Buck
Kramer is a nature lover, political activist and a foreign policy wonk. He
has traveled the world and lived in a number of Midwest cities - but is now
proud to call Kansas his home. He currently lives on a ranch
near Lawrence, Kansas. When he’s not at the ranch, Buck can usually be found
at his time share in the Eastern Caribbean. He spends his free time
on the beach, in the mountains, or roaming the free plains on his horse
"Misty."
Buck is a successful entrepreneur and
philanthropist. He’s the founder and chief executive of a corporation
dedicated to helping Kansans connect to foreign markets. Buck speaks both
English and Spanish fluently and knows just enough French and German to get by.
He says that he's determined to learn Cantonese in the
next couple of years. Buck also generously
contributes money and volunteer service to several non-profit
organizations that specifically focus on youth issues.
He enjoys writing
about a wide variety of topics,
including human rights, youth issues, international trade, and education.
With all of these varied
demands on Buck's time, we're fortunate that he plans to regularly
share some of his thoughts with us here. We’re absolutely
delighted he's joined us. You can browse through and read
entries from Buck's
complete historical
blog archives here, as his archive continues growing over time.
By Buck Kramer on April 30, 2008
Anyone from Hays, Kansas knows the finer things in life revolve around: (1) beer, (2) German food, (3) family, and (4) Oktoberfest. Having deep roots in this pleasant Kansas town, I have always had a strong affection for the Founding Farmers who trekked across America to lay the hay bails for future generations. Placing a yardstick in time, the challenges of the Founding Farmers could be measured in drought, family illness, poverty, and America’s progression into two world wars. The names Staab, Dreiling, Pfeifer, Urban, Leiker, and Pfannenstiel may only resonate with a few reading this post, but to Hays America, the names represent an interconnected community.
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By Buck Kramer on April 12, 2008
This is my first blog post ever. Thank you Everyday Citizen.
For my first post, I was torn between writing about a late-night political discussion at the local Waffle House or about how cross-dressing for Hannah Montana tickets doesn’t always pay off. (No mother, it wasn’t me)
Well, I have decided to couch some of my sarcasm for the time being and write about issues I have spent hours thinking about.
"Five Ideas to Change the World"
Over the next several weeks, I will present you five ideas to change the world. I can attest that these five ideas are unique to my frame of mind. But I disclaim the notion that the ideas are mine. Ideas are not static or isolated. Everyone has said or thought of the phrase -- “I was thinking the exact same thing.” There very may well be concept or model of my thoughts already in existence. So telling you that these five ideas are “mine” is somewhat untruthful, and it also undermines the purpose of the series.
Why am I telling you this?
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