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Posted on: Mar 30, 2025 at 7:58 AM
I didn't know Mike Runkle well in high school, but he friended me on FB some years ago. Attending our 50th reunion must have been a challenge given that he'd recently lost a foot to diabetic neuropathy and was in a wheelchair. A few weeks later, he messaged me, thanking me for taking time to chat with him at the reunion. "I felt like I was invisible," he said. "You were the only person who spoke to me." How well I remember ignoring people who weren't in my crowd back in those days. I truly regret it and had hoped that 50 years later we were all past that. Anyway, Mike passed away a few days ago. I think he leaves behind one brother, Tim. Maybe take a moment today and say hello to a former classmate, even one you didn't know well. Best wishes to you all.
Posted on: Sep 20, 2023 at 10:27 PM
So fun to see you and I will contact you when I am RL. Don’t you love that community!?!
Hi Vickie! I'm so bummed we didn't connect at the reunion. Your artwork is remarkable!
Posted on: Nov 21, 2023 at 1:12 AM
Do you ever hear from Carol Nielson?
If I didn't say it before, it was great to see you at the reunion Kim. If you're ever in Coeur D'Alene Idaho, Look me up and we'll go out on the water. I wish I would have gotten to know you and others at West More than I did. I feel like I missed out on so much, I was pretty much a jerk in those days. Some Would say I still am, working on it. God bless you and yours and always be safe
What is the name of your ceramic book? I started taking ceramics at the University of Alaska 4 yrs ago and have been addicted ever since. I spent 2 1/2 months taking a class at the Red Lodge clay center last fall. Loved it !
So Ted, when is your Hawaii trip again? And the ceramic book is wonderful. Makes me wanna think about taking up pottery.
Are the Mike who was in my art class?
So fun to see you Laurie. I have such great memories of E. Rosebud with you!

Really fun to see you. I will look you up if I get to Juneau!
So fun to see you. And loved your wife. Can’t believe it’s been 50 yrs!