Author Archives: Michael Kane

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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.

Moments of Happiness

I’m not sad about any of my life. It’s so unconventional. It doesn’t look anything like I thought it would. ~ Edie Falco Moments of Happiness In the last couple of years in the media there have been a lot … Continue reading →

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A Walking Day in San Francisco

San Francisco is a mad city – inhabited for the most part by perfectly insane people whose women are of a remarkable beauty. ~ Rudyard Kipling A Walking Day in San Francisco Spent a lovely day walking in San Francisco … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Normality

The knack of flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. ~ Douglas Adams A Taste of Normality Today I started week eleven since my surgery, my initial healing period and end of medical leave is … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Expectations

Happiness and Expectations Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about expectations. I’ve come to realize that a lot of the unhappiness that I’ve experienced in my life has been related to my own expectations. You see, I’m someone who has … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Getting Old

Happiness and Getting Old So there is one thing we have no control over and that is the march of time. We are all getting older all of the time and eventually we will all get old. It’s also coming … Continue reading →

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A Walking Day in San Francisco

San Francisco has always been a haven for misfits and weirdos. I’m both of those, which is why I came here. ~ Michael Franti A Walking Day in San Francisco Prior to my surgery, I often walked San Francisco at … Continue reading →

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My New Hiking Audiobook is Live

To travel, to experience and learn: that is to live. – Tenzing Norgay My New Hiking Audiobook is Live Ten years ago I hiked a thousand miles on the Appalachian Trail, after coming off of the trail I spent three months … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Heart Surgery Tips

If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment. ~ Carlos Santana Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Heart Surgery Tips First, the general disclaimer. I’m not a doctor, this post is not medical advice in any way. These … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: What Open Heart Surgery is Like

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: What Open Heart Surgery is Like Today I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Making Sauce

Cooking is a philosophy; not a recipe. ~ Marco Pierre White Happiness and Making Sauce So there comes a time in the garden where you don’t have any ripe tomatoes but the basil is still growing like crazy. At that … Continue reading →

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