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Things I’m Thankful for Tonight

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Michael Kane

You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it. ~ Robin Williams Things I’m Thankful for Tonight Today was a big day, my six month post-surgery appointment, which of course came at seven months post surgery, you … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Heart Surgery Tips

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Michael Kane

If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment. ~ Carlos Santana Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Heart Surgery Tips First, the general disclaimer. I’m not a doctor, this post is not medical advice in any way. These … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: What Open Heart Surgery is Like

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Michael Kane

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: What Open Heart Surgery is Like Today I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Normalish

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Michael Kane

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. ~ H L Mencken Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Normalish It’s been 6 full weeks since my surgery, which is … Continue reading →

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The Deliberate Progress of Patience and Intentionality

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Michael Kane

Life tends to be an accumulation of a lot of mundane decisions, which often gets ignored. ~ David Byrne The Deliberate Progress of Patience and Intentionality As most of you are quite aware I’m at home recovering from open heart … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: 42 is the number

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Michael Kane

Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. ~ Douglas Adams The number 42 finds constant and cosmic significance in my life. Why is this meaningful? Well, in Douglas Adams’ masterpiece of a book, The Hitchiker’s … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: A Lot of Love

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Michael Kane

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. ~ Lao Tzu One of the huge upsides of this journey I’m on is a deeper connection with my community. I’ll be honest, I’m not … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: A Brief Update and Hello

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Michael Kane

Hello my friends, I’ve come through the surgery relatively well.  Just some minor, but not unexpected snags. My blood pressure took its sweet time climbing back to normal.  My mobility has been great, but I’m still needing to reduce the … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Random Thoughts

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Michael Kane

You can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug, especially when its waving a razor sharp hunting knife in your eye. ~ Hunter S Thompson Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Random Thoughts This is … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Surgery Dreams

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Michael Kane

Yesterday’s weirdness is tomorrow’s reason why. ~ Hunter S Thompson Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Surgery Dreams Surgery day is coming up quickly and preparing for surgery is of course taking over my life in every way possible. It eats up … Continue reading →

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