Category Archives: Writing

The License Plate

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I carefully unscrewed the old license plate, took it off my car and held it in my hand. It was dirty but still proud. On it was the Biloxi lighthouse. The very lighthouse that was the symbol of the aftermath … Continue reading →

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The Fortune Teller

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

New Orleans was the last place James Gibson wanted to be. While he spoke fluent French, Laissez les bons temps rouler meant nothing to him. He was a man of discipline — A man who stuck to his plan. He didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Little Things Make the Biggest Impressions

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

It’s really the little things that make the biggest impressions. Like a cricket for instance. My family walked into the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Sunday. The first thing we noticed when we walked through the … Continue reading →

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Who was Banjo?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

For those of you who never met Banjo: Yes, Banjo was a real dog. He was a little brown dog with a big Border Terrier heart. We were his third family – he was the rescue dog who rescued us. … Continue reading →

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Ink Spots Blog: 9/5/13

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

When I am an old man (if I am so blessed), I’m going to say that the years 2010-2013 were the three most important years of my life. I’ll know it was when I went from good at what I … Continue reading →

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HERE IT IS! The Cover of Banjo’s Dream Children’s Book

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Banjo’s Dream is a little brown dog’s A-Z Book of inspiration and will be out late October 2013. Click on image to see it bigger.

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SHORT STORY: Labor Day

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

David Everett was a master at running a blower. Its hurricane force wind swept the huge concrete stands, piling up used spit cups, mummified popcorn and empty bags of Skittles. He looked at his Rolex watch — he was almost … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Read: Five Short Stories for You

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

If you enjoyed my book Fried Chicken & Wine, here are five new stories for you: The Exile of Jimmy Evan Drake: A small town, a fumbled ball and the ultimate payback. Son of a Beach: What the ocean takes … Continue reading →

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The Heartbeat of a Small Town

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Cars packed the side of the road. People sported bright, festive colors. Grills grilled, sending smoke wafting in the blue sky. As the August heat held its grip on the land, the heartbeat of a small Mississippi town began beating … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: A Dog’s Tail

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

A blue deep-v fishing boat emerged from the mist and quietly glided up to the dock. Water lapped gently against the shore, making the only sound for miles. An elderly woman with white robe, orange ski belt and impish smile … Continue reading →

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