Category Archives: Writing

Same story, different accent

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The images on the screen were all too familiar.  As I watched the coverage of Sandy’s aftermath, my psychic scars from Katrina began to burn. There were wrecked homes from the storm surge.  Seen that. Frustrated citizens in Staten Island … Continue reading →

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The little brown puppy

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

This year’s Barbie & Marshall Halloween Blood Drive was another success (over 350 donors).  As I signed off my radio show at Mississippi Blood Services at 6 p.m., I  rushed to make sure I made it home in time for … Continue reading →

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Believing in Disbelief

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Summer finally released its death grip from around Mississippi’s throat.  A cool breeze blew across the north Mississippi countryside as the sun and moon exchanged pleasantries. It was a celestial shift change.  Pink hues painted the sky’s eastern black canvas. … Continue reading →

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Lucky

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

Chris Kristo put on his lucky jersey, lucky socks and lucky underwear. He paused and looked at “game-day checklist.” Check. Check. Check. Then he went out to the garage and grabbed a six pack of lucky beers. He also plucked … Continue reading →

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The Day after Yesterday

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

How many many times have we seen New York City destroyed on the big screen?  The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day, 2012, The Avengers, Batman. We’ve seen it over and over again. But last night was eerie. It wasn’t Hollywood. … Continue reading →

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Guarding the Tomb

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The weatherman leaned into the wind. The foamy surf crashed around him as another gust whipped sand and salt spray into the poor guy’s face. Whatever he was being paid, it wasn’t enough.  Apparently there was some unwritten rule that … Continue reading →

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Healing Scars

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The sun dipped below the horizon as it finished its assault on the beach. The white hot sand cooled as the gulls danced in the early-evening sea breeze.  The tranquil Gulf transitioned from a clear aqua blue to a murkier … Continue reading →

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October surprise

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

While sitting in an anonymous hotel room, the candidate rubbed his feet.  They hurt from hours of standing in dress shoes. Still dressed in his suit, he took another sip of his drink.  Tonight was a vodka night. Last night … Continue reading →

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The fog

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

The Pearl River’s warm water met the cool October air causing dense fog over Jackson, Mississippi.  Cars commuting from every direction of the compass hit the gray wall of mist. First there were wrecks. And then severe delays. Shelby Jennings … Continue reading →

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The Promise

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Marshall Ramsey

It was another hot, tropical day in the South Pacific. A distinctive looking blue plane sat on a lone airstrip, awaiting clearance for take off. The plane, a gull-winged Marine F4U Corsair, taxied to the end of the strip and … Continue reading →

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