Who decided that a day is 24 hours? And who decided a would end and begin in the middle of the night? Why do 60 seconds make up a minute? Why not 100 or 63? What would happen if 48 hours made up one day? Would it still be recommended to brush our teeth twiceContinue reading “Who decided how we tell time, anyway?”
Author Archives: Ben Wilder
Some of my favorite clever song lyrics
I remember a few years ago when I first heard REO Speedwagon’s “Roll With the Changes,” I thought to myself, “Are they still coming out with new songs? I love this one.” I was completely wrong. It’s not that they aren’t touring together, because they are, but the song is from 1978! I couldn’t believeContinue reading “Some of my favorite clever song lyrics”
I always wear protection
I don’t remember caring about wearing protection when I was younger. But now, I do it every time. It’s just too dangerous to take a risk, too much is at stake. So every time I go out to mow the grass, you’ll find me wearing at least some of the following: ear muffs or earContinue reading “I always wear protection”
Worship made worship better
Yesterday I arrived at church somewhat ready for worship. I guess that is to say, I was coming off a week where I think I made strides forward in my relationship with God, which still definitely includes a generous amount of grace from above in those moments I come up short of the target. IContinue reading “Worship made worship better”
A guy who (sometimes) shaves his legs
Now before you judge this guy, we’ll call him “Wen” for the sake of privacy, he doesn’t shave his legs consistently. He may do it once every couple of months. Except maybe not in the winter, am I right ladies? It’s not that Wen is interested in having smooth legs. Heck, he doesn’t even useContinue reading “A guy who (sometimes) shaves his legs”
Out of the Wilderness 