According to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, one meatless meal counts as a day of fasting. More Lenten questions and answers, including what counts as meat: http://bit.ly/bc-lent
Is it still appropriate to fast on Ash Wednesday…
Should I let Kermit out of the dorm?
How did you happen to imprison Kermit in a dorm, and why are you helicopter-parenting a grown muppet?
Fun things to do in Puerto Rico for spring break?
Depending on where you are, there are opportunities for catamaran tours, hiking, snorkeling, or exploring cities rich with history. As the island and its economy recovers from Hurricane Maria, the best thing to do is to visit locally owned shops and restaurants. Not only do you get a more authentic experience, but your dollars will go directly to the people who live on the island. Trip Advisor and Lonely Planet have great lists of things to do and places to see.
Why did jack bracher & czar lose the election?
This article in The Heights explains the whole situation: bit.ly/BC-ugbc-feb-2020. More than that I don’t know.
Where did all the sharpeners go?
There is a sharpener at the Office Supply area, located at the 3rd floor Circulation Desk.
I suspect there’s still mice on the 4th …
I had a nice chat with those in the know about our resident rodents. Basically, O’Neill is open 24/5, is very well-used, and allows snacks. Under these circumstances, mice are going to feel encouraged. Facillities is aware of the issue and does what it can. There are certainly ghosts on the 4th, though – I found 51 results in just the Ghosts in Literature subject heading…
Was the American Revolution a mistake?
IDK, but if it hadn’t happened there never would have been different lyrics to the melody of “God Save the Queen,” and you’d be eating fish and chips for tea rather than pizza for dinner. At any rate, you’re 245 years late; that alternative timeline is in the trash can (not the dustbin).
Love this purple post-it!
Me too! They were a birthday present from one of my helpers.
How do you type on Post-It notes?
Your choice: a) I have a very small typewriter operated by preternaturally smart mice or b) my assistants use a template in Microsoft Word: bit.ly/print-postit
Bernie Sanders won the nevada caucus
Sanders’s platorm aligns pretty closely with social democracies in many northern European countries, like Denmark & Sweden. Ask around among BC students with ties to those locales to see what they think. Here’s a brief summary of his positions on Politico: bit.ly/politico-sanders.
Why is there a wind tunnel going up the stairs?
Do you mean the million dollar stairs? Some of my assistants have been nearly blown off their feet near the top, so I know what you mean. Prevailing wind direction, location of buildings, microclimates… these are all words that I hope make it sound like I know what I’m talking about… or maybe it’s just my Alzheimer’s flaring up.
Why does nobody love me?
There are so many different kinds of love, from romantic love to the love you share when laughing with friends. I have no doubt you hold an incredibly special place in so many people’s hearts.
Best Chinese lesson of all: 我 爱 你 wǒ ài nǐ (I love you)
❤️ to see so much ❤️
Is a Dad Bod Hot?
All bods are hot! Dad bods, wall bods, you name it!
Hi
Well, hello there!
Wall Wanna travel with me to Orlando for spring break?
That is so kind of you! For some reason I’m not going to quibble about, they let Dry-Erase Boards like myself travel without a ticket. But I’m low on vacation time, so I’ll have to decline your sweet offer, and I’ll be hanging around during break.
I have nosey roommates who won’t get off my back! Advice?
Start by putting them on an information diet. The fewer details they have about what’s going on in your life, the fewer opportunities they will have to grill you for more info. Decide what topics are “safe” (won’t lead to nosiness) and stick to those when you talk to your roommates. If they’re that intent on violating your privacy, though, you may want to think about living somewhere else next year.
I have a paper due tm I haven’t started. Help!
Don’t panic! I hope it isn’t already tomorrow. Start by writing down a list of what you’re pretty sure you know about the topic. Then write down questions you still have. Then craft a thesis that unifies most of those lists. Then re-arrange the lists into an outline: group ideas by how they’re related to the thesis you’ve created. Treat each group as a paragraph (some may be multiple paragraphs if more complex.) As you encounter questions, answer them as well as you can, but don’t get stuck on them. The key is to keep writing. Don’t get caught up in things that slow you down. Go! I believe in you!
How tall is Boomberg?
Mike Bloomberg is 5’8″
What is the difference between ontology and teology?
Ontology studies the nature of being, theology studies the nature of God. Depending on your religious perspective there might be a lot of overlap there, but they are distinct. From several sources in one of my favorite databases, Oxford Reference Online: http://bit.ly/bc-ORO
Why are the guys @ BC so unattractive??
Are they? The ones that come visit me every day look terrific!
No one wants to feel pressured to look a certain way, but it’s also hard to be immune to it in this day and age. What’s most important is that you’re taking steps to keep yourself healthy and happy, whether that means going to the gym every day or not. If you need some help, the staff at the Office for Health Promotion are a great resource and can work with you to build a plan to keep yourself in the best possible shape both physically and mentally bit.ly/BC-health-promo