My Sixty and Me Articles
Sixty and Me is a community devoted to older women’s issues, interests, and so much more. It was started by Margaret Manning over
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Easy Access to my Recent Newsletters and Articles
I’m been so busy these past few months preparing my bi-monthly Substack Newsletter, and writing articles for Sixty and Me, that I haven’t
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My Most Spectacular GarageArt Sculpture So Far
A Festival That Brings Everyone Together The Laanta Lanta Festival, held annually, is a major event that draws people from all over the
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Part 2 – Danny’s Garbage Art Sculpture
Where to put it? The Danny’s sign is huge and it’s wonderful, but it opened up and eliminated possibilities. On the roof of
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Part 1 – Danny’s garbage art sculpture was loads of fun to make
The Ask When Danny so kindly approached me about doing a sign for his new restaurant, I was thrilled. Not just about doing
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The Evolution of the Happy Cat Jewelry Collection
As with anything, it had a beginning, and then evolved to what it is today. And it will probably continue to evolve, growing
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Introducing Happy Cat Earrings
Happy Cat Earrings are an excellent way to celebrate our love of cats. And wearing a pair of Happy Cat Earrings tells the
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My Ginger Collection
Is it because I’m a ginger, a natural-born redhead, that I love ginger cats so much. It is possible, or maybe it’s because
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Fundraising for Supporters now available on Amazon
I’m totally thrilled that my new book, Fundraising for Supporters, is now available on Amazon. May 1, 2024 was the official launch date, for the
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My First Garbage Art Sign Was Something Completely Different
I rarely say no to something I haven’t done, and doing a garbage art sign was exactly this. I said ‘yes’ before I
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Put your passions on display!
I love cats. Of course I do! I’ve called my home in Thailand, Happy Cat Villa, I make garbage art cat faces, and
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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