Just like most Americans, I have a first, middle, and last name, of which I am so very proud. My given middle name is Gerard, named after St. Gerard – the patron saint of Mothers. Back in 1975, my father Robert S. (Stanley) Kowalski, hung a shingle on a small 3,000 sq ft lakefront facility […]
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 […]
Employees. The heart and soul of every organization. I’m so blessed to be part of our incredible team here at KHT – all committed to solving you PIA (Pain in the @%$) Jobs! –for close to 50 years. On this Labor Day weekend, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each our KHT employees – past […]
Here at KHT we love solving your PIA (pain in the #%$) Jobs. Most of the time we use a combination of science, testing and trial and error to come up with the perfect solution to those jobs of yours that keep you up at night. But every once in a while, we simply have […]
Growing up during the 70s and 80s, it’s difficult for me to think of a magazine that was more influential to my “sports” youth than Sports Illustrated. We were lucky enough to get the magazine (for you youngin’s, that’s colored paper with photos and words, folded and stapled in a booklet filled with stories and […]
It seems not that long ago I was at the beach every summer with Jackie and the girls playing in the sand. Back then….and today, I’m not much of an artist – mostly pail molds, our specially designed sand diggers, and time! I can remember being on the beach for hours digging enormous moats, making […]
When we were kids, there was one activity I think we all seemed to enjoy – coloring. Early on, as I was learning my colors and improving my dexterity Mom would let me scribble a bit, just getting some color on the page. As I got older, I can still remember Mom (and brothers, sisters, […]
The Olympics. Each of us can remember amazing moments throughout our lives when we watched incredible athletes from around the world perform incredible feats, fulfilling their dreams to compete, representing their respective countries. The Olympics are known the interlocking rings logo, the opening and closing ceremony pageantry, the “walk in” and closing ceremonies and of […]
There’s no doubt that some days this summer get really hot. Without much warning, the mercury rises, the clouds disappear and the summer sun and heat become oppressive. I have to admit, we’re very lucky to be in Cleveland Ohio, next to Lake Erie and far from the real heat belt of the US (go […]
Symbols. They are all around us. Without really thinking, we respond to six sided STOP signs, traffic lights, hazardous chemical marks, UL branding, the recycling arrow symbol, text alerts, street crossing ways, handicap signs, and of course the yellow smile face (thanks Forest Gump). I’m sure you can think of many more. One symbol, that still […]
