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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 on the Road

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Michael Kane

Happiness on the Road After leaving the coast I’ve headed south to San Diego to visit family and the scariest garden gnome in America.  I got to meet my youngest cousin yesterday, he’s an adorable little guy with a great … Continue reading →

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Some quick thanks!!

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Michael Kane

Some quick thanks!! So as I’ve written about, I’ve spent some time doing some training hikes in the Armstrong Reserve in Guerneville, CA and during those times I stayed at a wonderful little place call The Fern Grove Cottages, lovely … Continue reading →

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Thank you for 15,000 views!!!

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael Kane

Thank you for 15,000 views!!! Four years ago I started the Ministry of Happiness, things started a bit slow, in the first four months we got about 800 views.  Over the next three years things got steadily better, increasing to … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again – Metamorphosis

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Michael Kane

On the Road Again – Metamorphosis So it is truly impossible for me to start a journey without Willie Nelson ringing in my ears, thanks Willie! But today I left my old life, I wrote yesterday about the trip details, … Continue reading →

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And so it begins, Appalachian Trail (AT) or bust!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Michael Kane

And so it begins, Appalachian Trail (AT) or bust!   Wherever you go, go with all your heart ~ Confucius Hello friends, if you’ve been regularly reading the Ministry of Happiness blog you know that I’ve been talking a lot … Continue reading →

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Happy News – December 10, 2014

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Michael Kane

Happy News – December 10, 2014   Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open. ~ John Barrymore NFL Player gives up 37 million dollar contract to grow food for the hungry In praise of … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Second Test Hike

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Second Test Hike Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. ~ John Muir So from my … Continue reading →

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Happy News – December 3, 2014

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Michael Kane

Happy News – December 3, 2014 I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance … Continue reading →

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34 Days of Happiness, Day 7 – Happiness Quotes

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Michael Kane

34 Days of Happiness, Day 7 – Happiness Quotes The holidays are often a very stressful period for people so for the next 34 days (Thanksgiving through Christmas) we’re going to do a post a day, something happy and uplifting … Continue reading →

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Happy News: November 18, 2014

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Michael Kane

Happy News: November 18, 2014 Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears       ~ John Lennon Amazing photos of incredible cloud formation in Australia Hospital grants woman’s final wish, let’s her say goodbye to … Continue reading →

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