As a genuine introvert, I usually dread parties a little bit, but Jan's today is one I'll remember--a dance party with about 25 people, most novices, doing NIA together.
From Jan's teenaged granddaughter to a few our daughters' ages (including Jan's actual daughter, Sarah) to a whole raft of grandmothers, we all danced for a wonderful hour to the music of Celine Dion. Then we went back to Jan's house for cake and snacks and champagne to celebrate Jan's turning 70. It was one of the best birthday parties ever!
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| Jan, the Birthday Girl, dancing with a scarf |
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| Jan and her brother, Bobby |
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Jan Jarboe Russell, our teacher, and Jan Schubert Norris
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Jan, the teacher, shared with the class how she got into NIA 25 years ago--on the recommendation of Naomi Shihab Nye who told her it was great for writers' block. Obviously, it works--as Jan's newest book (
The Train to Crystal City) is now on the New York Times best-sellers list.
I had a great time dancing with Jan and Jan--and talking to some of Jan's many friends who lit up the dance floor together.
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