Ben Wilder

To Serve or Be Served, That is the Question

When someone does a favor for me, I almost always tuck that memory away so I can pay them back one day. I suppose that’s not a terrible trait but it’s not necessarily good to keep a scorecard like that. Walking around every day with the feeling of owing someone can be overwhelming. I rememberContinue reading “To Serve or Be Served, That is the Question”

A Music Playlist for Softball 2025 – New Songs or Golden Oldies?

As I’ve assembled playlists for various sports and events over the years, I’ve learned the importance of having a wide range of songs. I think it’s for obvious reasons but the biggest is because people like all kinds of different songs and styles. With that said, it’s also important to have a theme. For instance,Continue reading “A Music Playlist for Softball 2025 – New Songs or Golden Oldies?”

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra the Worst Phone I’ve Ever Had?

Since I had been writing 15 days in a row about my beagle passing away, I thought today would be a good one for a more light-hearted post. And since my phone is still new to me, why not share how it’s been going since I dropped the Flip 4 and began anew with theContinue reading “Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra the Worst Phone I’ve Ever Had?”

Piper, thank you for 15 wonderfully adventurous years, I love you…

While I thought about this final of the 15 posts celebrating the 15 years I had with you, my heart is breaking again. You were my first dog, and there will always be a special place in my heart reserved just for you. You inspired me, challenged me, loved me. Thank you for the 15Continue reading “Piper, thank you for 15 wonderfully adventurous years, I love you…”

Piper’s Larger Than Life Ears

You know how some people have to grow into their teeth? Or kids sometimes have big heads before their bodies catch up? Well, Piper’s Native American name was “Little Big Ear” and that pretty much sums her up. She was a petite beagle with gigantic ears… so big that my second children’s book (The BraveContinue reading “Piper’s Larger Than Life Ears”