Ben Wilder

Movember Day 1: The Beginning of the Moustache

Um, heck yes I’ll take part in Moustache November! For the next 30 days, I’ll let it grow. Just to be clear though, I probably won’t shave my face clean because it’s just not what I do, but the moustache, it will receive special attention for the rest of the month. Started this morning withContinue reading “Movember Day 1: The Beginning of the Moustache”

I Fought the Law and the Law Won

It’s taken me weeks (ok, years) to accept the fact that I stink at fantasy football. Like, really stink! The problem usually starts on draft night. This year I had the 3rd overall pick which is a prime position for picking up a stud player, even in a keeper league. I went with Matt RyanContinue reading “I Fought the Law and the Law Won”

It Must Be Fall

I haven’t fired up the space heater since early 2013 but it’s time. And guess who was super excited? My beagle Piper. Since she was a puppy, she’s loved sitting by the heater on chilly nights. Don’t believe me? Take a look!

Finding Common Ground With an Ant

Yesterday I was driving into town when, of all things unexpected, an ant fell from overhead onto my knee. I was on the interstate so of course, I had to maintain my composure. And anyway, it was just an ant. There have been a few times where out of nowhere a spider descended from theContinue reading “Finding Common Ground With an Ant”

Songs From Our Childhood

Thinking about songs I learned as a child, and recently discovered they weren’t universally known! I remember a few, below are some lyrics of each. Sound familiar to anyone else? “Germs, Germs, the invisible dog! I hide him in my pocket ‘cause he’s very very small.” “Lulabel had legs like toothpicks, and a neck likeContinue reading “Songs From Our Childhood”