Category Archives: adventure

WHAT I LEARNED BY BUYING THE GO WILD PASS

Posted on April 26, 2024 by catnipkiss

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

Posted on February 1, 2024 by catnipkiss

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?

Posted on December 27, 2023 by catnipkiss

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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Havana Na-na-na

Posted on April 1, 2018 by catnipkiss

For Spring Break, I am on a short tour to Cuba. When I travel alone, I often do everything on my own, but in the case of coming here, I thought it best to play safe. Americans cannot come here … Continue reading →

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The Age of Sensible Shoes

Posted on November 15, 2017 by catnipkiss

I’m no Carrie Bradshaw, but I do love shoes. And I even enjoy shoe shopping. Or at least I used to. But this weekend I realized that I have reached a new low, literally, in my shoe wearing career. Is … Continue reading →

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HOW TO AVOID GETTING HURT IN A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP

Posted on December 10, 2016 by catnipkiss

You can’t. The end. Just kidding! I’ve been puzzling through this lately, as I have recently fallen in love again. Or perhaps for the first time. Every time is different; every time feels new. I’m equal parts ecstatic and terrified. … Continue reading →

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Why I Did A Boudoir Photo Shoot – as a Senior Citizen!

Posted on November 4, 2016 by catnipkiss

OK, maybe I exaggerated slightly on the senior citizen part. I’m 53. And a half. But who’s counting? I’m a yoga teacher and an early childhood teacher. I’m blonde and curvy, with some attributes I’m proud of, and others I … Continue reading →

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Jamaica

Posted on August 4, 2016 by catnipkiss

You went a little mad in Jamaica. When your friends dragged you to the beach party you saw him standing at the edge of the crowd, skin like melted chocolate, hair like snakes hanging down past his shoulders. Too gorgeous … Continue reading →

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First Day in Barbados

Posted on March 21, 2016 by catnipkiss

I find myself in Barbados this year for spring break. After getting amazingly lost looking for the guesthouse – Our Lady of Perpetual Lostness strikes again! – I am settled in. It’s as if my senses had retired and now … Continue reading →

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