Ben Wilder

DeSantis makes lethal career blunders?

I don’t know if I can take another 18 months of the politics as it’s being reported in the news and on various social networks. It’s mind-boggling that the next presidential election is so far away and yet here we are with politicians declaring their candidacy (Republicans mostly, as Joe Biden seems to be aContinue reading “DeSantis makes lethal career blunders?”

American Idol – Luke Calls Colin Cute and the Top 5

I’ve strayed from my normal note-taking during American Idol episodes because the top 8 singers would be getting 10s in all categories. At the end of the latest episode, 8 shrunk shrunk down to 5 when Oliver, Haven, and Warren were eliminated. Here are my thoughts from the episode in the form of a list,Continue reading “American Idol – Luke Calls Colin Cute and the Top 5”

American Idol – Tea with Royals and a Perfect Twist of Irony

Isn’t it ironic? American Idol judges Katy and Lionel are over in England for a royal to-do and England’s own Ed Sheeran is here in the U.S. to be a guest judge on Idol. I wonder if he’ll say anything about the coronation of King Charles III and is it as awkward as it seemsContinue reading “American Idol – Tea with Royals and a Perfect Twist of Irony”

Allen, TX – A Bad Guy and the Truck That Could’ve Saved the Day

Another shooting. More people hurt. More people’s lives cut short. Just weeks after the shooting in Nashville, a city I lived in for 16 years (read my reaction here). It’s not fair. It’s not right. I can’t imagine being in that parking lot in Allen, Texas yesterday. The sound of the weapon. Cars screeching outContinue reading “Allen, TX – A Bad Guy and the Truck That Could’ve Saved the Day”

Publix Mother’s Day Commercial – The Actors and More!

Well-known for their sweet commercials, Publix has another one out now celebrating Mother’s Day. I’ve already discovered the muffin recipe (big reveal here) but now it’s time to list the actors in the commercial… There are three adult actors in the ad, each of whom you may recognize. The first one to appear is aContinue reading “Publix Mother’s Day Commercial – The Actors and More!”