Ben Wilder

would you rather buy new or used?

I put up an informal poll on Facebook to see what my friends like to buy new vs. used. The reason I did this is because one night when I should have been sleeping, I wondered how many things most people buy used. I would guess cars are the most common used thing people buy,Continue reading “would you rather buy new or used?”

Shooting stars in the night sky

The other day I was outside looking up at the night sky and it dawned on me that I can’t remember the last time I saw a shooting star. Those used to be so special to me. I’d sit and wait, praying, “Lord, please let me see a shooting star.” I guess I have alwaysContinue reading “Shooting stars in the night sky”

17 song titles that are perfect for 2020 madness

I’ve made a few lists of music that has to do with the coronavirus like 16 things you never thought you’d ask in 2020 or 15 stay-at-home songs, COVID-19 Edition. But the list below will focus on the crazy year that is 2020. From Tiger King to shut downs and masks to no masks, this yearContinue reading “17 song titles that are perfect for 2020 madness”

We are a country of cry babies – including the Emmy’s

When did we become a nation full of whiny children? And I’m talking about the adults! Just the other day I was driving around downtown Nashville and passed a group of protesters who have been camped out near the Capitol for something like 50 or 60 days. To be clear, I’m in full support ofContinue reading “We are a country of cry babies – including the Emmy’s”

Fantasy football 2020 season is a no-go

I’m just happy I can say I’ve been to the mountaintop. It was only a few seasons ago the Billy Oceans reached the summit of fantasy football glory by finishing #1 in the Turn Down for Football League made up of teams coached by friends here in Nashville. Since then, some friends have moved outContinue reading “Fantasy football 2020 season is a no-go”