Why did the Dodgers Lose?

Why did the Dodgers Lose?
Why did the Dodgers Lose?

Sigh… the same reason anyone loses The Game of Inches between closely matched teams: making decisions under pressure that only in hindsight will have been obviously wrong. (Should Kershaw have been pulled for a righty? In hindsight, well, of course.)

What’s the meaning of life (for a wall, or human)?

What's the meaning of life (for a wall, or human)?
What’s the meaning of life (for a wall, or human)?

I’m rather fond of my answer to this question from September 2017, so I’m going to be mindful of recycle it: 42! (PR6051.D3352 H5 1989) In all seriousness, Frederick Buechner said in Wishful Thinking : A Seeker’s ABC (BR95 .B785 1993), “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” which seems like a pretty good answer to this wall. A variation of this would be Fr. Michael Himes’ “Three Key Questions”: 1. What brings me joy? 2. What am I good at? 3. What does the world need me to be?

? כמה שפות אתה יודע

? כמה שפות אתה יודע khama safot ata yoday? (How many languages do you know?) ...שואל בשביל חבר shel bishveel khever (Asking for a friend.)
? כמה שפות אתה יודע khama safot ata yoday? (How many languages do you know?) …שואל בשביל חבר shel bishveel khever (Asking for a friend.)

The answer to “How many languages do you know” is the same no matter what language you ask it in: More than 26, thanks to my many helpers. And I’m eager to learn more. (But thanks for translating for any patrons we have who can only read Hebrew!)

В чем сила?

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В чем сила

“А вот в чём! В деньгах вся сила, брат! Деньги правят миром, и тот сильней, у кого их больше.” (брат)

I have literally no idea how to get a stamp …

I have literally no idea how to get a stamp nor do I want to put too much money into it. Where can I get a free stamp or purchase a single one so I can sent my absentee ballot?
I have literally no idea how to get a stamp nor do I want to put too much money into it. Where can I get a free stamp or purchase a single one so I can sent my absentee ballot?

There’s a US Post Office on the second floor of McElroy–go to the Eagle’s Nest and out the other side. Hours are 8:30-1:15 and 2:15-4:30 Monday through Friday. A Post Office is your best bet for one stamp, and there are several more in the neighborhood; you can also buy books of 10 or 20 at lots of grocery stores and pharmacies. Here’s a list of local options. bit.ly/bc-stamp

怎 么 追 到 女 朋 友?

怎 么 追 到 女 朋 友 zěn mo zhuī dào nǚ péng yǒu (How to get a girl to go out with me)

Wooing a woman is a lot like making a friend. Start small. Invite her to an event with a group. If that goes well, invite her to get coffee or ice cream with you. If that goes well, try a cultural event like a concert or film or lecture, which involves finding out about her interests. The BC events calendar can be useful: events.bc.edu. And so on… Sometimes it’s as simple as hanging out or going for a walk. Be honest & respectful, and have fun.

逻 辑 有 问 题!如 果已 经 是 你 有 女 朋 友 了, 就 不 需 要 追了!luó ji yǒu wèn tí ! rú guǒ yǐ jīng shì nǐ yǒu nǚ péng yǒu le, jiù bù xū yào zhuī le! (You made a logical mistake! If you already have a girlfriend, you don't need to pursue/chase a girlfriend!) Logical paradox
逻 辑 有 问 题!如 果已 经 是 你 有 女 朋 友 了, 就 不 需 要 追了!luó ji yǒu wèn tí ! rú guǒ yǐ jīng shì nǐ yǒu nǚ péng yǒu le, jiù bù xū yào zhuī le! (You made a logical mistake! If you already have a girlfriend, you don’t need to pursue/chase a girlfriend!) Logical paradox

Ah, good point. This writer should be asking how to woo a 女孩 (girl). If he’s looking for a 女朋友 (girlfriend), that could imply she’s already a girlfriend of someone else! (I supposed he meant he was looking for his future-girlfriend, but that might sound as if he’s going to undertake time-travel.)

Do you guys hate me???

Do you guys hate me??? I feel like u guys hate me.
Do you guys hate me??? I feel like u guys hate me.

I’d really like you to know that my library friends and I do not hate you. Also, I’d like to let you know that there’s often a big difference between how you think people feel about you versus what people actually feel about you. Loving yourself can hopefully help you feel better about these negative thoughts.

My eyesight is getting worse. What can I do?

My eyesight is getting worse. What can I do? (Angry face)
My eyesight is getting worse. What can I do? (Angry face)

Apart from scheduling an appointment with an optometrist to get a better idea of how your eyes are doing, I would recommend doing your best to protect your eyes from potential hazards. Examples include: wearing sunglasses when outdoors, limiting your exposure to bright screens, reducing the amount of blue light exposed to your eyes, and getting an adequate amount of rest each day.

Do you feel emotions?

Do you feel emotions? If so, which one's your favorite? Thanks
Do you feel emotions? If so, which one’s your favorite? Thanks

Walls are generally characterized by flat affect, so no, I don’t have personal experience with them. But I’m really interested in how central love is to the BC community, both personally and religiously. It seems to be tied to lots of other emotions. Humans are fascinating!