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Have Murse-y!

Monday morning I clicked the "publish now" button on my first post for my new blog. The plan was to write a few posts between Monday - Thursday and then on Friday announce to all my friends, family and those who check out The Miami Pursuit my personal blog is up and running. I honestly didn't think a single person would see it until Friday.

Yesterday, I received a comment regarding my "Manliest Man Bag Ever" post. I just figured someone wandered here doing a search for the Jack Bauer bag or something.

Then I clicked on the stat page. Thanks to Moleskinerie and a few other sites I have had over 1,500 hits in the last two days! So thanks to all of you for stopping by. You are welcome anytime.

Behold the power of the MAN BAG!

The Manliest Man Bag Ever

In the 90's, the world of man was rocked by the introduction of the "man bag" or the "man purse". The first time I saw it was on NBC's must-see-TV show Friends. Joey, "the ladies man" chose to don the bag and then faced ridicule from the rest of the group. Some might call Joey a pioneer. Although, his pioneering went too far with the unwatchable spin-off, Joey, after the cancellation of Friends.

Ten years later, I want one. I am not briefcase guy. I am not backpack guy. But am I man bag guy?

They are the perfect size for my Bible, Moleskine journal, MacBook Pro, latest book I'm reading and Wired & Fast Company magazines.

Several guys I know, who have made the man bag move, took the Timbuk2 route. I like them but hesitate dropping $75-$125 on one. Plus in the pioneering spirit of Joey I'd like to blaze my own trail in some regards.

Then I saw the man bag I had to have on an episode of 24. If Jack Bauer, can shoot the bad guys, rescue the president, and save the world while wearing THIS man bag...it is good enough for me! And for only $20 it was a no brainer.