tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post1622387181011002096..comments2023-10-15T04:23:50.187-04:00Comments on College Misery: It Is I, Yaro, After the Brunch.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-45705566162363630392011-11-12T18:37:29.270-05:002011-11-12T18:37:29.270-05:00Three cheers for the Mrs. Yaros of the world, who ...Three cheers for the Mrs. Yaros of the world, who help get this kind of party organized! The wife of my doctoral advisor helped us organize a reunion with him this summer, she made him stay home on a pretense and we walked in with tables, chairs, grills, food, drink, tablecloths, plates, cutlery. I'm glad you had such a great party. And do drop back in on occasion. It's nice to chat with Suzy from Square Statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03085856052108645578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-11793825969540217462011-11-09T20:19:26.914-05:002011-11-09T20:19:26.914-05:00Dearest Yaro, your words are always a balm to my w...Dearest Yaro, your words are always a balm to my weary soul. I do hope that you will continue to contribute here. I am thrilled that you were given such a celebration of your academic life, and that you were shown in so many ways how important you are.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865653248309423843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-46260729547526014362011-11-09T06:59:28.977-05:002011-11-09T06:59:28.977-05:00Yaro, you inspire as always. I wish I could have ...Yaro, you inspire as always. I wish I could have been at your brunch, it would have been a high honor. Much happiness to you and Mrs. Yaro.Diana Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440600197695521805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-84471159173962090192011-11-09T05:07:33.090-05:002011-11-09T05:07:33.090-05:00Here's a new prodo suggestion: "Be the Ya...Here's a new prodo suggestion: "Be the Yaro in YOUR hallway!"Mrs. Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398436173535554878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-67682855782388313272011-11-09T01:23:28.001-05:002011-11-09T01:23:28.001-05:00You always succeed in reminding me of why I love m...You always succeed in reminding me of why I love my job. Thank you.Frank Intercoursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392025581401087233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-79952626150548769242011-11-08T21:25:43.090-05:002011-11-08T21:25:43.090-05:00I raise a glass of port in your honor, Yaro.
So o...I raise a glass of port in your honor, Yaro.<br /><br />So often when I come here to read, dejected and annoyed, I stumble on a post of yours--like a chunk of glittering quartz among the gravel on the path to my office--and the day gets better.Iyrrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06272150097841691708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-87751504363585107062011-11-08T18:04:36.219-05:002011-11-08T18:04:36.219-05:00football_fan, you're a boor.
Yaro, a prince. ...football_fan, you're a boor.<br /><br />Yaro, a prince. Thanks for sharing this story. It reminds me of many things that got me into the profession.<br /><br />Much happiness to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-48133130697840744912011-11-08T17:26:24.325-05:002011-11-08T17:26:24.325-05:00Yay for Yaro! Why is there no avatar for Mrs. Yaro...Yay for Yaro! Why is there no avatar for Mrs. Yaro? I'm waiting for that.<br /><br />I hope you never stop posting here, even after retirement. We need your wisdom, dear friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-62549654456945533932011-11-08T17:12:20.574-05:002011-11-08T17:12:20.574-05:00Good stuff, Yaro!Good stuff, Yaro!Dr Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444414777736734711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-56700791157631383122011-11-08T16:44:30.956-05:002011-11-08T16:44:30.956-05:00This is sheer brilliance. Whoever Yaro is in the r...This is sheer brilliance. Whoever Yaro is in the real world, he must be a pleasure to be around. I just read the "air" post of his from earlier. Yaro should write a book, and he should not retire.<br /><br />Lucky Mrs. Yaro...swooon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-10318520782871484592011-11-08T16:42:08.715-05:002011-11-08T16:42:08.715-05:00I sometimes get so depressed about my career, but ...I sometimes get so depressed about my career, but whenever Yaro comes around it reminds me that a lot of our life is what we choose to make it.<br /><br />Surely there are cranks and fools at Yaro's college, but you'd never know it from his beautiful prose.<br /><br />Bless you, Yaro!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-56842930103475373842011-11-08T16:39:53.975-05:002011-11-08T16:39:53.975-05:00Yaro, are you real? Are there more of you?
