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Following this week’s 86′ing of the Seinfeld/Gates ads (which I’d recommend we historically refer to as “Jerry-Gate”), Microsoft is going headlong into reclaiming the phrase “I’m a PC” from Apple.

I guess it worked for Microsoft in the 80’s when they copied the graphical user interface, (which Apple pulled out of Xerox’s digital dumpster), so it’ll probably work today for Microsoft.

The ad agency behind the counter-attack is Crispin Porter + Bogusky. Known for their recent Volkswagen and Burger King ads, as well as many other memorable campaigns, I find it interesting that they’re an all-Mac office, but have heard that they “switched” to take on this account. They have an office in Boulder, Colorado and I sent them multiple résumés while job-hunting in Denver last winter. Not finding a gig there was probably a blessing, considering how you couldn’t pay me enough to promote Microsoft.

That didn’t take long.

I love the Letterman-echoing comment by pepelicious:

“Who were the ad wizards that came up with that one???”

Lately, some very good things have been happening for my wife. Firstly, she’s recently been hired as a program director for a fantastic non-profit here in Indianapolis. We are THRILLED that the job search has ended, and with such a great organization.

Kim and Linda's handbag

Secondly, with her friend Linda, Kim has entered her artistic handiwork in support of a fundraiser to prevent homelessness in Indy. It’s called “Bags2Riches,” and the organization holds a gala where they auction off beautiful handbags to raise money for helping those in need. Kim did the textile work on the bag below, and Linda provided all the beadwork.

They’ve made it into the competition and are quite thrilled. I’m proud as I could be of my talented wife who uses her artistic abilities for such good causes.

Lately, some very good things have been happening for my wife. Firstly, she’s recently been hired as a program director for a fantastic non-profit here in Indianapolis. We are THRILLED that the job search has ended, and with such a great organization.

Kim and Linda's handbag

Secondly, with her friend Linda, Kim has entered her artistic handiwork in support of a fundraiser to prevent homelessness in Indy. It’s called “Bags2Riches,” and the organization holds a gala where they auction off beautiful handbags to raise money for helping those in need. Kim did the textile work on the bag below, and Linda provided all the beadwork.

They’ve made it into the competition and are quite thrilled. I’m proud as I could be of my talented wife who uses her artistic abilities for such good causes.

• The Musty Vestibules
• Stanley Plaid
• The Flaming Sofas
• Gracie and the Obtuse Triangles
• The Crinkle Cuts
• The Sueded Microfibers
• The Gravy Boats

Lance is BACK. Armstrong is returning to professional cycling to raise awareness for the need to get aggressive about fighting cancer. And I have a hunch he got tired of hearing people claim Michael Phelps to be the world’s greatest athlete. Nonetheless, I’m very excited about this announcement and look forward to next summer’s race. Here’s the announcement:

One of these days, I’m going to grow up to be this guy.  

Phone Guy – Solid State from Merlin Mann on Vimeo.

Mac vs. PC and the Roadrunner.