Ben Wilder

At sea with the dolphins

Such a slice of Heaven where this kind of thing happens often, so much that it’s *almost* expected in the summertime. It’s off the coast of Florida and even though it’s not rare, it’s so amazing every time it happens. These wild dolphins just seem to have joy and that’s why they’re one of myContinue reading “At sea with the dolphins”

Would you rather…. Florida summer edition

When I left Nashville and arrived in Florida, I wasn’t sure how soon I’d see the prehistoric creature Florida is known for. Surprisingly, it took quite a while to see an alligator. But since then, I’ve seen a lot! I’ve also seen snakes, so recently I had a thought. Would you rather encounter an alligatorContinue reading “Would you rather…. Florida summer edition”

The biggest turtle I’ve ever seen not in a zoo

There I was, sitting comfortably in my trailer working on another puzzle to create. I look out the window and oh my, my, my… I saw this huge creature off in the distance! I rushed out to gather anyone who was close to go marvel at it. So a few of us curiously gathered aroundContinue reading “The biggest turtle I’ve ever seen not in a zoo”

The beagle and the dishwasher

Just recently my little Piper did something that she’s been doing her whole entire beagle life. It doesn’t matter which state (evidently) or which dishwasher (evidently)… if there are dirty dishes to be licked, she’s the dog who’s up for the challenge! I remember when she was really young, under a year old if IContinue reading “The beagle and the dishwasher”

Airbnb’s First Law of Travel Commercial – The Music, the Monologue, and More

Airbnb is at it again with their user-submitted photo montage commercials. This new one features a voiceover about travel that’s worth listening to. Check it out then scroll down for more info… The Voiceover. Lending his voice, and wisdom from things learned, is Pico Lyer, an essayist and travel writer. The audio is taken fromContinue reading “Airbnb’s First Law of Travel Commercial – The Music, the Monologue, and More”