Ben Wilder

Softball 2.0

Last month I wrote about putting together a new “softball” playlist. I think it came together quite well, if I’m being honest. The actual softball playing, ehhhhh notsomuch. I batted 3 times and got out twice. The third attempt, well I didn’t swing at all and got walked. I figured if I can’t get myselfContinue reading “Softball 2.0”

Is Alabama Finally Mediocre Again?

Is it a hot take if most people believe the opinion? Probably not. But! Here’s my hot take of the day: If the Alabama football team is 3-3 or worse, their head coach will get fired mid-season. I think most football fans are aware that they aren’t the team they used to be and it’sContinue reading “Is Alabama Finally Mediocre Again?”

Turning A Smartphone Into a Dumb Phone

Are any of you out there getting tired of cell phone addiction? It’s plagued me for a while and I’ve noticed how it affects my relationships with family and friends and to be quite honest, I hate what phones can do (and have done) to real, in-person relationships. I catch myself in the middle ofContinue reading “Turning A Smartphone Into a Dumb Phone”

The Tecovas Commercial About the Real West

Tecovas isn’t just selling boots. They’re selling a lifestyle. Well, to be more accurate: They’re selling the idea of a lifestyle. Kind of like the way Subaru projects themselves as the vehicle for outdoorsy, environmentally-conscious people. Or Gillette sells razors that aren’t your dad’s razors, when they’ve been around since your great-great-great granddad was knee-highContinue reading “The Tecovas Commercial About the Real West”

Florida State Upsets Alabama in Real Life

Heading back to their sweet home, Alabama fans *had* to be stunned when Florida State upset them in the first game of the season for both teams. If there’s a team I love to see lose, it’s Alabama and to be honest, losing their first game isn’t Alabama’s biggest problem. They aren’t the team theyContinue reading “Florida State Upsets Alabama in Real Life”