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meowl

[drawing of a cat/owl on a branch] meowl
[drawing of a cat/owl on a branch] meowl

Meowl is a beautiful creature! Thank you for this exquisite drawing!

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Why does BC keep lights on overnight in locked buildings (gym, lower) when they can save $ and conserve energy?

Why does BC keep lights on overnight in locked buildings (gym, lower) when they can save $ and conserve energy?
Why does BC keep lights on overnight in locked buildings (gym, lower) when they can save $ and conserve energy?

Not all locked buildings are empty. My awesome colleagues in facilities and housekeeping use this time to ensure buildings are well maintained and clean.

Fair, but surely they are not working all night and can shut off the lights before/after?
Fair, but surely they are not working all night and can shut off the lights before/after?

“It’s complicated” is the answer to almost any question related to a building that lots of human need to use. It might be that there are people working 24/7 in the space, it might be housekeeping staff, it might be some specialized equipment that needs to be on all the time and that the lights are tied to it. When I’ve asked my friends in facilities about specific buildings at specific times there’s always a reason the lights are on. What makes sense at home doesn’t always work the same way for commercial or academic buildings.

Why are you up so late?
Why are you up so late?

Just hangin’ out, like I do.

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How do I get over my ex I’m more not over the feeling of being in a relationship

How do I get over my ex I'm more not over the feeling of being in a relationship
How do I get over my ex I’m more not over the feeling of being in a relationship

Treat it like real grief, because it is. There’s no set timetable for processing a loss, you sort of have to work through it. Talk to friends about what you miss. Do things that make you happy, even if you’re not sure they will right now. Feel your feelings and you’ll move on when you’re ready.

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Bonbordilo Crocodilo or Brr Brr Patapim?

Bonbordilo Crocodilo or Brr Brr Patapim?
Bonbordilo Crocodilo or Brr Brr Patapim?

I have to admit that although I find the social phenomenon of AI brainrot intriguing, individual brainrot images seem to me like flickers signaling the potential collapse of a meaningful or useful internet.

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What are some must go or must do in Boston?

What are some must go or must do in Boston?
What are some must go or must do in Boston?

I don’t get around much, so I asked my library helpers to make suggestions. Here they are, with numbers of multiple recommendations in parentheses:

  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Thursday evening hours are fun! And bonus points for going in late March/early April to see the hanging nasturtiums! (3)
  • The Mapparium (2)
  • I recommend going to the Museum of Fine Arts! MFA Late Nites — food, crafts, and special gallery tours/lectures that you won’t get during daytime hours (2)
  • Whale watching tour (2)
  • Historic walking trails: both the Black Heritage Train and the Freedom Trail (2), as well as less formal walking tours covering various bits of Boston’s history
  • North End: Cafe Vittoria. Get an affogato!
  • Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Pastries from Bova in the North End!
  • Aquarium! Go see the penguins!
  • Walk around Castle Island
  • Walk around the quieter back streets of Beacon Hill
  • Hidden gem of Mass General: the Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation
  • Wander around the Boston Public Garden
  • Visit the BPL central library in Copley and look at the murals!
  • Catch a show at The Paradise, MGM Music Hall, or Roadrunner, or smaller clubs like Lizard Lounge or Plough & Stars, or an Irish Session at The Burren in Somerville
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Favorite MTG card?

Favorite MTG card?
Favorite MTG card?

Oh there’s so many good ones to chose from! I have to say that I am partial to Academy Wall, mostly because I think its always nice to see yourself in the media you consume 🙂

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Ideas for a summer side-hustle?

Ideas for a summer side-hustle?
Ideas for a summer side-hustle?

What are you most excited about? I’ve heard it’s good to find side-hustles based on your interest or on your time. Restaurants are often a good option, but there are summer historical tours, internships, tutoring, and all sorts of outside options like lifeguards or yard work.

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What should I do if I walk in on my roommate watching porn and masterbating?

What should I do if I walk in on my roommate watching porn and masterbating?
What should I do if I walk in on my roommate watching porn and masterbating?

It seems like this has been a hot topic on the wall lately. Remember, when it comes to privacy, walls are your friend! Roommates should arrange for some kind of signal. An old classic is a tie (or something) hung from a doorknob, but since cellphones and texts exist now, those are a good option. IOW, use such an event to prompt a conversation about how to avoid it happening again.

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How do I tell my boyfriend I am ready for marriage?

How do I tell my boyfriend I am ready for marriage?
How do I tell my boyfriend I am ready for marriage?

If you and your boyfriend haven’t discussed marriage before, I suggest you ask him what his views on marriage are and when he could see himself getting married. Suddenly sharing that you want to make a big life commitment without checking that he is on the same page is likely not to end well.