Tag Archives: happiness

Getting back to a healthy even

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Michael Kane

To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~ Buddha I have written often recently about the period of languishing I went through during the … Continue reading →

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Ode to a pair of shoes

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Michael Kane

Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world. ~ Marilyn Monroe Recently I decided to buy a new pair of Merrell hiking shoes. And when I finally unboxed the new shoes I took a look at … Continue reading →

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A Happy Mardi Gras

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Michael Kane

You should celebrate the end of a love affair as they celebrate death in New Orleans, with songs, laughter, dancing and a lot of wine. ~ Francoise Sagan Mardi Gras in New Orleans is not just Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras … Continue reading →

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The Roller Coaster of Life

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Michael Kane

The truth is you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed. ~ Eminem Life is like standing in the surf. One minute your there, your feet solidly on the ground, … Continue reading →

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A Happy week in the Nevada Desert

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Michael Kane

What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well. ~ Antoine de Saint-Exuper I spent Christmas this year in the Mojave Desert like I often do. However this year, instead of going to my usual haunt, Anza … Continue reading →

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Make a Little Happiness

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Michael Kane

There is no sincerer love, than the love of food. ~ George Bernard Shaw It’s been raining in Northern California pretty much constantly since December 24th. I happily avoided a week of the rain by being in the Mojave Desert … Continue reading →

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Kindness and Instant Karma

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Michael Kane

I believe in Karma. If the good is sown, the good is collected. When positive things are made, that returns well. ~ Yannik Noah I am a believer in Karma, to me it’s simple physics. Like the proverbial pebble into … Continue reading →

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I Love Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Michael Kane

Instead of going out to dinner, buy good food. Cooking at home shows such affection. In a bad economy, it’s more important to make yourself feel good. ~ Ina Garten I love Thanksgiving and this year I decided to go … Continue reading →

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A Happy Vampire Memory

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Michael Kane

When other little girls wanted to be ballet dancers I kind of wanted to be a vampire. ~ Angelina Jolie It’s been a really lousy week and I’ve just recently moved so I was cleaning up some things today when … Continue reading →

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Monterey, one of my favorite places

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Michael Kane

Many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased. ~ John Steinbeck In 1988 I came to California for my first time, I was coming here for my best friend’s wedding up in Eureka. I flew … Continue reading →

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