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Happiness is Art: Sculptures in the Desert

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Michael Kane

As many of you know I’ve quit my job, sold my house and am traveling across the United States towards my appointed start date of February 26th to do a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT) from Springer Mountain, GA to Mount Katahdin, ME (2189 miles). This is another post from the road. ~ Rev Kane Continue reading →

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Happiness are Sunsets – Part 2

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness are Sunsets – Part 2 Tonight part two of the sunset shots, enjoy and have a happy day ~ Rev Kane Happiness is Sunsets – Part 1

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Three Questions and some thoughts from Anza-Borrego State Park

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Michael Kane

Three Questions and some thoughts from Anza-Borrego State Park What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse. ~ Edward Abbey As many of you … Continue reading →

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Happiness with the Bedouin: Wadi Rum

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness with the Bedouin: Wadi Rum If life gets tight, loosen it by travel – Bedouin Proverb I’m a wanderer, I don’t stay in once place very long, I never have.  I’m incredibly comfortable traveling, I’m someone who truly believes … Continue reading →

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Happiness is the Desert

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Michael Kane

The next couple of weeks are all about getting ready for the AT both mentally and physically. Physically I’m on my way, mentally, I need to keep slowing down, keep easing off of the throttle, becoming less dependent on normal everyday life in anticipation of a simpler new normal. Not an easy new normal, but certainly a simpler one, perhaps a better one. Hopefully you’ll find some time during the holiday madness to simplify, relax and find a new normal for yourself, and have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane Continue reading →

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Happiness on the Road: Anza-Borrego State Park

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness on the Road: Anza-Borrego State Park “It’s the oasis,” said the camel driver. “Well, why don’t we go there right now?” the boy asked. “Because we have to sleep.” ~ Paulo Coehlo, The Alchemist As many of you know … Continue reading →

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Happiness at the Margin

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Michael Kane

Happiness at the Margin All experience is an arch wherethrough gleams that untravelled world whose margin fades for ever and for ever when I move. ~ Alfred Lord Tennyson So it’s been a crazy few weeks.  I’ve driven a couple … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a Little Adventure

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Michael Kane

Happiness is a Little Adventure  We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. ~ … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Living in the High Desert

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Living in the High Desert Water, water, water….There is no shortage of water in the desert but exactly the right amount , a perfect ratio of water to rock, water to sand, insuring that wide free open, generous … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Happiness, a Why to my Appalachian Trail (AT) Walk

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Michael Kane

Some Thoughts on Happiness, a Why to my Appalachian Trail (AT) Walk When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. ~ Paulo Coehlo Originally posted 12/14/2014 As many of you know I’ve quit my … Continue reading →

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