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A Happy week in the Nevada Desert

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Michael Kane

What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well. ~ Antoine de Saint-Exuper I spent Christmas this year in the Mojave Desert like I often do. However this year, instead of going to my usual haunt, Anza … Continue reading →

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A Happy Vampire Memory

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Michael Kane

When other little girls wanted to be ballet dancers I kind of wanted to be a vampire. ~ Angelina Jolie It’s been a really lousy week and I’ve just recently moved so I was cleaning up some things today when … Continue reading →

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Happy Day of the Dead

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Michael Kane

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~ Richard Puz I have been fascinated with the Day of the Dead celebration for decades. I really love the way this celebration extends … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Michael Kane

Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it’s about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves. ~ Elvis Duran I dig Halloween, always have. As a kid it was candy night and we always made the mos … Continue reading →

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I Love the Rain

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Michael Kane

Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. ~ Langston Hughes I love the rain, I love almost everything about it. I love laying in … Continue reading →

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An Indulgent Birthday Post

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Michael Kane

If you’re not getting older, you’re dead. ~ Tom Petty So I hope you’ll forgive me tonight, this is a somewhat indulgent bit of of writing, with no real attempt to connect it to happiness other than maybe the phrase, … Continue reading →

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Happy bright suns in a sea of blue

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Michael Kane

Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. ~ Stephen Hawking Recently, as you all know I recently spent … 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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Baja Whale Adventure – Part 3

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Michael Kane

The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. ~ Richard Bach Over the last two weeks I’ve written part 1 and part 2 about this fabulous journey. … 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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