JS on Graphic Art and Life

Have you ever driven down the road and seen a sign like this? 

It reminds me of a simpler time. I time before Twitter, Facebook, or even Netscape.  Lol.
I was driving down 82nd Avenue and noticed that all the hangout spots I used to visit are gone.  Much like the picture you see on the right.  I remember White Knights, Bill’s,  Dick’s, and even that dive called The Nest.

I have no Idea if anyone that reads this will remember those, but I do.  I remember running down to WK’s after school (literally running),  I remember the spring sunshine and the cool Washington air.

I took a drive up to Seattle on the weekend and thought about the Kingdom and how all of Seattle has changed.  I mean I still recognize the city I grew up in, but is isn’t the same city anymore.

I visited my Dad down in Olympia and had the same feeling.   He is still running the roofing company in Olympia. As I pulled in to the shop I saw that old familiar sign. The roofing sign that I designed back in 1996.  Roofing Company Olympia

I can’t help but think of how where and when I grew up helped to impact my designs more than I care to know or realize.  If you happend to be in the area and see this sign or my Dad’s Sign  please take a pic and share it with me.

Well this has been a very different post than I intended it to be.  I wish everyone well and hope you have a great 2012 Summer work season.

One last note:  Do you remember the cost of a Hamburger at Knights back in 1958?   Or what about a Full meal deal at Eddies?
It was only .19

I so long for those days where we would talk instead of text.  Write instead of email. Oh the days.

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