Category Archives: Writing

It’s All About Perception

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I keep several books going at the same time. Right now, I am reading four books — yes, my brain is very ADHD. The one I pick up first thing before I work out is Time Warrior by Steve Chandler. … Continue reading →

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The 17-hour Ride

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

My nephew moved into his apartment this weekend.  He’ll soon be married to a fantastic young lady and I predict they’ll have a great life together.  My wife and I smiled as we helped him carry his stuff into their … Continue reading →

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Balm for a Broken Heart

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

In the past 15 minutes, Pip has: 1. Chewed up a stress ball 2. Stuck a squeaky toy in my face. 3. Attacked my son’s shoe. 4. Sat on my head. 5. Stared at my computer screen. 6. Begged for … Continue reading →

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Second-Half Man

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

It was simply a case of mistaken anonymity. “Aren’t you?…”  The 20-something woman asked the man trying to get a guitar case out of the back of his silver Honda CR-V. The 40-something man smiled and said, “Clint Black?” “Who?” she … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: The Cleansing Surf

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The sun had gone down and the sugary-white beach now teemed with young children searching for crabs. Their twinkling flashlights made the sand look like the vast Milky Way above their heads.  In front of them, the Gulf of Mexico … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

A rusty lime-green truck squealed to stop in front of the white Victorian house.  Giant oak trees blocked the merciless summer sun as an older man limped through the white picket gate. He stopped to wipe his brow. It was … Continue reading →

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St. Nowhere

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Clear green waves lapped against the white sand. Giant thunderheads rose from the distant horizon, like effervescent volcanoes bursting out of the sea. Forked lightning danced around the tops of the far-off massive cumulonimbus clouds, providing nature’s own fireworks show. … Continue reading →

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The Gift

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I woke up ten minutes before my alarm clock went off. Its big red numbers screamed 3:59 a.m. at me as I just stared at them. I couldn’t go back to sleep.  The silence of the morning accompanied me as … Continue reading →

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The Best Father’s Day Gift of All

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

In the 1970’s we had plenty to worry about. Stagflation, Vietnam, the Bermuda Triangle, the metric system, an oil crisis, Iran hostages, nuclear war, killer bees, Billy Beer, disco — I spent most of my childhood scared half to death. … Continue reading →

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Why Banjo?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

My pen created his face again.  A face that we haven’t see in nearly a year now. But it’s one we see a lot in our head and heart. I drew Banjo for the first time in a while Saturday. … Continue reading →

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