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Vince Bought a New Keyboard
In the early 1980s Vince and I formed a band in Florida called The Ridin’ High Band. Night after night we played covers of popular music...
Vincent Buckwalter
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Honest Music Touches the Hearts of All People
Kris Kristofferson         Born June 22, 1936  Died September 28, 2024 A few weeks back I woke to the news that Kris Kristofferson had...
Vincent Buckwalter
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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August in Ohio: A Perfect Storm
We just wrapped up a fantastic four-day performance run in Hartville, Ohio. The weather was an absolute dream – a refreshing escape from...
Vincent Buckwalter
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Happy August 1st
Happy August 1st. Another summer and year is flying by. Busyness can prevent us from appreciating the gift of time. Life can abruptly...
Vincent Buckwalter
Jul 31, 20241 min read
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Thanks Dad!
It was the summer of 1975 and I had just completed high school. I was wrestling with dreams bigger than I could understand. I spent my...
Vincent Buckwalter
Jun 16, 20241 min read
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Heartfelt Connections
I am grateful as I sit here imagining a bit about who might read this before I let my fingers loose on this keyboard. I hope you know...
Vincent Buckwalter
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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Two Most Important Days
A quote attributed to Mark Twain says the two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. We...
Vincent Buckwalter
May 2, 20241 min read
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A May Day Song
In case you haven’t noticed the three of us, Herm, Vince, & Wayne take turns writing this little newsletter every couple of weeks. We...
Vincent Buckwalter
Apr 14, 20242 min read
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Spring!
The weather is ideal here in sunny Sarasota, FL and everyone is visiting! We love spring here in our backyard. We have three wood duck...
Vincent Buckwalter
Mar 30, 20241 min read
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Love Saves Lives
At our concerts, Herm likes to announce that I am the oldest member of the group. It's true. I'm 67, single, living alone, and although...
Vincent Buckwalter
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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Remembering Friendship
Sitting in the car dealership getting our car it’s 90,000 mile service. Got the car about the time Vince and I started playing again. ...
Vincent Buckwalter
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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2024 Kickoff
2024 started out with a bang as we played four shows in four days in Florida. When we get together it occurs to me that these gatherings...
Vincent Buckwalter
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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Happy New Year 2024
As we start a new year, I've been thinking about the ancient teachings of impermanence that say attachment is the root of all suffering....
Vincent Buckwalter
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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Happy Holidays 2023
Another Holiday Season! Love it! This morning finds me at Wayne’s house in Ohio. It is such a welcoming place filled with quite a few...
Vincent Buckwalter
Dec 23, 20232 min read
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"The Missionary's Son" explained
When I was around 20 years old, it was becoming clear to me that the direction my life was taking was putting me at odds with the...
Vincent Buckwalter
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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I Know How That Feels
About 10 years ago I read a book by Andy Andrews entitled The Noticer. It encouraged the reader to view common events in our lives as...
Vincent Buckwalter
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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The Story Behind "The Child"
"The Child" was written when I was in my early 40's, my children were not children anymore and I was reflecting on my own upbringing and...
Vincent Buckwalter
Nov 16, 20231 min read
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Hesston KS 2023, Connections
It's been a week since our Kansas trip. As I reflect on the variety of unique setting and experiences, I'm struck by the common thread:...
Vincent Buckwalter
Oct 15, 20231 min read
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Another Great Weekend
By now Wayne is back doing trim carpentry and Herm is back to his hospice work. I am back in sunny Sarasota at my construction job. It...
Vincent Buckwalter
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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Thank You Virginia!
Another trip to Virginia. The third one with this current iteration of the Herm and Vince music that we share. There is such good in...
Vincent Buckwalter
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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