In this constantly changing world, which
leaves us feeling unprepared, there is a feeling of nostalgia and even a sense
of comfort that comes with the familiar. This little reindeer stamp is one of
those familiar things.
In December 1988, I was in Markettime Drug
when this fun lil’ character, sitting by itself on a shelf, caught my eye. I
was smitten with its charm and without hesitation snatched it off the shelf and
headed to the cashier. It's probably the only thing I ever purchased at
Markettime Drug, and it’s been with me ever since. Funny thing, before that
night, I never visited Markettime Drug. I drove by it hundreds of times, never
stopping; yet that night I felt compelled to stop and go in.
The ink pad dried up years ago, but as a card
maker I have enough red ink pads to keep it going. Every year when it appears
in my workspace while I am sending Christmas cards, it puts a smile on my face
and a bit of joy in my heart. A tiny reminder of a different time, and yet
serves to remind me that not everything has to change.
