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Sunshine, freedom and a little flower!

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Michael Kane

Just living is not enough… one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. ~ Hans Christian Andersen Sunshine, freedom and a little flower! I’m happy to say that the last two weeks have seen my state of mental health … Continue reading →

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The Basics Bring Back Happiness

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Michael Kane

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. ~ Mahatma Ghandi The Basics Bring Back Happiness I’ve said it dozens of times on this blog, and I make no claims that I … Continue reading →

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Merry Freakin Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Michael Kane

Christmas isn’t a season, it’s a feeling. ~ Edna Ferber Merry Freakin Christmas So the image above is a perfect image to represent how I feel about Christmas. First, I really don’t like Christmas, this is old territory for long-time … Continue reading →

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Chasing Happiness in 2025

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Michael Kane

Right now I am trying to be in a place of calm, a place where I can chill out and then handle the chaos of life better. You don’t just get it overnight; you have to work at it. It’s … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got Nothin!

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Michael Kane

You can’t fix yourself out of a mental health issue. You can’t wake up and say, ‘Today I’m not being depressed!’ It’s a process to get well, but there is recovery. ~ Margaret Trudeau I’ve Got Nothin! I’ve been writing … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me!

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Michael Kane

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! ~ Dr. Suess Happy Birthday to Me! I’ve always had a complicated relationship with my birthday, I imagine most people do. … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Heart Surgery Tips

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Michael Kane

If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment. ~ Carlos Santana Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Heart Surgery Tips First, the general disclaimer. I’m not a doctor, this post is not medical advice in any way. These … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: The Doldrums

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Michael Kane

The two enemies of human happiness are pain and boredom. ~ Arthur Schopenhauer Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: The Doldrums Well, we’re quickly coming up on a month since my surgery (4 weeks to be more accurate). I knew the first … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Line?

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Michael Kane

Red is such an interesting color to correlate with emotion, because it’s on both ends of the spectrum. On one end you have happiness, falling in love, infatuation with someone, passion, all that. On the other end, you’ve got obsession, … Continue reading →

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Just a happy day

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Michael Kane

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate. ~ Thornton Wilder Just a Happy Day It’s been a rough few days, the fact is humanity has … Continue reading →

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