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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.

Cultivating the subtle in the pursuit of happiness

Cultivating the subtle in the pursuit of happiness When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.  ~ Lao Tzu Many years ago I started studying Tai Chi and Chi Qong with an instructor in … Continue reading

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Happy New Year 2021

Happy New Year 2021 A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being. ~ James E … Continue reading

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Happiness is Amateur Night: New Year’s Eve

Happiness is Amateur Night:  New Year’s Eve Drop the last year into the silent limbo of the past.  Let it go, for it was imperfect, and thank God that it can go.  ~Brooks Atkinson Happy New Year’s Eve my friends, … Continue reading

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A New Year’s Eve Memory

A New Year’s Eve Memory Memory is the diary all of us carry about with us. ~ Oscar Wilde So today a friend texted me to remind me our our New Year’s Eve celebration for the year 2000.  As you … Continue reading

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Holiday Happiness: Family, Friends & Your Environment

Holiday Happiness: Family, Friends & Your Environment I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a … Continue reading

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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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