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It’s been a helluva year!
If there is no struggle, there is no progress. ~ Fredrick Douglass It’s been a helluva year! One year ago, May 7, 2025, I got up insanely early in the morning, was driven to the hospital by my assistant and … Continue reading
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Getting back to me!
I feel the older I get, the more I’m learning to handle life. Being on this quest for a long time, it’s all about finding yourself. ~ Ringo Starr Getting back to me! The last 18 months have been a … Continue reading
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Things I’m Thankful for Tonight
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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