I took this picture of Main Street in Vernon, Texas mid-morning today. It pains me to see American Main Streets that were once vibrant with locally owned businesses now looking like virtual ghost towns. I suppose some might consider this some sort of natural progression. I just consider it sad.

“Thank you, dear God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough.” ~ Garrison Keillor

Main Street in Vernon, TX 1.10.2015

Tagged: 2015 Photo-A-Day, America, Americana, Main Street, Photo-A-Day, small town, Texas