Merrilee Hall (never changed my name)
Marital Status:
Happily
Children?
Two Beauties Sarah (25) and Jessica (23)
Grandchildren?
We have a grand doggy named Duke and two grand kitties for now.
Education:
BA in Communications/Public Relations
Occupation:
After years of managing restaurants I am now a product development manager for a food company. I develop food for restaurants and retail.
Volunteer and Professional Activities:
Lot’s of food shows. I don’t volunteer enough these days. That needs to change.
Current hobbies and interests:
Gardening is my therapy. I love to read (if I can stay awake). I walk daily with my husband.
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
1-5%
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
Continue my quest to see the world.
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
Raising my daughters.
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
Travel more, work less, volunteer often. Enjoy life to the fullest.
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
Hanging out with friends and neighbors over dinner and drinks is my idea of a good time. I enjoy going on boat rides (we live on a reservoir), reading (I’m in a book club but my husband calls it the drinking club), and cooking gourmet meals.
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
I have a great marriage, two fantastic daughters, great friends and I’m happy. What more is there to life?
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
I plead the 5th.
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
Being a good friend and a kind person.
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
Live life to the fullest and be kind to others because good things happen to good people.
How have you changed since high school?
I guess you will just have to wait and see for yourselves.
What else should we know about you?!
My e-mail address is shaffery@bellsouth.net.