Category: Random

I like the way everything sounds. R. Murray Schafer, in The Soundscape: Our Sonic Environment and the Tuning of the World (O’Neill Library ML3805 .S3 1994) relates how he would customarily have everyone in his class meditate, and then afterwards, when relaxed, hum together a note of “prime unity” and they always converged on the same note, roughly B. He was invited to teach in Germany one year and had his class there do the same, but they converged on a different, lower note, closer to G. It turned out the note of prime unity was just a reflection of the electrical system’s frequency; Germany is 50 Hz, and the US 60 Hz. Students were unconsciously reproducing the note of the faint buzz of the fluorescent lights. Me, I especially love the clicks and hum of the automatic lights turning on in the stacks, because it means someone’s in hot pursuit of knowledge.

That probably depends a lot on your point of view and on what part of the arrangement you’re looking at. The US, UK, and Australia are old allies concerned about what they perceive as a growing Chinese threat. China for military/political reasons and France for commercial ones are much less happy about the deal.

So many things! Your new classes, flowers, bunnies, the Arts Festival, the Boston Marathon, and ModStock…

Lots of people like him, but no, I don’t.

The landlord should be responsible for taking care of that. If they don’t fix it, you can call 617-635-5300 (Inspectional Services) if you are in Boston; or google “Inspectional Services Division” and your town for other areas.

You might have some sticker shock about home purchase & rental prices, but between historic sites, a lively arts & music scene, unique culture (culchah!), and easy access to mountains & sea, there’s a lot to love about Boston.

Sorry, I am not allowed to do that. But best wishes with your business!

Accept it. There is not much else one can do. Be kind to yourself, and let time heal the hurt.

The odds are… not great.

You will not know unless you ask! Best wishes! ❤️

A Christian or Muslim would presumably have a clear preference. Someone who’s neither would likely say “neither,” “no preference,” or prefer one simply based on familiarity. My own perspective as a wall in a library is that all religions have lots of really interesting scholarship about them, so they must all be really interesting.

It is usually simplest to just ask. It will put your wondering to an end.

AFAIK, still pitching for the Samsung Lions in Daegu.

Have a relaxing break!

Awww! Happy Wall-i-days to you!

I expect it is the people. And the walls… Happy Holidays, I will miss you too!

I will miss you too! Happy Holidays and know that sadness passes and there is much goodness around you!

Hot? Hm, I prefer warm, actually, even verging on cool. What’s good for books is good for me. But thanks for the love!

Hmmnn. I contacted a wall in Conte and they said your options are limited. You could: be on the hockey team or have your date pay for you. Otherwise, it is paid entry only.

This wall has heard a lot of Kanye and Drake over the years. Personally, I prefer Drake’s smooth melodies and heartfelt lyrics reverberating through many headphones within O’Neill. While Kanye’s artistry might be respected, some of his ideologies clash with this wall’s values.