Category Archives: Writing

The Job

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The tile floor was now wet and clean. I was a night custodian at Pope High School in Marietta, Georgia — and  a recent honors graduate from the University of Tennessee.  As I put my mop back in the yellow plastic mop … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: Visiting Hours

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

“Why are you still mad at me?” “You know why.” “You hold a grudge.” “You would, too.” “It has been 30 years.” “Somethings are unforgivable.” “You survived.” “You pushed the porta-potty I was in down the hill.” “I can’t believe … Continue reading →

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A Better Day

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

This has been a tough week. A REALLY tough week. We’ve been pummeled, beat and smacked around by bad news. First, the week started with the horrifying Boston Marathon bombing. We watched the explosion on our TVs, saw blood splattered across … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: Finishing the race

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The TV glowed as the man sat alone in the living room. It was nearly midnight and the rest of his family was asleep. Sleep had evaded him. Now, it was him, the cable news anchor and his memories. Memories … Continue reading →

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Running the Risk

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I got home last night and was on edge.  The Boston Marathon bombing had disturbed me more than it probably should have. I mean, c’mon, I wasn’t there. I wasn’t anywhere near Boston. But in my mind — well, in … Continue reading →

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How Good Wins the Day

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I am a runner. I run for many different reasons: Weight control, endorphins, the beauty of nature and the comradeship of other runners. I have run a marathon. A the age of 42, I ran the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon … Continue reading →

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The parking brake

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Want to hear what I’m mad about? Who I’m mad at? How I’ve been screwed over?  Here you go:                     Sorry. You won’t hear it from me anymore. Why? I know, … Continue reading →

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Twister

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Ask people, “What scares you the most about the Wizard of Oz?” and you’ll hear  either,”The flying monkeys!”or “the tornado!” (although I’ll admit the munchkins are a wee bit spooky and the green witch kind of reminds me of a … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: I-55

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I-55 is more than a bingo number. It’s also a north/south interstate running from LaPlace, Louisiana at Interstate 10 to Chicago at U.S. Route 41.  Along your journey, you’ll see Memphis, St.Louis and cross the Mississippi River twice.  Kyle Sean and his red BMW were stuck in traffic … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: Good Friday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Dedicated to all who are bravely battling cancer.  His blurry vision looked over at the clock: 5:00 a.m.  If it was darkest before the dawn, it couldn’t get much darker than it was right now.  He rubbed his eyes and … Continue reading →

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