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Friday, August 6, 2021

Extra Salty

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Extra Salty
acrylic paint on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202108065
During Prohibition, Americans would sneak across the Mexican border to drink and illegally smuggle alcohol.  Originally, Margarita's (Spanish for "Daisy") was made with brandy, but it transitioned into using tequila.  It's a drink for everyone as it is sweet, sour, and salty.  No wonder it's the most popular mixed drink in the United States.

This painting would look best in a small space that is dark orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, white, gray, beige. or wood


Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

Thursday, June 24, 2021

White Russian

 Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


White Russian
acrylic paint on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202106050
© copyright Mike Kraus

Perle Mesta, US ambassador to Luxembourg in 1949, was known for her lavish parties.  So, when she arrived at the Hotel Metropole in Brussels, the barman Gustave Tops wanted to honor her with a new drink.  It's "Russian" because of it's vodka, but has countless other variations like Belgian with chocolate liqueur, Cuban with rum, Canadian with goat's milk, Mexican with horchata, and "dirty" using chocolate milk.  It also co-starred in the 1998 film The Big Lebowski with Jeff Bridges.  "The Dude abides."

This piece would look best in a space that is red, yellow, orange, dark green, dark blue, purple, black, white, gray, beige. or wood


Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

Friday, June 11, 2021

Extra Salty

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Extra Salty
acrylic paint on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
202106044
During Prohibition, Americans would sneak across the Mexican border to drink and illegally smuggle alcohol.  Originally, Margarita's (Spanish for "Daisy") was made with brandy, but it transitioned into using tequila.  It's a drink for everyone as it is sweet, sour, and salty.  No wonder it's the most popular mixed drink in the United States.

This painting would look best in a small space that is dark red, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, white, gray, beige. or wood


Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Thanks For a Wonderful Night!

Brightscape: The Way To Beauty

WOW!  If you didn't make it to last nights opening of the Brightscapes Art Show at Mendon 64, you missed out.  Good friends, food, and drinks.  Some pieces found new homes and new works are already up.   Who could ask for more?

There's still time to see the show.  And plenty of other activities such as 
Kim Lester's art opening, guest chef Chris Hobaica, music by: Nicolas DeLuc, Ryan Barski, Tuesday extended Happy Hours, Wednesday $1 oysters, Thursday no corkage, and so much more.

Mendon 64
1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com

For up to date information about the Brightscapes Art Show, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/381459825832899/

To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com



Michael Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.



Sunday, September 1, 2019

Seneca Lake

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 


Seneca Lake
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201909076
© copyright Michael Kraus

Please join us for a fun night of art, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and drink specials on

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019
4-8pm at:


Mendon 64
1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com 

For up to date information about Opening Night, please visit:  
https://www.facebook.com/events/682874978802604/ 

To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
  


Michael Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine
Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State
University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago
Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies,
Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he
worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus
became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of
paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in
Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

Friday, August 30, 2019

Seneca Lake

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 


Seneca Lake
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201908075
© copyright Michael Kraus

Please join us for a fun night of art, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and drink specials on

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019
4-8pm at:


Mendon 64
1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com 

For up to date information about Opening Night, please visit:  
https://www.facebook.com/events/682874978802604/ 

To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
  


Michael Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine
Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State
University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago
Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies,
Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he
worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus
became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of
paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in
Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

You're Invited To a Fun Night!

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty 


Please join us for a fun night of art, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and drink specials on

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019
4-8pm at:


Mendon 64
1369 Pittsford Mendon Rd
Mendon, New York 14506
(585) 433-9464
dining@mendon64.com 

For up to date information about Opening Night, please visit:  
https://www.facebook.com/events/682874978802604/ 

To see more of Mike Kraus' artwork, please visit: MikeKrausArt.etsy.com
  


Michael Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine
Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State
University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago
Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies,
Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he
worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus
became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of
paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in
Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

Friday, August 2, 2019

Extra Salty; no ICE

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Extra Salty; no ICE!
acrylic paint on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm)
201907066
© copyright Mike Kraus
To purchase, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/213359742/extra-salty-no-ice-original-acrylic

During Prohibition, Americans would sneak across the Mexican border to drink and illegally import alcohol.  Originally, Margarita's (Spanish for "Daisy") was made with brandy, but it transitioned into using tequila.  It's a drink for everyone as it is sweet, sour, and salty.  No wonder it's the most popular mixed drink in the United States.

