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Category Archives: Writing
The story behind Banjo’s Dream
Amy and I have wanted to do a children’s book for 20 years. She’s an elementary educator; I’m an editorial cartoonist. Somewhere in the middle we knew we could come up with a book that kids would love. We talked … Continue reading
The Traveler of Bethlehem
Fatigue gestured to the traveler, pulling him toward it and a certain death. Thank goodness for the road’s rumble strips, he thought or he would have left the road and hit a tree. He needed to find a hotel and … Continue reading
One Morning at Pearl Harbor…
In honor of December 7th and the sacrifices made by all those who were there that horrible day, I’ve reposted a story from my book Fried Chicken & Wine. As time now does what the Japanese couldn’t, God bless all … Continue reading
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Five things I’ve learned from successful Mississippians
I hope you’ve had a chance to catch my “new” radio show Now You’re Talking With Marshall Ramsey on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Think Radio and airs on Monday’s at 10 a.m. I love it — partly because I work with … Continue reading
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Gibson’s Gift
A father and son sat bathed in the glow of a large fake Christmas tree. It’s white lights bathed them quietly in its warmth. The little boy broke the silence and began to speak. “You know that if you do … Continue reading
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Motivating my motivation
Getting out of bed to run this morning probably sounded like ripping velcro. It took deep motivation to get my feet from beneath the warm covers and onto the cold floor. But I did it. And I had a decent … Continue reading
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INKSPOTS BLOG: Creating an Opportunity List
I hate “To-do lists.” Don’t ask me why, I just do. I mean I just loathe them. They are stinky, annoying and are like fingernails on a chalkboard to me. Maybe I just find them “confining.” Maybe they stress me … Continue reading
SHORT STORY: The Gatekeeper
I tucked my son into bed and he asked for a story. Tired, I stumbled around to find a book. I read him “Banjo’s Dream,” but being a kid and not wanted to go to sleep, he asked for another … Continue reading
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Inkspots Blog: Using Our Talent
Imagine you own the richest land in around. You stand on the bluff and see thousands of acres of deep, dark soil that will grow just about any crop imaginable. But you just allow it to lay fallow. Weeds and … Continue reading
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Confessions of a book-selling man
A month into selling Banjo’s Dream and it has been a joy. The children’s book has sold differently thank my short-story book, Fried Chicken & Wine — which was a surprise runaway hit. Banjo’s Dream is a steady seller — … Continue reading