Ben Wilder

Does Anyone Still Go to the Beach for Spring Break?

This year I’ve been tapping into a side of my creativity that’s been dormant for a long time. Decades. I used to love drawing (every kid does probably?) but that skill plateaued way back in middle school. Now that I’m writing this out, I actually remember drawing in college, too. I’m sure I still haveContinue reading “Does Anyone Still Go to the Beach for Spring Break?”

Have you ever seen an eagle run?

I don’t mean that as a metaphor (like: These colors don’t run!). Literally, have you ever seen an eagle run? As majestic as they are when they’re flying or sitting atop a tree waiting to attack, they look pretty goofy when they run. There was a bald eagle by a pond the other day andContinue reading “Have you ever seen an eagle run?”

Does the Bible really say something about pickleball???

I won’t bore you with a long drawn out story about how terrible I played in a critical pickleball match yesterday. There we were on the precipice of making it to the bronze medal round and I couldn’t do anything right. I can absolutely say that the Bible is as relevant today as it wasContinue reading “Does the Bible really say something about pickleball???”

The Best Jingle of 2026, Hands Down

As a kid growing up in the 80s and 90s, I learned to have an appreciation for brand jingles. Toys ‘R Us, Folgers coffee, Uncle Jesse and Joey on “Full House,” just to name a few. At 47-years-old, I still catch myself humming a jingle or working part of random choruses into a conversation. MaybeContinue reading “The Best Jingle of 2026, Hands Down”

Jack Hughes is Great for American Dentists

Incredible athletes performed in the name of the United States. Every color of medal was won and just like US Hockey player Jack Hughes, I love this country. Not only did he get a couple of teeth knocked out, which I imagine is a badge of honor in hockey circles, he also scored the Gold-Medal-winningContinue reading “Jack Hughes is Great for American Dentists”