Ben Wilder

Another sprint triathlon, am I crazy?

After a disastrous swim during my first ever sprint triathlon, I thought I’d never embarrass myself that way again. Y’all, my swimming was so bad I can’t even accurately describe it with words. Here’s how I thought I’d do and how I really did… There were bystanders (friends, family of athletes) watching from the lakeshoreContinue reading “Another sprint triathlon, am I crazy?”

Summer Birds and Nature Pictures

Summer is in full swing and it’s never more apparent than when I spend time on the near water. Whether it’s oceans, lakes, or rivers, aquatic life and birds are out and about in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from wet areas in the southeast… -Out ofContinue reading “Summer Birds and Nature Pictures”

Am I an extroverted introvert or an introverted extrovert?

This is the kind of question that might simply not have an answer. But if I had to make an educated guess, I’d conclude from the 44 years I’ve been on this earth that I’m an extroverted introvert. There are always moments I need to get away and be alone. Call it recharging, decompressing, centering,Continue reading “Am I an extroverted introvert or an introverted extrovert?”

I’m a lesbian trapped in a man’s body

June is the month when corporations all over the world United States celebrate people’s sexuality, so I thought it would be the perfect day to reveal my true self. I could use the attention and I really want Target to put me in one of their commercials. If I’m really lucky, I’ll get my faceContinue reading “I’m a lesbian trapped in a man’s body”

The Peloton Twerking Commercial – The Music, Pet Peeves, and More…

**UPDATE: Peloton’s latest high-cringe commercial features more irritating phrases, check it out!** Peloton is back with a brand new commercial for literally everyone. After all, the ad is called “Peloton. Anyone. Anywhere.” Gone are the days where Peloton is just a bike in your bedroom. Now it’s a bike, an app, a coach, a partner…Continue reading “The Peloton Twerking Commercial – The Music, Pet Peeves, and More…”