Category Archives: Writing

SHORT STORY: Son of a Beach

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Gray clouds hang over the brown Mississippi Sound, selfishly hiding sunken treasures never to be found. Occasionally the murky water gives up a prize:  A button, a washer or some other surprise. The killer ocean swept away his life during … Continue reading →

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Longcuts

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

“You’re running a little late,” my wife said to me as I came puffing in from my morning run.  I replied breathlessly, ” I took a longcut,” and tried not to sweat on the new wood floors. She looked at … Continue reading →

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Four Traits of Truly Successful People

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

OK. So I stood next to one of the world’s most famous opera singers, the man who taught Newt Gingrich to debate, a painter who has work hanging in the Carter Center, an up-and-coming opera star who has performed in … Continue reading →

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The Sleeping Child

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Jack Rigby stood over his precious daughter’s bed.  The weight of the world was on his sizable shoulders. As he watched his little brown-headed girl’s stomach rise and fall with her breath, she slept peacefully in a unpeaceful world.  Jack … Continue reading →

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Ink Spots Blog: 8/9/13 — Carpool

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I loved taking my oldest sons to school. I used to take them every morning. It was pure joy to see their little faces grow up in my rear view mirror —  it was five minutes of quality Dad/Son time. … Continue reading →

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Halftime

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

As a long-suffering University of Tennessee football fan (Thanks Lane Kiffin for the evilness and salt you plowed into the sacred checkerboard turf), I’ve endured some cringe-worthy seasons.  Don’t get me wrong, I love my Vols.  I spent too much … Continue reading →

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Never Be the Same

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

An old Crowded House song ( Never Be the Same ) came on while I was running this morning. It’s lyrics grabbed me and caused me to stop in the middle of the dark neighborhood street. I stood there as the wisdom … Continue reading →

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Banjo’s Dream

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The big lug has been gone a year now. And like a forest after a catastrophic fire, our hearts are starting to heal and sprout new life. But it’s hard to believe Banjo died 365 days ago.  Time flies when … Continue reading →

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12 Questions

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

What motivates you? Is it praise? Is it money? Is it recognition? Is it some other external reward? Or does your motivation come from inside? Is it the satisfaction of a job well done? Is it  pride in your work? … Continue reading →

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WWOGPD (What Would Our Grandparents Do?)

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

  I’ve always wondered what it was like for my grandparents during the Great Depression and then World War 2. I’m sure they were stressed out, worried about world events and wondering what kind of world their kids were going … Continue reading →

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