I'm a 6 foot 220 pound cis white dude and try to normalize emotional expression when I can, but I also felt like that is why I got away with it in this instance...

I was at a conference recently and was so moved by two talks (back to back, same session) that I cried during both and mentioned said crying to both authors in the Q and A.

Straight up went full uncle

Interesting! For me, nostalgia primarily occurs in terms of mental imagery with some audio attachments (I've got more mental imagery than I know what to do with and a strong inner monologue).

I'm definitely prone to nostalgia (I say "prone to" as its not always a nice experience), but my impression (based on lived experience, not data) is that Some Folks definitely exist.

I've been looking forward to reading this since it came out, but can't afford the hardcover...any chance you know when it will be out in paperback??

Yeah, I couldn't think of a spot for it either. Your alternative idea sounds great; a student might be able to use it for a paper or some such if they are aware of it.

What an amazing syllabus! I feel like this (great) paper is sort of on theme? One of my personal favorites.