Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

Farewell

Posted on January 10, 2026 by John Kevin Hickey

Howdy folks. This will be my last post on this blog. I am going to shut down the MrVintageMan in a few weeks. Not to fret; there is nothing wrong with me. I’ve just decided that it’s time to move … Continue reading →

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For your edification, it’s MrVintageMan’s 2025 autumn reading list

Posted on September 23, 2025 by John Kevin Hickey

A good book in the fall is like a fire in the hearth; it warms the soul against the coming cold. Unknown The best reading season of the year is… I am of the opinion that autumn is the best … Continue reading →

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Summertime, and the gardening is easy

Posted on July 28, 2025 by John Kevin Hickey

There’s a fine line between gardening and insanity. Cliff Clavin Gardening as a mental disorder I have come to the inescapable conclusion that to be a good gardener one must first either be a bit loco or a masochist. After … Continue reading →

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