Ben Wilder

Triathlon Results – Three Events, Two Buoys, and a Tandem Bike!

OK, I can confirm: There WAS an alligator sighting in the lake the day before the race. But it was small, so I guess that should make me feel better? Dinner. Brush teeth. Sleep. Wake up at by 445am. Breakfast. Arrive on site at 545am. Race begins at 7am. As I neared the start lineContinue reading “Triathlon Results – Three Events, Two Buoys, and a Tandem Bike!”

The Next Sprint Triathlon – Alligators, Goals, and the Hills

I’m sitting here in my camper awaiting another sprint triathlon. This one fits in with one of my new favorite things: a race that’s near (or even within) a state park or campground! A sprint triathlon that’s only about 3 hours from home base and I can camp on the same lake where I’ll beContinue reading “The Next Sprint Triathlon – Alligators, Goals, and the Hills”

The Apple MacBook Library Commercial – You’re A Hot Dog in A Hurricane

I caught this Apple MacBook commercial during the NHL Stanley Cup Finals (go Florida) and pretty much loved it from the very beginning. It sets the scene with a stern librarian and a hip guy working on his computer. Take a look at the ad called “Powered” then scroll down for more… Weiner Dog. It’sContinue reading “The Apple MacBook Library Commercial – You’re A Hot Dog in A Hurricane”

The iPhone Apple Watch Ad – Big Fish, Big Mistake

Apple’s released an ad showing a relatively new feature on the Apple Watch when it’s synced to the users iPhone. There are various hand gestures that can complete tasks, like taking a picture, without having the phone in your hand. “I have a hand gesture for you.” -Android Phone Users, 2024 The commercial highlights thatContinue reading “The iPhone Apple Watch Ad – Big Fish, Big Mistake”

Is Ryan Gosling My Favorite Actor?

My first experience with Ryan Gosling was in the film adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks book, “The Notebook.” Ryan was great in that movie, not to mention it’s one of my favorite movies anyway. All the rest of the Nicholas Sparks book/movies don’t seem to quite be as awesome as The Notebook. I do haveContinue reading “Is Ryan Gosling My Favorite Actor?”