Disrespecting the American flag is a relatively new phenomenon. It was only in the late 60s/early 70s that burning the American flag became popular among Vietnam War protesters. This practice was illegal, but since then has been covered under the rights of the 1st Amendment. Even in 2011, the question remains whether it’s the people’sContinue reading “Apathy in America: To respect our flag or not?”
Author Archives: Ben Wilder
New Hope and Strong Threads
The sun rises on a flag flying once torn, faded but still flying. The storm came and whipped it around. Still dripping from the night, but not backing down. Emerging from the rumble with breaks and bruises, heartache and trouble that nobody chooses. Color restored, waving in the wind watching my 11,786th day begin. Strong threadsContinue reading “New Hope and Strong Threads”
This Was Not A Date: After the Final Tulip
It’s been almost two full days. More information about the non-date date has come to my attention that you need to know, it’s only fair that you have the whole story. So take a journey with me, won’t you? If you need to get caught up before we move on, click here. Now that you’reContinue reading “This Was Not A Date: After the Final Tulip”
This Was Not A Date
It finished with a 20 minute ride home shortly after midnight and the scent from tulips riding shotgun filling up the cab of my car. I don’t even remember if I turned on the radio, but I have a crystal clear memory of looking up to the dark starry sky hanging over Interstate 24 andContinue reading “This Was Not A Date”
Second-by-Second Review of “Friday” by Rebecca Black
This is what music has come to, readers. Enjoy! Scroll down past the video to get my thoughts and synopsis of this song. 0:00 starts with a desk calendar featuring almost-familiar quotes for each weekday. Pencil video effect, nice touch. 0:03 I know watching this is a gigantic mistake. 0:11 clicked on the X to closeContinue reading “Second-by-Second Review of “Friday” by Rebecca Black”
Out of the Wilderness 