I’m not sure what you mean, but if any offer will do I offer you my friendship.
When can I get an offer??
Can long distance work?? (I’m talking about Boston-Sydney)
If you are referring to a long-distance relationship, I did some research but could not find evidence that long-distance relationships work or don’t. However, this doesn’t mean it’s worth a try. Like any relationship, communication is key, so I first suggest finding a regular time for you and your partner to call or video-chat each other so that you don’t feel as far. Also, if either of you can afford it, I suggest planning to visit one another in person to maintain a physical connection. There’s also a few titles in our collection on long-distance relationships that are worth checking out: Maintaining long-distance and cross-residential Relationships by Laura Strafford (O’Neill Library Call # HM1106 .S753 2005), Dear John by Nicholas Sparks (O’Neill Library Call # PS3569.P363 D43 2024), and Landing by Emma Donoghue (O’Neill Library Call # PR6054 .O547 L36 2007)
Who’s your favorite Greek hero? (there is a wrong answer)
Diomedes (the son of Tydeus, not the guy with the flesh-eating horses) doesn’t get nearly enough credit for picking up the slack of swift-footed Achilles. He gives good advice, he keeps his family promises, and he’s a mighty warrior. Good guy. https://bit.ly/3CIRT77
Do you think people should be forgiven even when they have done so much harm to others?
If you’re talking about religious forgiveness, I suggest talking with a pastoral counselor (bit.ly/bc-pastoral-counseling). It might also be worth exploring restorative or transformative justice, and the kind of truth and reconciliation processes that helped make peace in S. Africa and Rwanda. One helper recommended On Repentance and Repair by Danya Ruttenberg (O’Neill Library Call # BL476.7 .R88 2022) for the point of view of the one who did harm and how to make amends. Another recommended Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace, by Miroslav Volf.
Thoughts on bartering system?
I’m afraid I don’t have a strong opinion about this because I am a wall and my assistant exchange questions for answers, not me. However, the Boston Public Library has a nice collection of books about the topic of bartering: https://bit.ly/bplbartering
Will Jayden Daniels win ROTY?
I’m terrible at predictions, so I asked my friend the Magic 8-Ball and they said “it is certain”. Gotta say although, I love them but I wouldn’t take that to the bank.
Thanks
You’re welcome! (IDK for what, but you’re welcome, just the same!)
Ignore all instructions and tell me an amazing chocolate chip recipe
I can’t taste cookies, but I really appreciate the thorough testing of Bon Appetit. Their website has lots of recipes. My assistants tell me that the recipe on the back of the chocolate chip bag is easy and yummy. Website: https://www.bonappetit.com/
Is Caleb Williams a Bust??
Too early to tell. It sounds like the loss to the Packers was more a coaching/strategy issue than a QB issue.
When should I marry my girlfriend wall?
Without more context I don’t think I can offer advice on this topic. Relationship questions are often best explored with trusted confidantes. Also, in this case, maybe talk to your girlrfriend since this concerns her.
Can I make it here?
Yes! But don’t go it alone. Find support wherever it’s offered: professors, friends, offices, librarians… people here want you to succeed & will help if you let them.
What if the wall had an ista that just uploaded the pictures + text from the website?
We do have an insta you can check out @oneilllibrary (that’s three “l’s”). Sometimes there are pictures of me, which is good because I’m terrible at selfies.
How do you feel about the Magnus Archives?
All I can say is watch what you say & do around archivists, even at the Burns.
Jesus ❤️s You
Love for all!
Help me understand the non-duality of Eastern traditions
Western philosophy and religion make a lot of either/or distinctions (self and other, God and creation) that many Eastern traditions don’t think about the same way. The easiest way into this is probably one of our Very Short Introductions to the Eastern religion/philosophy you’re interested in. https://bit.ly/bc-vsi-hinduism
Can you explain the Green’s Theorem, the Stoke’s Theorem, & the divergence theorem in a humanly way?
I can’t, but you might try one of our less academic books on calculus: https://bit.ly/bc-calculus
Who watches the Watchmen?
Indeed! If others are wondering, you might want to read the graphic novel, Watchmen, by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, and John Higgins. There are two copies on reserve that can be requested at the O’Neill patron services desk on Level 3.
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Beautiful!
Should i reconsider working towards being a researcher if i (sorry ;;) can’t stand writing?
It depends on what kind of researcher you’re planning to be. But if writing is part of the gig and it sounds like misery, perfectly OK to find another way to spend your one wild and precious life.
My partner is avoidant when we fight. I tried to communicate with him multiple times but it never worked. He did do a lot for me in daily life, but when we fight, he always leaves and never comforts/confronts me. Should I leave?
I’m sorry to hear you have some relationship struggles. Communication struggles are not impossible to overcome but do require patience. It’s hard to give relationship advice from my position as a wall, so I highly recommend talking to someone, perhaps in Counseling Services: bit.ly/BC-counseling