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Happiness is Sculptural Weaving

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Sculptural Weaving The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. ~ Aristotle As I mentioned in an earlier post and book review of the Happiness Habit, I recently attended … Continue reading →

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SF MOMA and Andy Warhol

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Michael Kane

SF MOMA and Andy Warhol Dying is the most embarassing thing that can happen to you, someone else has to take care of all of your details. ~ Andy Warhol A couple of weekends ago I finally decided to make … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Photography: Burning Man 2014

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Photography: Burning Man 2014   Here are several sets of images from this years Burning Man festival, enjoy ~ Rev Kane   First off from the San Francisco Chronicle, photos by Mark Morford A really nice gallery by … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Changing Perceptions

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Changing Perceptions Studies have shown that 90% of error in thinking is due to error in perception. If you can change your perception, you can change your emotion and this can lead to new ideas. ~ Edward de … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Poetry: Trista Mateer

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Poetry: Trista Mateer Tonight, upon the recommendation of Ashe Vernon, I bring you the poetry of Trista Mateer.  All of the poetry I really like is fairly raw, it’s the way I write and what I like to … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Art: Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet & Chihuly

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Art: Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet & Chihuly The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.                       ~ Auguste Rodin Tonight we revisit some of my favorite art posts, enjoy and have a … Continue reading →

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Happiness & Relaxation

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness & Relaxation The sensation of energy expands with increasing relaxation. ~ Ilchi Lee I think today’s post falls into the category of duh philosophy.  You know it’s like when people tell you exercise is good for you, duh.  But … Continue reading →

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The End is Near, Be Happy!

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Michael Kane

The End is Near, Be Happy! Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.  ~ Carol Burnett The End is Near The end is near, the end of 2017 that is.  All endings bring new … Continue reading →

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Stranger in a Strange Land

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Michael Kane

Stranger in a Strange Land ‘Grok’ means to understand so thoroughly that the observer becomes a part of the process being observed — to experience. ~ Dr. Mahmoud (Robert A. Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land) Greetings from Oaxaca City, … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Art: Some of My Favorite Poets

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Art: Some of My Favorite Poets An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way.  An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. ~ Charles Bukowski Happiness is Poetry: Bukowski Even More Bukowski At the … Continue reading →

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