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5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Exercised

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Did you exercise your brain today? Most of us don’t even know what the means.  We seem to overlook the importance of the ... Read more.

I was interviewed as an Expert for an article on Trying New Things

September 8, 2019December 5, 2019The Happy Cat Comment
Trying new things is a blast I was recently interviewed for an article on Trying New Things.  I was one of 9 ‘experts’ ... Read more.

5 ways to deal with age bias and keep your self-respect

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We have to nip this age bias thing! I’m back in Ottawa, Canada, for a few months doing a technical consulting project.  IBM, ... Read more.

It’s Important to Stay Calm, Cool and Collected when Traveling

July 21, 2019The Happy Cat Comment
Stay calm, cool and collected when traveling for a more enjoyable trip  Whether you’re traveling alone or with others, staying calm, cool and ... Read more.

My Zestful Aging Interview

July 21, 2019The Happy Cat Comment
It was a casual conversation, not like an interview at all Listening to this interview is so strange.  I almost forgot that it’s ... Read more.

Best Cat/Dog Toys EVER!

April 15, 2019November 28, 2019The Happy Cat Comment
Your kids will love these Happy Cat Pet Enrichment Toys and so will You!   The Happy Cat Pet Enrichment Toys are made ... Read more.

Making Cat and Dog Toys or How I Repurpose, Reuse and Recycle

April 15, 2019The Happy Cat Comment
Best Cat and Dog Toys Ever! I’m always looking for stuff to make.  It’s easy for me to get lost in do-it-yourself videos, ... Read more.

A Chinese Prison was not an option for this Canadian

February 12, 2019July 21, 2019The Happy Cat Comment
A close call interupted! I may be over 60, retired and a Canadian, but that doesn’t mean I would willingly cause an international ... Read more.

The 2019 Happy Cat Calendar: My Gift to YOU!

December 25, 2018July 21, 2019The Happy Cat Comment
A Gift just for YOU from The Happy Cat! I’ve designed and built a fun 2019 Happy Cat Calendar just for you. Click HappyCat2019Calendar to ... Read more.

You can get my great photos on a bunch of stuff

December 5, 2018July 21, 2019The Happy Cat Comment
My new online shop is so much fun! I love the idea of doing yoga on top of snowy woods, or on my ... Read more.

My research needs you! Please take my survey

October 25, 2018December 5, 2018The Happy Cat Comment
Research for change in donation and volunteering habits with age I’m always into something, checking it out, figuring it’s angles, and more importantly, ... Read more.

5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Day

October 3, 2018The Happy Cat Comment
Are you having a good or a bad day? We all have good days and bad days, and sometimes the pendulum seems to ... Read more.

7 Reasons why we need to Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle

July 1, 2018The Happy Cat Comment
Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle is important at any age, but especially over 60 Have you got a stack of yogurt containers, microwave meal ... Read more.

5 Positive Ways to Deal with Losing Family and Friends

July 1, 2018July 1, 2018The Happy Cat Comment
People leave our lives all the time.  There are so many reason why they leave, and these losses do have an impact on ... Read more.

5 Important Benefits from Volunteering over 60

May 26, 2018The Happy Cat Comment
7 Great Reasons to Volunteer Overseas over 60 So here we are at a next phase in our lives.  We’re retired.  Most of ... 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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