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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 Joys of Traveling Solo

The Joys of Traveling Solo It is far better to be alone, than in bad company. ~ George Washington So I was reading the San Francisco Chronicle the other day and this article popped up, no friends, no problem – … Continue reading

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Happiness is Emma Dumont

Happiness is Emma Dumont Tease hair not homos ~James St. James (Emma Dumont’s favorite quote) So tonight I’m going to go a little bit fan boy on you my friends.  I’ve talked about this before, I’m a TV watcher and … Continue reading

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Some of my favorite posts

Some of my favorite posts I prefer the simple things and I love walking in the countryside, or going camping… but simplicity is hard. It’s easier to over-complicate things. ~ Bill Bailey So currently I’m on vacation in the desert … Continue reading

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Sometimes, Happiness is Avoidance

Sometimes, Happiness is Avoidance Happiness depends on ourselves ~ Aristotle Here at the Ministry of Happiness we have talked often about the necessity of facing your issues and dealing with them straight on. This is almost always the option and … Continue reading

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Happiness & Natural Quiet

Happiness & Natural Quiet A moment of silence is not inherently religious ~ Sandra Day O’Connor Today I want to talk about quiet which in itself sounds a bit contradictory.  The other night I was at a meeting and the … Continue reading

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Happiness Moments: Storms and Rain

Happiness Moments: Storms and Rain Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. ~ Langston Hughes So a little writing experiment for the blog. I’ve … Continue reading

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Web Resources for Appalachian Trail (AT) & Other Hikers

Web Resources for Appalachian Trail (AT) & Other hikers In an effort to continue to beef up my Appalachian Trail (AT) resources page on the Ministry of Happiness site I decided on a snowy afternoon after shoveling to take a … Continue reading

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An Ode to the Ides of March

An Ode to the Ides of March The Ides of March are come, but not gone. ~ William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar I had an incredible English teacher in high school, his name was Francis Sullivan, Sully he was called.  He … Continue reading

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Great Quotes & Good Laughs

Great Quotes & Good Laughs Laughter is the sun that drives the winter from a human’s face ~ Victor Hugo So for my fun Friday post I’ve gotten a bit lazy this week and am posting a little early as  … Continue reading

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Don’t let disappointment steal your happiness

Don’t let disappointment steal your happiness When you have put all your faith in man and continue to be disappointed, don’t you hope there is something out of there that is not of human element? ~ Natalie Cole I grew … Continue reading

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