Tag Archives: happy

What a long strange trip it’s been

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Michael Kane

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. ~ Mae West I decided to be bad today. Why? Well I finally got around to getting my shingles vaccine shot. When I checked in the lady … Continue reading →

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Life During Wartime

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Michael Kane

I’m afraid that reason will triumph and that the world will become a place where anyone who doesn’t fit that will become unnecessary. ~ David Byrne I grew up during the cold war and as such, wondering if everyday the … Continue reading →

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The transactional nature of relationships

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Michael Kane

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. ~ Maya Angelou As a manager I pride myself on a few things, one of the things I really try to put a lot of focus on is … Continue reading →

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Happy World Introvert Day

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Michael Kane

Yes, in our over commercialized world everyday is some kind of day like world day old bagel day. Literally every single day has a cause or recognition including today January 2nd. Today is four national days including national: buffet; cream … Continue reading →

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Acceptance and Action for Happiness

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Michael Kane

Acceptance has never been an idea I’ve been very comfortable with. I think it comes from the fact that I had some tough times as a kid and the idea that I couldn’t change things was too horrible of an … Continue reading →

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How to keep balance during the holidays

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Michael Kane

The holidays are here, Thanksgiving is over and the shopping season is fully under way, I can tell by the fact that driving in any commercial parking lot feels like I’ve been dropped into Death Race 2000. So this time … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Criteria

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Michael Kane

Acceptance of one’s life has nothing to do with resignation; it does not mean running away from the struggle. On the contrary, it means accepting it as it comes, with all the handicaps of heredity, of suffering, of psychological complexes … Continue reading →

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I’m becoming my grandfather

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Michael Kane

Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. ~ Betty Friedan I’ve realized something recently, I’m becoming my grandfather, my paternal grandfather to be specific. It really hit me looking in the mirror wearing a … Continue reading →

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The importance of protecting you

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Michael Kane

For many reasons in life, we are willing to sacrifice who we are as a person, to achieve things we desire. Most often we see this in social situations, I think we all know that person who’s interests and even … Continue reading →

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Don’t for the Simple Pleasures

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Michael Kane

Very often what it is that makes us happiest are the simplest things in life. One of those for me is the opportunity to have conversations with munchkins. I love the way toddlers think, they have not yet been jaded … Continue reading →

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