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Saturday, June 03, 2006

Dallas

There's a rumbling in Dallas tonight. The conference got off to a strong start, but there was definitely ground to plow. I'm expectant that tomorrow will be incredible. The first night with Lou is always like "Shock and Awe." Rapid bombardment of all previously held views, opinions and stands. Something good will rise out of Dallas. A contender will rise to fight.

Thursday, June 01, 2006

Southbound

I head to Dallas, TX tomorrow afternoon. We're hosting one of our Rumble conferences there this weekend, and I'm going down to coordinate everything. I think I travel now more than I ever did in my previous career. I actually enjoy it though. Kim and the kids will be staying behind for this little excursion. It'll be nice to fly on a trip for a change since we've been driving all over the country lately.

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Nice Surprise

OK. I don't like to admit it, but I googled myself today. Don't ask me why. Probably some deep-seated secret longing for acceptance. Afterall, I just want to be loved. OR NOT...

Anyway.

I googled myself and found out that I received an award three months after I quit my job to become a missionary. The very last TV spot that I created in my 12-year career in advertising was recognized by ADWEEK in their "Best Spots." The commercial was created for Ford, and tells the story of a young woman in search of the last good man on earth. It just so happens that the last good man is a Sasquatch, and it took a Ford Escape to get her there. This was in the top three funnest shoots I ever did in my career. It was a nice way to exit.

Paul Hicks played our 6'-7" hero. Jim, my partner, played the 5'-10" writer. That's him in the bottom shot, not the top. Miss you bro!

*Disclaimer (wouldn't be a Ford spot without one)- No, I do not believe in evolution. I apologize for the fact that, if anything, advertising argues against the "Intelligent Design" theory.