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Ransom Notes

Michael Ransom

Stories and reflections that encourage, inspire, entertain, comfort, and touch the heart.

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From our seats in the third (top) tier of the Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Civic Center Arena, my wife and I sit back and watch the crowd filter in. Though the concertgoers range from young to old, the majority are “seasoned,” white-haired hi...

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A Hug from Rosie the Riveter

I have never liked having attention drawn to me. The thought of giving a presentation or being in any kind of spotlight dries my mouth. I am not a party killer, but I am never the life of one either. Most comfortable listening and observing...

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Meant to Be

I have been writing personal histories for more than 25 years. Though I follow the same process from book to book, my clients’ stories and personalities differ significantly, which contributes greatly to my love for the craft.

Through my w...

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Every person we meet—a man named Chau, for example—has something to teach us. My wife, Jeanine, and I came to know Chau through long-time friends Gene and Jan Jones. They were moving from Rochester, Minnesota, and asked if we might befriend...

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    Michael Ransom values writing that touches a heart somewhere, sometime. He is a personal and company historian, biography, and memoirist who has been writing his life stories and helping others write theirs since 1997.

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