The Kat House

One of my coworkers was a victim of identity theft several years ago, and she is still struggling to get all the related problems taken care of. Just hearing about all the crazy things that have happened to her has made me a little more protective of my own personal information. I’d rather [...]

Until a few years ago, I hated wind chimes. I associated them with horror films. You always heard those chimes when some poor, unsuspecting girl was about to be attacked.
I don’t know exactly why things changed, but I now love wind chimes. I could sit and listen to them for hours.
While out [...]

Blogsters Guild posted an instructional video of how to kiss your Valentine passionately.  The most entertaining parts of the video are the tips about what NOT to do.
Andrew created a list of the 5 coolest things you’ll never own. These are some truly unique items that geeks everywhere are sure to love!
Johann the Dog [...]

I’ve been with the same auto insurance company since 1994. And though there’s something to be said for customer loyalty, the rising cost of gasoline continues to prompt me to consider cost reductions in other areas of my monthly budget. So for the first time in 14 years, I have requested car insurance [...]

I thought I’d be without a Valentine this year, but Liza of Vanilla Soup made sure that didn’t happen. A few weeks ago, she asked if I’d be her Valentine.  Just how could I say no to such a gorgeous and charming woman? Anyway, my morning got off to a great start when I found a [...]

I took my annual CPR recertification course on Friday. This marks my 8th year of being certified. Fortunately, I’ve never had to use my skills on a person, but it was just over a year ago that I saved one of my dogs from choking. I’ll admit that being certified in Adult [...]

As many of you know, I was diagnosed with glaucoma at age 26. It is currently being managed with daily medications and quarterly doctor visits. Fortunately, my treatment has been successful, and I have maintained 20/20 vision. My doctor says that I will eventually need glasses, but not necessarily due to the [...]

I rarely remember my dreams, but when I do, they’re usually scary ones.  The other night, I had a hilarious dream, and I’ve been laughing every time I think about it.
There was a pizza chef, and he had a very unusual way of bringing excitement and popularity to his restaurant.  Just imagine this.  You’re sitting [...]

I must have been 11 or 12 years old.  I was sitting at the kitchen table doing homework one day after school.  The memory is so vivid that I even remember eating peanut butter crackers.   Out of the corner of my eye, I saw my little brother, 8 years younger than me, walk past me [...]

I have a friend who has been struggling with debt for years. And though he honestly tries to better his situation each month, he continues to fall deeper and deeper into the red. That’s the thing about debt. Once you have it, it’s very difficult to break free. The key [...]