Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

Book Review: The Gardener’s Year

Posted on March 15, 2020 by John Kevin Hickey

Karel Capek (1890-1938), the author of this little book, was an Czech author, playwright, critic and political philosopher who opposed the rise of both fascism and communism in Europe. He wrote several science fiction novels, his most notable being “R.U.R”, … Continue reading →

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Signs of spring’s impending arrival

Posted on March 9, 2020 by John Kevin Hickey

We are in the last few weeks of winter. Spring officially arrives in my neck of the woods at 9:50 p.m. on March 19th. By the way, that is the earliest spring equinox in over 124 years. In my opinion, … Continue reading →

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Bicycling: Motivational failure

Posted on March 5, 2020 by John Kevin Hickey

Do you struggle at times to stay motivated to exercise, even if you normally love the activity that gets you off your butt and into action? This is a normal situation for most of us, and this loss of motivation … Continue reading →

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