I know that this is stating the obvious, but I would like to mention the obvious nonetheless. It is cold here in Dublin. To make matters more uncomfortable, the heating system in the 1937 Postgraduate Reading Room (where I do most of my on-campus studies) is not utilized on the weekends. Also, the windows encircling the domed ceiling are not closed and cannot be closed by the hand cranks (nor can they be opened, in case you were curious). Evidently, the postgraduates last year signed a petition to have the heat turned on over the weekend.
If the past weekend is any indication, we will continue to study in sweaters, scarves, hats, and gloves. We may need to add blankets before too long. (Yesterday had the coldness of snow about it, although it only rained.) And I don't know if I buy the heater issue as the main reason for the low temperature because it's Monday and it's awfully cold in there.
It may be time for action. I wish I were tall enough to close the windows for starters.
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