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The Birth of the Happy Cat Koh Lanta NFT Collection

March 21, 2022August 20, 2022The Happy Cat Comment
I took the plunge and created an NFT Collection in cyberspace to celebrate my passion for cats. Yes, even at my age I ... Read more.

NFT’s Simplified for Us Older Folks

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022The Happy Cat Comment
What is an NFT? NFT stands for non-fungible token, but what does that mean?  And more importantly, should you care?  The second question ... Read more.

5 Simple Ways to Make a Positive Impact on the Planet

February 19, 2022February 21, 2022The Happy Cat Comment
“I’m in my late 60s; too old to make a difference!” I hear this all the time from friends as the reason for ... Read more.

Happy Cat Garbage Art Now Available

December 14, 2021March 20, 2022The Happy Cat Comment
Happy Cat Recycled Animal Food Cases and Bags are made from recycled Thai cat food bags, padded with up to three layers of ... Read more.

My Fat Turtle Garbage Art Sculpture Video

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021The Happy Cat 1
I’ve been riding out the pandemic on a small island in southern Thailand.  I opted to stay put at my winter home, not returning ... Read more.

I helped rescue a Mum and her kittens

June 16, 2021The Happy Cat Comment
Feeling so good from helping a Mum and her newborns Doing something for others is a great way to feel good, even if ... Read more.

My Giant #GarbageArt Cat

April 14, 2021August 17, 2022The Happy Cat 4
My House has an Amazing #GarbageArt Cat Hanging on the Outside Wall I have a giant #GarbageArt Cat on the side of my ... Read more.

Volunteer Fundraising Simplified is now Available

October 23, 2020April 6, 2022The Happy Cat Comment
My new book, Volunteer Fundraising Simplified is now available at all major online book shops, including Amazon. This book breaks fundraising down into ... Read more.

5 Ways to Break the Doldrums of Covid-19

October 23, 2020October 23, 2020The Happy Cat Comment
Are you feeling isolated and lonely?  You, me and just about everyone on the planet is feeling the effects of the Covid-19 restrictions.  ... Read more.

Are you doing something different and loving it?

October 11, 2020The Happy Cat 3
I’m into Garbage Art! Not only am I creating art from garbage, I troll the beaches and collect it.  I even have a ... Read more.

Book Trailer: Volunteer Fundraising Simplified

July 28, 2020December 14, 2021The Happy Cat Comment
The book trailer for Volunteer Fundraising Simplified is now available This short 2 minute video will give you some insight into why I wrote ... Read more.

Do you know a charity that would welcome donations?

July 28, 2020October 23, 2020The Happy Cat Comment
Now that my upcoming book has a finalized cover, it’s time to start looking for non-profit charities to help. Finalized Cover Volunteer Fundraising ... Read more.

Volunteer Fundraising Simplified got the green light for a Late-Fall Launch

May 24, 2020October 23, 2020The Happy Cat Comment
My hard work has paid off I’m thrilled to tell you all that my book, Volunteer Fundraising Simplified, is now targeting a late-Fall ... Read more.

Finding a Practical Way to Manage the Stress of COVID-19 Restrictions

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020The Happy Cat Comment
Locked Down Much like the rest of the world, Koh Lanta is locked down. No one can get off the island, and no ... Read more.

Locked down on Koh Lanta

April 5, 2020April 8, 2020The Happy Cat 2
Yup, I’m locked down in paradise.  Everything is closed, including the resorts and beach bungalows, the bars, and beach clubs.  Most restaurants are ... Read more.

How was your 2019?

December 5, 2019July 28, 2020The Happy Cat Comment
The Happy Cat  – November 2019 Newsletter And how was your 2019? Has it been a good year for you, or will you ... Read more.

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This Happy Cat is living on Koh Lanta, a small island in southern Thailand. I am enjoying my alternative lifestyle as I ease into retirement. This blog is dedicated to Boomers staying positive, making good life choices and finding happiness each and every day as they journey through life.

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