Kim Skibowski's Scrapbook

Those were worry free days.

Wonderful Lunch at Siren Hall With the Ladies in Elk Rapids

Last Thursday, Nancy, Jacqui, and I were all up north at the same time and met for lunch at Siren Hall in Elk Rapids. My daughter joined us for a perfect meal on the outside patio. Click the title above for a direct link to Siren Hall.


Our appetizer was the crispy goat cheese cake with amazing grilled tomato basil vinaigrette, arugula,
shaved fennel, pine nuts.

We couldn't resist trying Siren Hall's orzo & shrimp pasta salad, served with baby greens and crunchy bread; crazy good.

Recent Interview of Thom Burke

This is a nicely produced video of the USS Ronald Reagan and an informative interview of Class of 1980's, Thom Burke. Thom gives his first hand account of flying a helicopter to a devastated area of Japan after the tsunami.

Becky & Nancy Do Lunch

Last May, Becky Waller McKeny was in town and had lunch with Nancy Dryer Deeb. I have sweet memories of these original Holly Elementary girls in Brownies.

Remember Easter?

I love "themes" in blogs. Above, is my 2nd installment of what I'm going to call "Beloved Classmate, Don Johnson, Cooking." The 2nd appearance of smoke is not lost on this author.

Memorial Day

Belated Happy Easter

Don Johnson checking on Easter dinner.

Classmate Zach Lahring

I was happy to see Zach on my computer this morning. Click on this blog title above, or Zach's wonderful portrait below to read his Parelli instructors profile. When I was researching classmates for the 30th reunion, it pleased me to find so many still owning horses. There is nothing like a great relationship with a good horse. Here's hoping Zach, who resides in my favorite region of Michigan, attends the next reunion. (Which will most likely be a 35th in twenty-fifteen.)

USS Ronald Reagan Arrives in Japan

Great Video of classmate Thom Burke on the USS Ronald Reagan

Congratulations to the Newlyweds

Bob & Tammy Lowande, married February 27th, 2011

My Argument for Facebook

I don't know how it happened. Social media has become as much a needed utility as electricity or indoor plumbing. From housing embarassing photos of your kids and their friends, to uniting large numbers set on toppling dictator, Facebook has become everyone's looking glass. Just when I think I can give up Facebook until the next class reunion, the USS Ronald Reagan's Facebook page posts this image. Although having a front row seat to everyone's lives can sometimes be unnerving, the view from here is pretty sweet. Holly's own Captain Burke.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2011) – Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class JRay Norris, from Wash., renders a salute after passing the flag to Captain Thom Burke, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a burial at sea ceremony. Twenty-one service members and their spouses were committed to the sea by the crew of the Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan is currently underway conducting training exercises in preparation for an upcoming deployment to the Western Pacific and Central Command areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicholas A. Groesch/Released
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Becky & Don

Like Good Wine or Cheese

Is it me or are Belinda and Janice more beautiful than ever?

(Right, Janice on our senior trip, courtesy of Debbie Sandusky.)

Belinda, Janice, and Angela at the 2001 reunion.
Belinda and Janice at the 30th.

The Holly Ambassador, Brian Keener

Brian was always helpful during our years at school and nothing has changed. Thanks Brian for bringing tree branches.
Brian and Terri, American Gothic at the 2001 reunion.
Brian and Terri at The Red Devil the night before the reunion. In 30 years, Brian knows everyone and anything going on in Holly. I think that makes him the perfect committee member or Red Devil liason.

Classic Classmate Couple

1990-Scott & Rachelle (Diaz) Crane at the 10 year reunion.


2010-Rachelle & Scott at the 30th reunion.