Thom Saarie:
CLASS OF 1973
Vanguard High SchoolClass of 1973
Ocala, FL
Medical College of Virginia - Nurse AnesthesiaClass of 1986
Richmond, VA
University of Florida - NursingClass of 1980
Gainesville, FL
Thom's Story
Entered Air Force as a medic after graduation. Stationed in northern California for 2 years at Travis AFB where I met my wife. Got sent to Germany for two years (married the last 6 months I was there). Left Air Force to attend Univ of Fla where I got my degree in Nursing. Went back into the Air Force and was stationed in Tampa for 3 1/2 years. Sent to Anesthesia school at the Medical College of Virginia. When finished, stationed in Southern calif for 3 1/2 years at which time I left the Air Force. 1 year in practice in Indiana, then went to University of Tennessee where I taught and practiced anesthesia for 4 years. Moved to Ohio in 1994 where we have lived ( with a 1 year hiatus to New Hampshire which I loved and everyone else hated). Back to Columbus Ohio-primary practice is Obstetrical anesthesia. B...Expand for more
oth boys live in Columbus so a bit of golf for me. Do a lot of bicycling to try to stay in shape. Lots to do in Columbus--can never claim that life is boring. I have been richly blessed with a good life and family. Still remember Ocala and Vanguard High days fondly. Wish anyone reading this all the best-feel free to write.
Favorite quote (from cheers) It is a dog eat dog world and I'm wearing milk-bone underwear..
Also ---is the glass half full or half empty--it depends on whether you are drinking or pouring.
I know still a bit cynical--parts of me haven't changed.
Best of all is George Bernard Shaw " Some people see things as they are and say "Why".
I dream of things that never were and say "Why
not" This most truly reflects who I am.
A cynical optimist or an optimistic realist.
Peace and love.
Thom
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