Category Archives: Happiness is Adventure

One of My Happy Places

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Michael Kane

I don’t see the desert as barren at all; I see it as full and ripe. It doesn’t need to be flattered with rain. It certainly needs rain, but it does with what it has, and creates amazing beauty.Read more … Continue reading →

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My New Hiking Audiobook is Live

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Michael Kane

To travel, to experience and learn: that is to live. – Tenzing Norgay My New Hiking Audiobook is Live Ten years ago I hiked a thousand miles on the Appalachian Trail, after coming off of the trail I spent three months … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Appalachian Trail Hike

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Michael Kane

Every walk of life falls under the Testicular Imperative: Either you have the world by them, or it has you. ~ Colin Fletcher Remembering My Appalachian Trail Hike So I had a goal for my time off for medical leave, … Continue reading →

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Reminiscing about Happy Times

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Michael Kane

You know, you could kind of call this post a greatest hits list. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about adventure, I’m entering year five at my job and over the last 15 years I haven’t worked more than three … Continue reading →

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A Happy Mardi Gras

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Michael Kane

You should celebrate the end of a love affair as they celebrate death in New Orleans, with songs, laughter, dancing and a lot of wine. ~ Francoise Sagan Mardi Gras in New Orleans is not just Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras … Continue reading →

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Annual Bucket List Update

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Michael Kane

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 eyes open. ~ Jawaharial Nehru There are two … Continue reading →

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A Whale Adventure in Baja – Part 2

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Michael Kane

Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams. ~ Donovan Bailey Last week I wrote part 1 of my whale adventure in Baja in the Gray Whale calving grounds … Continue reading →

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A Whale Adventure in Baja – Part 1

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Michael Kane

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 eyes open. ~ Jawaharial Nehru I’m a nomad, … Continue reading →

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Petra: Happiness in a 2300 Year Old City

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Michael Kane

Petra: Happiness in a 2300 Year Old City Petra is a brilliant display of man’s artistry in turning barren rock into a majestic wonder. ~ Edward Dawson In the Jordan Desert, there is a 2300 year old city that westerns … Continue reading →

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Happiness Moments: Manta Ray Night Dive

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness Moments: Manta Ray Night Dive If you’re a regular reader you know my penchant for adventure and travel. I have wanted to see the world since I was a little kid. As a younger adult I had to be … Continue reading →

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