Ben Wilder

Favorite non-Elvis, Elvis performances

In honor of Elvis Presley’s birthday (tomorrow, Jan 8th), I thought I’d compile a short list of performances that have stuck with me over the years. These are from movies, YouTube, and TV, and feature songs made famous by Elvis. I’ll just be honest, they’re mostly “Can’t Help Falling in Love” performances, except for thisContinue reading “Favorite non-Elvis, Elvis performances”

Amen and awoman ….my nit-picky thoughts

The U.S. might have lowered rock bottom because I thought we already there… until this. Aside from the lunacy of changing a word that has nothing to do with masculine or feminine forms, I have another gripe with what this guy said. Am I being nit-picky that what annoys me more is his use ofContinue reading “Amen and awoman ….my nit-picky thoughts”

The actors in RaeLynn’s “Me About Me” music video, and more!

RaeLynn debuted a beautiful, and dare I say “angelic,” music video in December for her song “Me About Me.” The title makes more sense when you listen to the lyrics and check out the video 🙂 The actor playing the villainous boyfriend is actor/model Michael Mau (height 6’2″, shoe size 12.5 US). He had aContinue reading “The actors in RaeLynn’s “Me About Me” music video, and more!”

Song in the Holiday Mercedes-Benz Commercial

You may have seen this Mercedes commercial recently featuring a stuffed animal finding a new home (a MUCH warmer home, as the ad implies) with a family in a Mercedes SUV. The ad is titled, “Plushie” and you can watch it here: Voiceover for this ad is performed by actor Jon Hamm. The song usedContinue reading “Song in the Holiday Mercedes-Benz Commercial”

Women, don’t settle for “just ok”

One things I like to do on this blog is write about relationships. Sometimes my relationships, sometimes other people’s relationships. A few years ago I posted about folks who return to their exes, and sometimes that’s a good thing (rarely!). This post will be along the same lines… but slightly different. I know a womanContinue reading “Women, don’t settle for “just ok””