Ben Wilder

Things that make you go hmmm…

Today’s post includes a few things that might make you glad you’re exactly where you are in life. We’ll start with a career that probably lists “give the overall impression that you’re sad” as a job requirement. Maybe it’s because you’ll have to wear some hideous outfits. Looking so sad, I bet she got aContinue reading “Things that make you go hmmm…”

The perfect sandwich

I don’t often write about food but felt it necessary today to document a lunch that I have enjoyed since childhood. Of course, there have been meals where I didn’t have this sandwich, but it has been my “go to” for decades. Why mess with the perfect combination, right? Ingredients are as follows: Peanut butter.Continue reading “The perfect sandwich”

How many photos are saved on your phone?

I’m getting a new phone soon! That’s good news, right? It’s always fun to get a new piece of tech. The deal I got includes trading in my old phone, an LG Stylo 6. Also, side note, did you know LG isn’t making phones anymore? I was informed of this when I went in toContinue reading “How many photos are saved on your phone?”

When a Facebook Marketplace deal feels more like a shady Craigslist deal

I’ve been selling stuff on Facebook Marketplace like the apocalypse is tomorrow. Everything from cameras to golf balls to yard tools, all of it has a price tag. Most buyer interactions go fine. They really do. Except for that one guy who drove away cussing me out. That’s a whole other story! Those stories areContinue reading “When a Facebook Marketplace deal feels more like a shady Craigslist deal”

Lyrics and more from the Progressive / Addams Family TV commercial

Progressive and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer offer up a great example of integrated marketing (definition, paraphrased: one advertisement promotes two or more businesses/entities). Check it out below… The lyrics. The clever lyrics to the tune of the original Addams Family theme song are as follows: They’re nice but irritating, their excitement can get grating, they’re dressed for pastryContinue reading “Lyrics and more from the Progressive / Addams Family TV commercial”