Rocks fly. Dust rises like an early morning prayer. The chase is on. Squirrels on high alert rest easy realizing it’s just a frisbee Asia’s chasing. Clutching it with surprising strength, she clasps the toy in her mouth and returns for either 1. an epic tug-o-war or, 2. another toss. Of course, if squirrels doContinue reading “Squirrel- it’s what’s for dinner!”
Author Archives: Ben Wilder
A controversial play at the plate, you decide!
The summer season of softball has me taking the mound for the CMT Swingers. I usually play outfield but I’ve really enjoyed pitching, and didn’t know I would like it so much. I’ve even worked on a knuckle ball. Whether the knuckle helps at all is up for debate because a few batters had solidContinue reading “A controversial play at the plate, you decide!”
Wild manta rays off Florida coast
The “Salt Life” stickers I often see are a good reminder of how much I love the ocean. We all need a little salt water therapy now and again, right? I recently spent time on the coast and I’m always amazed by what I see there. This particualar trip, it was this: I can’t thinkContinue reading “Wild manta rays off Florida coast”
16 Hours
One day here, two there. Days off of work that come and go, and are forgotten. But it’s those 16 hours that I wish were never needed.
US Men’s Soccer: The eagle soars today in Brazil!
I’m pumped for the men’s soccer game today. We face Belgium, who I’ve read is better than Ghana was 4 years ago (when they defeated the U.S.). So we have our work cut out for us… but hey, bald eagles have very few predators! Skwaaaawwwk!
Out of the Wilderness 