Category Archives: Life

The not-so-subtle art of Death Cleaning

Posted on May 12, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

I think that many of us, when we reach a certain age, begin to look at all the clutter in our lives and begin to think “damn, I have a lot of crap!”. Then we also begin to realize, that … Continue reading →

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The month of March is a shameless flirt

Posted on March 3, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.  Charles Dickens, Great Expectations, 1861 March is, in my opinion, the strangest … Continue reading →

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What I have been reading: Throne of the Crescent Moon (with bonus curmudgeon rant!)

Posted on February 5, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

Let me start this book review/rant by saying that I am not a book critic. Normally I only review a book when I feel it is something that the reader might enjoy. I’ll discuss the strengths and weaknesses, and why … Continue reading →

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