tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post4958150422304015186..comments2023-10-17T10:21:11.698-06:00Comments on The Clutter Museum: Cloudy with a Chance of LayoffsLeslie M-Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434392840359276805noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-49380355178937385002009-09-28T05:20:50.397-06:002009-09-28T05:20:50.397-06:00We're here for you. Let us know how we can hel...We're here for you. Let us know how we can help.Jeff Matherhttp://www.jeffmatherphotography.com/dispatches/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-17592916705451784942009-09-26T20:24:04.233-06:002009-09-26T20:24:04.233-06:00While I am terribly sorry to hear that things are ...While I am terribly sorry to hear that things are going poorly for you, I have to tell you that your writing in this post is beautiful.<br /><br />Sending my love and good thoughts to you and yours!JustThinkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10909643443064241840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-88774490815916379732009-09-26T11:52:18.605-06:002009-09-26T11:52:18.605-06:00A beautiful post, eloquent in its depiction of the...A beautiful post, eloquent in its depiction of the suffering so many folks are dealing with either in the moment or the near future. I'm wishing you and the entire state of California better weather. And I think Kate is asking some great questions here in the comments.What Now?https://www.blogger.com/profile/04017629066466055668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-28701589242624270082009-09-26T08:03:44.311-06:002009-09-26T08:03:44.311-06:00Thank you to everyone for your comments, sympathy,...Thank you to everyone for your comments, sympathy, empathy, and encouragement.<br /><br />I know that many of you are facing the same--the exact same--issues, and I wish we had better forums for making public exactly how all this BS in higher education is affecting not just the quality of teaching and learning taking place on our campuses, but also how it's hard, really hard, on those of us who labor to make it all possible.Leslie M-Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434392840359276805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-55183890354505706442009-09-26T03:34:52.886-06:002009-09-26T03:34:52.886-06:00Dear Trillwing ...
I spend almost all my time res...Dear Trillwing ...<br /><br />I spend almost all my time researching one thing or another. I happen chance any number of sites, blogs, etc. My current project on <b>Brazen Hussies</b> led me to several sites, incluing yours; "<b>The Clutter Museum</b>".<br />I don't know 'why?', but I decided that reading your blog was important and necessary to my current article that I am in the process of writing ... Which just so hapeens to be titled, "<b>Brazen Hussy</b>". If you are ever interested in wanting to know 'why?' I chose that topic to write about, please let me know;<br /><br />I rarely comment on peoples blogs, because I believe that blogger's friends and/or family will comment enough. But after reading several of your entries, I feel compelled to offer some comment. Not that it would matter, whatever I said. You are one of the more gifted writers I've come across. In fact, your award of "<b>Rockin' Girl Blogger</b>" by <i>Dr. Brazen Hussy</i> is what got me interested in studying your blogs in the first place. All of which I found in my general research.<br /><br />I chose this blog entry to respond to, because of something I sensed ... You have every right to be angry, frightened, and confused. The current economics of the U.S., as well as the rest of the world is very inhibiting and challenging. I have spent 17 years with my wife, whom I lovingly refer to as <b>SWMBO</b> (<b>S</b>he <b>W</b>ho <b>M</b>ust <b>B</b>e <b>O</b>beyed), referencing the BBC Television Series ">Rumpole of the Bailey" ... The point I want to make is that, I hope to grow old with her. At close to 56 years of age, I am part way there, I know 56 is young, but certain life events have taught me that anything can happen to anyone, at anytime. Regardless of their health or situation.<br /><br />I mention all this because you are a gift, Trillwing. Just as those in your life are gifts ... People ... In as much as some of them drive us to perdition, they are 'why' we do anything. I decided to comment at this time because I had sensed something in what you wrote. I am grateful to you for your words, because they are inspirational. They provoke thought, they compel understanding, and they glimpse us to parts of your world, Both real an imaginary. You have given your readers moments that were held laughter, that were insightful, and some, like this one ... That pull upon ones heart felt emotions. Thank you, Trillwing. I don't know 'why?', but I was compelled to tell you this. I hope you can understand that I meant no offense in writing my comments, only encouragement. I truly wish you and your family the best.Rick Bishophttp://pranksterzette.com/default.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-9895246681326564042009-09-25T21:42:30.815-06:002009-09-25T21:42:30.815-06:00Wow, what a tough place to be. I hope that you'...Wow, what a tough place to be. I hope that you'll find a better place to work soon. You are so eloquent.Karinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757213778638431428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-76002726317829198072009-09-25T12:35:53.789-06:002009-09-25T12:35:53.789-06:00I have been a reader, but never a commented. I fee...I have been a reader, but never a commented. I feel for you and working in higher ed also fear everyday what the weather will bring. <br /><br />I also love this book and know there are others out here wishing you well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-64588916291511725352009-09-25T10:59:56.578-06:002009-09-25T10:59:56.578-06:00No words, just hugs. A gorgeous and heartrending p...No words, just hugs. A gorgeous and heartrending post that every university administrator had better read. And hopes in your direction that you decide whether to try to change the weather, or set sail for new horizons.<br /><br />I guess that's my only issue with this metaphor. Are these budget woes inexorable like the weather? Can we do something about it? I'm asking seriously, not rhetorically, not to make light of this very serious situation the UC system and many other systems (including my own -- my dept *might be cutting its whole grad program*). But does the loss of hope stem from an idea that the folks in power get to tell us how it's going to go? Is collective action possible? Again, I'm asking honestly, not to be a Pollyanna.<br /><br />Is it possible to change the weather? What would it really take from us, working together?Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995641658376827290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-45896156357987681882009-09-25T07:20:29.891-06:002009-09-25T07:20:29.891-06:00I am so sorry, trillwing. I wish I could at least...I am so sorry, trillwing. I wish I could at least send you some fresh bread (though, alas, it would probably be stale before it got there).<br /><br />I think this post ought to be required reading for anyone contemplating graduate school in the humanities.Phantom Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258384756183844406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-91316533962126562472009-09-25T05:38:36.770-06:002009-09-25T05:38:36.770-06:00I am so so so sorry. I hope that you find a better...I am so so so sorry. I hope that you find a better situation, somehow.<br /><br />I do like the metaphors that you're playing with in this post. But I am sorry that they feel so real to you.BrightStar (B*)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11167685794935402108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-42430159805670643982009-09-25T05:08:39.450-06:002009-09-25T05:08:39.450-06:00I hate that I have nothing to offer to help. I wis...I hate that I have nothing to offer to help. I wish I ran a successful business or something cause I'd totally hire you. I think there are people in this crisis who've been feeling the fatigue and frustration you describe a lot longer and I think they've largely been ignored. And they're still being ignored.<br /><br />I am crossing my fingers for you and hope that beautiful sunny weather comes your way soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766222493968363248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18155604.post-43820422381570664032009-09-25T04:29:15.645-06:002009-09-25T04:29:15.645-06:00Oh, trillwing, I don't know what to say, other...Oh, trillwing, I don't know what to say, other than I hope you and Fang find a better place (financially, emotionally, geographically) for your family.<br /><br />Hugs.ScienceWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11252480538852802610noreply@blogger.com