Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

What I have been reading – Samuel Adams: Revolutionary

Posted on November 18, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” William Shakespeare If Stacy Schiff’s Samuel Adams: Revolutionary (The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams a book by Stacy Schiff (bookshop.org) is any guide, … Continue reading →

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Yes, there are actually positives to getting old

Posted on November 4, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

You don’t become cooler with age, but you do care progressively less about being cool, which is the only true way to actually be cool. Call it the geezers paradox. Unknown I just want to make clear at the outset … Continue reading →

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What I have been reading: the Grimnoir Chronicles

Posted on October 21, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

The Grimnoir Chronicles, by Larry Corriea, is a noir fantasy trilogy set in 1930s America. In this alternate history, a source of “magic” appears in our world in the late 19th century. At first only a few individuals are able … Continue reading →

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