There is a terrific small show at San Diego's Mingei Museum called MANEKI NEKO, celebrating that auspicious and ubiquitous feline found in merchant's shops all over Japan.  These Neko [cats] are astounding in their ability to express sameness with great variety. Mingei = Japanese Folk Art.  Situated smack in the middle of Balboa Park, accross the way from the Japanese Tea House, next to the bandshell! It is a fitting warm-fuzzy for these unsettling times.KAWAII!!! While you're there, make sure that you hit the Hillcrest Farmer's Market for some fresh picked Zutano Avocados.  Spectacular!