Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

Living with anxiety: riding out the storm

Posted on March 20, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

Approximately 6 years ago I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. More specifically, Generalize Anxiety Disorder, or GAD for short. Once I was diagnosed, it was like a thunderbolt struck me. I immediately realized that I have been overanxious my … Continue reading →

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Initial progress on the front yard renovation

Posted on March 12, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

Well, progress on the front yard waterwise renovation has begun here at the Vintage homestead (Latest update on the front yard renovation). However, due to the weather, and the fact the giant glacier in my front yard is taking forever … Continue reading →

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The month of March is a shameless flirt

Posted on March 3, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.  Charles Dickens, Great Expectations, 1861 March is, in my opinion, the strangest … Continue reading →

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