Ben Wilder

That time I body slammed a former First Lady

In my defense, she had already tried to body slam me three times. I guess I should blame dreams like this on my childhood. Isn’t that what we do as adults? I watched WWF before it was WCW or WWE and the most ultimate power move was the body slam. Second most was the suplex.Continue reading “That time I body slammed a former First Lady”

Leave the World Behind – Waste of Time or Time Well Spent?

Hello there! Have you watched “Leave the World Behind” yet? I watched it a few days ago, because it gets dark at 4pm so what else am I supposed to do? The premise hooked me right from the trailer. Something extraordinary is happening, chaos, a mystery to be solved. The main characters are searching forContinue reading “Leave the World Behind – Waste of Time or Time Well Spent?”

Swimming in the winter!?

It’s that time of year again when I wake up to 32° weather, it warms to the 50s, then back down to the 30s by nightfall. Today I was going to run. Then I was going to ride my bicycle. Then changed my mind back to running. “Not too cold to run,” I thought. ButContinue reading “Swimming in the winter!?”

The Amazon Ugly Mittens Commercial – The Music, Token Gays, and More!

Amazon is using a new voiceover artist for their holiday commercials this year, instead of the British woman we’ve come to know. The VO in this ad introduces us to friends celebrating the holidays with an ugly Christmas sweater party. Take a look then scroll down for more info! The Song. Party music for thisContinue reading “The Amazon Ugly Mittens Commercial – The Music, Token Gays, and More!”

Christmas in Los Angeles? No Thanks!

I’ve been to Los Angeles a handful of times, mostly for work before I was laid off in epic fashion about 8 years ago. This legendary city fits in one main category: Cities I visit but would never live in. I’m thinking of other cities like New York, Miami, Seattle, and the newest addition– Nashville.Continue reading “Christmas in Los Angeles? No Thanks!”