Another Day, Another Big Electricity Bill

Grand total of snow fall: 11 inches. Flurries are expected today, but hopefully that's it. There's a snow tunnel in my backyard, I'm not going to lie people over the age of 25 built it. Whatever. Today I bring you a sample of nonsense. There was a contest to win a pair of tickets and dinner for two on February 12. The rules are below. They are stupid rules. I mean, I'm not really sure what the whole point was. I think I lost, but I wanted to share anyway. So enjoy.

For this contest, we want you to tell us how Romeo & Juliet relates to your discipline.

1. Find a scholarly article, book, artistic work, etc from your discipline.
2. Compare it to any part of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (in 250-500 words). Make sure to include a complete citation of the scholarly work you are comparing.
3. Submit your entry by Monday, February 4th at 12:00 p.m.

A panel of librarians will choose the winning entry. The winner will be notified on Friday, February 8th.

The Story of Rose and the Handbook of Contemporary Learning Theories as told through Act II, SCENE II of Romeo and Juliet.

ROSE

But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the librarian, and my book is the sun.
Thanks librarian for thy hand carries with it,
a treasure beyond measure,
That thou bring me this book:
Makes my heart full of glee;
In triumph I look upon it,
And eagerly peruse the pages.
It is my book, O, it is my love!
O, that you knew what it meant to me!
When I came to you the week before last,

My eyes downcast, my heart heavy,

Tender words you spoke to me.

LIBRARIAN

Ay me!

ROSE

She speaks:
O, speak again, bright angel! for thou art
As helpful as the sun to the fields,
As is a winged messenger of heaven
Unto me you deposit this gift,
Of knowledge necessary to my success,

Without which I could not fulfill my

Academic obligations of which there are many.

ROSE (treading over the librarian’s lines)

O Mowrer! O Mowrer! wherefore art thou Mowrer?
I could not find you in my local library;
What could I do,

For if we could not be together I would be unable to complete my task,
And I would no longer be a Graduate Student.

Said the librarian unto me:

LIBRARIAN

'Tis but a trifle that the book was not in this library,
Thou should not worry thy head.
For anything can be found with further looking,
Take solace in this fact.
You shall prevail!
What's in the library? that which we cannot find here

We can find for you and get it to you toot sweet!
So Rose worry not for thy book,
Retain that dear perfection in your heart.
With that title and citation, we have found thy book for you,

And you shall be able to pass your comprehensive exams.

Thank you and come again.