Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

Saying goodbye to a very dear friend

Posted on April 2, 2022 by John Kevin Hickey

When the fourteen years which Nature permitsAre closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,And the vet’s unspoken prescription runsTo lethal chambers or loaded guns,Then you will find—it’s your own affair—But… you’ve given your heart to a dog to tear. The … Continue reading →

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Plans for the garden in 2022

Posted on March 26, 2022 by John Kevin Hickey

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to make plans for the upcoming growing season. Well, technically, winter is the time for making plans for the upcoming growing seasons. Now it’s time to start implementing said plans This looks … Continue reading →

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Bike shoes: pros and cons, and why I’m switching back to flat pedals

Posted on March 13, 2022 by John Kevin Hickey

While it may still be late winter, this is a great time to start prepping the bicycle for the riding seasons ahead. Even for me, the consummate fair-weather rider. I’ve already had the bike professionally tuned. I’ve also replaced the … Continue reading →

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