Category Archives: Writing

Winning Numbers

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

“34 79 23 6 12 and Powerball 7.” Kris Kaylor sat in his pickup truck on the edge of the Natchez bluff. He listened intently while a man read the winning power ball numbers. His hands holding the ticket shook … Continue reading →

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Always Be Closing

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

My son leaned over to me and whispered, “Always Be Closing, Dad.” I laughed and said, “Coffee is for closers.” But I couldn’t have been more proud of the boy. We were selling my book Fried Chicken & Wine for … Continue reading →

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Today is the last day of the Marshall Ramsey Show.

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Today is my last day on the air at SuperTalk Mississippi. They chose to go another direction with the 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. time slot so I will now move on with my career. I’m deeply appreciative of the … Continue reading →

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Thanks Zig

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Life-changing inspiration arrives in the strangest places. Mine came late one night in a high school media center. Around 9:30 p.m., I’d take a break. My schedule had me working from 3:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. And during that shift, … Continue reading →

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The Last Gift

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Randy Sneed pulled into the driveway at sunset as his golf clubs rattling in the back of his truck. Even through it was December, the weather had turned out wonderfully warm. Perfect for a late-season round of golf. He noticed … Continue reading →

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The Pass

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Forty-five, balding and pudgy around the middle, Joe’s idea of daily exercise was getting out of his office chair and going to eat. He burped and rubbed his big belly as he bellowed, “Is it lunchtime yet?” A 24-year-old MBA … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Promise

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

A nine-year-old battered red minivan pulled into the Mall of Malls’ parking lot. The backseat passenger, a child who was only a year older than the van, was on a mission. Light snow fell as he gripped a list in … Continue reading →

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The Family Tree

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

“Steve, please get the Christmas decorations out of the attic. Now.” The response from the recliner in the other room was very unChristmas-like. “Bah humbug,” a man’s voice growled. It was the annual battle of their marriage. Judy Gibson loved … Continue reading →

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Truth

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Someone asked me on my Facebook page if a particular story was true. My answer? Simple: Yes and no. No, no, I’m not trying to sound like a fence-sitting politician. Every story I write is like gumbo. The ingredients and … Continue reading →

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Thelma East’s Black Friday Rebellion