This painting would look best in a small space that is red, orange, yellow, green, dark blue, purple, black, white, gray, beige. or wood



Michael Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

For more information or custom order, please visit:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mkraus




Jakelin was a 7-year-old fleeing gang infested Guatemala.  
Felipe Gómez Alonzo died of an infection and the flu at 8-years-old
Juan de León Gutiérrez was 16-years-old when he died from an infection.
A 2-year-old died of pneumonia.

These are just a few of the 15,000 children imprisoned by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other United States Government Agencies and their for-profit contractors.  They are being kept in concrete cells, deprived of basic necessities, and starving from hunger.  The filth they are forced to live in has led to flu, lice, and respiratory outbreaks, that are purposefully being neglected.  And guards punish these children for minor offences by taking away their blankets, mats, and forcing them to sleep directly on the concrete floor (Southern Poverty Law Center)

I am extremely disturbed that a country that has shown me and my family such kindness is so cruel to others. This is not about politics. This is about justice, kindness, and truth. These children and parents are fleeing Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala because government-supported gangs are violently attacking them (United Nations). After a dangerous journey, we deny them their rights to asylum (Amnesty International), we kidnap and lose their children (American Civil Liberties Union), cage and sexually assault kids (New York Times), and deny them due process and indefinite imprisonment at detention/internment/concentration camps (Los Angeles Times).  We're allowing them to die in these terrible conditions (NBC News).  And we arrest and try to imprison good, Christians who provide food and water to those in need (The Guardian).

I don't care about politics and find involvement in them to be humiliating.  I do care about honesty, fairness, and respect.  I ask that you remember your family roots, that you search your heart, and confront cruelty in all its forms.

For ways to help, please visit:




Monday, September 2, 2013

Labor Day Weekend Wedding!

CONGRATS SHANNON AND BOGI ON YOUR WEDDING! 
(photo: Erin Tabone Bell) 


Apparently, if you attend a service or wedding at St. Ambrose's Church, it must be followed up with donuts at Donuts Delite (http://www.SalvatoresDonutsDelite.com/).


PARTY!


Sorry
Sorry
Sorry
We tried...

Bogi: "Look at what Mike can do with his face!"  
Years of practice, my friend

Bogi, from now on, Dick will be asking to drink wine out of you crunk cup...

Closing out summer at Marge's (http://margeslakesideinn.com/) in Irondequoit.  

Jumbo Shrimp (http://www.jumboshrimpmusic.com/) putting on one hell of a show


Next stop, the Manistee National Forest for Rose and Mike's wedding!  It will be a great time and hope you see you in Muskegon!

HAVE A GREAT LABOR DAY!

Friday, October 26, 2012

Welcome To Pittsburgh: Buckle Up Next Million Miles

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Megan and I on a half-work trip to Pittsburgh!

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The most scenic rest stop in Erie

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View from our hotel

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The August Wilson Center http://www.augustwilsoncenter.org/ in the rays of Jesus' light

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Superman's Fortress of Solitude (aka PPG Place) at Market Square

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Had a great lunch at Nola's http://www.nolaonthesquare.com/.  A little bit of gumbo and a chicken po boy

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Megan had the Muffaletta and French Onion Soup.  Great people watching too!

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Hanging out in Market Square.  A gathering place desperately missing from downtown Rochester.  Take notes...  There will be more later as well

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Jesus guy

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So wonderful it doesn't look real

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United Steelworkers building.  

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A nice plaza that tricked us into thinking it lead to Point State Park

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Here we are.  Point State Park http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_State_Park, which is at the intersection of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers


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The Fort Pitt Blockhouse.  This was also the site of Fort Duquesne

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"The House That Ketchup Built: Heinz Field" http://www.steelers.com/ 

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The Carnegie Science Center http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/


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Fort Duquesne Bridge.  I have to say that in a world gone beige, I really appreciate the use of yellow on the bridges.  


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Autumn is her season...


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Crossing the Fort Pitt Bridge

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Point Park from the bridge.

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The Duquesne Incline funicular http://www.duquesneincline.org/

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Can you tell she's getting tire of me taking pictures of her? 


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Reminds me of the trams in Portugal

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They don't build them like this anymore!

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Yikes!  I'm not a big fan of heights and all I thought the whole way up was "I hope the cable doesn't snap."

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Inside the station at the top

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The workings of the cable car or a good album cover (do they still have those?)

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If you look real closely under the cable car, you will see a guy with a Tide bottle full of grease lubricating the cable/rail.  

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SEE HIM!!!

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On top of Mount Washington

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Not a bad view...

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Heinz Field again...

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Everywhere we go on trips, Bill Clinton has been there before us...

