May 30, 2012
#1086

Winfrey jumpstarted Spanx like crazy by saying she, quote, loved ‘em.

(55 letters)

Oprah’s powerful that way.

May 18, 2012
#1078

Type design quiz: Did J. Mickel invent Letterbox or Fort? Answer: Both.

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Refers to my type-designer friend Jeremy Mickel.

March 30, 2012
#1043

Type designers week #5:

Wiz-kid D. J. Ross exaggerated quirky serifs of his Trilby type even more in Manicotti.

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(That’s David Jonathan Ross.)

February 28, 2012
#1020

Happily, Al Jazeera gave Fox a smackdown about Iraq.

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February 8, 2012
#1006

Jo’s drink: 1 oz. each - bee venom, lye, Liquid Plumr, & Gulf of Mexico water.

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January 27, 2012
#998

For fans of Project Runway:

Serving as Runway judge, Zac Posen became quite exhilarated by kaftans.

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January 18, 2012
#991

Jeff quickly bought Spanx tights for his oversized woman.

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January 9, 2012
#984

I enjoy the lovable mix of Pez kits including Squidward.

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December 8, 2011
#962

Fox’s quiz show pits abjectly ignorant morons vs. kids.

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Remember “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”?

December 7, 2011
#961

Zoe picked high-quality, inexpensive beaded wraps from J. Capelle.

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(A reference to Julian Capelle, my wife’s jewelry line—makes a great holiday present!)

November 23, 2011
#951

Mickey realized devouring a few Jell-O boxes led to his plaque buildup.

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November 9, 2011
#941

Burger King exec Jeff wanted Dos Equis cerveza as a Happy Meal toy.

(54 letters)

September 28, 2011
#911

I might have sewn a crazy quilt pattern: Jack-in-the-Box food.

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September 23, 2011
#908

Five or six Tbsp. of Nyquil were enough to make C.J. doze.

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September 1, 2011
#892

New biz expected jack squat from Ogilvy & Mather.

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