Ben Wilder

This isn’t a post about OceanGate, per se

Everyone is transfixed on the OceanGate submarine. I think it’s because the real life story is a lot like a mystery/thriller movie. There’s money, intrigue, adventure, a mysterious vanishing by the main characters. Certainly a documentary or two will be produced all about this missing submersible machine. When I was in my teens I didn’tContinue reading “This isn’t a post about OceanGate, per se”

The Only Suit I Own is a Wetsuit – Sprint Triathlon Update

I have officially completed one sprint triathlon. I wrote about it here. I thought about using words like successfully, happily, speedily… but went with “officially” because of the way I started the race, I hardly want to remember it at all. That is, except to always remember how embarrassing my swim portion went. It wasContinue reading “The Only Suit I Own is a Wetsuit – Sprint Triathlon Update”

Adidas Flops, Coors Light Roars in New Commercials

There are a couple of new commercials on TV you might have seen already. They’re both related to football, or fútbol, depending on how technical we’re going to be today. They also both star Patrick Mahomes, NFL Super Bowl winning quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Adidas makes an attempt to hype up the Women’sContinue reading “Adidas Flops, Coors Light Roars in New Commercials”

Chewy’s Funny Talking Pet Commercials

Ruh roh, Raggy! We have a few great commercials from Chewy in the last couple of months. Two feature a dog and one stars a cat, Mr. Marbles… who gets a sweet inheritance in someone’s last will and testament. I’m more of a dog guy myself but the cat commercial is my favorite. Check themContinue reading “Chewy’s Funny Talking Pet Commercials”

Rock, Blues, and Country Songs for a Road Trip

I recently returned from a two-week camping trip through Georgia and into Tennessee. I feel like a “y’all” is appropriate here. Y’all, my favorite campground was Cloudland Canyon State Park (recap here), very pretty and great hiking. Bummer they don’t allow swimming by the waterfalls but I’m sure they have their reasons. But, y’all, theContinue reading “Rock, Blues, and Country Songs for a Road Trip”