Ben Wilder

Remember Florida’s Forgotten Coast with These Souvenirs!

I have nearly 30 products available in my Etsy store orbiting around the “Forgotten Coast” theme. If you’ve ever been to places like St. George Island, St. Teresa Beach, Alligator Point, Apalachicola… maybe you forgot but yes, you were at Florida’s Forgotten Coast! I love this area of Florida, first introduced at the tender ageContinue reading “Remember Florida’s Forgotten Coast with These Souvenirs!”

Chick-Fil-A offers Ranch Dressing, Line Dancing, and More in Their New Commercial

Did you know there’s a K in “Chick-Fil-A”? I learned something new today. I’ve always spelled it “Chic”… hmmm. Anywhos, I guess there’s line dancing in Chick-Fil-A, too. Check out these folks two-stepping to an original Chick-Fil-A ranch dressing commercial… As a former vegan, I’ve enjoyed eating a chicken sandwich again. As a former lineContinue reading “Chick-Fil-A offers Ranch Dressing, Line Dancing, and More in Their New Commercial”

Have you ever seen a white squirrel?

Random rabbit holes as I’ve been designing and thinking of new scenes for my Etsy site. Mostly beach related, focusing on Florida’s Forgotten Coast (like this recent design). Have you ever seen a white squirrel? I know they’re not exclusive to the Florida panhandle but they walk the line (sometimes a power line!) of beingContinue reading “Have you ever seen a white squirrel?”

Sun-Maid, What’s Up With Your Raisin Containers?

Just like the “Is It Pet Smart or Is It Pet’s Mart” movement, I think Sun-Maid owes us an explanation. Not so much on their brand name but it’s their containers and lid sizes that are causing an uproar in my kitchen. What gives, Sun-Maid? At first glance this whole product looks like a square,Continue reading “Sun-Maid, What’s Up With Your Raisin Containers?”

American Idol ‘Ohana Round – A Terrible Recap

I could try to put together a post about each contestant, what I like and don’t like about them. Or mention American Idol’s “tell” that they give a lot more time to contestants they know already made it to the next round (because this season isn’t live yet) while breezing by singers who get sentContinue reading “American Idol ‘Ohana Round – A Terrible Recap”