Author Archives: Michael Kane

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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 with the Bedouin: Wadi Rum

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness with the Bedouin: Wadi Rum If life gets tight, loosen it by travel – Bedouin Proverb I’m a wanderer, I don’t stay in once place very long, I never have.  I’m incredibly comfortable traveling, I’m someone who truly believes … Continue reading →

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Change is the only Constant

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Michael Kane

Change is the only Constant Just when I think I have the way to live, life changes ~ Hugh Prather Hello friends, man it’s been a busy few weeks and it’s not quite over yet.  I’ve been very busy at … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Poetry: Hosho McCreesh

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Poetry: Hosho McCreesh So tonight my friends, the poetry of Hosho McCreesh, a poet I discovered in my communication with Doug Draime who recommended him to me.  Not suprisingly, Doug was right on the money.  Much like Doug’s … Continue reading →

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So what’s next?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Michael Kane

So what’s next? The future rewards those who press on. I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I don’t have time to complain. I’m going to press on. ~ Barrack Obama So what’s next my friends? That’s a … Continue reading →

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Happiness Resources: Happiness Podcasts

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness Resources: Happiness Podcasts Tonight a collection of multimedia pieces about happiness, enjoy and have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane Happiness podcasts from Robert Puff, PhD podcasts on a range of topics related to happiness. Spread Happy … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Poetry: Pablo Neruda

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Michael Kane

LoHappiness is Poetry: Pablo Neruda Today another one of my favorite poets, Pablo Neruda almost the polar opposite of Bukowski, Pablo Neruda immerses himself in love and beauty and of course a bit of happiness.  So today, Ode to the … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Art: Burning Man

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Art: Burning Man Art is not what you see but what you make others see ~ Degas Burning Man is coming up, one of my favorite times and festivals, my ticket should arrive in the next couple of … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Photography: Ireland

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Photography:  Ireland “In Ireland, you go to someone’s house, and she asks you if you want a cup of tea. You say no, thank you, you’re really just fine. She asks if you’re sure. You say of course … Continue reading →

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Giving & Kindness

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Michael Kane

Giving & Kindness One of the things that research has often shown is that giving can make you happier, that even small acts of giving and kindness in the end make you happier.  Below a piece on just this thought. … Continue reading →

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We still need adventures

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Michael Kane

We still need adventures Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, … Continue reading →

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