Category Archives: Writing

Santa’s Gift

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

It was finally my turn to visit the mall Santa so I crawled into his lap. The old elf made a whimpering sound, kind of like a muffled dog toy as my 200 pounds crushed his arthritic knees. “Here’s what … Continue reading →

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A Leap of Faith

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

  Seventeen years ago today I took a massive leap of faith. It was a leap that carried my young wife and I from San Diego to Mississippi.  On paper, it made no sense. I had a great job working … Continue reading →

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A Dog’s Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

It may have been the swarming crowds. Or it may have been the cold, dreary weather. Or it could have even been the incessant piped-in Christmas music. (How many times could grandma get run over by a reindeer after all?) … Continue reading →

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The story behind Banjo’s Dream

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

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 →

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The Traveler of Bethlehem

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

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 →

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One Morning at Pearl Harbor…

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

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

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

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

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

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

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

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

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

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 →

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