A bases loaded home run!

I remember going to Cleveland Indians games in the summer with my Dad when I was in grade school - still have the photo of me in my Chief Wahoo t-shirt and cotton candy all over my face. I loved it when someone hit a home run - to me, the most exciting thing to happen in the ball park. I used to think baseball was boring unless there were a bunch of runs being scored.

Fast forward a few years (OK, a few decades) when, tired of hearing me whine about a "boring" shut-out, my son Brian explained the defense to me. All those years prior, I just thought men stood in a set spot and would catch a ball if it came their way. After my baseball lesson - many lessons, actually - I must say I never looked at the sport the same way again. I am now a fan of baseball - both offense and defense. Understanding the thought process that goes into where a player "stands" when on the field puts the entire game in a different context. For example, there are bunt coverages depending on if, who and where players are on the bases; and most baseball fans know of the Barry Bonds Shift. Everything they do - even where they stand - is how they prepare for each batter.

I see a home inventory as your defense in the game of life - maybe the boring part, but extremely vital, nonetheless. Preparing for what is apt to happen will help you win if you have a fire, theft or natural disaster. It will help you receive a maximized claim, faster and with less hassle. And the defense (home inventory) will very quickly turn into your offense - your out of the park home run - your bases loaded home run - when you need it.