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Why I need to hike the Appalachian Trail again

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Michael Kane

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. ~ Gandhi Why I need to hike the Appalachian Trail again So as I’ve … Continue reading →

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A Happy Announcement

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Michael Kane

I slow down when hiking. The rhythm of nature is more leisurely. The sun comes up, it moves across the sky, and you begin to synchronize to that rhythm. ~ John Mackey A Happy Little Announcement While I have mentioned … Continue reading →

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Remember to Celebrate!

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Michael Kane

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. ~ Oprah Winfrey Remember to Celebrate! Life is hard, bad things happen, too often things just don’t break your way. But sometimes they do. … Continue reading →

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A Wanderer Looks at Sixty – Part 2

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Michael Kane

Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art. ~ Stanislaw Jerzy Lec Part 2 – The Eye of the Nexus In continuation of A Wanderer Looks at Sixty – Part 1. Currently in my life, … Continue reading →

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Happy little weekend in Monterey

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Michael Kane

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. ~ Jacques Yves Cousteau So, I have been doing a bit of a farewell California tour the last couple of months. Preparing for my move … Continue reading →

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The first step leads to Happiness

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Michael Kane

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. ~ Laozi In this blog I have talked about many facets of happiness. Whether those are making sure that you are physically fit and well, or that you are … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Hanging with Whales

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Michael Kane

Some of the greatest minds on Earth, live in the seas. ~ Anthony Douglas Williams Happiness is Hanging with Whales So as I mentioned last week I spent a week in Mexico, Baja generally, San Ignacio Lagoon specifically in the … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Making Friends

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Michael Kane

Grey Whale spy hopping in San Ignacio Lagoon Happiness is Making Friends In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Beginning

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Michael Kane

Remember tonight… for it is the beginning of always. ~ Dante Alighieri This time of year you read a lot of the same types of articles and posts. You get the whole best of, 10 most, etc… of the previous year. You … Continue reading →

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Happiness in the Next Act

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Michael Kane

It’s never too late to be who you might have been. ~ George Elliot Happiness in the Next Act This time of year has a tendency to be a highly contemplative period for me. It’s a combination of my normal … Continue reading →

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