Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

My 5 favorite waterwise perennials

Posted on March 3, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

I’ve been gardening here on my Zone 5 Colorado estate for over 30 years now. I have learned a whole lot about gardening in that time, and I am still learning more every year. Usually the hard way. I literally … Continue reading →

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Book review: A Great Improvisation

Posted on February 18, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

Far back in my distant past, when public schools still used to teach American history, I have a vague recollection of being taught by my teachers that Benjamin Franklin and John Adams were sent to France to enlist their aid … Continue reading →

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Fitness in the autumn years: gotta keep the ego in check

Posted on January 28, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

“For I was talking aloud to myself. A habit of the old: they choose the wisest person present to speak to; the long explanations needed by the young are wearying.” Gandalf Greycloak About a year ago I purchased “Built from … Continue reading →

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