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Ralph is a folksy country sage who loves huntin', fixin' stuff up, and walking with the Lord. Bob is a Taoist/Buddhist tree-hugging, liberal, city-boy lawyer-poet who meditates. Their deep friendship produces some wild wisdom.

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Bob Martin worked as a trial lawyer for 40 years and has had a Master’s degree in Social Work since 2001. He retired from law in 2015 and now teaches meditation and writes

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I general post life experiences and stories I have heard over the years. I try to address life’s issues with homespun humor and compassion.