January 22, 2005 -- There are those individuals in this great nation who would have you believe that Patriotism, and a love for America died in the Eisenhower/Truman era...but that's not
what the statistics say. More American Flags have been sold since the 9/11 tragedy than in the last 50 years before it. Just about every car, truck, or motorcycle on the highway and city
street is sporting a Patriotic ribbon, or an image of "Old Glory" in support of our troops in Iraq and other nations who need a breath of liberty. Patriotism dead I think not! It was this
resurgence of Patriotic Spirit that helped lay the foundation for Lake Prince Distributor's newest Online Gift Shop, Hometown Harvest
(http://www.hometownharvest.com).
Hometown Harvest was created in an attempt to offer Americana and Country Home Dcor, as well as numerous other Unique Gift Ideas, that hearken back to the days of Main Street America.
What was that old jingle Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie & Chevrolet...
The desire to display that sense of Patriotism has turned into a very profitable and competitive niche market for some, and with thousands of troops abroad at the writing of this article
who need and deserve the support of those of us left on the home front, there doesn't seem to be a decline of American enthusiasm, or Patriotic Gift sales.
As a business person, and firm believer in the American Dream, all I can say is "Hooray for the Red, White, & Blue!" So the next time someone displays hostility towards you for flying
an American Flag on the antennae of your Dodge pickup truck, be a little more understanding of his point of view...maybe he's upset because you didn't buy an "I Support Terrorist
Insurgents!" T-shirt from his E-Store based in Fallujah!
Mark Fowler
(Hometown Harvest)www.hometownharvest.com
"Made In America"