Finish the poem: Man is born, Man lives, and Man dies.

Finish the poem: Man is born, Man lives, and Man dies. ______________
Finish the poem: Man is born, Man lives, and Man dies. ______________

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “All is vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 12:8) On that note, the voice in the Cake tune is from a 1950’s recording of Christian comedian Don Lonie. The tune itself is a remake of Belgian Latin band Chakachas’ “Stories.” In case you were wondering.

Thoughts on Bridgerton? <3

Thoughts on Bridgerton? <3
Thoughts on Bridgerton? <3

I don’t even care about the anachronisms, it’s such a fun show to watch and it’s a travesty that the next season is 2 years away!

Thoughts on the book Circe by Madeline Miller?

Thoughts on the book Circe by Madeline Miller?
Thoughts on the book Circe by Madeline Miller?

Miller is known for her novel adaptations of ancient stories and mythical figures, and for good reason! In Circe, Miller shifts the narrative focus of the Odyssey, telling us the tale from another perspective, a practice that makes us consider whose voices are missing or misrepresented in the stories we know and tell. Fun fact: Did you know the author was born in Boston and lives just down the road in Cambridge?

The Song of Achilles - read dat -->
The Song of Achilles – read dat –>

I’m told by my assistants that this is another excellent novel by Madeline Miller! And if you’re interested you can find it on the 4th floor of O’Neill (look for the call number PS3613 .I5445 S65 2012)!

Do I ask fine shyt out

Do I ask fine shyt out
Do I ask fine shyt out

Short lesson in pronouns*: “My” might be a turn-off for someone, so start thinking of them as a potential “you.” When you see someone for who they are, that’s validating. Some might even say “hot.”

*Technically, “my” is a determiner, the adjectival form of the pronoun “mine.”

Will I get a formal date?

Will I get a formal date?
Will I get a formal date?
Take a chance [illegible] out there and find someone you think you could have a fun time with and ask!
Take a chance [illegible] out there and find someone you think you could have a fun time with and ask!
someone, translate
someone, translate

I agree with the response I was asked to translate: “Take a chance… out there and find someone you think you could have a fun time with and ask!” I’d add trust to the equation, and remember, it might be a memorable fun time, and it doesn’t have to be more than that.

Why was Trump elected? Will he “MAGA” or the opposite way?

Why was Trump elected? Will he "MAGA" or the opposite way?
Why was Trump elected? Will he “MAGA” or the opposite way?

Trump was elected because roughly 1/3rd (31.9%) of 242.2 million eligible voters voted for him, while slightlly fewer (30.9%) voted for Harris. Whether or not his executive intrusion into congressional powers makes America great again depends on whether one’s definition of “great” involves the executive branch holding such broad powers.

How much longer until Trump is impeached?

How much longer until Trump is impeached?
How much longer until Trump is impeached?

Impeachment requires a vote of the House of Representatives. Current Republican control of the House makes it unlikely to happen unless significant number of members change their minds. Conviction in the Senate would similarly require many Republican senators to vote differently than they did on the last two impeachments of Trump.