Girls GameOn

Girls GameOn, 2014

graphite and ink on paper

5" x 7" 

Collection of Yvonne McKessy

© copyright Mike Kraus

Please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-art

Through the fun of soccer, help young girls build their confidence, find their voice and learn how to lead. The Goal Fun soccer activities will introduce the girls to new leadership concepts. Through these activities, they are encouraged to explore a variety of leadership styles, empower them with the ability to choose the way in which they will accomplish a goal, and then support them as they put their ideas into action. Often this helps find a girl’s personal strengths, skills and interests, which gives them the confidence to be a leader. Through this camp, girls better understand themselves and their values. The girls will learn to recognize how situations, attitudes, and the behaviors of others affect their sense of self.

Please visit their website at: http://www.girlsgameon.com/ 

When Wishes Come True!

Celebrating Megan and Dave's birthdays!  So many cakes, so little time.


Cabin Fever maple flavored whisky.  The question is this a small bottle or a really large hand?


She'll never look this new or shiny again.  Broke out the Honda HRX217HZA lawnmower and took it out for a test drive.  See what it could do.  Lots of child safety features.  Never thought I'd have to read an instruction manual on how to pour gas from a gas can before.  Some trial and error on the multiple levers and buttons on the mower itself.  The kids may be safe, but the adult driving the mower is in way more danger just keeping track of all the switches...



Choose your own adventure: Honey I Shrunk the Kids or Mike's Front Lawn?  HERE COMES THE MOWER!


The lawn is even.  My life is now complete...


Getting ready for Mike and Rosie's wedding at the cabin...

Detroit Red Wings vs. the Chicago Blackhawks starts tonight.  Megan's trying to convince me that "playoff beard" isn't as effective as "playoff clean-shaven."  But, I think she has motives other than hockey...

For the Best Coverage of Minor League Sports

Lancer Louie is Megan's favorite mascot because he is a sharp dresser in his tux.



More evidence that Rochester is crazy about their bounce houses.  



Foodlink's Cool Can made the honorary "first kick" of the game.  And notice, he's not wearing a tux for such an occasion...






Indoor soccer is kind of interesting because it's a lot like basketball and hockey.  Things like three point shots and power plays. 



THANKS MEGAN!  Now my xmas is officially over.  And, in their first season, the Lancers are in the playoffs.  



I use to think people in Michigan were overly impressed with cars and highways.  But, this shrine to the Madonna of the Highways at St. Mary's is a little over the top.  Although, when you ask Rochesterians "what's the best thing about living here" many times they will say "you can get anywhere in 15 minutes!"  



Occupy Rochester in Washington Square Park.  I have to admit that I'm naive about what they are doing, but they do entice me with camping
http://occupyrochester.org/