Britt Mayo
To Bill, and to the class at large,
While I always appreciate your "funny but in a twisted way" view of life, Bill, I can't imagine how anyone wasn't touched by your note yesterday. First because of its exquisite combination of openness and wisdom. And second because I suspect that by now at least 95% of us have been touched by cancer either directly or indirectly, and there are few sweeter sounds than the crisp peal of that bell. Your dedication of the three rings was, I think, perfect.
I had hoped to be able to get back for reunion. Our class seemed exceptional to me at the time, and in hindsight I think it was much better than that. I am so very grateful for the many classmates who were (and continue to be) friends, confidants, and formative influences on my life. The fact that my life has turned out as well as it has is largely due to many of you. Unfortunately, my new shoulder, which is now six weeks old, is not agreeing to the idea of long-distance travel, so I'll have to enjoy the 50th vicariously.
Thank you for all you have done to make this site work, Bill. And please try to find a choir where you can take advantage of your 4-8 months as a coloratura.
Fond wishes to all this weekend,
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