Ben Wilder

DirecTV Commercial Has Pigeons, Too – And Is that Steve Buscemi’s Voice?

I thought I was watching a Progressive Insurance commercial when two pigeons appeared on TV. What are the chances two completely different brands would have a pair of talking birds chirping out their message in the same month in the same year? Apparently there’s a good chance because it’s happening! Progressive features the voices ofContinue reading “DirecTV Commercial Has Pigeons, Too – And Is that Steve Buscemi’s Voice?”

American Idol – Ziggy Steals The Show, Plus His Other Auditions

We’re two episodes in to the new season of Idol (thoughts on episode 1 here) and I guess we aren’t supposed to judge a book by its cover, huh? Enter Ziggy Krassenberg. He showed up for his audition with a unique style on display from his cotton-candy-colored hair down to his shiny boots. Before knowingContinue reading “American Idol – Ziggy Steals The Show, Plus His Other Auditions”

Only One Week Till The Next Duathlon!

To prep for a race earlier this month, I wrote out a calendar with pen and paper. I could’ve done it on my phone, I guess, but I really like having each day’s workout displayed in front of me where I can add stuff, cross things out, move things, and basically act like it’s 1995.Continue reading “Only One Week Till The Next Duathlon!”

Love Is Blind – Brittany, Kenneth, and His Phone

I’ve spent some of the episodes of “Love Is Blind” this season just skipping ahead. A lot of the dates are just talk, talk, talk and it’s booooooooorrrrrrrring. I’m up to episode 9 and a handful of couples are out of the pods, in the real world trying to make it on their own. TheseContinue reading “Love Is Blind – Brittany, Kenneth, and His Phone”

Running On Empty, Living For More

Some of my best ideas and thoughts come when I put on my running shoes and hit the pavement. Sometimes I even run in the rain. I’m not insightful enough to discern what it is that makes running such a purifying experience, but I love that it’s not just a physical workout. I recently watchedContinue reading “Running On Empty, Living For More”