Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

Gardening mistakes I have made, and what I’ve learned from them.

Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That’s the fun of them. You’re always learning. Helen Mirren Gardening is like any skill; it takes practice, patience and education to be any good at it. And while you can certainly learn a great … Continue reading

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Call me Clyde: how a big man adapts to riding a bicycle.

The bicycling world, like almost all human endeavors, is rife with its own slang and jargon that can sound like a foreign language to outsiders. For example, to “bonk” is to run out of energy on a bike ride. “Chainring … Continue reading

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Two (!) book reviews: The Olympian Affair & Dragon Hunter: Roy Chapman Andrews

On New Years Day, I set myself a modest goal of reading 24 books in the upcoming year. Man, I have been on a tear lately. I have already finished 17 books this winter. I can usually read much faster … Continue reading

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