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If we had a buzillion dollars and a second home in Pittsburgh, we'd settle for this place.

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St. Mary of the Mount Church.  

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Panorama of downtown

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First Mining of Pittsburgh Coal and many other facts from these signs ahead!

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From an era when American's knew how to design cities...

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Nice skeleton family hanging out on the porch

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St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Southside Church.  

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The Southside Market House

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Getting a drink at the Beehive Coffee House http://www.beehivebuzz.com/index1.html
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The Southside Neighborhood reminded us a lot of Wicker Park in Chicago before it was taken over by The Real World/Starbucks/American Apparel etc.  

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Destined to be Ronan's new favorite bar

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The "Bridge of Sighs" at the Allegheny County Courthouse http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegheny_County_Courthouse
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Homemade Kaya Chips and Mango-Tomatillo Salsa at Kaya Restaurant http://www.bigburrito.com/kaya/

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Megan's Torta was really good!

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But, I went with the Kaya Burger.  I learned a long time ago to go with whatever has the restaurants name in the title of the food.  It was right and beautiful!

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Megan and I watching Monday Night Football (Bears vs. Lions) at Lefty's after a couple "Strong Island Ice Teas."  


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River walk at the David Lawrence Convention Center

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Roberto Clemente/Sixth Street Bridge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Clemente_Bridge


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Most masculine bridge ever

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Beyond teh Cheat?  Should I be upset about this?
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Byham Theater Building

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This is the dome inside the Hotel at the Byham Theater Building (or whatever it is called. Sorry)

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PNC Park: Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=pit&sv=1

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Seems like a pretty nice stadium.  A bit too much surface parking lots around for my taste, but otherwise, nice

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Honus Wagner http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honus_Wagner

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Willie Stargell http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Stargell

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Roberto Clemente http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Clemente

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Live long and prosper.  It's the Vulcan Way...

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If it wasn't a beautiful 75-80 degree day in October, I'd probably thought of going inside the Andy Warhol Museum.  Next time...  Same with the National Aviary...

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You wouldn't think this river walk path was in the heart of an urban metropolis, would you?

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16th Street Bridge.  I learned a hard lesson about Pittsburgh on this day.  If you plan to cross the river, please check to make sure a bridge exists beyond the one you are currently walking by.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_Street_Bridge_(Pittsburgh)

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The Unkillable Human

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Old Heinz Factory turned office/loft complex

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The view from Herr's Island.  Notice the 16th Street Bridge.  The next bridge I saw was the 31st Street Bridge and it was missing part of its span.  I saw no bridge after that...  A long walk back...

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The almost famous Primanti Bros. http://primantibros.com/home.html

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Union Station.  If you don't think this is impressive, you should see what Detroit let happen to theirs.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Station_(Pittsburgh)
compare:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Central_Station

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Consol Energy Center: Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. http://penguins.nhl.com/  Too bad the NHL is in a lockout.  Also, because of Google Maps I thought the Igloo (Civic Arena) still existed and was really excited to see it.  I knew it was next door, but after a couple of laps realized it was turned into a parking lot...

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Mario Lemieux statue

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DON'T JUMP!!!  St. Benedict the Moor Church

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Back on the Northside with some timely World Series Baseball history

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Can you guess who this is?

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It's Mr. Rogers.  A very lumpy day in the neighborhood

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Just to give you perspective on how large this statue really is

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And how close it came to killing me...

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The USS Requin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Requin_(SS-481)

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Gateway Clipper passing the Clemente Bridge http://www.gatewayclipper.com/


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Allegheny Cotton Mill Strikes sounds like they happened just yesterday

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Rochester could have a river walk like this that would be twice as nice with little effort.

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Ultimate BBQ Potato Chips at Diamond Market Bar.  http://diamondmarketgrill.com/

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Walkway under the Lawrence Convention Center

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Crazy waterfall during the day at the Lawrence Convention Center

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A sign to the Cell Phone Disco: My Own Personal Hell http://www.cmu.edu/homepage/computing/2010/fall/cell-phone-disco.shtml

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Strip District Meats would be a very different place in Chicago (or most other places really)

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Flashing Steady: My new band and album cover (seriously, do they have covers on MP3s?)

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French Toast and a Western Omelet at Deluca's Diner.  

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Is the ketchup bottle half full or half empty at the Heinz History Center?  http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/

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Lewis and Clark in Pittsburgh?  I didn't know that.  

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Goodbye Pittsburgh!  I was completely surprised by how great of a city it is.  Will have to go back and check out all the things I missed!

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