Snoopy, we hardly knew you

Call me old fashioned, but I was dismayed to see the following headline in the Minnepolis Star Tribune newspaper today "Mall negotiating to replace Snoopy with SpongeBob" Since the Mall of America (or MOA for those in the know) opened back in the 90's, the indoor amusement park was known as Camp Snoopy. There was a big snoopy statue and Snoopy's huge water dish was at the park's entrance. Several years ago, becuause of a dispute over trademark, the amusement park suddenly became the Park at the MOA or something like that. I keep referring to it as Camp Snoopy.

I am for the most part a forward thinking person. I am open to change and encourage people all the time to change, change their job, change their resume etc. However, I have found in some ways I resist change. I still call the local department store Daytons's, although it has gone through several revelations since then, Marshall Fields, and now Macy's. I don't do it to be contrary (at least I don't think so) I just don't see a need to change just because of the sake of change.

So I guess it isn't surprising that I am balking at the prospect of more change in my life. I like Snoopy and the Charlie Brown character. Not only did I grow up reading the comics with Charlie Brown, but I fondly remember "The Great Pumpkin" and "Charlie Brown's Christmas". Nothing like a loser, to make yourself feel better. In college, I played the role of Linus in a sorority rush play.

What type of character is Spongetop Bob (or whatever his name is)? Anyone who reminds me of cleaning can be up to no good. Anyone want to go to Camp Snoopy?