Ben Wilder

Goldilocks is a Dude in 2025 Dodge Ram Commercial

It’s not porridge that Goldilocks wants, it’s power. But that’s not the only twist on the well-known story of Goldilocks and the three bears. In this interpretation, Goldilocks is a man! The golden locks in this instance belong to actor Glen Powell, who seems to be in all the movies lately. I recently watched TwisterContinue reading “Goldilocks is a Dude in 2025 Dodge Ram Commercial”

And on a lighter note… triathlon training!

Yesterday was the most raw confession I’ve ever written about. If you read it (here), you can probably guess that the wide range of emotions I’ve felt in the last few days are still very present. And sometimes we just need a break from all of that, don’t we? Part of my break, a distractionContinue reading “And on a lighter note… triathlon training!”

I’ve Never Felt This Heavy of a Burden – A Sports Betting Story

I didn’t want to write about this until I talked to my family. Like that’s an easy step or something. There’s so much pride in my heart (and not the admirable kind) that I’m finding it very difficult to admit to my parents, siblings, that I recently made a really big mistake. Like, very big.Continue reading “I’ve Never Felt This Heavy of a Burden – A Sports Betting Story”

Could this guy win American Idol?

My top pick, it’s been decided, is Slater Nalley. But… and yes, there’s a but… after the second group of singers sang, I’m not so sure. Something about Thunderstorm Artis is reminding me of the crowd energy when Iam Tongi was a contestant. Every time he got on stage, it was pretty obvious he hadContinue reading “Could this guy win American Idol?”

American Idol in Hawaii – Gabby Remembers, Slater Wishes, Jamal Accuses

Half of the 24 contestants auditioned for the viewing public last night at the Disney resort on the island of Honolulu, Hawaii and, honestly, it was just OK for the first 30 minutes or so. Now to be fair, all of the singers have talent. They’re certainly light years ahead of me and so forContinue reading “American Idol in Hawaii – Gabby Remembers, Slater Wishes, Jamal Accuses”