Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

The winter solstice has arrived. Happy days are here again! (Sort of).

Posted on December 21, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

‘We are nearer to SpringThan we were in September,’I heard a bird singIn the dark of December.” Oliver Herford, I Heard a Bird Sing The winter solstice arrives tonight at 20:27 (8:27 MST for you civilian types) here at the Vintage … Continue reading →

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Autumn color around the Denver metro area

Posted on December 2, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

Every year I try to document the fall colors around the Denver metro area. That is if I remember to do it. Or if I’m in town. Or if I feel like it. Ok, so I try to document the … Continue reading →

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November in the Vintage garden

Posted on November 25, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

We had a pretty warm autumn here along Colorado’s Front Range, which meant that many late blooming plants and shrubs were in flower for an unusually long time. It was quite nice actually. That all ended in the last week … Continue reading →

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