Entries by Steve Kowalski

Nast(y) Animals

Hopefully, by now, everyone has come to terms with the results of our most recent elections.  Whether you voted for or against the eventual winner, congratulations on voting! (I wrote this before election day, so I don’t know any outcomes — guessing winners and losers can be real PIA (Pain in the @%$) Jobs). For […]

Happy Anniversary Michelangelo!

Today marks a fun day in history – Nov 1, 1512, when Michelangelo invited folks to finally view his amazing work on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. Can you imagine being a local resident, knowing he had worked on the project for four years, and finally walking in to see this […]

Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin spice. It has become synonymous with autumn, evoking images of cozy sweaters, falling leaves, cool nights, and warm drinks. I thought I’d search out the origins and history of this beloved spice blend, and found out it stretches far beyond recent association with trendy lattes seasonal baked goods, and craft beers. The origins of […]

Wine About It

As summer gradually draws to a close, farmers nationwide are focused on harvesting – major crops like corn and grains, soybeans, all sorts of apples and of course grapes, not only here in the US, but throughout the world. This annual ritual marks the culmination of months of careful cultivation and anticipation, marked by intensive […]

Live From New York

Ever since I can remember, and mostly during my teen years, Saturday nights were reserved to watch) Saturday Night Live (SNL), an iconic American television show that has had a profound impact on popular culture, comedy, and television since its debut – it first aired today on October 11, 1975… can you believe almost 50 […]

Cheesy

Cheese, glorious cheese. I think I just about like every cheese I’ve tasted.  I like it cold, gooey warm, and piping hot.  I put it on top of food, eat it on crackers (nothing quite like a slice of cheese, a piece of salami on a good cracker with a glass of my favorite vino!), […]

Red Tape

Bureaucracy. Seems like it’s everywhere we turn these days. It’s in the news all the time, especially with big organizations (and the government), years and years of processes that are just followed, and seldom analyzed and improved upon.  One of the great things here at KHT is how my teams truly challenge themselves to “cut […]

Lunch Bunch

It’s that time of year when all the kiddies make their way back to school. Hard to believe, as it seems like last week the summer recess bells were ringing. One of the school traditions I remember is bringing my lunch. As I got older, we had the option of “buying” lunch – you know […]

Coffee Please

Coffee. That early morning jump starter. If you are like me, it’s just part of my “get up and get going” routine. And I just love the smell of fresh coffee – right after grinding, and also when it’s brewing. I like mine simple various breakfast blends)  Jackie and the girls will tell you that […]