Under the cat evil eying the mouse photo is Douglas Engelbart and his 1964 mouse invention. The computer mouse has come a long way, baby. So, if you’re using a mouse a lot like I do you need a mouse pad to keep from scraping the finish off your table. Under the red mouse are […]
(top) Portrait of silversmith Paul Revere with one of his silver pieces by J. S. Copley. (row two l) An engraving by Paul Revere depicting the Boston Massacre. (row two r) Pre-Revolutionary War Paul Revere Silver Coffee Pot, circa 1775. (row three) Paul’s sig. (rows four – six) Some of the many paintings of Paul Revere. (bottom left) Paul Revere and the Raiders album cover, circa […]
With the Ascension, the Father showed that he accepted Jesus’ sacrifice. (The Ascension by John Singleton Copley.) May God’s blessings bring Easter joy to you and your loved ones.
When we see Tulips and Daffodils then spring is in full swing. Now that we’ve been treated with some great warm weather, it gives us a chance to see some of nature’s beauty – around here, tulips and daffodils are popping up all over the place. Here at KHT HQ, we have great color displays […]
Some of the many depictions of Pocahontas: Saving John Smith at the top. Her marriage in the middle. And of course, gather the family for Disney’s version below the Jamestown fort construction images. (See some cool links at the end of this post.) Isn’t the internet amazing. After catching up on some of my […]
The signs of spring are all around us. Even around the Kowalski Heat Treating buildings. Can you feel it? And smell it? Yep, spring is starting here on the beautiful Northcoast. Like a little kid anxious for summer recess, I just love this time of year. In so many ways – the air smells fresher, the sun’s rays seem […]
(row one) Two of the great names I grew up with. (row two) Because of this great player, Napoleon Lajoie, the Cleveland Spiders were known as the Naps in the late 19th century. (row three) If you have this baseball card in your collection it’s probably worth a lot of wampum. Louis Sockalexis was the first native American to play […]
(row by row from top left) Is it Irish Green or Irish Blue? Here’s an illuminated letter from the 13th century showing Saint Patrick (napping on the left) in a blue robe. Live shamrocks are always green. The rolling Tuscany countryside is as green as the Irish countryside. Some green foods: Limes, apples & peas. I […]
(top half – b&w photos) Cacius Clay changes his name to Muhammed Ali and goes down at the hands of Joe Frazier. (lower half from the color photo down) Ali gets his revenge. Twice! Magazine covers of Cacius Clay, Muhammed Ali vs Smokin’ Joe Frazier and Muhammed Ali’s come-back. Laila Ali is kissed by her father before one of […]
(left col) Pictures cannot do this majestic scenery justice. Ever. See that picture jest below middle? Those are people on a glass bottom skywalk, a must do. Book it HERE. (right col) Things to do at the Grand Canyon: 1) Propose to your girlfriend. 2) Take some great pictures. 3) See some amazing caves. 4) […]
