America turns 250 this week. Two hundred and fifty years, and I keep coming back to one thought: freedom is more than a historical milestone or a day on the calendar. It's the opportunity to live with purpose, lead with integrity, and make choices that positively impact the lives of others. That's what I want to celebrate this Fourth of July. The Freedom to Build Something I run a small business in St. Louis. Every planter we make is designed, printed, and packed in our