Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

What I have been reading: Wings of War

Posted on February 27, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

Wings of War by David and Margaret White (Wings of War (bookshop.org), details the development, deployment and combat effectiveness of the North American P-51 Mustang. It is my considered opinion, and the opinion of a great many others, that the … Continue reading →

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Some cool lesser-known places to check out next time you’re in San Diego

Posted on February 16, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

Ah, Southern California. As I kid, I grew up listening to the Mamas and the Papas ‘California Dreaming’, the Beach Boys ‘Surfing USA’, and the Riveria’s ‘California Dreaming’ on radio (as an aside, when I was a wee lad my … Continue reading →

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What I have been reading: Throne of the Crescent Moon (with bonus curmudgeon rant!)

Posted on February 5, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

Let me start this book review/rant by saying that I am not a book critic. Normally I only review a book when I feel it is something that the reader might enjoy. I’ll discuss the strengths and weaknesses, and why … Continue reading →

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