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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.

A New Year and Some Questions for You

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Michael Kane

A New Year and Some Questions for You How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. ~ Anne Frank Welcome to the new year, you made it, so far in life, … Continue reading →

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Thank You Dear Readers!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Michael Kane

Thank You Dear Readers! Our primary purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. ~ Dalai Lama It has been a happy and wonderful year!  For me personally I … Continue reading →

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Alternative New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Michael Kane

Alternative New Year’s Eve Celebrations Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle age is when you’re forced to. ~ Bill Vaughan So New Year’s Eve is coming, amateur night as I like to … Continue reading →

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Happy News – December 28, 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Michael Kane

Happy News – December 28, 2015 When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.        ~ Helen Keller … Continue reading →

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Our Best Happiness Posts of the Year – 2015

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Michael Kane

Our Best Happiness Posts of the Year – 2015 Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it. ~ Andy Rooney It has been a great year for the … Continue reading →

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Happy News: December 21, 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Michael Kane

Happy News: December 21, 2015 Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Star Wars

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Star Wars The film is an iconic pop-culture creation and touches a bazillion film goers to their very core. It can also be very useful. Useful? What the hell am I talking about? Glad you asked. What I … Continue reading →

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Happy News – December 14, 2015

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Michael Kane

Happy News – December 14, 2015 Keep your face to the sunshine and you can never see a shadow                            ~ Helen Keller   Our weekly tour around the web to bring you the type of positive stories that are so … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas? Thoughts on the holiday season.

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Michael Kane

Happy Christmas? Thoughts on the holiday season. The main reason Santa is so jolly is that he knows where all the bad girls live ~ George Carlin I have been working on making the Ministry of Happiness posts more consistent, … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Gear Lists

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail Happiness: Gear Lists Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking; You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits. ~ Cindy Ross There is a ton of preparation that goes into most … Continue reading →

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