Monthly Archives: April 2023

Do the Work

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

The work. As in, “doing the work.” I guess it means different things to different people. But for me, it means I’m at a certain age where I realize if I don’t “do the work,” the remainder of what time … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: The Miracle

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

The cold darkness fell over the young man as he walked through the woods. The inky blackness of the cold morning smothered him like a wet blanket. Fear and doubt crushed down on his soul as he walked. A lone … Continue reading →

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On the Hunt: WC-130J

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, a component of the 403rd Wing located at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss. Procreate painting by me.

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Knowing when to let go

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Back when the I-55 YMCA was more than a source of copper wire for vandals, I’d stop at the front desk to chat with the person there before I’d work out. One day, I noticed a male cardinal beating his … Continue reading →

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Conversation and a beer

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

I had a beer with a neighbor last night. We sat on his back porch and listened as the rain came pouring down. My friend is one of the finest men I know — he’d be there for you in … Continue reading →

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Rolling Fork, Mississippi

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed.”  1 Corinthians 15:52 ESV Natalie Perkins was chaperoning a prom on … Continue reading →

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A moment of Faith

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

Growing up, my church didn’t make a big deal about Good Friday. It always seemed like something only my Catholic friends talked about. The best of my recollection, my opinion of it was that it probably had the worst name … Continue reading →

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Pearls of Wisdom

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

A few years ago, I took my boys to the Delta. One was reading The Help for school and the other was learning to play the guitar, so I figured a trip to The B.B. King Museum in Indianola and … Continue reading →

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Recent Aviation Paintings

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Marshall Ramsey

P-47 Thunderbolt, C-17 (172nd) Globemaster III, C-5B Galaxy, P-38 Lightning and F-14 Tomcat.

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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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