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"I'm an old dog now. I've traveled the world, conquered a few mountains, and swam a few seas. I'm just hoping to do no harm now."

Ashes Never Lie — Ron Meyers
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Ashes Never Lie

A song, really? Where the songwriter and the storyteller meet in the same breath — raw, unguarded, and completely true.

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Age 74

Age 74. A man looks back with a wink, a chuckle, and just enough honesty to make it sting in all the right places.

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The Rise of Queen Loma

A Story of Love, Honor, and Family. Rich with the texture of a life that has seen royalty, loyalty, and the quiet dignity of those who carry both without ever asking for credit.

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Mr. Coffee

It was just a little buzz. A short, sharp meditation on ritual, mornings, and the small things that hold a life together.

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The Handsome Man

A little goes a long way. The kind of character study that stays with you long after the last sentence.

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Yes, I Have Loved!

A long hello. An open-hearted confession from a man who has loved deeply, lost fully, and lived to tell the truth about both.

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Spirit of the Lake

Time will tell. A quiet, elemental story about place, memory, and the things that outlast us all.

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Whatever You Think, It Isn't Going to Be That Way!

A Story of Loss, Lessons, and Letting Go. Wisdom earned the hard way, offered with grace.

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Me and JFK

Peace Corps. A personal account that connects one man's life to a moment in history that changed everything.

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