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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Maryland

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail Happiness: Maryland Sorry about the lack of images my connection is poor.  So, except for a couple of hundred yards I’ve finished Maryland. Not a hard or long state but the seasons have changed, the days are hotter … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Prettiest Place on the Trail

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Prettiest Place on the Trail Living is not enough…one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower     ~ Hans Christian Anderson This post is likely to start a bit of a lively debate as … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Changes

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Changes Tonight I want to address something I talked about sometime ago here on this blog.  People continually ask me why attempt a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail?  The answer I have settled on is that, … Continue reading →

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AT Happiness: Looking Back

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Michael Kane

AT Happiness: Looking Back A couple of weeks ago I was asked by someone what was the most profound thing I have learned on the trail? My reply was that the most profound thought was not born on the trail, … Continue reading →

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AT Happiness: No Straight Lines

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Michael Kane

AT Happiness: No Straight Lines One consistent theme in my life has been the lack of straight lines.  My career path resembles the results of a fight between two cans of silly string. One thing that attracted me to doing … Continue reading →

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AT Happiness: Reflections on Happiness

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Michael Kane

AT Happiness: Reflections on Happiness First you examine the scenery, then you examine your gear, then you examine yourself – Colin Fletcher Today on a slack pack, a light pack day, I really had time to reflect on my thru-hike … Continue reading →

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Happiness Resources – March 8, 2015

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Michael Kane

Through the marvels of technology I’m able to both be hiking the Appalachian Trail AND simultaneously posting some resources to help you have a happy day my friends, enjoy ~ Rev Kane Continue reading →

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A Very Happy Thank You!

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Michael Kane

A Very Happy Thank You! Happiness is not so much in having as sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~ Norman MacEwan Well my friends, I’m getting ready … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Turning 50!

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Michael Kane

Turning 50 is a great excuse for a lot of people, to act silly, or check off bucket list items or make big life changes they should have made years before. I haven’t done much of that, my impending Appalachian Trail thru-hike is part of a recurring five year cycle that is linked to that understanding that we only live once. Continue reading →

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Happiness is being a man

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Michael Kane

Happiness is being a man Almost all the ideas we have about being a man or being a woman are so burdened with pain, anxiety, fear and self-doubt. For many of us, the confusion around this question is excruciating. ~ … Continue reading →

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