Simpler Times – Country Store Greeting Card
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Simpler Times – Country Store 5×7 Greeting Card by Mark Tisdale
The artwork on this Country Store greeting card depicts “simpler times” in the world where my father was raised. In some way I think many of us long for simpler times. Now, I’m the very first to acknowledge that the past is too often looked at through rose colored glasses. Every period in history has its challenges. When we look at the past with longing, it’s often a desire for life at a what we perceive as being a slower pace. Or sometimes it’s simply down to missing people or places.
The image on this country store greeting card has a personal connection. This old country store in Rose Hill, Alabama, was closed when I was very little. But for me it represents the place where my father grew up. He spoke often and fondly of his childhood in rural Covington County, Alabama. His mother’s grandfathers were among the early settlers of this small farming community. When he remembered life in Rose Hill, it was definitely the simpler times that appealed to him.
After sharing this artwork with locals from Rose Hill, I found out the sign above the store actually came years later. When it operated, this country store was JJ Bryant’s store. It closed in 1975 and the sign was apparently added by later owners of the property. But I was never really shooting for an historical piece, this artwork was about the place my dad grew up and the place name was integral to that. It’s also about the sense of community that was once so strong in these little communities. When my father’s generation grew up here, there was a school house across from this store and the church they attended was just around the curve. This little crossroads was the center of life. Every so often, you can still stumble over a little country store that has managed to survive the changing times but not as often as you once would have.
I expected family and others from this small community to appreciate the art on this country store greeting card. What gladly surprised me was that it has broader appeal. When I first shared it, the overwhelming response was that it reminded people of carefree simpler times or to put it more succinctly, the good old days.
I hope you’ll stop to share your response to the image on this Alabama greeting card. Are you from the area? Or does it appeal to you simply because of the sense of nostalgia it evokes?
Greeting Cards – Product Information
These 5″ x 7″ greeting cards are printed on premium 100 lb. paper stock for a high-quality, sturdy feel. The exterior features a semi-gloss finish, thanks to a UV protectant coating that enhances the colors. The inside of the card has a smooth, matte white finish, perfect for writing your own message.
You can order the cards plain or with a custom printed message of up to 500 characters. Each card comes with a white envelope, ready for mailing or gift giving. Cards are available for purchase individually or in packs of 10 or 25.
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