I’ll make sure my assistants get the message to him! Good luck, Kofi Kingston! Go Eagles!
Good luck Kofi at Wrestlemania! PS Come to BC one day please, and if I can get an autograph for me and my pops?
What is failure
If I have read your question right (“What is failure?”), you need to read Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott. It’s all about what failure teaches, and how to be receptive to it. It takes a certain amount of humor, which she readily provides. (O’Neill & Social Work Libraries, PN147 .L315 1995) Writers seem to write about failure a lot. Here’s another one: The promise of failure: one writer’s perspective on not succeeding, by John McNally. (O’Neill Library PS3563. C38813 Z46 2018). The key takeaway: failure happens, learn from it, move on.
Why doesn’t lower have coco puffs like the ratt?
I bet lots of students would go cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs @ Lower. Suggest it to them! bit.ly/BCDiningComment
Should I get conkied this weekend?
Does not strike me as a good idea at all!
Text me ;)
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I love a friendly invitation! But this Wall has a strict rule about sharing personal information. I can’t know whether a phone number is shared in earnest or as a cruel joke, so in an excess of caution, I remove all personally identifying information.
Why did Fleetwood Mac cancel their concert tonight (4/2)?
Somebody got sick, no more word since last night on who. http://bit.ly/bc-rhiannon
Dogs???
Dogs! Brain Break! Next Wednesday, April 10, O’Neill 3rd Floor Reading Room, 7-11pm. Dogs, chair massage, desk yoga, origami, button-maker, games, puzzles, coffee, snacks… .
While you wait for the Brain Break dogs to appear, why not vote on cute dogs and help a student philosophy project? Visit the Cute Dog Project, an online experiment in democratic theory, social choice theory, value theory, critical theory, philosophy of science, and information ethics. And cute dogs! bit.ly/neu-cute-dog
Why doesn’t BC give out free condoms at the health center?
Lots of schools do that. Catholic ones don’t. bit.ly/bc-bc
Every internship say I am not qualified.
I suggest meeting with someone at the Career Center; perhaps they can suggest certain types of internships, have knowledge of particular companies suited to you, or provide pointers about your resume: bit.ly/BC-career. Good luck! Job searches are often a slog, but I have faith that persistence will pay off.
What would ‘ya doOoO for a Klondike Bar?
Hm, being who I am, I don’t often have much of an appetite for anything but post-its. For post-its, I will gladly stand in this location indefinitely.
A close friend of mine is about to graduate–what if we lose touch?
It’s a matter of doing the “work” necessary to keep in touch – and today, it’s easier than ever. Social media can really help you to at least have an idea what they’re up to and where they are. And let them know maintaining the friendship is important to you. Maybe set up a meeting at a not too distant time in the future, for starters?
Does reductionalism exist?
Do you mean reductionism? (without the “al”?) Yes. It’s a thing, and and appears mostly in the context of philosophical treatments of empiricism and positivism. Here’s a helpful entry in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP): http://bit.ly/sep-reduction. “Reductionalism” appears once in error in the SEP in the title of an article by Richard Rorty in a bibliographic entry. It should be “Reductionism.”
If 5 and 6 is 11, then how could 6 and 7 be 1. (It’s unrelated to math)
If we are reading time on a clock, then 6 hours after 5 is 11, but 7 hours after 6 is 1. Or if we are counting months of the year, 6 months after the 5th month is the 11th month, but 7 months after the 6th month is the 1st month.
How do pigeons procreate?
Very effectively, based on the evidence… but did you know Aristotle wrote about this? bit.ly/AristotePigeonSex For a more modern take, check out the Cornell Lab of Ornithology bit.ly/CornellPigeonSex.
Why do I feel that programming is more attractive than girls?
All desire is on a spectrum. I, for one, am much more interested in architectural details than most. Have you ever closely examined a squinch? There are squinches that have given me chills. But I know they’re not for everybody. Pursue what moves you.
We need better hole punchers and staplers for each floor!
I will have my assistants let it be known to the hole punch and stapler departments.
I was recently told that I was “too honest” by a close friend of mine.
What you’re looking for is how to be more tactful in your communication. And there’s probably a combination of learning how to let some things go without saying anything. Generally speaking, I don’t say anything at all unless someone asks me to. And some of this will just come with time and practice. But, since you’re looking for help today, there are plenty of resources here to help you. I recommend starting with Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition (O’Neill Library: BF637.C45 C78 2012).
What’s the best platform to find work exchange opportunities?
Sounds exciting! I’d recommend running this question by the Career Center (bit.ly/BC-career); I bet they have good leads on where to look.
Why I don’t feel like studying anymore??
IDK, reasons can vary widely. Senioritis? Spring Fever? Overwhelmed? Burnout? I wish you luck identifying the cause(s), so you can address the root problem. I recommend a visit to the Connors Family Learning Center (CFLC), where an academic coach can help you figure out what’s going on. bit.ly/BC-connors
Do nice boys really exist?
Yes. If you need your faith restored, watch Won’t You Be My Neighbor, the film about Fred Rogers. Some men really do try to live values like that. It’s possible that they don’t frequent the events or groups where you’re looking. Get involved in programs or groups that try to live values like those of Mr. Rogers’ (or other men you admire), and you might find some.