Category Archives: Writing

A Great Coach

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Right before my sophomore football season, the sportswriters at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution said that I was a player “who had potential.” One of my coaches saw that and quipped, “Potential is a little French word that means you’re not worth … Continue reading →

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The Drought

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Across the highway, a bush hog cut through the dead brush and trees. A small pond, once the watering hole for the local wildlife, was bone dry. The last touches of green were fading from the nature’s palate — the … Continue reading →

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Pip’s New Journey

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

“You want to go for a walk?” Pip’s ears jumped up; and she immediately ran into the cabinets. Yes, I was offering a blind dog a chance to take a walk. Pip made her way over to the front door … Continue reading →

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The Mighty A

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

She once was a queen of the seas — a mighty U.S. battleship. Twenty-five hundred men roamed her decks, keeping her churning through the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Her anti-aircraft guns blazed, protecting the rest of the fleet from the … Continue reading →

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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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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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