Dear Future Architects of Shoreline Conformity: Is there a secret architectural cult I wasn't invited to? Was there a memo that mandated we forsake individuality in favor of this monochromatic monotony? I miss the days when each home had its own personality, reflecting the creativity and quirks of its owner. Instead, we now have a uniform parade of houses that look like they’ve been dipped in a vat of vanilla paint with a licorice accent. How about we bring back a pinch of classic charm?