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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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Petra: Happiness in a 2300 Year Old City

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Michael Kane

Petra: Happiness in a 2300 Year Old City Petra is a brilliant display of man’s artistry in turning barren rock into a majestic wonder. ~ Edward Dawson In the Jordan Desert, there is a 2300 year old city that westerns … Continue reading →

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Happiness & Natural Quiet

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness & Natural Quiet A moment of silence is not inherently religious ~ Sandra Day O’Connor Today I want to talk about quiet which in itself sounds a bit contradictory.  The other night I was at a meeting and the … Continue reading →

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Web Resources for Appalachian Trail (AT) & Other Hikers

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Michael Kane

Web Resources for Appalachian Trail (AT) & Other hikers In an effort to continue to beef up my Appalachian Trail (AT) resources page on the Ministry of Happiness site I decided on a snowy afternoon after shoveling to take a … Continue reading →

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Great Hikes & Treks

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Michael Kane

Great Hikes & Treks A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world.                 ~Paul Dudley White Shorter Hikes (Under 100 miles) Rim to Rim Grand … Continue reading →

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Himalayan Travelogue – The Whole Thing!

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Michael Kane

Himalayan Travelogue – The Whole Thing! Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame. … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail Happiness: My Favorite Little Hiker

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail Happiness: My Favorite Little Hiker As a child, one has that magical capacity to move among the many eras of the earth; to see the land as an animal does; to experience the sky from the perspective of … Continue reading →

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Take a Hike in Armstrong Woods

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Michael Kane

Take a Hike in Armstrong Woods Mountains are the cathedrals where I practice my religion                                      ~ Anatoli Boukreev Originally posted July, 2017 Update: Part of Armstrong Woods were burned in the recent wildfires, very sad. Armstrong Woods I used Armstrong … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Hiking a day on the PCT

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Hiking, A day on the PCT In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks ~ John Muir Originally posted March, 2018 It had been far too long since I’d been on the trail.  Having … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Appalachian Trail Photos of 2015

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Michael Kane

My Favorite Appalachian Trail Photos of 2015 Today a tour back through all of my AT photos from 2015.  Enjoy, and have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane Originally published in January, 2016.   Other Posts You Might … Continue reading →

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