Time it Marches On

Sometimes change occurs in a rapid, sometimes violent, sudden sort of way. Those at the epicenter and those who look on, stare in wonderment at what has occurred. Subtle change can be just as violent, but since it is usually much slower much quieter, subtle change goes often goes unnoticed, especially to those within the epicenter. A town may grow from a couple homes and mill, into vibrant community, only realize its zenith and begin the slow march toward the bitter end. For those in the epicenter these events are not realized until it is far too late and fate is sealed. However sometimes change albeit rapid or subtle, brings about a Phoenix, a new creation, stronger and better adapted for longevity. History is littered with examples of better and stronger cities and societies arising from the ashes of the old. We undoubtedly hope for this anytime we see the effects of change with our eyes in person or upon our televisions.

Tonight a photo from Preston, on the 107th birthday of its' post office, once a Swedish mill town, now an increasingly affluent bedroom community.