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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.

For 2021: Value Yourself

For 2021: Value Yourself Love yourself for who you are, and trust me, if you are happy from within, you are the most beautiful person, and your smile is your best asset. ~ Ileanna D’Cruz The new year is upon … Continue reading

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Happy Christmas – Holiday Happiness Links

Happy Christmas – Holiday Happiness Links Over the last month or so I’ve posted a little bit of happiness each day, for those of you who prefer aggregation, here they are all in place, Happy New Year ~ Rev Kane … Continue reading

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Holiday Happiness, A Little Laughter

Holiday Happiness, A Little Laughter The holidays are often a very stressful period for people so for the next 34 days (Thanksgiving through Christmas) we’re going to do a post a day, something happy and uplifting each day, perhaps an … Continue reading

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Holiday Happiness: Importance of Diet and Exercise on Happiness

Holiday Happiness: Importance of Diet and Exercise on Happiness To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise. ~ Gene Tunney The holidays are a very stressful time for everyone and an exceptionally hard time for some.  So, until … Continue reading

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Holiday Happiness: It’s Christmas

Holiday Happiness: It’s Christmas Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. ~ Calvin Coolidge The holidays … Continue reading

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Happiness is Poetry: S A Griffin

Happiness is Poetry: S A Griffin Some say we are mostly water, I say we are mostly dreams. ~ S A Griffin I discovered S A Griffin because he’s one of the editors of my favorite poetry book, The Outlaw … Continue reading

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Holiday Happiness: Christmas Eve Traditions

Holiday Happiness: Christmas Eve Traditions There is no ideal Christmas; only the one Christmas you decide to make as a reflection of your values, desires, affections, traditions. ~ Bill McKibbon The holidays are a very stressful time for everyone and … Continue reading

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My COVID Times Diary: Our Values

My COVID Times Diary: Our Values If you don’t stick to your values when they are being tested they aren’t values:  they’re hobbies. ~ Jon Stewart Here in America, we have lived with the COVID pandemic for over nine months … Continue reading

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Holiday Happiness: Being Mindful During the Holidays

Holiday Happiness: Being Mindful During the Holidays Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.  ~Robert Brault   The holidays are a very stressful time for everyone and an exceptionally hard time … Continue reading

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Holiday Happiness: Inspirational Quotes

Holiday Happiness: Inspirational Quotes The holidays are often a very stressful period for people so for the next 34 days (Thanksgiving through Christmas) we’re going to do a post a day, something happy and uplifting each day, perhaps an image, … Continue reading

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