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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 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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Happiness on the Road

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!!

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!!!

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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