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Getting older is interesting

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Michael Kane

Getting older ain’t for cowards, this getting older is a lot to go through. ~ John Mellencamp (Don’t need this body) Getting older is interesting The quote tonight comes from a John Mellencamp album, Life, Death, Love and Freedom. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Loneliness and Connection

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Michael Kane

Loneliness is different than isolation and solitude. Loneliness is a subjective feeling where the connections we need are greater than the connections we have. In the gap, we experience loneliness. It’s distinct from the objective state of isolation, which is … Continue reading →

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Happiness is my tiny patio garden

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Michael Kane

The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul. ~ Alfred Austin I love gardening! It’s probably my oldest … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Hanging with Whales

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Michael Kane

Some of the greatest minds on Earth, live in the seas. ~ Anthony Douglas Williams Happiness is Hanging with Whales So as I mentioned last week I spent a week in Mexico, Baja generally, San Ignacio Lagoon specifically in the … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Making Friends

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Michael Kane

Grey Whale spy hopping in San Ignacio Lagoon Happiness is Making Friends In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. … Continue reading →

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Making Happy Choices

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Michael Kane

Authenticity can’t be replicated or faked. You’re either real or you’re not. ~ Bibi Bourelly Making Happy Choices So my early adult life was quite exciting and I certainly owe that to the fact that I was heavily indulging in … Continue reading →

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Podcasts Make Me Happy

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Michael Kane

Over the last few years, especially when working on a project in my office I’ve taken to listening to podcasts. The type of podcasts I’m talking about are for the most part serial stories, whether they are fictional radio plays … Continue reading →

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Cooking Makes Me Happy

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Michael Kane

One of the most meditative times of my day is when I’m cooking. ~ Gabrielle Bernstein Cooking Makes Me Happy So this week a friend posted a picture from one of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans, Cochon. He was … Continue reading →

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Changing the Definition of Success

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Michael Kane

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. ~ Albert Einstein Changing the Definition of Success I’m closing in on retirement and so I’ve been sitting back a bit and looking at my career and my … Continue reading →

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Happy Mardi Gras 2024!

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Michael Kane

In America, there might be better gastronomic destinations than New Orleans, but there is no place more uniquely wonderful. ~ Anthony Bourdain Happy Mardi Gras my friends, Fat Tuesday is this week, the end of the Mardi Gras season, and … Continue reading →

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