Category Archives: personal happiness

Happiness Moments: Woodstock 94

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness Moments: Woodstock 94 I’m going down to Yasgur’s Farm, Gonna join in a rock ‘n’ roll band, Got to get back to the land, Set my soul free ~ CSNY/Joni Mitchell So a new little writing experiment for the … Continue reading →

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Simple Gratitude and Wisdom

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Michael Kane

Simple Gratitude and Wisdom It’s Superbowl Sunday and as I post this most people are watching the game.  I’ve heard this day referred to as an unofficial American holiday.  I’m honestly not all that interested in the outcome tonight, there … Continue reading →

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A Real Vacation – Part 3 (up the coast)

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Michael Kane

A Real Vacation – Part 3 (up the coast) Recently I had my first vacation in a year, as I discussed in part1 (Anza Borrego) and part 2 (The Madonna Inn), a real vacation is the type where we actually … Continue reading →

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A Real Vacation – Part 2 (The Madonna Inn)

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Michael Kane

A Real Vacation – Part 2 (The Madonna Inn) The other day I wrote the first part of this, A Real Vacation – Part 1 (Anza Borrego). And after three days of literally having my phone turned off I was … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Poetry: Anne Sexton

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Poetry: Anne Sexton I’ve unfortunately gotten away from poetry over the last year.  First, in terms of my writing, I have distanced myself significantly from my muse.  Additionally, my life has been really good, I typically write from … Continue reading →

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A Real Vacation – Part 1 (Anza-Borrego)

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Michael Kane

A Real Vacation – Part 1 (Anza-Borrego) We need time to defuse, to contemplate. Just as in sleep our brains relax and give us dreams, so at some time in the day we need to disconnect, reconnect, and look around … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Traveling Solo

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Michael Kane

The Joys of Traveling Solo It is far better to be alone, than in bad company. ~ George Washington So I was reading the San Francisco Chronicle the other day and this article popped up, no friends, no problem – … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Emma Dumont

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Emma Dumont Tease hair not homos ~James St. James (Emma Dumont’s favorite quote) So tonight I’m going to go a little bit fan boy on you my friends.  I’ve talked about this before, I’m a TV watcher and … Continue reading →

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Some of my favorite posts

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Michael Kane

Some of my favorite posts I prefer the simple things and I love walking in the countryside, or going camping… but simplicity is hard. It’s easier to over-complicate things. ~ Bill Bailey So currently I’m on vacation in the desert … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, Happiness is Avoidance

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Michael Kane

Sometimes, Happiness is Avoidance Happiness depends on ourselves ~ Aristotle Here at the Ministry of Happiness we have talked often about the necessity of facing your issues and dealing with them straight on. This is almost always the option and … Continue reading →

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