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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.

Happiness is Art: Chihuly

Happiness is Art: Chihuly       I never met a color I didn’t like ~ Dale Chihuly   Tonight a look at a really amazing glass artist, you’ve almost certainly seen his work in Las Vegas or at the … Continue reading

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Happiness is Laughter: Bored People

Happiness is Laughter: Bored People The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom. ~ Arthur Schopenhauer Tonight my friends a tour around the web with some funny items related to boredom, have a look and have a happy … Continue reading

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The Philosophy of Happiness

The Philosophy of Happiness So a little search of the web tonight on Philosophy and Happiness and a few resources and interesting pieces of reading, have a happy day my friends.    ~ Rev Kane Originally posted March 2018 I really … Continue reading

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Slow down!

So take that moment and just breathe, take the time to look around and appreciate what you have, and maybe, just maybe, Monday won’t feel so much like a Monday.

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Happiness means being you and not hiding

Happiness means being you and not hiding If you end up with a boring miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your teacher, your priest, or some guy on television telling you how to do your shit, … Continue reading

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Finding Happiness in the Apocalypse

Finding Happiness in the Apocalypse I’ve been joking for awhile that we’re in the apocalypse.  I’ve talked in this blog about how this may in fact be a slow motion apocalypse.  What do I mean by that?  We always envision … Continue reading

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Take a Hike in Armstrong Woods

Take a Hike in Armstrong Woods Mountains are the cathedrals where I practice my religion                                      ~ Anatoli Boukreev Originally posted July, 2017 Update: Part of Armstrong Woods were burned in the recent wildfires, very sad. Armstrong Woods I used Armstrong … Continue reading

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Deng Ming-Dao on Happiness

Deng Ming-Dao on Happiness Let us not follow vulgar leaders Who exploit the fear of death, And promise the bliss of salvation. If we are truly happy, They will have nothing to offer. Some leaders use threats to win adherents.  … Continue reading

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Happiness & Laughing

Happiness & Laughing At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. – Jean Houston Everyone smiles in the same language. – Author Unknown Originally posted May, 2013 At one point while first living in … Continue reading

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Work/Life Balance, A COVID Times update

During this extraordinary period of time in education it’s incredibly important not to lose a focus on keeping work/life balance. On this blog, the Ministry of Happiness, I’ve written pretty extensively about work/life balance. We often give great lip service … Continue reading

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