About Me

Hi, I'm Patrick, a Gulf War veteran who has faced PTSD and mental health challenges from years of trauma. In 2021, while camping on a 5,000+ foot mountain, I hyperfocused on setting up our camp in 85-degree heat, resulting in second-degree sunburn and heat exhaustion. My wife was upset but understood my tendency to overwork due to hyperfixation, which had pushed me to dangerous limits.

Later that year, I stumbled across a Facebook reel of a catcher who reminded me of my baseball days. After weeks of searching, I discovered it was Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals. His old-school style captivated me, and I couldn’t stop watching his highlights. When hyperfixation on tasks overwhelmed me, I’d take a 20-minute break to watch his videos, which brought laughter and joy to my day.

In 2022, I shared in a Facebook group that living in a remote area with only internet access made watching games difficult. Satellite TV was an option, but costly. A kind group member, Tony, knowing I was a veteran, sent me a streaming device and covered my first few games of the 2022 season. Thanks to him, I can now watch as many Cardinals games as I want!

That’s how I became a proud St. Louis Cardinals fan—definitely not a Mets or Cubs fan like my cousin!

Privacy Statement

Effective Date: April 27, 2025
Version: 2.0

1. Introduction

Welcome to St. Louis Cardinals Hub ("Site"), built and operated by Holistic Design Insights ("we," "us," or "our"). Your privacy and trust are paramount. This Privacy Statement ("Statement") outlines our data practices, including collection, use, protection, and disclosure of information. By accessing or using this Site, you accept and agree to the terms of this Statement.

2. Definitions

• Personal Information: Information that identifies or relates to an identifiable individual.
• Processing: Any operation performed on data, whether by automated means or not.
• Cookies: Small data files used to enable website functionality and support performance.
• Third Parties: Entities not owned or controlled by Holistic Design Insights.
• Applicable Law: Includes, but is not limited to, GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, and other regional privacy statutes.

3. Scope

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4. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary for Site operation and improvement.

Specifically collected:

• Basic Analytics: Non-identifiable aggregated information about page visits, browser types, device categories, and usage patterns.
• Necessary Cookies: Deployed solely for enabling session continuity and site functionality.

We do not collect:

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15. Contact Us

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Last Updated: April 27, 2025