Category Archives: Blog

All Because the Gift of Three Boys

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

I am probably the most unlikely parent in the world. As a third child, I had never been around a baby until my oldest son was born — and boy did it show. I was terrified. Terrified that somehow I’d … Continue reading →

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MRBA Free-For-All

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Marshall Ramsey

Good afternoon y’all!  Rain is past and now we’re looking at a great week ahead!

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My 2 a.m. Epiphany

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

A pity party is only enjoyed by the person throwing it. Trust me. I know firsthand. Twenty-two years ago, I threw one so amazing that I even served snacks. I had just graduated from college and was a custodian — … Continue reading →

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BLOG: Killer Bees, Nuclear Bombs and Our Kids’ Futures

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I’m a worrier. Always have been. Always will be. When I was young, I worried about things like killer bees and Russian nukes. Today, I kind of miss the 1970’s. My list of things to worry about has grown larger … Continue reading →

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The story behind Banjo’s Dream

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Amy and I have wanted to do a children’s book for 20 years. She’s an elementary educator; I’m an editorial cartoonist. Somewhere in the middle we knew we could come up with a book that kids would love.  We talked … Continue reading →

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Motivating my motivation

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Getting out of bed to run this morning probably sounded like ripping velcro.  It took deep motivation to get my feet from beneath the warm covers and onto the cold floor.  But I did it. And I had a decent … Continue reading →

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The Angels of 49

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I had painted myself into a corner before I even turned on the car.  I was supposed to be in Hattiesburg by 4 p.m. and it was 2:15.  The only way I’d make Main Street Books  in time for my … Continue reading →

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INKSPOTS BLOG: Creating an Opportunity List

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I hate “To-do lists.” Don’t ask me why, I just do. I mean I just loathe them. They are stinky, annoying and are like fingernails on a chalkboard to me.  Maybe I just find them “confining.” Maybe they stress me … Continue reading →

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Inkspots Blog: Using Our Talent

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Imagine you own the richest land in around. You stand on the bluff and see thousands of acres of deep, dark soil that will grow just about any crop imaginable. But you just allow it to lay fallow. Weeds and … Continue reading →

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A Spirit That Lives On

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Banjo’s heart was too big to just love one family. We were his third (and forever) home and everyone who met him, loved him. His sweet nature and amazing will to live touched so many people — me included.  And … Continue reading →

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