Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

The first signs of hope in deepest winter: Garden catalogs!

The weeks that follow the holiday season can be so dreary. The nights are long, weather is cold and there are few signs of life evident anywhere. The depressing realization settles in that the road to spring is long and … Continue reading

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The pitfalls of feeding wild birds

Once upon a time I used to feed the birds during winter. I wanted to help our feathered friends through the lean months until spring finally arrived. I had several feeders, including a tray feeder, a caged feeder (to keep … Continue reading

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Happy New Year! Goodbye 2020, hello 2021.

I’m resolving to just wing it and see what happens. Bill Patterson (Calvin and Hobbes author) The new year is upon us, which means the shitshow that was 2020 is now history. I am inclined to wonder weirdness awaits us … Continue reading

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