Category: Random

Sorry, I can’t do political or commercial endorsements here. Part of my contract.

BC highly regards Tip O’Neill because he was a graduate who had a very distinguished career in state and national politics, including US Representative for Cambridge and Boston for sixteen terms and Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1977 to 1987. There are numerous anecdotes of people who called his office and were surprised to hear him answer. He is also remembered as someone who listened and addressed his constituents’ problems as best as he could. BC has honored him many times, and he attended the opening of this library in 1981. I recommend visiting the Burns Library Reading Room to see an exhibit of items from his life and career.

Oh 🙁 I’m sorry to hear that.

My sources report it’s been flooding lately. I assume we’re waiting on a repair.

It makes me so happy to see declarations of love!

I’ll miss all of those graduating or going elsewhere, too. If you’re graduating, congratulations!

Hi!

Why, thank you! It’s not today, but I’m happy to celebrate! (My birthday is in February.)

Awwwwwww… thanks for the love! ☺️ Back atcha!

I love these critters. Thank you for leaving me a delightful little treat. I wish I could pet them.

I hear that within fan communities, the “original” ships of Kirk/Spock and Scully/Mulder remain favorites. I also asked one of my Millennial assistants, who said there’s nothing quite like Destiel or Dramione. I’ll lean towards any of those!

Have your friend visit the counseling center (or call 617-552–3310, extension 2) right away and ask for a Psychological Emergency Clinician (PEC). More info: bit.ly/bc-pec. If you’re interested in longer-term skills & training for suicide prevention, this mental health & wellness page has strategies and training opportunities: bit.ly/bc-mental-health-wellness.

Sexual orientation is not tied to a single gene.

It depends on the day and on the question. 

Oh 🙁 I’m sorry to hear that.

It depends on so many factors that you really ought to have a lot of conversations about it with people whose judgment you trust. In a general sense, it’s OK to do whatever is best for you, of course.

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

There’s nothing quite like being with a friend. I’m sorry they’re away, and hope you can be reunited soon.

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.

I think you’re great.

😛😝😜🤪