Kelly Crigger

A Sense of Entitlement

Kelly — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:52:43 +0000

I used to make fun of the Occupy Wall Street kids who squatted on public parks and made unreasonable and oftentimes laughable demands for the world to take care of them like they needed an extra large teet to suckle off of. But then I started getting the same attitude from a career military veteran with an overblown sense of self-worth.
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A Fight We Won’t Win

Kelly — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:30:21 +0000

There are some people you can train, teach, and give books to but all they’ll do is eat the covers. No matter how much you want to convince people that what the military does is a virtuous and honorable thing, there are some who will still hate you for it. Read the Full Story Here

Wanting the Enemy to Win

Kelly — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:31:16 +0000

I was supposed to do what every good person does-run to the chapel and beg something more powerful than me to stop my father’s passing. But I didn’t. Instead I wanted him to go and even told him it was okay, which made me feel like an unmitigated asshole. We’re not supposed to ask for death or tell someone to quit. We’re not supposed to wish someone to take their last breath, but I did anyway because I knew the alternative was…this.

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Killer Comic

Kelly — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:18:26 +0000

Comedian and Marine Rob Riggle spends a little time with a fellow Jayhawk – me. See how he balances the life of a Marine Officer and an entertainer and why the decision to choose one over the other was so agonizing. Read the full story here.

Fighting in Rugby

Kelly — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:21:41 +0000

Get into a fight on the rugby pitch and there’s only two words for you – fucking idiot. This is a game of hooligans played by gentlemen. Get into a fight and you’re only hurting your team. Read it here.

Let’s Get Drunk

Kelly — Sun, 20 May 2012 13:11:16 +0000

Is there any better advice for any situation? No matter what your emotional state, it always seems to fit. Here are my top fifteen reasons to use it. Add yours. Read it here.

Cubicles

Kelly — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:01:38 +0000

“I don’t want to work in a cubicle,” you tell the world as you get ready to retire from the service. “When I retire I’m going to be my own boss. Not gonna work for anyone.” Pump the brakes, kid. Let’s think about this. Read the full story here.

Shut Up and Get Down with Lieutenant Dan

Kelly — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:05:33 +0000

Gary Sinise is one of the great patriots of this country. I had the pleasure of sitting down with him to discuss his passion for supporting the military, the evils of Hollywood, and quantum physics in no particular order. Read the full story here.

My Trip to Vegas

Kelly — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:33:29 +0000

By most Las Vegas standards it was boring. I worked the whole time, didn’t gamble, and didn’t really get drunk. But I did watch some awesome rugby, hang out with a great team, got tackled by a hardcore chick, and made some lasting friendships. Read about it here.

Do You Really Want US to Play?

Kelly — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:08:30 +0000

The International Rugby Board has been clamoring to get America more involved in rugby for decades, but they should think hard about the impact a fully committed USA would have on the game. Is there any greater pool of athletic talent in the world than the USA? Is there any doubt we would dominate the game if we loved it as much as we love our other sports? Read the full story here.