One of my favorite things to do when I’m camping at state parks is finding fun things to photograph. Mostly I look for wildlife and there are a few photos that have become near and dear to me. A particular badass deer in Louisiana is one that comes to mind. Florida has amazing state parksContinue reading “Florida State Park Photo Contest… Again!”
Author Archives: Ben Wilder
Llamas As Soft As Cotton Candy
Just me and a couple of llamas, no big deal. The church where I attend had their annual Christmas gathering and among the activities was a petting zoo, of sorts. The animals were from a rescue farm– pigs, chickens, a camel, and of course the llamas. I had no idea how soft their fur wasContinue reading “Llamas As Soft As Cotton Candy”
I guess I just feel like…
This morning when it came on the radio, I wasn’t exactly ready to hear “I Guess I Just Feel Like” by John Mayer. And yet, it was the perfect song at the perfect time. Every once in a while I go beyond allowing myself to feel hurt. I get down in those feelings like aContinue reading “I guess I just feel like…”
The Apple Emoji Commercial – The Song and More
We didn’t start the fire… It was always burning, since the world’s been turning… The latest commercial for Apple Intelligence features a song that will 1) get stuck in your head and 2) remind you of the cadence of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” At least those two things are 💯 true forContinue reading “The Apple Emoji Commercial – The Song and More”
There is a time for everything…
December for me is more than just the signal of a new calendar year on the horizon. It’s also when I turn another year older. This month I find myself reflecting on 2024 and age 45; all the amazing experiences, the hard ones, laughter, anger, excitement, worry, wonder, hope, despair… it’s almost like every emotionContinue reading “There is a time for everything…”
Out of the Wilderness 