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7 reasons why I love Koh Lanta

May 26, 2018May 26, 2018The Happy Cat Comment
7 reasons why Koh Lanta is a great place to retire The first time I came to Koh Lanta, a small island in ... Read more.

Go on a Home Diet: Good Things Happened When You Toss the Junk!

March 2, 2018May 26, 2018The Happy Cat Comment
Why are you keeping it? Great things that happen when you go on a Home Diet It’s normal to accumulate stuff as we ... Read more.

Travel Tip: How to Deal with Foreign Authorities While Abroad

February 19, 2018The Happy Cat Comment
There are 5 things you can do to make it easier on yourself! I exhaled a huge sigh of relief as I left ... Read more.

If they can do it, so can we!

October 2, 2017October 2, 2017The Happy Cat 1
The Kingston 4:  Walking 250+ KM from Kingston to Ottawa The Kingston 4, the name I coined, were walking from Kingston to Ottawa, ... Read more.

Mechanical Animals Running Wild Downtown!

September 16, 2017September 18, 2017The Happy Cat Comment
Biking is the Best Way To Explore a City I love biking!  Not only does it keep me fit, but it provides endless ... Read more.

Are DIY Projects great fun or the pathway to disaster?

July 30, 2017The Happy Cat Comment
What is DIY? Do It Yourself or DIY is the latest craze for making or repairing anything and everything.  DIY projects are a ... Read more.

5 Reasons Why We Should Try New Things

March 13, 2017October 23, 2020The Happy Cat Comment
It’s good try try something new, no matter how old you are! I’m 63, having a blast with my new ‘career’ and I feel ... Read more.

Is a plastic surgery nip/tuck right for you? Listen to your body!

February 16, 2017July 12, 2017The Happy Cat 4
Has Plastic Surgery become the norm? It seems everyone is getting a nip or a tuck these days, making plastic surgery a normal ... Read more.

FREE Happy Cat Course: How to Successfully Use Social Media

December 9, 2016December 9, 2016The Happy Cat 2
Take this Free Course on How to Successfully use Social Media Social Media is mainstream, and everyone is jumping on board.  Many of ... Read more.

7 Tips for Successfully Using Social Media

December 8, 2016December 9, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
Give Social Media a Try, You’ll be Glad you Did! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, SnapChat – the list goes on and on…. ... Read more.

The Happy Cat Shop is Open for Business

October 21, 2016July 12, 2017The Happy Cat Comment
THE ORIGINAL HAPPY CAT SHOP IS NOW CLOSED The Shop is now accessed from The Happy Cat Shop Tab in the Menu Bar ... Read more.

I got a Mountain Bike and I’m having a Blast!

September 17, 2016July 1, 2018The Happy Cat Comment
Why did I wait so long to get a mountain bike?  I was just plain dumb! I love to bike.  Been biking since ... Read more.

The Happy Cat eShop Coming Soon!

August 22, 2016October 21, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
This Summer Happy Cat is busy building her Happy Cat eShop The Happy Cat eShop will be launched early Fall 2016 and carry ... Read more.

6 Reasons Why We Need To Explore Our Sexuality As We Get Older

August 8, 2016December 9, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
Exploring our sexuality when we’re over 50 is not a joke Society may laugh at the idea of people over 60 being sexual, ... Read more.

My Featured Story on Boomer Cafe in July 2016

July 12, 2016October 7, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
My Crazy Cats are in a Feature Story on Boomer Cafe I found this cool ‘boomer’ site called Boomer Cafe.  I checked it ... Read more.

My Happy Cat Drawing Has Been My Signature Forever

July 7, 2016September 17, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
Need to ensure my signature Happy Cat drawing remains mine! When I was a little girl I’d sign my name with a cat ... 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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