Bum's Bluff

How Now, Brown Cow?

I know I am being overly nostalgiac in an era where things are supposed to be new and shiny and preferably part of a corporate chain, but I can't help but feel sad to see that Janesville is losing a key part of its identity.

Yes the cow is staying, but somehow I think it will be lost between the Lowe's, Outback, Red Lobster, and Quiznos signs. Aside from the unique asthetics of the Oasis, this also marks another loss of local busines in favor of national. While that is a moot point for the macro-economics and might even mean more jobs/revenues, it does point to a loss of individuality for the city.

posted by Walton @ 1:04 PM