Man’s best friend exhibit shows off a new home when the AKC-sponsored opening happens in Manhattan on February 8. The museum, formerly in St. Louis MO, will exhibit famous paintings, sculptures, demonstrations and other art featuring man’s best friend.

Entry is $15 for adults, $5 for kids under 12, and $10 for students, seniors, youth, and military. Of course, dog visitors are welcome for free. The museum is at 101 Park Avenue, and visiting hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. museumofthedog.org

Sightseeing along the ocean coast on Highway 101 about 150 miles south of San Francisco has been one of senior wanderers most enjoyable journeys for decades. Unfortunately, rain and landslides are slowly eroding the seascape, with the eventual collapse. So, while Big Sur still rises to the skyline, plan a drive or bus ride with your camera through the beautiful land- and seascape before it all disappears.

The already strict Chinese government is getting tough on American visitors this year. Several tourists are currently charged with offenses and are being detained. We seniors can only guess that the already paranoid officials in Beijing are afraid of American spies posing as tourists.

Of course, those Chinese bosses want to continue unloading billions of dollars worth of crappy toys, computers, cars, clothing and other junk on America. They just don’t want us to return the favor by shipping a bunch of sneaky agents to spy on them.  

Before making China travel plans and reservations, keep in close touch for the latest potential problems info at state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/china-travel-advisory

According to reports, TSA plans to use the more friendly looking security mutts. They believe kids are less likely to be afraid of dogs with ears that lay flat. Will they also require airport police to have pointy ears, too?