Cat's Pause 
Cat’s Pause is a sampling of published articles, editorials, essays, and spin-offs from the printed column. Read one or more, offer an opinion, see it posted. When something funny or sexy or fascinating makes you pause and think about it… that’s Cat’s Pause.
The Ups And Downs Of Online Dating
Ever tried online dating? If the answer is yes, you know what a crapshoot it can be. I’ve written columns and pieces about this subject before but here are some things to consider for both novice and veteran online daters…
The Loneliness 'Taboo'
No one likes to admit to being lonely for fear of sounding pathetic, yet so many people actually are. Tell someone you feel lonely and they give a “you’ll find someone” pep talk. But you were merely expressing a feeling, like happiness or nausea. In many people’s eyes, loneliness is synonymous with aloneness and therefore elicits an almost audible aww…
The Way We Word
The spoken word is the foundation of human communication. Hell, whole lifetimes can be based upon it. The two little words “I do” cement a union forever while the mere whisper of “goodbye” can break it apart. Words are like music when silence is deafening so it’s no surprise that we live in a state of constant word-awareness.
How To Break Up: Part II
This is for the breaker uppers; those who have broken our hearts, liberated us, made us grow up, showed us their true colors, and acted as a pivot point for much of our romantic lives. We’ve all known them, dated them, heard about them, or been them. If you are going to initiate a break-up, here are some tips to keep in mind…
How To Break Up: Part I
The Break-Up: It’s the thing everyone fears at one point or another, the thing that can loom in the distance even in a great relationship. When you’re on the receiving end, getting broken up with is a harsh blow. But there are helpful things to remember – and do – if you find yourself in that position…
The Anniversary Column
Cat’s Call celebrated its 5th anniversary with a special list of ‘calls’, such as: When it comes to showing skin, leave something to the imagination. Otherwise, dates have nothing to think about by the time dessert arrives.
Yay! Googlevision!
There is a little spy in all of us that likes to see the world without having to physically explore it. Put on your Google goggles because we are no longer limited to bird’s eye views. It’s terrifically fun and cool and I highly recommend it – just remember not to go from curious to creepy…
Hooking Up At The Office Party Excuse Checklist
Call me prissy (it won’t hold up in court), call me a prude (uh…ok), call me a good worker (why, thank you), gettin’ down with coworkers creates an environment that isn’t conducive to professional ethics. And those ethics are expected to be present the very next morning, when you’re still trying to remember where you left your bra…
Can You Find True Love In 7 Weeks...Or Less?
Tango Magazine asked Cat to road-test a popular self-help book. According to my calculations, being a guinea pig for 10 days would see me 20.4 percent of the way toward finding my “one,” so the odds of some reward were in my favor…
