Dr. Kitty

Aloha!

Welcome to Waikiki-

South Shore surf is UP; skies are sunny; the people are warm! Clark Little's Artistry (c)

"My life has been incredible. I don't believe a word of it!"

Madame DuBarry

Hello, Pleased to Meet You

"When we are violent to our enemies, we do violence to ourselves. When we brutalize others, we brutalize ourselves. And eventually we run the risk of becoming our opressors."

Arundhati Roy

Yellow Fellow Cruising

"Don't do nothing because you can't do everything. Do something. Anything."

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Next time you are feeling anxious about life in this so-called "dog eat dog" world of ours stop and think about actual dogs you have known.

They're not eating each other, usually.

Think of the thrill of recognition that the "kid-you" felt

when you looked into the eyes of your pet.

You likely felt loved,

your dog followed you every where.

And though there are those who believe in fear-leadership

dogs lay down their lives,

or return from thousands of miles away,

for love.

Yes, an elemental love looks back at you

through the eyes of nature.

In this world

we are at home

and among family.

Dogs often take the role of protector,

a caring friend by the sick bed.

They try to assist

and research shows positive health affects

just from seeing

or touching

them.

Cancer dogs can diagnose through smell,

helper dogs provide assistance

for activities of daily life.

And when I feel pain

Miss Kitty comes near in concern.

When she brushes my ankles

or settles nearby

my pain is lessened

my spirit leaps.

So thank you to our under-rated

companions

who heal, love, and teach

us.

A L O H A! Cloudia