Category Archives: Blog

When Dreams come to Life

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The driver could have parallel parked an aircraft carrier. I stood amazed as he threaded the needle of the parking lot with his 18-wheeler. The books were here. Banjo’s Dream was finally here! Over 5,100 of them to be exact. … Continue reading →

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The inspirational book inspired by an inspirational dog

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I remember the days before my three boys were born. My wife and I scrambled, trying to get the house ready for their arrivals. You know your life is going to change. You know things while forever be chaotic. But … Continue reading →

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My Addiction

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

My name is Marshall and I’m addicted to screens. I stop and take pictures to remember life I’m missing. I check my phone when I wake up. I update my social media regularly. I look at my Twitter feed at … Continue reading →

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Inkspots Blog: 10/16/13

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The State Fairgrounds after the fair reminds me of the 26th of December: Nothing remains but some paper and a few left over decorations. Once again, the Mississippi State Fair has come and gone. Another year has nearly passed. It … Continue reading →

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Monsters

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

My son and I were watching the local news and he turned to me and said, “All the news has on it is one shooting after another. I guess monsters really do exist.” I looked at him and felt a … Continue reading →

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Mr. Eiko

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The thick August humidity fogged the windows of 45 Ernie Pyle Lane. Inside the gray Victorian house, an elderly man pulled a tarnished pocket watch out of his pocket and gazed at the time. A careful observer would have noticed … Continue reading →

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The Underdog

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Malcolm Gladwell has a new book coming out tomorrow titled David and Goliath: Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. I’m a fan of Gladwell’s and believe his books, Outliers and Tipping Point are brilliant. I haven’t read this one … Continue reading →

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Marshall Laws

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

My running time is my thinking time. That’s when I ponder most of the big things in life. Those things that govern how I see the world and what motivates me to keep pushing forward — even during the tough … Continue reading →

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The License Plate

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I carefully unscrewed the old license plate, took it off my car and held it in my hand. It was dirty but still proud. On it was the Biloxi lighthouse. The very lighthouse that was the symbol of the aftermath … Continue reading →

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Fit2Fat2Fit Blog: Day 11

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Let me hit you with a headline: Medicaid seeks budget increase of $143M Let me repeat it: Medicaid seeks budget increase of $143M One more time to let it sink in: Medicaid seeks budget increase of $143M That’s $143 million … Continue reading →

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