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We still need adventures

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Michael Kane

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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Worry the enemy of happiness

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Michael Kane

Worry the enemy of happiness There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will ~ Epictetus I seem to know an awful lot of people who … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Looking Like a Greenhorn

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Looking Like a Greenhorn There is pleasure in the pathless woods, there is rapture in the lonely shore, there is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar; I love not … Continue reading →

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On Hiking Alone

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Michael Kane

On Hiking Alone I really like this quote, thanks to my sister for sharing it with me. There has been a lot of talk in comment sections, in the NY Times and on Social Media about the woman who died … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Learning Acceptance

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Learning Acceptance The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.      ~ Nathaniel Branden When you set out to do a long-distance thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail you know a few things in … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Landscapes

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Landscapes So tonight a collection of some of the landscape and other shots I’ve taken since being on the trail, enjoy ~ Rev Kane

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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments, all three parts.

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments, all three parts Here are all three parts of my post on my favorite moments from my thru-hike attempt this past Summer.  I was only able to do 1000 miles but the community, the memories … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments – Part 1

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail Happiness: Precious Moments When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~ Marcus Aurelius Today’s post is a special one … 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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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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