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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.

Happiness Resources: The Pursuit of Happiness

Happiness Resources: The Pursuit of Happiness             Tonight friends a look at resources and articles related to one of the most fundamental core values of the United States, the Pursuit of Happiness.  Of course this … Continue reading

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Happiness is Continuous Improvement

Happiness is Continuous Improvement Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. ~ Benjamin Franklin So recently I’ve been thinking a lot about the phrase continuous quality improvement.  It has a lot of … Continue reading

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Moving Forward, Progress and Happiness in Oaxaca

Moving Forward, Progress and Happiness in Oaxaca Progress lies not in improving what is, but in advancing toward what will be. ~ Khalil Gibran So I’ve been in Oaxaca almost six weeks.  The first two weeks were all about being … Continue reading

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TED talk on Happiness

TED talk on Happiness Today one of the fabulous TED talks this one is by Biochemist turned Buddhist Monk, Matthieu Ricard, a really wonderful talk, enjoy http://www.ted.com/talks/matthieu_ricard_on_the_habits_of_happiness.html Other Happiness Posts You Will Enjoy! Happy Anniversary – Ministry of Happiness: Our … Continue reading

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Eating in Oaxaca

Eating in Oaxaca One of the absolute joys of Oaxaca is the food and it’s amazing on a lot of fronts.  There is of course the excitement of the strange, they use insects here, as in many parts of the … Continue reading

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Adventure & Happiness

Adventure & Happiness We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. ~ Jawaharlal Nehru … Continue reading

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Happiness & Meaning in Life

Happiness & Meaning in Life Challenging the meaning of life is the truest expression of the state of being human ~ Viktor E Frankl So today I encountered a really interesting article on happiness and meaning in life.  The article … Continue reading

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Friends on the Road

My 2018 Adventure – Friends on the Road I have wandered all of my life and also traveled; the difference between the two being this, that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment. ~ Hilaire Belloc My 2018 … Continue reading

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Happiness is Reaching Your Goals

Happiness is Reaching Your Goals Es dificil, mas no imposible. ~ Isis, my Spanish teacher I’ve written her on the site before about how setting and achieving goals can make you happier.  I’m not one of these type A madmen … Continue reading

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A normal day in Oaxaca

A normal day in Oaxaca As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes the new normal. ~ Robin S Sharma So in many ways a really boring post tonight but one that … Continue reading

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