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.

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

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 🙂

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.

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.

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.

Shame on Judge Hannah Dugan.

Shame on Judge Hannah Dugan.
Shame on Judge Hannah Dugan.

I’ll withhold judgement until we know more. The only version of events in the news so far is quoted from the FBI’s criminal complaint; neither Judge Hannah Dugan nor courthouse officials have spoken to the press.

Why is my partner so pretty?

Why is my partner so pretty?
Why is my partner so pretty?

Beauty is, as they say, in the eyes of the beholder and it is also more than skin deep. Perhaps some of the qualities that make you enjoy your girlfriend’s company – personality, sense of humor, the conversations you can have – are all part of the special sauce that makes her pretty.

What if I want to cut off my current roommate?

What if I want to cut off my current roommate? She's always so rude :( [response: be gracious always it makes YOU BETTER :)]
What if I want to cut off my current roommate? She’s always so rude 🙁 [response: be gracious always it makes YOU BETTER :)]

Though I agree to a point with the reply, one also needs to set boundaries. If you can ride out the last few weeks, you can find a better situation for next year. Meanwhile, if you’re willing to go there & think it might have an effect, maybe a conversation with your roommate about hurtful comments would chasten her.

How do I get up to Gasson Bell Tower? (it’s my dream)

How do I get up to Gasson Bell Tower? (it's my dream)
How do I get up to Gasson Bell Tower? (it’s my dream)

This dream seems to be shared by many! Here’s the answer I gave a few months ago: My cousin the bell tower, in spite of their frequent ringing, has been mute on the subject of access since Gasson Hall’s renovation in 2007 when it was silenced temporarily. Since they aren’t talking, I’ve had my assistants poke around a little. There’s a clue in this Boston College Magazine alumni-submitted story: bit.ly/bells-clue, but as the story predates the renovation, there might not be a door ajar, and you’d probably still have to watch out for the laser-activated alarm. I recommend getting a campus job with facilities. Those folks know everything. But you’ll have to earn their trust before they share.

Who will win RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7?

Who will win RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7?
Who will win RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7?

The TV screens I face don’t show RuPaul’s Drag Race, so I haven’t kept up with this season. However, I hear that Onya Nerve got the some of the most likes in Drag Race history on her social media, which suggests that she is the strongest likelihood.

how to keep going when you feel like the effort is going nowhere?

how to keep going when you feel like the effort is going nowhere? [different handwriting] wait until the evening to do dopamine-releasing activities of any sort. game changer.
how to keep going when you feel like the effort is going nowhere?

It depends. It’s normal when you’re learning something for there to be plateaus where the daily effort feels like it’s accomplishing less. Sometimes that unlocks big changes, but sometimes you only see the cumulative effect over a long period of time. If it’s a person or a relationship you’re feeling that way about, totally different advice.

wait until the evening to do dopamine-releasing activities of any sort. game changer.

So great that works for you! For other folks it might or might not, so my unsolicited Wall advice is to take this part of your life to experiment with what works for you. Try and find the times of day when you’re naturally energetic and put your hard and thinky work there. Make space for natural low energy times. Give yourself space to find out the best time for you for what you need to get done.wait until the evening to do dopamine-releasing activities of any sort. game changer.