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About Michael Kane

Michael Kane is a writer, photographer, educator, speaker, adventurer and a general sampler of life. His books on hiking and poetry are available in soft cover and Kindle on Amazon.

The Value of Long-term Relationships

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Michael Kane

The Value of Long-term Relationships It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson So this weekend had me thinking about old friends and more than that … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a Quiet Sunday Morning

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness is a Quiet Sunday Morning When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~ Marcus Aurelius Today the heat broke in … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Quotes from Thich Nhat Hanh

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Michael Kane

Inspirational Quotes from Thich Nhat Hanh Tonight some quotes from one of our greatest living Zen masters ~ Rev Kane It is possible to live happily in the here and now. So many conditions of happiness are available—more than enough … Continue reading →

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Hello Fall! – Pumpkin Bacon Soup Recipe

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Michael Kane

Hello Fall! – Pumpkin Bacon Soup Recipe One of the most meditative times of my day is when I’m cooking.                                      ~ Gabrielle Bernstein So it’s fall, cold, crisp air even on the sunny days.  The leaves, if you are lucky … Continue reading →

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Resources for Being Mindful

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Michael Kane

Resources for being Mindful Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes.        ~ Thich Nhat Hanh  The holidays are a … Continue reading →

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We work too much!

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Michael Kane

We work too much! Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable. ~ Sydney Harris Tonight I want to talk about work.  The overwhelming majority … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Fall

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Fall Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~ George Eliot I love the fall, growing up in the Northeast … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Taking Risks

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Taking Risks The only way to find true happiness is to risk being completely cut open         ~ Chuck Palahniuk So tonight I sat down to write a post on how important taking risks is to being happy.  As … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Mardi Gras: All of My 2016 NOLA Photos

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Mardi Gras: All of My 2016 NOLA Photos Links to all of my Mardi Gras photos from this year, enjoy ~ Rev Kane Happiness is Mardi Gras: New Orleans Krewe of the Bossom Buddies Street Musicians and Bead … Continue reading →

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Sometimes the simplest things

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Michael Kane

Sometimes the simplest things So the other night I was dancing around the web adding to my collection of quotes about happiness when I stumbled upon this quote. Rules for Happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope … Continue reading →

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