New Year’s Eve is much quieter in Kahala than it was during our quarter-century in Kaaawa. There it sounded like a war zone, and some of our cats were scared from the very first isolated pop of a firecracker. The dark, black corners of closets became prized hiding places for the duration. But Kahala benefits from a combination of far fewer fireworks and much better insulation that keeps much of the noise at bay.

In any case, we’ve all slid involuntarily into a new year of adventures yet to come. It’s not a blank slate by any means, but it has lots of potential.

So sit right down and enjoy your weekly dose of feline energy!