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The Joy of a Job Well Done

September 4, 2026/0 Comments/in Friday Afternoon /by Steve Kowalski

Here at KHT, we’re all about hard work, putting in the effort, and doing what it takes to solve and deliver on your PIA (Pain In the @%$) Jobs! Big or small, one-time or repeat production, we take pride in staying focused, delivering consistently, day after day. And, heading home at the end of a shift, knowing we did it right.

With Labor Day around the corner, this seems like a good time to celebrate something we don’t talk enough about: the pride of doing a good job… again and again. Read more

Summer Harvest

August 28, 2026/0 Comments/in Friday Afternoon /by Steve Kowalski

As we’re winding down in August, I was thinking about all of the wonderful fruits and vegetables available for eating. Trying to broaden my palate, somewhat tired of the “dogs and burgers” selection (only somewhat!!!) So, I thought I’d roam a bit and see what’s out there. Sweet corn is of course on my list, but also, plump tomatoes, juicy peaches, robust squash, and fresh herbs. Jackie loves to gather up the different fresh veggies and fruits, throw them in a salad, or I’ll roast the veggies on the grill as a side dish. I love to grill water-soaked corn in the husk and smother it in butter with a dash of salt and a little dill. I looked around the internet to see if I could find any new and fun recipes and hit a great site that seemed to match the season – Half Baked Harvest, authored by Tieghan Gerard. Be sure to dive in and find a few to try – some of my favorites include Tomato, Peach and Burrata Salad, Mexican Street Corn Dip – with a cornucopia of chips or crackers! And Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza

Marching Along

August 21, 2026/0 Comments/in Friday Afternoon /by Steve Kowalski

I’m really blessed to live in a wonderful community west of downtown Cleveland. One of my favorite things to do in the Fall is attend a few of my town’s high school football games. Even though my girls are grown, Jackie and I still enjoy watching the kids play and especially the halftime show, featuring the marching band, especially with the grandkids coming along, it’s an entirely different perspective watching the action through their eyes! Over the past few nights, I can hear them practicing – especially the drum line, and then the full band echoing from the stadium. It got me to thinking about the history of marching bands – when they were first created, and how they’ve evolved over the centuries to the entertaining approaches they use today (I love it when the kids dance while playing). Watching the band and girls’ precision drill team work together is amazing – the talent! So, here’s some history and trivia I found online. Also, a video of my favorite “best damn band in the land”. Special thanks to Google and Wikipedia for the info. Enjoy!