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Archive for vernacular

signs . Macon, Mississippi No. 3

In my last Frog Kisser post, I shared some photos and Southern memories from a Saturday morning spent wandering around Macon, Mississippi. There’s something fun and freeing about taking time to wander without worrying about time, and small Southern towns are some of my favorite wandering places. I always gravitate toward the letters, numbers, and art I find – murals, hand-painted signs, the curious placement of words on buildings, how the signs age, and how they’re used to decorate and give directions.

Like in this sign found a block off Jefferson Street, I love how Brenda’s Cutting Edge entices with that funky bouffant interrupted by a stern warning about parking. Creativity and necessity rolled into one surface! In this collection, there’s the Noxubee tiger on one of the school district offices, a smokestack branded with bricks, a mural commemorating the local arts festival, a curious use of quotation marks, and a few other interesting words. I hope you enjoy this latest glimpse of downtown Macon signage.

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signs . Columbus, MS No. 2

I was in Columbus, Mississippi last week to tape a Midmorning Moms segment for WCBI’s morning program. The television station is across the street from one of my favorite spots in Downtown Columbus — a small courtyard under the shadow of a brick building facade that bears the remnants of several hand-painted advertising signs from years gone by. I’ve already shared some of the letters here, but I try to photograph them every chance I get. Enjoy!

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signs . Magee, MS No.7

I saw these specimens of artistic ingenuity on the facade of one of the buildings in downtown Magee, MS last Fall. The cool color palette is really inspiring me in today’s summer heat. But, I also love the effort applied to adding just a touch of creative warmth and attention to an otherwise hum-drum surface. I can’t help but imagine that the person who put them there really loves what they do. And they love where they do it. What details am I giving attention to today that let folks know I’m following my passion?

signs . Northport, AL No.3

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signs . Magee, MS No.6

(downtown Magee, MS)

I’m already feeling jazzed!

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