Category Archives: Writing

The Hunter & The Buck

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

A deer story for the opening day of gun season.

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The day Santa took over Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

On an empty stage in a big room, two podiums stood next to each other. Four rows of chairs were filled with print and TV reporters from around the world.  A man with a red suit and a turkey entered … Continue reading →

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The Guardian

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Thunder woke Betty McFane’s dog first. He stood on the end of her bed shivering and whining trying to alert her that something was seriously wrong.  She opened one eye and gazed at her alarm clock; it was 5:15 a.m. … Continue reading →

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The Best Thanksgiving Ever

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

The parking lot of the Quickie Gas & Groceries was empty that Thursday afternoon. The whole world was gathered around the table, saying thanks and enjoying the company of loved ones and friends. All except Elizabeth J. Clarke. She was … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog – Nov. 16

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

You. Got your attention, didn’t I? “You” is such a powerful word.  We live in an “I” world these days — if you don’t believe me, read about 95% of the posts on Twitter and Facebook.  And when CEOs and … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog – Nov. 15

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Since I took the morning off, I had the pleasure of taking my son to school today. As I pulled out of my neighborhood, I encountered a thick patch of fog.  The road started to disappear until visibility was nearly … Continue reading →

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The Man in the Chair

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

On the fourth floor of St. Argemir’s Memorial Hospital, a man with his head in his hands sat in a chair.  Surrounding him were floral displays of every shape and size with cards, balloons and teddy bears accompanying them.  He … Continue reading →

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Daily Blog – November 14

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Another sons’ birthday, another moment of thankfulness that I survived cancer to see it.  It’s a feeling that rattles around in my brain — a feeling of fear/thankfulness/relief/guilt that comes with the miracle of having a very deadly form of … Continue reading →

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Along the Buffalo waterfront: A Christmas Tale

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Click here to see more photos of Buffalo, New York by Karl R. Josker. The abandoned concrete grain silos along the Buffalo River cast a cold shadow on the surrounding waterfront of Buffalo, New York.  The  sky, the water and … Continue reading →

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Plymouth rock

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

It was the battle of the seasons and leaves lay on the ground like fallen soldiers. He sat on the rock overlooking the valley.  Fall’s cool breath had turned the trees into a sea of reds, oranges and yellows.  He … Continue reading →

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