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How did I come up with the name BuckMark, LLC? In 1981, I invented a character named Buck Markowitz, a New Jersey-born cowboy wannabe who moves to Kentucky to work with horses & write country songs. I'm still working on the details of his life story, which I plan--hopefully sooner than later--to tell in both prose & song. In the meantime, I am happy to share Buck's 3 Pearls of Wisdom:
"1. Use your turn signals.
2. Spay and neuter your pets.
3. Always keep a diversified portfolio."
Thank you for your interest in BuckMark, LLC.
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CHARITIES
As a professional musician, I have played for many fund-raising events over the years. I would like to recognize a few of the organizations that do good work regarding issues that have affected me or my family directly:
1. The Alzheimer's Association - Most of the advancements in medication and therapy have been made in the past fifteen years. A cure is now no longer out of reach.
2. The American Cancer Society - Some forms of cancer that were certain death sentences a generation ago are now treatable, especially with early detection.
3. Hospice of the Bluegrass - In my area--and probably around the country--a frequently designated charity listed in obituaries is the local hospice, mainly because of the high quality of compassionate care provided for terminal patients at end of life.
4. Jessamine Humane Society - My wife Marianne is the organizer of Skelter for the Shelter, which benefits this organization.
5. ITNAmerica (& ITNBluegrass) - Low-cost, convenient transportation is provided for seniors and the visually-impaired.
6. FAITH IN ACTION: Elder Outreach - As the name suggests, this is a (nondenominational) faith-based group that assists seniors.
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It was in the mid-1970s that a lady I knew was throwing a party for her good friend, who was about to make a career move. The friend’s name was Pat or Patty, and she had been singing at CATCH A RISING STAR, a showcase club in New York. Upon meeting her, I observed that she was a petite and good-natured young lady. I didn't sense the kind of aggressive ambition that one needs to have for a high-profile career in music or entertainment. The hostess said that she was changing her style and getting new management. Gee, I thought, that’s all it takes. (I could be very sarcastic back then.) Very soon afterwards, she had a hit--”Heartbreaker.” Pat’s last name was Benatar.
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Observations & Words of Wisdom from Buck Markowitz
When I was a young buck growing up in New Jersey, I used to watch the Roy Rogers TV series. Even then, I figured out that the plot was the same every episode: Roy would walk in on a robbery or some other kind of crime, get in a fight with the bad guys, and be winning, when one of the bad guys would sneak up behind him and knock him out with the butt of his pistol. You would think that Roy would learn not to jump into the middle of a robbery after getting ambushed a few times. Later, when Roy had the bad guys on the run, up in the hills outside of town, he would hide behind a rock, prop his hat up on the rock, and then sneak up behind the bad guys and jump them from behind. Again, you would think these outlaws would figure it out after a few episodes.
Could this kind of thing be going on in Washington right now? Maybe it's time for us to learn from our mistakes.
Brother Buck Markowitz
© 2008 Harold Sherman - All rights reserved
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HAROLD SHERMAN DRESSED FOR WORK
PHOTO by LARRY NEUZEL - www.larryneuzelphotography.com/
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