Category Archives: Writing

The Namesake

The dog raised his head up off the porch as the car pulled up. He would have growled, but it was too hot. Instead, he put his head back down before the dust blew into his eyes.  “The ankle-biter is … Continue reading

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A man of few words

Thanks to a series of ear infections, he lost his hearing as a child. For several months, he was stone deaf — and the accompanying fluid build-up caused developmental issues in his brain.  He struggled to learn to talk. He … Continue reading

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The Selfish Man

The selfish man walked down the dusty road, oblivious to anyone but himself.  He didn’t see the old lady on the porch who was struggling to hang her wash. He didn’t see the child with the bloodied knee peddling his … Continue reading

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Hitting the reset button.

It’s four o’clock on a Sunday afternoon.  The house is quiet and I’m pondering my future. And my past.  I probably should take a long nap instead.  I can’t though — my mind is racing.  I’m about to rethink everything … Continue reading

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Three wishes

As I get older, I am convinced God is not a Genie. You just don’t pray and receive your wish.  You receive opportunities to grow and achieve your wish.  That may be theologically debatable, but it’s my experience.  I’ve always … Continue reading

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First week on the radio

I have a face for radio and a voice for newspapers.  But I found myself taping TV and being on the radio last week. Life is funny like that. I’m now the host of the Marshall Ramsey Show on SuperTalk … Continue reading

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Banjo

“If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog” President Harry S Truman The practical side of me knows that when a nearly 13-year-old diabetic dog gets that sick, he’ll probably die. He’s the animal equivalent of a 1974 … Continue reading

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#winning

Charlie Sheen has made the word “winning” trendy again.  Of course, with him, it’s an oxymoron.  Can’t say anything he’s done lately could be considered winning. He’s the love child of a car wreck and a train wreck. But enough … Continue reading

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On the radio

It’s official now: The Marshall Ramsey Show is on Super Talk Mississippi from 3 until 6 every weekday afternoon. Tune in. Enjoy. Call.

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On the air with Sid Salter this afternoon at 5:30 on SuperTalk

I’ll be on the air with Sid Salter this afternoon on SuperTalk FM. Today is his last show and I’m honored to be on the air with him. We’ll be on a little after 5:30 central.

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