Author Archives: Michael Kane

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.

Happy bright suns in a sea of blue

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Michael Kane

Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. ~ Stephen Hawking Recently, as you all know I recently spent … Continue reading →

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Annual Bucket List Update

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Michael Kane

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. ~ Jawaharial Nehru There are two … Continue reading →

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Baja Whale Adventure – Part 3

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Michael Kane

The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. ~ Richard Bach Over the last two weeks I’ve written part 1 and part 2 about this fabulous journey. … Continue reading →

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A Whale Adventure in Baja – Part 2

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Michael Kane

Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams. ~ Donovan Bailey Last week I wrote part 1 of my whale adventure in Baja in the Gray Whale calving grounds … Continue reading →

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A Whale Adventure in Baja – Part 1

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Michael Kane

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. ~ Jawaharial Nehru I’m a nomad, … Continue reading →

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I’ve Always Been an Addict

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Michael Kane

Addiction is a tough illness, and recovery from it is a hard but noble path. Men and women who walk that path deserve our support, encouragement, and admiration. ~ Sheldon Whitehouse Hello friends, I’ve been gone a bit, this maybe … Continue reading →

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A Moment for Mindfulness

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Michael Kane

Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. … Continue reading →

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Let’s all lose weight in 2022!

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Michael Kane

Let’s all lose weight in 2022! The weight I’m talking about is not the pounds around your mid-section but the emotional weight we all carry. These are incredibly stressful times, so it’s time to do some of the things you … Continue reading →

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2022 is going to be a big year

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Michael Kane

I believe that 2022 is going to be a big year, big good, big bad is of course the question, but I believe big never the less. The first thing to acknowledge of course is that at the moment we … Continue reading →

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Happy World Introvert Day

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Michael Kane

Yes, in our over commercialized world everyday is some kind of day like world day old bagel day. Literally every single day has a cause or recognition including today January 2nd. Today is four national days including national: buffet; cream … Continue reading →

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