This moose mascot is outside a gas station convenience store/Taco Bell in Strasburg, Ohio. He’s eye catching enough I saw some teenager pose for a selfie with it while we were there.

Do you remember all the fun advertising gimmicks of the past? Big statues, nice kids’ meal prizes, colorful fast food playgrounds, and memorable tv commercials have been replaced by industrial eating areas, grey and brown decor, and cheap junk prizes in the kids meals.

It’s like a swarm of depressed accountants have taken over the world. The homogenization is truly uninspiring.

I clearly don’t belong in this modern world of ours. I like kitsch, color and things that make me laugh. I was as delighted by this moose statue as could be. Silly, probably, but I do like character and this guy has it in spades.

I have seen signs that home design trends are veering away from the minimalist look and into something that looks more curated with textures, color and antiques. This is my personal style so it makes me happy to see cozy, collected, and warm spaces catch on.

Will we see a shift in public spaces too?

I hope so.