I was driving from Tennessee to north Florida by way of Interstate 65 with my oldest niece in the back seat. I was behind my brother-in-law and his van loaded with a few other nieces and my sister. It was an old-fashioned caravan, y’all! Like the good ol’ days when they used wagons and horsesContinue reading “Throwing Rocks at Chuck Norris”
Author Archives: Ben Wilder
Just Between You and Me, I miss DC Talk
Sometimes the oddest things happen when you least expect it. Today at the Nissan dealership I overheard a TV show host introducing a live performance from a band. The sound of their lead singer was quite nostalgic. He’s got a voice that: 1. somehow reminds you it’s all gonna be OK 2. sounds a lotContinue reading “Just Between You and Me, I miss DC Talk”
A Gold Medal and Lunch with the Governor!
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine earning a gold medal during the 2014 Olympics. In fact, earning any kind of recognition at all wasn’t on my radar. But yesterday, among a select few, I bowed to accept a medal around my neck. OK, it’s not an Olympic gold medal per se. But 1stContinue reading “A Gold Medal and Lunch with the Governor!”
A Great Big World in Nashville, Tennessee
You can’t go anywhere in Nashville without hearing live music, however hearing great live music might be a bit more elusive. But not if you were at 12th and Porter last night. Loyal fans crowding the floors of the the downtown bar venue were all quite aware of the guys currently holding the #5 spotContinue reading “A Great Big World in Nashville, Tennessee”
Wacky Wednesday: Do you want to build a snowman?
Build a snowman, really? This guy would ask that question on a first date… IN JUNE! He’s a bit wacky, but hey, he can work some magic with the hair clippers.
Out of the Wilderness 