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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.

Paying attention to time

Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne Recently I was having a conversation with a friend and we were remembering an event. I had, just the week before, been asked about the event by another … Continue reading

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Act on those positive thoughts

Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action. Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success. ~ Benjamin Disraeli I’m sure I’m not alone in this, I’ll be walking through a store or … Continue reading

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A Happy Day in San Francisco

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. ~ Walter Winchell So last week I took a day off of work to spend the day with a couple of friends in San … Continue reading

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Getting back to a healthy even

To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~ Buddha I have written often recently about the period of languishing I went through during the … Continue reading

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My guide to New Orleans

In New Orleans, we celebrate everything. It’s probably the only place you’ll see people dancing in a funeral home. ~ Trombone Shorty IN GENERAL I love New Orleans, I have often said it’s the only city I’ve felt truly comfortable … Continue reading

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Ode to a pair of shoes

Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world. ~ Marilyn Monroe Recently I decided to buy a new pair of Merrell hiking shoes. And when I finally unboxed the new shoes I took a look at … Continue reading

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A Happy Mardi Gras

You should celebrate the end of a love affair as they celebrate death in New Orleans, with songs, laughter, dancing and a lot of wine. ~ Francoise Sagan Mardi Gras in New Orleans is not just Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras … Continue reading

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The Roller Coaster of Life

The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed. ~ Eminem Life is like standing in the surf. One minute your there, your feet solidly on the ground, … Continue reading

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A Happy week in the Nevada Desert

What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well. ~ Antoine de Saint-Exuper I spent Christmas this year in the Mojave Desert like I often do. However this year, instead of going to my usual haunt, Anza … Continue reading

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Make a Little Happiness

There is no sincerer love, than the love of food. ~ George Bernard Shaw It’s been raining in Northern California pretty much constantly since December 24th. I happily avoided a week of the rain by being in the Mojave Desert … Continue reading

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