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    It Ain't Easy Being Me
    It Ain't Easy Being Me
    It Ain't Easy Being Me
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    It Ain't Easy Being Me

    By Ray Steelman

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    A series of short stories written by the author over the past forty years. A mostly comical look at the everyday happenings of life. This book is written by a guy that's been around the block a time or two. This book is more or less a tongue-in-cheek look at family, friends, and events that, in summary, we call life. Funny. Some of these stories have been previously published in magazines and literary publications, resulting in the author being named "Writer of the Year" by one magazine with national circulation. These sidesplitting stories are touching, inspirational, and motivational. These stories are written by a guy looking through the window pane of his house by the side of the road of life. Easy reading, great stories, and mostly funny.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRay Steelman
    Release dateFeb 6, 2023
    ISBN9780964718050
    It Ain't Easy Being Me
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    Ray Steelman

    The AuthorsSharon and Ray SteelmanDuring the past forty years, Sharon and Ray Steelman have started and run six successful businesses. Their most recent accomplishment is Bama Jammer TM Promotions. Beginning from scratch, with no money, no equipment, and no office, in seven years they transitioned a modest business into an advertising specialty and Identity- clothing company with markets stretching across the US and abroad. After trial and error, long hours and lots of sweat equity, the pieces finally began to fit.It is amazing enough to build six successful businesses, but to do so completely debt-free is even more amazing. By applying Biblical principles, frugal business practices and good work ethics, Sharon and Ray have proven that anyone can realize the “American Dream!”Ray's Abbreviated Bio:Born in Fayetteville, TN .. Lincoln Co. Schools .. MTSU (MA & BS) .. Post graduate studies.. HS Teacher/Coach/Administrator .. Runner/Walker .. Entrepreneur .. Many businesses .. Avid harmonica player .. Some banjo .. 400+ recordings .. General aviation pilot .... Kentucky Colonel .. Retired .. Writer .. Author .. Poet .. Hobby songwriter .. Hobby historian .. Storyteller .. Aviation videographer .. Diet and workout nut .. Saw Bigfoot .. Hit 400’ HR .. Former garbageman .. Sings like Alfafa .. 4 simultaneous state harmonica championships...100s of YouTube videos .. E-Books .. Audio artist.. Married the homecoming queen.. Trophy husband.. Wrote 13 books.. TV personality for four years (NBC Affiliate).. 15 appearances at Opryland.. Owned 8 airplanes.. 7 grandkids.. National and regional business awards.Sharon’s Abbreviated Bio:Born in Ft. Ord, CA .. Lived in Panama... Huntsville City Schools .. Homecoming queen.. University of Alabama Huntsville .. Runner/Walker .. Life-long entrepreneur .. Many businesses .. Married her HS vice-principal .. Speaks Chinese.. Great cook and homemaker.. Retired .. Gardener.. Author ... Makes the world’s best homemade ice cream.. Trophy wife .... A great listener.. A tireless worker.. Diet and workout nut .. E-Books .. Ray’s best friend.. Professional shopper.. A good conversationalist.. Co-wrote 13 books.. A visionary.. Scholarship benefactor.... Humanitarian.. Taught Sunday school.. Lifelong Biblical student.. Co-owned 8 airplanes.. 7 grandkids... Everyone’s best friend.. National, local and regional business awards.. Doubts Bigfoot exists.. Didn’t see Ray hit that 400’ home run either.Our autobiography:We reached down to pull ourselves up by our boot straps. We realized that we had no boots. We improvised.

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