tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926936345541458991.post7755687409276634995..comments2015-04-22T08:56:40.371-07:00Comments on The Gift of a 69th Year: Jim's LegacyMary VKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02138977145242197343noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926936345541458991.post-22845306884092427902014-11-24T00:07:03.315-08:002014-11-24T00:07:03.315-08:00Mary, this is such a wonderful post! As a young sc...Mary, this is such a wonderful post! As a young scholar in a different field, I did not have the direct benefit of knowing Jim in the same as you described. But, somehow, Jim's open door to me, his encouragement, and his willingness to be completely invested and engaged in conversations inspired me. You offered that same openness and hospitality - Michael and I used to reflect on the salt and light that oozed from VanderKamp pores. At times when I was disillusioned with academia as a whole and viewed the faculty/life balance as unattainable, I would witness your lives and feel a sense of hopefulness. The waves continue (all the way to Santa Barbara:). Cynthia SmedleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926936345541458991.post-14266706454030304302014-11-22T11:04:54.166-08:002014-11-22T11:04:54.166-08:00Such a nice post Mary; loved reading it. I know y...Such a nice post Mary; loved reading it. I know you also have had major effects on the students you have worked with.<br />NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com