In this beautiful Southern yard, of the nearly forgotten but not-so-distant past, I always see a happy, well-fed cat. The house seems to be begging to have its picture made. A very authentic place it is. In a different version of this photograph that I posted on my personal Facebook page, I called the image “Southern History” because I think in this yard is as much Southern history as you’ll find in any museum. These are the places from which I learn the most.
An update: On 1 February 2018, Dr. Fay Stapleton Burnett wrote: I came by there today; apparently this house was torn down, as it is no longer there. The area has been graded, so I believe the landscape is gone as well. As a child, the Carroll family lived there. Mr. Carroll ran the small grocery store across the road. Rosemary Church Road was dirt at the time, and we lived in the farmhouse just down from here. Mr. Carroll was a fine gentleman – he always wanted me to “try” a piece of a new candy he had, which of course, was just his way of giving me candy! And, Mrs. Carroll had a little Chihuahua, and she fried chicken for the dog everyday! I always thought that was weird…..our dogs just ate scraps!!
Bet you didn’t know that this was Nun’s store years and years ago! We lived most of our young lives close by. We went to church at Pine Grove a skip and a hop down the road.
I didn’t know that but how neat to know. I hate that it has been torn down. Thank you for sharing this memory!
I came by there today; apparently this house was torn down, as it is no longer there. The area has been graded, so I believe the landscape is gone as well. As a child, the Carroll family lived there. Mr. Carroll ran the small grocery store across the road. Rosemary Church Road was dirt at the time, and we lived in the farmhouse just down from here. Mr. Carroll was a fine gentleman – he always wanted me to “try” a piece of a new candy he had, which of course, was just his way of giving me candy! And, Mrs. Carroll had a little Chihuahua, and she fried chicken for the dog everyday! I always thought that was weird…..our dogs just ate scraps!!
Someone does live there. Actually, it’s my husband’s cousin’s home. When I saw the picture, I thought, I know that place! Great photo!
Faye, thanks for letting me know. I think it’s a beautiful place. Reminds of places I knew as a young boy that always filled me with wonder!
It is inviting, isn’t it? 🙂
Absolutely lovely! I never miss a post of yours but this may be one of the best ever! Do sell prints, seriously? I would like to buy one of this picture.
Thanks, Elaine! I do sell prints. Send me an email for details wbrianbrownATgmailDOTcom
A beautiful photograph of a lovely place! Do you know the name of that pink flowering tree?
Hibiscus mutabilis…Confederate Rose
Thank you!
In a word, COZY!!
I have to think someone does live there — pot plants, a beautiful bush in bloom, and the fat cat, of course! Love this.