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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.

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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Kindness and Instant Karma

I believe in Karma. If the good is sown, the good is collected. When positive things are made, that returns well. ~ Yannik Noah I am a believer in Karma, to me it’s simple physics. Like the proverbial pebble into … Continue reading

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I Love Thanksgiving

Instead of going out to dinner, buy good food. Cooking at home shows such affection. In a bad economy, it’s more important to make yourself feel good. ~ Ina Garten I love Thanksgiving and this year I decided to go … Continue reading

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A Happy Vampire Memory

When other little girls wanted to be ballet dancers I kind of wanted to be a vampire. ~ Angelina Jolie It’s been a really lousy week and I’ve just recently moved so I was cleaning up some things today when … Continue reading

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Monterey, one of my favorite places

Many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased. ~ John Steinbeck In 1988 I came to California for my first time, I was coming here for my best friend’s wedding up in Eureka. I flew … Continue reading

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A Happy Memory

So I’ve been moving this weekend and as always it’s a big job and it sucks. But in fact I’m getting away from a neighbor who plays electronic dance music sixteen hours a day so I’m pretty happy about it. … Continue reading

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Happy Day of the Dead

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~ Richard Puz I have been fascinated with the Day of the Dead celebration for decades. I really love the way this celebration extends … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween

Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it’s about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves. ~ Elvis Duran I dig Halloween, always have. As a kid it was candy night and we always made the mos … Continue reading

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