Ben Wilder

The iPad Crushes in New Ad – The Music and More!

Apple is known for their quirky, indie-style ads that appeal to the creative folks out there. They often pick songs that only die-hard fans of whatever band it is have heard before and when they see the commercial, they comment about how happy they are that Apple would choose whatever obscure song it is. Well,Continue reading “The iPad Crushes in New Ad – The Music and More!”

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?”