Category Archives: Blog

A Great Coach

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Right before my sophomore football season, the sportswriters at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution said that I was a player “who had potential.” One of my coaches saw that and quipped, “Potential is a little French word that means you’re not worth … Continue reading →

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A Well-Rounded Education

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Mrs. Overstreet stressed this often to us: Your education is the one thing they can’t take away from you. I was in World History class at Sprayberry High School — I enjoyed the class although I couldn’t tell you one … Continue reading →

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New Banjo Book on the Horizon

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Eleven years ago, I wrote and published a book called Banjo’s Dream. It sold over 5,000 copies and became a favorite for a whole generation of kids. During the pandemic, I brought Banjo back with some of his friends. Now … Continue reading →

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Hope’s Gambit

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Fear sat on the old pine bench, looking out at the brown Delta field as he drank his diet soda. Customers buzzed as they discussed the morning’s news and drank their coffee. Old men sat in the corner, discussing the … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Pip’s life has gotten more complicated. She already has Cushings, a disease that tears at her little body. We’ve gotten to the next stage now, one that we went through with Banjo. Pip has diabetes. Many of you have experienced … Continue reading →

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Skylines Magazine

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Thank you, Skylines Magazine (the official publication of the NATA), for featuring my aviation art in your March/Spring magazine. Needless to say, I’m humbled to have a 12-page spread — and the COVER! THANK YOU!!!

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The Beauty in the Work

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m sitting here, procrastinating on a project that I need to get done this month. I’m wired weirdly — I get a ton of work done. But sometimes I trip up and get overwhelmed. When I do — and right … Continue reading →

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The Listener.

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

“You know Jesus?” The man looked up at the stranger who blocked his path as he tried to exit the hospital. He gazed at him with bloodshot eyes as he gave him an answer. “I’ve spoken to Him a few … Continue reading →

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Secret Agent Squirrels: Attack of the Squirrels (A Coloring Sheet Story)

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

The complete Secret Agent Sam Coloring Sheet Story. Continue reading →

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Snow-ing Which Path to Take

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

The challenge is to create new, better paths — which is possible — and take those paths until they become the easy routes. Continue reading →

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