If you’ve been following Out of the Wilderness for awhile, you’re probably aware I like to write about commercials. Let’s face it, we watch more of commercial content than any program we ever watch! A guy I used to work in television with once said that all we make (as TV show producers) is aContinue reading “The Nike “Why Risk It?” Commercial – One of the Best Ever?”
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Softball 3.0 – Another Trip to the ER??
Less than a year ago I had an embarrassing (but more heroic every time I tell the story 🤔) crash during a sprint triathlon. It led to a trip to the local ER. Fast forward 11 months and I’m back, baby! Not in the same city as the bike crash and thankfully, not in anContinue reading “Softball 3.0 – Another Trip to the ER??”
Softball 2.0
Last month I wrote about putting together a new “softball” playlist. I think it came together quite well, if I’m being honest. The actual softball playing, ehhhhh notsomuch. I batted 3 times and got out twice. The third attempt, well I didn’t swing at all and got walked. I figured if I can’t get myselfContinue reading “Softball 2.0”
Is Alabama Finally Mediocre Again?
Is it a hot take if most people believe the opinion? Probably not. But! Here’s my hot take of the day: If the Alabama football team is 3-3 or worse, their head coach will get fired mid-season. I think most football fans are aware that they aren’t the team they used to be and it’sContinue reading “Is Alabama Finally Mediocre Again?”
Turning A Smartphone Into a Dumb Phone
Are any of you out there getting tired of cell phone addiction? It’s plagued me for a while and I’ve noticed how it affects my relationships with family and friends and to be quite honest, I hate what phones can do (and have done) to real, in-person relationships. I catch myself in the middle ofContinue reading “Turning A Smartphone Into a Dumb Phone”
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