Category Archives: Writing

Thursday Free-For-All

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Good (cold)  morning! Have a great day!

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The Congressman’s Last Speech

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

A Congressman from a forgotten state stood at the podium in the U.S. Capitol.  He gazed blankly out into nearly empty chamber, took sip of water and began the speech of a lifetime.   CSPAN cameras captured every word.  Here’s … Continue reading →

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A Standard Life

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

His grandmother’s spirit visited him from time to time. It was the little things that made him aware: A fleeting memory. The cool fog that made him think of mornings on her farm.  She guided him through the hardest points … Continue reading →

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Close Encounter of the Halloween Kind

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

The alien craft hovered over the cotton field.  Three giant landing claws extended as the ship quietly landed on Earth with a thud. Two green aliens emerged from the ship and stretched. They looked around at the lush landscape. The … Continue reading →

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Sunday Free-For-All

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Hope you have a blessed day.

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Five Ramsey stories #1

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Occasionally I’ll post links to stories you might have missed. A Miracle on the Midway: A man, a ferris wheel and the most amazing story of his life. The Lucky Slot Machine: A older estranged mother hits the jackpot. The … Continue reading →

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Fairy Godmother Poker Night & The Magic Within

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Deep in the Mississippi Delta off of Highway 61, a naked swirl lightbulb lit a lone hotel room.  Thick curtains kept prying eyes out. And anyone who did happen to see inside would’ve been instantly zapped to the other side … Continue reading →

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A Miracle on the Midway

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Jimmy Franks plopped down his $5, bought his ticket at the gate and walked slowly through it. His stomach already was turning. He hated the State Fair.  And for good reason. When Jimmy was five, there had been a disastrous … Continue reading →

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Uncle Bill

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

My sons looked warily at my Uncle Bill.  Sitting in his chair, thin and on oxygen, he must have been intimating to them.  Add to it that he is difficult to understand when he speaks  — well, I guess they … Continue reading →

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Successful

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Yesterday, I had the joy of having Dave Ramsey on my radio show.  Most of you know that he’s my first cousin.  I’m eight years younger than he is — so when we were growing up, I was the little … Continue reading →

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