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Let’s Go Fly a Kite

May 16, 2025/0 Comments/in Friday Afternoon /by Steve Kowalski

When the day is right and the wind is steady, there’s nothing like flying a kite. As a kid, I can remember going to the park with my Dad, watching him do a short run, and then launching the kite up in the air. As we let out the string, I was amazed how the kite would float away and hang in the air. Since Jackie and I love going to the beach on vacations, our girls grew up being able to fly kites on the ocean breezes. There is nothing quite as exciting as seeing the kite go up, run out of string, then adding another roll of string to have it go even higher. Watching the kite float off until it’s just a spec is very satisfying. Now, reeling the kite back in is not nearly as much fun! Part design, part aerodynamics, kites are just marvels. From ancient China to modern kite festivals worldwide, these lightweight flying marvels have captured our imagination for thousands of years. Here’s a little history, trivia, and the science behind how kites take flight. Thanks to Wikipedia, YouTube, Facebook, Guinness World Records, and kite.org for the info. Enjoy! Read more

Here’s to the Moms!

May 9, 2025/0 Comments/in Friday Afternoon /by Steve Kowalski

For all of us who have enjoyed our Mother’s Love! Here’s to you Mom!

By popular demand, we’re now sharing guides for the previous week’s logo contest!

Every Friday, scroll to the bottom of the post to review last week’s guide and see if we managed to stump you.

A Mother’s Love

A mother’s love is warm and true,
A guiding light the whole life through.
With gentle hands and heart so wide,
She lifts us up, stands by our side.

Her laughter sings, her kindness stays,
She brightens all our darkest days.
No gift on earth can quite compare,
To all the love she’s here to share.

So, on this day, we celebrate,
The one who makes life kind and great.
Thank you, Mom, for all you do,
With love and joy, we honor you.

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!

How did you do on last week’s logo contest?

Check out our logo guide for the “Partly Sunny or Partly Cloudy” post here!

Partly Sunny or Partly Cloudy

May 2, 2025/0 Comments/in Friday Afternoon /by Steve Kowalski

If you know me, you know I’m a “partly sunny” kind of guy – always seeing the positive open opportunities ahead (especially with my “impossible” golf shots from the woods – “don’t worry, I got this!”). That positive outlook is shared by my gang here at KHT, always encouraging each other to find the “sunny” spot – and to keep trying when working on your PIA (pain in the @%$) Jobs! One of the fun advantages I have living in Cleveland are the different cloud formations we get to see throughout the year – from wispy cirrus formations to big puffy cumulus cotton balls (I always find some special animals in them) to the super dark rain/snow clouds I see coming in over the lake (I’m really lucky, as my office here at KHT World headquarters looks out over Lake Erie). I love seeing the storm clouds forming out west over the water and then watching how they move in with the rain front (and sometimes a lightning show). Many of my boater friends tell me how quickly the weather can change when they are out on the lake – beautiful sunny fishing days can quickly turn into scrambles to the shore. I did some digging online to refresh my memory of the different cloud formations and the weather tips they provide, and just had to share. I’m looking forward to lying down on the driveway with the grandkids and picking out different shapes in the clouds this weekend (the grass is way too wet!) I’m always amazed by what the little munchkins “see” in the clouds! – and recommend you give it a try. Thanks to Google, theweatherchannel.com and YouTube for the info. Enjoy!