Why ca...Yaro, are you real? Are there more of you?<br /><br />Why can't I have a Yaro in my hallway?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-76551521484275632442011-11-08T16:38:26.546-05:002011-11-08T16:38:26.546-05:00I've never read an academic blog where a post ...I've never read an academic blog where a post makes me smile and cry at the same time.<br /><br />Yaro's heart is big enough for all of us.<br /><br />Well done, Yaro, congratulations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-87305304354027956562011-11-08T14:38:13.500-05:002011-11-08T14:38:13.500-05:00Like many others, I get angry at the sum of annoya...Like many others, I get angry at the sum of annoyances that get heaped upon us in exchange for a career in academia. But then I read your posts and I think "What a piece of work is a man, how noble in reason, how infinite in faculties...", thoughts that were much more common when I was a much younger person. Thank you Yaro, thank you.Prof Poopieheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997969128824319914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-77707564466802314202011-11-08T14:33:59.606-05:002011-11-08T14:33:59.606-05:00When I followed the Yaro label and saw how few pos...When I followed the Yaro label and saw how few posts he actually generated, I was amazed. He feels like a mighty presence here and I'm so grateful that he shares this stuff with us at all.<br /><br />Congratulations, Yaro. My own campus has a "character" a bit like you, and I'm going to go out of my way to let him know how much I appreciate him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-44978882493222947172011-11-08T13:39:59.801-05:002011-11-08T13:39:59.801-05:00Felicitations, Yaro, and thank you so much for the...Felicitations, Yaro, and thank you so much for the report. I'm very glad they did it now, when your spirits needed a boost, rather than waiting 'til the very crowded end of the year (though I'm sure there will be some recognition of your long and valuable service then, too). Maybe Mrs. Yaro had a hand in the timing? <br /><br />I get some sense from my most senior colleagues (and Contingent Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161652083031423415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-42674407157677325222011-11-08T13:20:11.326-05:002011-11-08T13:20:11.326-05:00For everything, you, Yaro, thank you.For everything, you, Yaro, thank you.EC1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13414931249618049097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-16513921640115603502011-11-08T12:49:22.909-05:002011-11-08T12:49:22.909-05:00Thank you, Yaro, for sharing your party with us. ...Thank you, Yaro, for sharing your party with us. I wish I could have been there to offer my congratulations as well!Clara from Clevelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16457206132910568140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-77476684152526107382011-11-08T12:29:50.345-05:002011-11-08T12:29:50.345-05:00Huzzah! to you, dear Yaro!
We are all less misera...Huzzah! to you, dear Yaro!<br /><br />We are all less miserable for having been graced by your presents (spelling intentional).Sawyer in Student Serviceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463333151790071057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-58353526317659717662011-11-08T12:10:18.444-05:002011-11-08T12:10:18.444-05:00You're not at all replaceable, Yaro. Not at a...You're not at all replaceable, Yaro. Not at all. I have a colleague who retired 3 years ago. He comes up to campus sometimes and we frisk around him like puppies and wish he came more often. He preserved the soul of our department for me. That's what you do for your university too - and obviously they know it. I think of you often and your generosity of spirit towards your charges.Merely Academichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452389428113097744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-87533506723885344872011-11-08T11:58:41.537-05:002011-11-08T11:58:41.537-05:00{{{ grin }}}{{{ grin }}}Southern Bubba, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12050992903794385204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-7167271467260568592011-11-08T11:50:57.764-05:002011-11-08T11:50:57.764-05:00Beautiful, beautiful, and more beautiful.
Dear Ya...Beautiful, beautiful, and more beautiful.<br /><br />Dear Yaro, I send you all good wishes and thanks for sharing a small part of your life with us.<br /><br />Love,<br />FabAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-53305626559999406582011-11-08T11:43:57.525-05:002011-11-08T11:43:57.525-05:00συγχαρητήρια
Thank you, Yaro, for reminding me of...συγχαρητήρια<br /><br />Thank you, Yaro, for reminding me of the human value of being a teacher and colleague. In your posts here at College Misery I have taken great comfort from your words many times. <br /><br />I celebrate you and your career and the many lives you've made better.Compound Calicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059155949950433688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-77036339482518508322011-11-08T11:19:14.248-05:002011-11-08T11:19:14.248-05:00Yaro, you have again moved me with your words. My ...Yaro, you have again moved me with your words. My world is a better place for having you (virtually) in it.Nancy from Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591411416569254031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-91288103476987977252011-11-08T11:17:19.875-05:002011-11-08T11:17:19.875-05:00Oh Yaro, you are ours too. Please don't go aw...Oh Yaro, you are ours too. Please don't go away from us forever; we need you.<br /><br />People are not replaceable. Job slots, FTEs, deliverers of particular kinds of coverage, yes -- but not people. I have colleagues who retired years(even a decade) ago whom I miss, viscerally, every time I am on campus. I am sure that it is the same with your colleagues, Yaro, and will continue to be Frog and Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377542172335502858noreply@blogger.com