Erin Sweeney & Jonathan Bendiner


What can you say about a friend who takes the term and brings its meaning new clarity for you? Michael Straus has been a friend who has been there with me to share good times and bad, (both mine and his own). Has been willing to share his wisdom, and opinions, and not take offense when such offerings are ignored. He is willing to admit weakness (especially mine) and to always have a smile and a welcoming word. His homemade beer sucks (more often than not) but it's always fun making it, and just as much (or more) fun drinking it with him. And I guess it would be honest of me to say that if the world could handle more than one Michael Straus, I would want to be him when I grow up. Fortunately for me, the world can't.		click the picture to see the full picture.