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I’m becoming my grandfather

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Michael Kane

Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. ~ Betty Friedan I’ve realized something recently, I’m becoming my grandfather, my paternal grandfather to be specific. It really hit me looking in the mirror wearing a … Continue reading →

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Finding Joy in the Lives of Children

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Michael Kane

Finding Joy in the Lives of Children I threw my cup away when I saw a child drinking from his hands at the trough.                 ~ Diogenes It was my birthday this past week and I had the good fortune … Continue reading →

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Happiness – On Being Alone

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness – On Being Alone Loneliness expresses the pain of being alone and solitude expresses the glory of being alone. ~ Paul Tillich Inspiration for these posts comes from a lot of places.  Recently an old friend contacted me and … Continue reading →

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Getting Older Ain’t for Cowards

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Michael Kane

Getting Older Ain’t for Cowards Enjoy yourself it’s later than you think ~ Chinese Proverb Originally published in 2014 I had an interesting day on Monday.  Of course there is a quote, that most people consider a curse, may you … Continue reading →

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Happiness in the Dull Moments

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness in the Dull Moments Life is 10% of what happens to you, and 90% how you respond to it                    ~ Charles Swindoll I have been thinking a lot lately as I’m closing in on turning 50 about my purpose … Continue reading →

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The Elasticity of Time

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Michael Kane

The Elasticity of Time Unfortunately, the clock is ticking, the hours are going by. The past increases, the future recedes. Possibilities decreasing, regrets mounting.        ~ Haruki Maurikami So being on lockdown for over five weeks now I have not … Continue reading →

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Health, Diabetes and Happy Cooking

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Michael Kane

Health, Diabetes and Happy Cooking The easiest diet is, you know, eat vegetables, eat fresh food.  Just a really sensible healthy diet like you read about all of the time. ~ Drew Carey Well if you have read this blog … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Loneliness and Social Isolation

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness, Loneliness and Social Isolation Solitude is not the same as loneliness.  Solitude is a solitary boat floating in a sea of possible companions. ~ Robert Fulghum Over the last couple of years there has been a lot of research … Continue reading →

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How Happiness is Related to Age

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Michael Kane

How Happiness is Related to Age Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty ~ Coco Chanel Tonight a quick post, I encountered a really interesting … Continue reading →

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Happiness & Becoming Who You Are: My 1000th Post!

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness & Becoming Who You Are: My 1000th Post! Just imagine becoming the way you used to be as a very young child, before you understood the meaning of any word, before opinions took over your mind. The real you … Continue reading →

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