she is now an assistant professor of music<\/a>, director of her college\u2019s symphony and chamber orchestras, and coordinator for their Strings Program and auditions. I\u2019m glad one of us made it past the scratching stage, and glad that I have such fond memories of my first best friend.<\/p>\nNow Nancy and I exchange emails and holiday news. She signed up for my blog, and even signed up her still beautiful and gracious mother!<\/p>\n
Today is Nancy\u2019s birthday.<\/p>\n
Happy birthday, old friend!<\/p>\n
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