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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 Poetry: Robert Frost

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Poetry: Robert Frost Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary.    ~ Khalil Gibran Tonight another look at a wonderful poet, one I must admit I’ve not made my self … Continue reading →

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AT HAPPINESS: FOUR TROLLS ON A BRIDGE

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Michael Kane

AT HAPPINESS: FOUR TROLLS ON A BRIDGE So today on the trail at a point where the trail crossed a little stream over a footbridge, a tall, pretty younger, blonde woman came down the hill. There she found 4 older … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail Happiness, the Book

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail Happiness, the Book Please forgive my shameless plug tonight but I wanted to provide all of the purchasing information for my book in one place ~ Rev Kane Come take a thousand mile walk with me on the … Continue reading →

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AT Happiness: Trail Community

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Michael Kane

AT Happiness: Trail Community One of the first questions I was always asked before starting the trail was, who are you hiking with on the AT?  Whenever I would answer I was solo hiking people would become concerned. I would … Continue reading →

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Health, Diabetes and Happy Cooking

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Michael Kane

Health, Diabetes and Happy Cooking The easiest diet is, you know, eat vegetables, eat fresh food.  Just a really sensible healthy diet like you read about all of the time. ~ Drew Carey Well if you have read this blog … Continue reading →

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Happiness and the words of Thich Nhat Hanh

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness and the words of Thich Nhat Hanh “If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.” ~ … Continue reading →

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Happiness Resources

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness Resources A quick tour around the web tonight for some resources to help you live a happier life: An interesting piece from Zen Habits on Super Health communities, communities where people can live happier, healthier lives. http://zenhabits.net/superhealth/ The three … Continue reading →

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To a Happy and Passionate New Year

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Michael Kane

To a Happy and Passionate New Year As if you were on fire from within.  The moon lives in the lining of your skin. ~ Pablo Neruda The last quarter of 2019 was a really fascinating time for me.  I … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Happiness and the Three Questions

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail Happiness: Happiness and the Three Questions We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our … Continue reading →

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Happiness in Three Weeks

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness in Three Weeks If you do not change direction, you may end up where  you are heading. ~ Lao Tzu So it’s the third week of January and for most of us our New Year Resolutions have already failed.  … Continue reading →

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