Cat's Call turns 5 this week! That calls for a special list of "calls."

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Catherine Specter
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
34 Blvd. of the Allies
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222

... or visit her Web site at catscall.com

A sense of humor is indispensable for a good life. It also comes in quite handy when life is not so good.

If you must use a public bathroom, never let any part of your body peek into the next stall. You get the idea. If not, we already know your name.

Never look a ______ in the mouth. The blank applies to: gift horses, your boss, a good mechanic, the IRS and the founder of Sephora.

Most people who say they hate or don't watch TV are liars.

Think of your body like money -- don't give it unless you feel good about where it's going, how it will be handled and whether it's a safe investment.

They say history repeats itself. True, and thank goodness for term limits.

Good friends are hard to find, they often hide in plain sight. To make it easier, play Marco Polo with them.

If you love someone, tell them and show them all the time. Don't wait for an "occasion" or a break in your schedule. No matter who you are, the proper occasion is right now, and you are never too busy.

They say everybody has a book in him or her -- I think that's true. However, illiteracy prevents too many people from reading the books they're unable to write.

If you feel sexy, you are sexy.

If you must talk about people behind their back, make sure you're also out of earshot.

You are 100 percent allowed to have opinions about marriage, children and anything else even if you are unmarried, have no kids and live most of your life under a rock.

It's OK to not always know the right thing to do or say. It's not OK to know the right thing and not do it.

So ... people who can, do, and people who can't, teach? That's bunk. I was taught how much I can do and you were, too, if you're reading this.

When it comes to showing skin, leave something to the imagination. Otherwise, dates have nothing to think about by the time dessert arrives.

The next time you pressure someone to live life the same way you do, count how many times you complain that day.

Bill of Rights, Amendment 1: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Note: This is not a "call," it's a reminder ... and a round of applause.

Cat's Anniversary Call: I dedicate this column to my two biggest fans and most influential teachers: My incredible mother, who passed away this summer, and my father, who continues to amaze me every single day.