Author Archives: catnipkiss

About catnipkiss

I am a writer who is working on a travel memoir. I write about issues that speak to my soul: love, sex, yoga, spirituality, body image, dating and friendship, and more as it comes up! I love comments - thanks! What would YOU like to explore?

WHAT I LEARNED BY BUYING THE GO WILD PASS

Frontier Airlines does not have the greatest rep in the business, let’s be honest. It’s a budget airline. They have cheap fares and no frills. You want to choose a seat? It’ll cost you. (the alternate choice on the website … Continue reading

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How I Finally Published my Book

I published my book; now what? My life as a writer is here and there. It is not a consistent practice, unfortunately. I have, at last count, 12 projects in various states of completion, dating back to the early 80’s. … Continue reading

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MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND – KIWI TALK ABOUT THIS?

Yesterday was Christmas day. Yesterday half my heart boarded a plane and went to the other side of the world. Permanently. My daughter is the most courageous and determined person I know. Becoming a mother opened her eyes to the … Continue reading

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Do You Know Who You Look Like?

People have the urge to label others, and one form of this labeling is comparing you to a celebrity. Continue reading

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My New Year’s Resolution

Once again it’s WRITE MORE!!! Please check out the post on elephantjournal and click like 🙂 I’ll be popping back in here before too long as well, I promise! https://www.elephantjournal.com/2022/01/how-zoom-has-ruined-yoga-classes/

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Here Comes the General…

I really wanted a puppy. The pandemic was hitting me hard. Summer stretched out before me like a cheap scratchy blanket, no respite from the cacophony of politics and the hot dry Colorado weather. No hope of Caribbean beaches, Italian … Continue reading

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DEPRESSION, A PANDEMIC, AND POINT-BLANK INERTIA; WHEN A WRITER DOESN’T WRITE

“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration” – Thomas Edison My blog has been silent for a long time (18 months!) One might think I have been busily working on other writing: a novel, a memoir, a screenplay. At least … Continue reading

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The Guy Who Changed My Life

We all have the power to change the lives of others. Some of us go to school and learn the skills of a profession that will shape lives. We spend years and tens of thousands of dollars in school to … Continue reading

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Why I Teach Yoga

I left yoga class in tears today. They were tears of gratitude. I felt profoundly grateful upon leaving class; not because my ego said I “got it right.” And not because I earned a ton of money. It was because … Continue reading

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Nobody Should Be Alone at Christmas

Another year of just surviving the holidays has come and almost gone. Christmas is about being with family and loved ones. I woke up with my dogs (yes they are loved ones.) I thought about how sweet it is to … Continue reading

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