Our Writing
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Behind the Plate, Ahead in Life: How Umpiring Baseball Built My Character Everywhere Else
Most people think officiating is about balls, strikes, and angry coaches. They’re dead wrong. Umpiring for personal growth is about so much more. What they don’t see—what I’ve lived—is…
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Freedom Isn’t Free—And It Never Was
Imagine tomorrow, Americans gather in backyards and parks. Kids are running around with sparklers. The smell of barbecue fills the air. Flags wave proudly. Fireworks will light up…
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Kansas City Needs a Royal Palace—Not More Political Tap Dancing
By Kirby InglesFather of Six | Retired Army Combat Veteran | Leadership & Wellness Coach | Insurance Producer | Proud Kansas Citian Kansas City has always been a…
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The Creek, The Father, and The Legacy: A Journey Back to Panama, Illinois
There’s something sacred about going back to where it all began. This past weekend, I returned to Panama, Illinois—my old stomping grounds as a boy.Shoal Creek was where…
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Veteran Healthcare Reform: A Combat Vet’s Call for Real Change
Veterans Deserve Better Than a Maze: It’s Time We Fixed the Way Healthcare Works After 26 years in uniform—multiple deployments, injuries, moves, and mission-first living—you’d think navigating healthcare…
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Summer Bucket List ≠ Just BBQ and Baseball
8 Intentional Ways to Strengthen Your Family This Summer When we think about summer, our minds often go straight to hot dogs on the grill, baseball games under…