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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 is Uncle Mike Christmas

Happiness is Uncle Mike Christmas I have lived on the west coast for the last 20 years and most of my family lives on the east coast.  So each year for Christmas I need to ship my gifts east around … Continue reading

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Happiness is an ice cream sundae and a smile

Happiness is an ice cream sundae and a smile   I’m back in the Northeast and one of the things I’m a total sucker for is a Reese’s Pieces Sunday at Friendly’s.  Tonight, I went in for one, it would … Continue reading

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Walking the Line

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Walking the Line All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche As I’ve mentioned previously I have undertaken planning to do a thru-hike next year on the Appalachian Trail (AT). My hope is … Continue reading

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Happiness is being a man

Happiness is being a man Almost all the ideas we have about being a man or being a woman are so burdened with pain, anxiety, fear and self-doubt. For many of us, the confusion around this question is excruciating. ~ … Continue reading

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Happiness is a workout

There is plenty of research about the connection between fitness and happiness, so take time to get fit my friends, it will help you have happier days ~ Rev Kane Continue reading

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: This was NOT the plan!

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: This was NOT the plan! As I’ve mentioned previously I have undertaken planning to do a thru-hike next year on the Appalachian Trail (AT). My hope is that I will walk all 2,200 miles of the … Continue reading

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A Really Wonderful Day

This is what made me happy today, what was if for you friends, drop me a note and let me know and I’ll happily share it in a post or on our Facebook Page. Regardless, I hope this raised a smile and helped you have a happier day my friends. ~ Rev Kane Continue reading

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Happy New Year !!!

Happy New Year !!! Genuine beginnings begin within us, even when they are brought to our attention by external opportunities. ~ William Throsby Bridges Happy New Year my friends, I’ve seen a lot of posts this New Year’s Eve from … Continue reading

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Some Thoughts on Happiness, a Why to my Appalachian Trail (AT) Walk

Some Thoughts on Happiness, a Why to my Appalachian Trail (AT) Walk When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. ~ Paulo Coehlo Originally posted 12/14/2014 As many of you know I’ve quit my … Continue reading

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Happiness in the Dunes

Happiness in the Dunes All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.     ~ Martin Buber As many of you know I’ve quit my job, sold my house and am traveling across the United States towards my appointed … Continue reading

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