Ben Wilder

Is this a dumb gift idea from SendACake.com? I say yes.

I caught a commercial the other day which was airing just in time for Mother’s Day. Have you heard of SendACake.com? I hadn’t either and when I saw the commercial I thought it must be the worst gift ever. Take a look at one of their ads featuring their twist on surprise gifts. Every singleContinue reading “Is this a dumb gift idea from SendACake.com? I say yes.”

Top Pics From Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

I was definitely very distracted when I spent a few days at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. I was in the area for a sprint triathlon (recap here) so I didn’t swim in the ocean as much as I would have, or explore the trails as I normally would’ve when I camp in a stateContinue reading “Top Pics From Topsail Hill Preserve State Park”

Was My First Triathlon of the Year A Success?

Sprint triathlons are funny because you think they’re going to be short. Compared to Olympic, Ironman, or those crazy ultra races, they ARE short… but if you came up alongside me during the race and said so, I’d probably kick you in your shin! Yes, they’re shorter than other races but that doesn’t mean they’reContinue reading “Was My First Triathlon of the Year A Success?”

Randy Travis feat. AI “Where That Came From” – Weird or Cool?

The legacy of Randy Travis will go on forever and ever (amen) because he’s been the embodiment of country music for many, many years. If it’s often about drinking, breaking up, or losing a dog, Randy has sung about or lived through all of those things publicly. I guess it makes sense that he’d beContinue reading “Randy Travis feat. AI “Where That Came From” – Weird or Cool?”

American Idol’s Fab 5 – Judges Are Annoyingly Positive and Who Wins It All?

There are only a couple of weeks left in this season of American Idol! It’s gone by so fast. It seems like just yesterday the judges were kissing up to Juan Pablo’s daughter (who was a terrible singer, mind you) but now there are only 5 contestants left – Abi Carter, Triston Harper, Emmy Russell,Continue reading “American Idol’s Fab 5 – Judges Are Annoyingly Positive and Who Wins It All?”