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I’m a featured blogger with Sixty & Me

January 23, 2016June 7, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
Sixty & Me have made me a featured blogger! I’m now a featured blogger with Sixty & Me.  Sixty & Me is a ... Read more.

Delicious Thai Tasting Menu at Time for Lime Beach Bar on Koh Lanta

January 15, 2016June 2, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
Time for Lime Beach Bar provides a creative way to taste many Thai dishes Just cause Time for Lime is best known as ... Read more.

4 Reasons Cardio is Essential for Fitness as We Get Older

November 16, 2015September 18, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
You’re not too old to do Cardio!  What are you talking about? I don’t understand why people are telling me that we are ... Read more.

Delicious Food and Wine at Le Colibri on Koh Lanta

November 15, 2015June 2, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
Le Colibri is a Special Gem on Koh Lanta Based on the events of the day in Paris it was totally appropriate for ... Read more.

My first interview as a writer was nothing like I expected!

November 12, 2015March 29, 2016The Happy Cat 4
What a fun crazy interview, can’t wait for the next one! I’m sipping a glass of wine, slowing coming down from the excitement ... Read more.

Lanta Culture History Museum in Old Town – Time Well Spent!

November 7, 2015March 29, 2016The Happy Cat 1
The Lanta Culture History Museum in Lanta Old town is a must visit with something to interest everyone! Did you know that the ... Read more.

Excellent Red House Wine at Shanti Shanti on Koh Lanta

October 31, 2015June 2, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
Can I have another glass of Red please! Yes, I drank a lot of red wine at Shanti Shanti and it was excellent! ... Read more.

6 Ways Having a Pet Can Improve Your Life

October 26, 2015September 18, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
I totally love my cats, they are part of my family! Having a pet is good for us in so many ways.  Whether ... Read more.

5 Unexpected Benefits of Yoga as We Get Older

October 14, 2015September 17, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
Have you considered doing Yoga?   Are you thinking about doing yoga?  Excellent!  Maybe you’re feeling crappy, having difficulty sleeping and are somewhat ... Read more.

How to Start Running in 6 Easy Steps

October 14, 2015September 18, 2016The Happy Cat Comment
So you’re thinking about starting to run I’m assuming you’re in good physical condition and injury free.  Running is an excellent choice as ... Read more.

6 Ways to Manage Uncertainty in Life

September 12, 2015September 18, 2016The Happy Cat 1
Living with Uncertainty is Challenging! We have so many questions about the future, with more questions that answers.  This can be very difficult ... Read more.

Food Triggering Happy Memories and Warming our Hearts

September 10, 2015October 14, 2015The Happy Cat Comment
Why are you cutting up all those apples? Being the cardio freak that I am, I need my fix so every few days ... Read more.

Red Snapper Restaurant for Consistently Excellent Dishes

August 27, 2015September 16, 2015The Happy Cat 1
Red Snapper for a Special Dinner in a Beautiful Garden Setting The Red Snapper Restaurant has been on Koh Lanta for eons, almost as long ... Read more.

The Fat Pig Restaurant on Koh Lanta is on Stilts Over the Andaman Sea

August 20, 2015September 15, 2015The Happy Cat 1
The Fat Pig Restaurant is a Super Place to Chill, Even for Those Over 60 The Fat Pig on Koh Lanta is a super ... Read more.

Is helping a friend load a pick-up crazy for someone over 60! Maybe Not!

August 15, 2015September 16, 2015The Happy Cat Comment
Can you help me get rid of some old bamboo? It’s low season now on Koh Lanta, a time when many business owners ... Read more.

Beyond Delicious at the Fat Monkey Restaurant on Koh Lanta

August 4, 2015September 15, 2015The Happy Cat Comment
Always Delicious Food at the ‘Monkey’ My calzone was to die for!  Well maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but it had ... 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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