading →

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MRBA Free-For-All

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Hope y’all are doing well. I’m celebrating World Cancer Day by just drawing breath.

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SHORT STORY: Snow Angels

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

The forecast had called for snow.  But it was the South and snow forecasts were notoriously wrong.  Lizzie McDonald knew that if the TV weatherman said snow, it would be sunny.   Atlanta snow was fickle. Surely it wouldn’t snow … Continue reading →

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MRBA Free-For-All

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey
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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog Day #10

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Today was my last workout for the week. Have to go to a funeral tomorrow — and considering the circumstances, I’d rather workout. My best friend’s mom died of cancer.  So it will be a sad day. But one where … Continue reading →

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25 Days of Banjo: Day 22

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey
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Santa’s Gift

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

It was finally my turn to visit the mall Santa so I crawled into his lap. The old elf made a whimpering sound, kind of like a muffled dog toy as my 200 pounds crushed his arthritic knees. “Here’s what … Continue reading →

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