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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 & the Poetry of Maya Angelou

Happiness & the Poetry of Maya Angelou Tonight some poetry from Maya Angelou, pretty words to help you have a happier day my friends ~ Rev Kane I know why the caged bird sings The free bird leaps on the … Continue reading

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Happiness, Food & Family

Happiness, Food & Family If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. ~ JRR Tolkein So today while checking my personal Facebook feed a really interesting post came across … Continue reading

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Happiness Season a Beginning

Happiness Season a Beginning Hello my friends, the holiday season is upon us, Halloween and the Day of the Dead have passed us by and my favorite holiday Thanksgiving is just weeks away, already the stores have started crowding their … Continue reading

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Happiness Resources

Happiness Resources Another tour around the web to find you some interesting readings and help you have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane An interesting NY Times piece, Will it make you Happy? What makes a really great … Continue reading

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Happiness & DiA de los Muertos

Happiness & Dia de los Muertos Tonight I thought I’d share an interest of mine, I’m quite fascinated with Dia de los Muertos, The Day of the Dead (DOTD).  I really love the idea of remembering loved ones who have … Continue reading

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Happiness and Flat Family

Happiness and Flat Family Happiness is… usually attributed by adults to children, and by children to adults.  ~Thomas Szasz So recently there has been a lot of discussion on the radio and in the news about the impact that all … Continue reading

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Deng Ming-Dao Happiness & Resolve

Deng Ming-Dao Happiness & Resolve Banish uncertainty Affirm strength Hold resolve Expect death Make your stand today.  On this spot.  Make your actions count; do not falter in your determination to fulfill your destiny.  Don’t follow the destiny outlined in … Continue reading

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Happiness & Children

Happiness & Children So tonight a little tour around the web and a look at happiness and children, what we can learn from them and how children impact our happiness ~ Rev Kane 18 things children can teach us about … Continue reading

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Happiness Resources

Happiness Resources A tour around the web tonight to find some interesting resources that might help you have a happier day my friends ~ Rev Kane The Happiness Game – really interesting post/graphic loaded with facts about life and happiness … Continue reading

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Happiness in a graduation speech

Here’s another great graduation speech, this one by Tim Minchin an Australian musical comedian and actor, a really odd and brilliant guy in my opinion.  Below is a list of the main points he makes, but take the time to … Continue reading

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