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 Way We Word
The term “political correctness” wouldn’t have come to be if we didn’t pay so much attention to words. George Carlin wouldn’t be so controversial if not for his “7 words you are not allowed to say.” William Safire wouldn’t fascinate us with archaeologist-like exploration of etymology. Words are like music when silence is deafening and 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
It’s the thing everyone fears at one point or another. The thing that can loom in the distance, sometimes even in an otherwise great relationship: The Break-Up. 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 Loneliness 'Taboo'
Loneliness is a universal yet under-discussed subject, maybe because it’s sort of taboo. No one wants to admit to being lonely for fear of sounding pathetic, yet so many people actually are. In many people’s eyes, loneliness = aloneness and therefore elicits an almost audible aww. You might even feel like you have a big L on your forehead that might as well stand for Loser.
The Joy Of Googlevision
Is your city one of the lucky locations on ‘Googlevision’? There is a little spy in all of us that likes to see the world around us without having to physically explore it. No longer are we limited to a bird’s eye view of… anywhere. 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…
A 'Stern' Warning, All Right
It’s been a while since I mentioned Howard Stern in my column. To those who still slap my wrists with their pens, I ask you: what is so wrong with defending the First Amendment?
