Category Archives: Writing

Banjo and the Attack of the Squirrels: Part 1

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

In a small town in a small house lived a small dog with a big heart.  His name was Banjo. Banjo lived with a small boy and his mom.  She was a pretty lady, but extremely sad.  She hadn’t always … Continue reading →

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The killer

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

On a warm, humid April afternoon, a group of killers escaped into the rural Mississippi countryside.  Trained government trackers saw it when it happened. So did trained spotters. All were powerless to stop them. If you experienced their wrath, it … Continue reading →

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Today will happen with or without us

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

My wife was still asleep. Snow didn’t zap her  and my toddler’s day off from school today. My older boys, however, weren’t so lucky and were sitting at the breakfast bar, groggily eating their breakfast. My oldest son was in … Continue reading →

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Last night’s speech

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Spoke to a group of broadcasters last night.  You really can’t BS broadcasters — at least not when it comes to standing up behind a microphone. They do it for a living.  (Come to think of it, so do I.) … Continue reading →

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Santa, the Tooth Fairy and The Easter Bunny at a bar

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

It was a dark day in the Headquarters for Mythical Creatures. “No one believes in me any more.” moaned the Easter Bunny as he sat at the bar.  He was tired after a long journey around the word, giving out … Continue reading →

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The Easter Bunny

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

The first hint of dawn crept across the empty park.  It illuminated a man on a bench. A man whose soul was as empty as the bottle lying next to him.  He had died inside on Friday.  Saturday was a … Continue reading →

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The Haley Clone Army

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Press release from the Governor’s office: This morning Governor Haley Barbour had minimally invasive, out-patient surgery on his low back. The surgery was scheduled to address a minor back issue commonly encountered in active individuals and former athletes. Or so … Continue reading →

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The Ring

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

The Gulf was quiet today.  Gray. Calm. Like a sleeping pit bull dreaming of his next attack. The bearded, scarred bartender cleaned the glass, looked around his shop and took a deep breath. The smell of new wood told the story … Continue reading →

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My 10th birthday

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Tomorrow morning, the alarm clock will go off. I’ll rub my eyes and probably hit the snooze. Banjo the dog will snore and I’ll lie there, looking at my alarm clock. I’ll stumble out onto the back porch, scratching my … Continue reading →

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Thursday Free-For-All

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning!  What’s up?

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