The divisions and differences in the U.S. have never been greater according to many – no not along political lines but apparently in the animal world as well. Apparently, cats are now allowed at the Westminster Dog Show. Shockwaves and alarm have put the dog show world in chaos.
Here Is Wonderful
For many 2016 was a tough year. For some including me it was a time to let go of some situations and people who were not conducive to personal or professional growth. We’re here now -2017 has arrived. The New Year brings us promise and hope for positive change. As I move in a new direction with a new year in bloom, despite challenges, there is a is a lot to be grateful for and I am happy that I am present. I learned to enjoy life without the need for prestige. I have a wonderful group of friends I enjoy. I live in a wonderful neighborhood, Brookland, DC. It has taken me years to get to a place where I choose peace and I am still not an expert. It helps that Koko is one of my “life coaches.” Though she likes attention, for Koko it’s often a matter of finding the right box for a nap.
Koko takes a nap
The Most Important Cats in The World
Buzzfeed has named the 30 most important cats in the world for 2016. You can find it at https://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/most-important-cats-of-2016
Koko and Jean Claude did not make the list and have filed a protest with the editors.
Visitors
It has been more than a month since Jean Claude slipped out the house for a pack of cigarettes or mouse treats maybe. CCL and I are hopeful he will return. Koko seems to be getting used to life without JC. She has a variety of toys to play with and regularly visits me in my home office. She also interacts with my friends when they visit. This morning two squirrels played in my back yard as she and I watched from the window and a Cardinal also swept down from the sky and walked the back yard for a bit before flying off. Earlier a bird perched on the window seal just outside my bedroom.
The Bird on the Window- Sill (Right)
Grateful Healing
To heal it is necessary to remove yourself from people and situations that cause you pain and confusion. Giving someone the benefit of the doubt does not resolve the situation. If someone is standing on your foot it hurts. If you tell the person to stop and they keep coming back to step on your foot in the name of friendship or professional courtesy- it still hurts or at least annoying. It’s a cycle of pain. You have the power to stop it. It’s time to let go.
Cats & All That ™ 