Mary Griest:  

I am enjoying retirement in Stow OH. I have three wonderful and adorable grandchildren who I babysit during the week. I am loving life! I hope old friends remember me as someone who cared about them, which I did but may not have been very vocal about it. I always wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a great idea. As it turns out, they were right; I wish I had. I ended up being an accountant. Life does take some strange twists and turns. I still want to be a teacher and could see myself teaching accounting on a part time basis once I semi retire. I enjoy swimming my village pool. I also like to read and take in the sun! I probably did more wild things in school that I don't remember, but others might! If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have good staff, good technology, and helpful peers to be able to deal with the day-to-day. I lived in Perry Township most of my married life until my children were grown and I had the opportunity for a good job I was recruited for in Ashland Ohio. I moved here in 2001. The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is Diane S Carla M,and so many others because they were good childhood friends. I love dogs. I have had several and currently do not have one due to work schedule. I don't watch much reality TV with the exception of music and talent shows. I am obsessed with reading. Life does take on some strange turns. I always expected to stay married, but it did not turn out that way. If I could improve my home, I'd remodel my bathroom and add on a gardern tub. My dream home would be in a secluded area. My children are adults and wonderful. I think we learn from each other. I would love to see Mr. Oberlin, my Latin teacher. I admired him for his intelligence. He was very kind. If I won $100 million, I'd give 10% of it to church, then spend the rest on children, family and pay off mortgage. I went t...Expand for more