Ben Wilder

Me, a male roller skater at 44 years old

If you would’ve told me last year that I’d be roller skating a few times per week I would’ve shrugged and said, “You must be on the crack.” And yet here I am, 44 years old, rocking Chaya roller skates and South Bay Board Company skate pads. To tell you the truth, I LOVE skating.Continue reading “Me, a male roller skater at 44 years old”

Amazon’s Mustache Ad – The Boots and the Jacket…

One of Amazon’s latest commercials, this one advertising products (but not shaving kits?) as well as their media offerings (like the movie playing on the tablet Coming 2 America, or the music – Queen’s “Cool Cat”), includes a couple of vintage 80s wardrobe choices that really stand out. Take a look at the jacket inContinue reading “Amazon’s Mustache Ad – The Boots and the Jacket…”

There are two types of people in the world…

You think I’m going to say there are those who watch “Love is Blind” and those who don’t, don’t you? Well, you’re SO wrong!! That isn’t the best way to categorize humans on earth. Although, this idea I’m about to tell you popped into my head during an episode of that show (which makes meContinue reading “There are two types of people in the world…”

Nashville – A Hero Picture Worth a Thousand Words

I’m sure I could write quite a bit about the recent school shooter in Nashville. But I’m not going to write anything except this… Mourn with the family and friends of those affected. Cherish the heroes who kept the tragedy from being worse. Thank God for the Nashville Police Department. Without hesitation, officers went inContinue reading “Nashville – A Hero Picture Worth a Thousand Words”

American Idol – Amen, Hallelujah, and an Awkward Audition

A contestant named Cam Amen auditioned on a recent episode of American Idol and picked a song that might be the best song ever written. It’s “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. Here’s the version from Cam… A great song, right? In fact, and not to take away from Cam’s talent which appears to be very high,Continue reading “American Idol – Amen, Hallelujah, and an Awkward Audition”