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We're going for a literary tone today, and Nina mentioned Bill Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice. Well, blogging is like being on stage, reciting your lines… with no real idea whether anyone’s listening or not.

We’re not up with the big guys yet, but it’s great that our blog is now attracting some regular, thoughtful comments. – So who won this month’s free PJ subscription?

Well, we considered Megan for “PJ rocks some major bootie”. But sorry Megan, Daria offered tea and bikkies as well (where in the world are you, Daria?)

Then there was Nina. She writes vividly, Danny and I both love Blue-Grass and I’ve never been to Kentucky.

But the winner has to be TomK – for thoughtful comments, and several of them, most recently here. A plug for Tom's blog, too. Hard to do well, but what a great way to market, differentiate and present your work.

Thanks to all – keep an eye on Junction Newsletter 2 for our next freebie.

Cheers, Ian
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Nina
on
June 4, 2008, 12:25 pm
said:
Wow, let me tell you, when I saw my name appear in your last post, while I felt honored to even be mentioned, I thought for sure that I had won! And then I thought, "Crap! I just bought it yesterday!" But then I read on, and I saw that ol' TomK had won. Congrats to you Tom! But I am so glad you all enjoyed the literary facts. I look forward to using PJ this year, and hearing more about what you guys are doing. One last fact for the week: Ever wonder where the expression "OK" came from. Well, I grew up in the little town of Kinderhook, NY. And while he is not remembered as one of our greatest presidents, Martin VanBuren was from Kinderhook too, and his nickname was Old Kinderhook, and this is how he signed all his documents. Of course, you know where I'm going, he shortened it to O.K., and hence came one of the most world-reknowned expressions today, "OK".Yes, I know this has nothing to do with PJ, nor photography, nor album design or anything else in this business, but I like to throw out some interesting things once in awhile. Thanks guys, for the shout out, and please do come visit Kentucky some day. You will not regret it. There's nothing like the rolling hills and lush bluegrass of Kentucky.
 
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tomKphoto
on
June 4, 2008, 2:19 am
said:
> Danny and I both love Blue-Grass and I’ve never been to Kentucky.Someday, we all have to have a group hug at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Something about hearing Strength In Numbers play at 9,000 feet is an out-of-body experience. Half the bartenders in Telluride are from Oz so everyone will feel at home :-)Best wishes to all, and thanks for the award and blog shout. I only just started it, but have already seen a noticeable jump in inquiries. At my first potential client interview after starting the blog, the bride-to-be mentioned, "I'm sorry about your rat." Thinking to myself, 'how does she know about our rat?' then it dawned on me ... I blogged about it. Wow, it really does work.Kentucky? Why, I've got some buried kin in Tolu. Throw down a flower when you pass by.Anyone see 'Elizabethtown?' I thought Mr. Bloom was great in it ... he's so dreamySniff, sniff ... anyone smell that? Smells like some album design today. Back at it. Cheers.
 
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The PJ Support Team
on
June 4, 2008, 12:25 pm
said:
Fabulous guys, you're gems. Bright and sparkly.

Ian
 
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tomKphoto
on
June 4, 2008, 2:19 am
said:
> Danny and I both love Blue-Grass and I’ve never been to Kentucky.

Someday, we all have to have a group hug at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Something about hearing Strength In Numbers play at 9,000 feet is an out-of-body experience. Half the bartenders in Telluride are from Oz so everyone will feel at home :-)

Best wishes to all, and thanks for the award and blog shout. I only just started it, but have already seen a noticeable jump in inquiries. At my first potential client interview after starting the blog, the bride-to-be mentioned, "I'm sorry about your rat." Thinking to myself, 'how does she know about our rat?' then it dawned on me ... I blogged about it. Wow, it really does work.

Kentucky? Why, I've got some buried kin in Tolu. Throw down a flower when you pass by.

Anyone see 'Elizabethtown?' I thought Mr. Bloom was great in it ... he's so dreamy

Sniff, sniff ... anyone smell that? Smells like some album design today. Back at it. Cheers.
 
Reply
Nina
on
June 4, 2008, 12:25 pm
said:
Wow, let me tell you, when I saw my name appear in your last post, while I felt honored to even be mentioned, I thought for sure that I had won! And then I thought, "Crap! I just bought it yesterday!" But then I read on, and I saw that ol' TomK had won. Congrats to you Tom! But I am so glad you all enjoyed the literary facts. I look forward to using PJ this year, and hearing more about what you guys are doing.

One last fact for the week:

Ever wonder where the expression "OK" came from. Well, I grew up in the little town of Kinderhook, NY. And while he is not remembered as one of our greatest presidents, Martin VanBuren was from Kinderhook too, and his nickname was Old Kinderhook, and this is how he signed all his documents. Of course, you know where I'm going, he shortened it to O.K., and hence came one of the most world-reknowned expressions today, "OK".

Yes, I know this has nothing to do with PJ, nor photography, nor album design or anything else in this business, but I like to throw out some interesting things once in awhile. Thanks guys, for the shout out, and please do come visit Kentucky some day. You will not regret it. There's nothing like the rolling hills and lush bluegrass of Kentucky.
 
Reply
The PJ Support Team
on
June 4, 2008, 12:25 pm
said:
Fabulous guys, you're gems. Bright and sparkly.Ian
 
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