Category Archives: Writing

The Bridge

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

“You can’t fire me! I started this company…” But they could. And the Board of Directors of Nashville’s Twang Publishing did.  They voted unanimously to fire their founder and CEO, Theodore Lawrence III. Defeated, Theodore carried his office possessions to … Continue reading →

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The Veteran

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

June 1918, Belleau Wood, near the Marne River in France. German shells ripped across no-man’s land, matching the screams of dying men. Star shells lit the trenches with a eerie glow, showing the muck and the dead. The private hunkered … Continue reading →

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A Dog’s Life

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Cataracts cloud my eyes and scars cover my body. My joints hurt and I move slowly now. The years have stripped me of both youth and energy. As I lie here on the couch, I realize my life is now … Continue reading →

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A few questions (and answers) about Banjo’s Dream

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

For the last three days, I’ve been working at Mistletoe Marketplace (in the Interior Spaces booth — come see me) selling my new children’s book, Banjo’s Dream. I’ve sold a lot of books and have been asked even more questions. … Continue reading →

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Purpose

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The carnival engaged all five senses.  Bright colors, the smell of fried food and cheers of happy children permeated the fairgrounds like oil on canvas. The late fall afternoon found a young mother walking her five-year-old son quickly through the … Continue reading →

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Innovation Month needs to be Innovation Daily

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I went to Hob Nob yesterday (it’s the Mississippi Economic Council’s signature event). Think Neshoba County Fair without red dirt, harness racing and cabins. There are speeches from politicians, gobs of banana pudding and more importantly, the opportunity to shoot … Continue reading →

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A Spirit That Lives On

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Banjo’s heart was too big to just love one family. We were his third (and forever) home and everyone who met him, loved him. His sweet nature and amazing will to live touched so many people — me included.  And … Continue reading →

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When Dreams come to Life

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The driver could have parallel parked an aircraft carrier. I stood amazed as he threaded the needle of the parking lot with his 18-wheeler.  The books were here. Banjo’s Dream was finally here! Over 5,100 of them to be exact. … Continue reading →

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My Addiction

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

My name is Marshall and I’m addicted to screens. I stop and take pictures to remember life I’m missing. I check my phone when I wake up.  I update my social media regularly. I look at my Twitter feed at … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the Football Gods

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

In the South, there are two types of religions. In one, the faithful worship in churches on Sunday. And in the other, fans worship the football gods in stadiums on Friday and Saturday night. It’s a religion based on pride, violence … Continue reading →

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