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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 Photography: Ireland

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

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

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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Life Lessons from Granny

Life Lessons from Granny A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination ~ Nelson Mandela My grandmother who recently passed away lived 90 years, that’s a really long time.  She saw a lot in that long … Continue reading

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Why I love walking

Why I love walking In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir Why I love walking While on the treadmill at the gym earlier today I was trying  to think about what I … Continue reading

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My Covid Times Diary – Fear

My Covid Times Diary – Fear Fear cuts deeper than swords. ~ George RR Martin Ok, let’s all just admit it, we’re all scared as hell! And in fact we should be, we are facing the largest pandemic since the … Continue reading

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Happiness Quotes

Holiday Happiness: Happiness Quotes The holidays are a very stressful time for everyone and an exceptionally hard time for some.  So, until the New Year I’ll be posting a Holiday Happiness post each day to try help folks out who … Continue reading

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Happiness Images

Happiness Images A post with no need to think or reflect but just enjoy some happy images, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane    

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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Acceptance is the Way

Appalachian Trail Happiness: Acceptance is the Way My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations ~ Michael J Fox Tonight an excerpt from my  book, Appalachian Trail Happiness. When you set out … Continue reading

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Happiness Resources: Improving Your Mood

Happiness Resources: Improving Your Mood So tonight a tour around the web to find some resources to help you improve your mood.  Hey, no matter where we are on the road to happiness, improving your mood is always a good … Continue reading

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