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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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Hope’s Gambit

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Fear sat on the old pine bench, looking out at the brown Delta field as he drank his diet soda. Customers buzzed as they discussed the morning’s news and drank their coffee. Old men sat in the corner, discussing the … Continue reading →

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Do the Work

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

The work. As in, “doing the work.” I guess it means different things to different people. But for me, it means I’m at a certain age where I realize if I don’t “do the work,” the remainder of what time … Continue reading →

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Knowing when to let go

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Back when the I-55 YMCA was more than a source of copper wire for vandals, I’d stop at the front desk to chat with the person there before I’d work out. One day, I noticed a male cardinal beating his … Continue reading →

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