Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

Welcome Winter

Posted on December 21, 2019 by John Kevin Hickey

Winter officially arrives today at 21:19 Mountain Standard Time, which translates to 9:19 p.m. for you civilian types. The Winter Solstice is my 4th favorite day of the winter season, behind Christmas, the last day of winter and Groundhog Day. … Continue reading →

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Slow-cooker beef & two bean chili: perfect for a crisp autumn evening

Posted on October 2, 2019 by John Kevin Hickey

Now that autumn temperatures have finally arrived (huzzah!), it’s time to break out the slow cooker from its summer hibernation. I like slow cooking because I am a lazy cook. Spending a lot of time meal-prepping is not my idea … Continue reading →

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Welcome Autumn

Posted on September 23, 2019 by John Kevin Hickey

Yellow leaves tremble On a windy autumn eve At last, no more bugs! MrVintageMan Fall has finally arrived. In my considered opinion, fall is the finest season of them all. The season of football, Oktoberfest beers, leaf peeping, fires in … Continue reading →

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