The only real argument against monasticism...

...is that it's not likely I'd be able to get women to bring me banana bread. It's just not the same from the abbot. I haven't been having any success with that lately in mathematics, either, but it's still theoretically possible.

I must have a venerable beard before SESAME starts. I will not garner any respect from the teachers I'm supposed to be teaching without it. Ian's right, I'm simply not trustworthy without it. As far as I can tell, I have till the end of July. Mark your calendars! I'm declaring July 23rd THE VENERABLE BEARD DAY. Starting next year, however, the feast will be moved to May 27th [har har har].