I can’t exactly put a finger on why, but every time I see a “The RealReal” commercial, I am immediately frustrated and annoyed. Here’s the latest ad… I have a couple of thoughts on why I don’t like the ads. First, the name of the company is dumb. What kind of name is “The RealReal,”Continue reading “The RealReal commercials – Are they really real?”
Author Archives: Ben Wilder
We all do this very weird thing every day
No matter how rich, no matter how poor, if someone is the biggest jerk or the nicest person in the world, everyone who’s ever lived lays down and waits… and waits… and waits… until they enter into a mysterious trance for 5 to 10 hours each day. Is that not super weird? I think aboutContinue reading “We all do this very weird thing every day”
Did Ft. Clinch State Park wow me like I thought it would?
I won’t beat around the bush in this post. I really, really, REALLY wanted to like Ft. Clinch State Park! In the days and weeks leading up to my 4 day camping trip, I had a lot of anticipation. I mean, what is there not to look forward to? Exciting things like being near theContinue reading “Did Ft. Clinch State Park wow me like I thought it would? “
The New Publix Back-to-School Father Daughter Commercial
Publix is known for having great commercials. In fact, one my all-time favorites is a Publix holiday ad from 2005… do you remember this Valentine’s Day tear-jerker? Well, Publix is back now with a timely “back to school” commercial and it’s as sweet as you’d expect. Check it out then scroll down for more info…Continue reading “The New Publix Back-to-School Father Daughter Commercial”
Free like birds
In church this morning there was a song with lyrics about freedom. It reminded me of the three “non-churchy” songs that always pop in my head, two of which are about birds and freedom. What can I say, I love birds. But surprisingly, not one of the songs is “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. GoContinue reading “Free like birds”
Out of the Wilderness 