Kowalski Heat Treating News, Notes, and Valuable Information for Anyone Trying to Keep Their Metals & Alloys Hard, Flat, Straight or Sharp
Let’s be honest—us dads don’t always get the credit we deserve. We’re not in it for the glory, but every once in a while, it’s nice to be seen. So, this Father’s Day, I’m putting in a good word for all the wonderful fathers out there. The ones who raised us, and the ones we’ve become. Read more
For me, sometimes starting the day with a tasty, fresh smoothie has to include peanut butter and spinach. Quick, light, and packed with just what I need to get going and begin solving your PIA (pain in the @%$) Jobs! When I get together with my buds, or the family for breakfast, it seems like someone selects traditional bacon and eggs – the most classic “go to” breakfast combo out there. Now my go-to combo is eggs over medium with corn beef hash (must be with those little chunks of potato!) and rye toast! Back in the day, hearty breakfasts like bacon and eggs were more common in farming communities or among laborers, but not everyday fare for the average person. With the price of eggs bouncing all over the place, and a box of cereal getting more expensive by the day, I got to wondering – what did people eat for breakfast years ago? What got them up and going long before smoothies, protein bars, and drive-thru coffee? From a leisurely plate of bacon and eggs to a nutrient-packed yogurt parfait, breakfast has always played a vital role in starting the day. But it hasn’t always looked the way it does now. Here’s a quick look back at how breakfast has evolved through the centuries, and how it’s still adapting today. Although for some of us, leftovers do make a wonderful breakfast also – just think spaghetti with meatballs!
If you are a parent or a grandparent, you know just how wonderful these words are. I LOVE IT when my grandkids ask me to join them to play. The “Grandpa, do you want to come play with me?” never gets old! It doesn’t matter if we’re making pretend food, squishing playdough into balls and snakes, or popping the dome on Trouble, it just never gets old. This also brings back wonderful memories of when my daughters were this age! I love to play a card matching game (usually lose), tic-tac-toe, or checkers. I’ll admit, I’m not good at all on the hand-held electronics – their little fingers fly across the buttons, while I stumble on the up arrows, jump arrows, and running toggle. Playing together made me think about my wonderful childhood with my parents and brothers and sisters. With 17 in the family, I could always find someone to play with, especially since there is a certain competitive gene that is in all of the Kowalski family. So many of the toys today are carry-overs from time past, as they pack a certain timeless appeal. There are so many – Battleship, Stratego, Shoots & Ladders, GI Joe’s, and more. I thought it would be fun to explore the unique ways some toys came into existence – fascinating how breakthrough experiments, bold innovation, and even bizarre accidents created some enduringly popular classic toys. Thanks to interestingfacts.com, Google, and YouTube for the info. (And when you get time, go find one of the little ones, and play a game with them – I PROMISE you’ll cherish the moments. Enjoy!
