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finding calm

Thursday, January 26, 2012
By Cat Johnson

What?? Two posts within two days? Yes, I’m procrastinating. Don’t judge me. Anyway, here’s the thing…my life is weird. It is a dichotomy which might give a lesser person whiplash. It certainly hasn’t done much for my sanity–or perhaps it has. Maybe it’s saved me, because when one part gets too annoying, or stressful, or... »

warning-soapbox ahead

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
By Cat Johnson

You’ve been warned, I’m about to rant a little. It may be silly and in poor spirits in light of a rousing success, but I’m doing it anyway. Last night US military forces rescued two civilian aid workers who were being held by Somalian ruffians... »

what i know for sure

Saturday, January 14, 2012
By Cat Johnson
what i know for sure

I’ve been in this business (that being publishing) for a while now and I’ve learned a few things. Here’s what I know for sure. 1- Things change. What was true yesterday is no longer true today, and if history has shown us anything, it won’t... »


new years day reflections

Sunday, January 1, 2012
By Cat Johnson
new years day reflections

As I pry my eyes open, both from the lack of sleep and the false eyelash glue from the New Years Eve festivities of last night, I can’t help... »

who doesn’t love christmas gifts?

Friday, December 23, 2011
By Cat Johnson
who doesn’t love christmas gifts?

Christmas time–it’s been crazy, hectic, and at times a bit of a blur this year. As I sit nursing my hangover from last night’s festivities, and plot my day... »

my favorite things: peppermint holiday coffee

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
By Cat Johnson
my favorite things: peppermint holiday coffee

It’s no secret I don’t like getting dressed in the morning. Hell, plenty of days I don’t get changed out of PJs at all. So all thosecommercials on TV... »