This is… American Idol. I was working at a camp with no TV, no news, basically cut off from the outside world. So when I returned to civilization, I didn’t know how big American Idol was that first season. As you know, it went on to be an extremely successful reality/singing show. Little rascals withContinue reading “Things I didn’t know were going to be really awesome”
Author Archives: Ben Wilder
Rekindling an old flame, part 2
My dad likes to fish. And by “like,” I mean if he could be on the water every day, I think he’d do it. Something about the call of the grouper, the invitation of the red snapper, not to mention the quietness of the wild blue yonder, beckons him. Sometimes I hear that call, too,Continue reading “Rekindling an old flame, part 2”
Falling asleep at the wheel
Let’s play a little game called “Have you ever?” And here’s your host… me! Have you ever: A. Been really sleepy driving your car B. Fallen asleep at the wheel C. Had the car next to you wake you up D. All of the above If you answered A or B you are one ofContinue reading “Falling asleep at the wheel”
My dog won’t stop itching!
One of my dogs is either asleep, or itching. It’s been so frustrating trying to figure out the cause because she can’t tell me what’s going on with her! And it hasn’t been this way except for the past year or so. There are so many things that could be causing the irritable behavior andContinue reading “My dog won’t stop itching!”
Just when I think I’m a good person, this happens…
I’d like to think of myself as a well-rounded, mature man who’s learned from the past, grown from his childish ways, and wears suits on Sundays. A man like this doesn’t have time for silly pet peeves. Well, I have a ton of pet peeves. And this isn’t the first time I’ve posted about themContinue reading “Just when I think I’m a good person, this happens…”
Out of the Wilderness 