Ben Wilder

Hurt Like Hell

The inch-and-a-half cut on my finger was from a punch I landed on a jerk at the grocery store. When he hit the ground, I bent down and said to him, “Ring that up with a coupon, Sally.” The cut was deep and I knew it would bleed. But the pain, it was instant andContinue reading “Hurt Like Hell”

Single Forever

There’s a wind of change coming on in my life. The only way I can think to describe how I feel is a deep ocean. And at the same time, I sit paralyzed by recent events. But I mean stillness in the best possible way. Like my life is being altered and decades from nowContinue reading “Single Forever”

Prescriptions Filled Daily

OK, my obsession with Dr. Mario is off the charts. Maybe because the temperature outside is too low to do anything useful so I’m inside more than usual? But just when I think I should seek help, I destroy another virus and my ranking goes up. And while I love Mario, I wouldn’t want himContinue reading “Prescriptions Filled Daily”

Wacky Wednesday: My Life Would Suck Without You

Ok, technically my life with you sucks because you’re my vacuum and I love you. Those questionnaires, though, the ones that ask, “What will you be doing in 5 years? 10 years?” Never once did I answer that I’d be vacuuming my ceiling. But here I am. A 35-year old vacuuming the ceiling. So yes,Continue reading “Wacky Wednesday: My Life Would Suck Without You”

A Love Story: Part Five

Before reading, feel free to get caught up here: A Love Story Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and Part Four. Oh, and in case you’re wondering, yes this is all made up so please don’t congratulate me but do feel free to send me a Home Depot gift card as a wedding gift. ***Continue reading “A Love Story: Part Five”