Many say that Art imitates Life, but perhaps one might be more inclined to say that Art imitates the Moose. Although not present in every work of art, several painters, musicians, and poets have surely been inspired by the moose, even if their work is not directly related to moose.

Today's world moves quickly. Things are hustling and bustling by, and yet the moose remains standing-stalwart, still. Dignified, as if standing guard. True, the moose can move quickly, even accelerating to a healthy gallop at times. It is also true that a human casting a huge, by comparison, 5 foot shadow upon a moose may cause it to slink backward into whatever thick vegetation is nearby. However, it is those times we see the moose standing, proud and upright, that we remember it most. And, seeing a moose that is standing up isn't hard at all if you sneak up on it very quietly.

Art does imitate the Moose, the animal devoid of the guile and the selfishness demonstrated by man, and the kangaroo. Still, do not go too far in praising the moose. A male needs not the attention, and a female may try to scrape many an ankle with her formidable rack. The moose prefers to be appreciated quietly, its aura shining out onto our too-fast times, reminding us how to gallop, slink away backwards into the vegetation, and, most importantly, stand up proudly. This is a moose for our times.