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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.

Thank you for Voting

Thank you for Voting Too many people fought too hard to make sure that all citizens of all colors, races, ethnicities, genders and abilities can vote to think that not voting somehow sends a message. ~ Luis Gutierrez From all … Continue reading

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My COVID Times Diary: Election Day

My COVID Times Diary: Election Day It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything. ~ Joseph Stalin I haven’t written a … Continue reading

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A Very Happy Sunday

A Very Happy Sunday Don’t get me wrong, I admire elegance and have an appreciation of the finer things in life. But to me, beauty lies in simplicity. ~ Mark Hyman For the last seven months, life has been more … Continue reading

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Happiness & Loving Yourself

Happiness & Loving Yourself Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier.  The way it actually works … Continue reading

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Happiness is Halloween: Cool Stuff

Happiness is Halloween: Cool Stuff Halloween is a fun time of year and I think we all have happy memories of trick or treating as children, so some cool stuff to check out tonight, enjoy and have a happy day … Continue reading

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Happiness is Halloween

Happiness is Halloween Halloween wraps fear in innocence, As though it were a slightly sour sweet. Let terror, then, be turned into a treat… ~ Nicholas Gordon   I have always loved Halloween, I was one of those kids who … Continue reading

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Happiness is Reducing Stress

Happiness is Reducing Stress Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day-to-day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life. ~ … Continue reading

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Happiness is Art: Sculptures in the Desert

As many of you know I’ve quit my job, sold my house and am traveling across the United States towards my appointed start date of February 26th to do a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT) from Springer Mountain, GA to Mount Katahdin, ME (2189 miles). This is another post from the road. ~ Rev Kane Continue reading

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Happiness Moments: Following Bigfoot

Happiness Moments: Following Bigfoot Every man can transform the world from one of drabness and monotony to one of excitement and adventure. ~ Irving Wallace So a new little writing experiment for the blog. I’ve been wanting to find a … Continue reading

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The Importance of Self-Reliance and Resilience

The importance of Self-Reliance and Resilience People who truly understand what is meant by self-reliance know they must live their lives by ethics rather than rules. ~ Wayne Dyer I believe in Karma I believe in Karma, it makes sense … Continue reading

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