The Happy Cat is the pseudonym of author Perley-Ann Friedman where she writes articles and stories for “boomers” who want to stay positive, make good life choices and find happiness each day.

The Happy Cat aims to inspire you with her journey of retiring and living on a remote paradise island in Thailand.

Recent blog posts on The Happy Cat:

• Introducing the Happy Cat Upcycled-Recycled Walking Bag
  What to carry when going for a walk, is always a challenge.  Do I stuff my keys, money, and cell phone in a pocket,
• WHY I RETIRED ON A REMOTE TROPICAL ISLAND IN SOUTHERN THAILAND!
  20 years ago, the first time I was on Koh Lanta, I experienced a monumental event. Not because I was on a tropical
• Retired Way Out There Now Available on Amazon and Audible
  Retired Way Out There: My evolving life on Koh Lanta, Thailand is the story of my transition from tourist to retired local, way out
• When My Cat Passion First Surfaced
  This excerpt is dedicated to my parents, my heritage, and to my birthplace Ottawa, Canada. I love cats. I’m a cat person and
• Retired Way Out There – Coming Summer 2022
  The manuscript for ‘Retired Way Out There: My evolving life on Koh Lanta, Thailand’ is now in the review process, with a Summer