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Yankees or Red Sox?
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? :)
This question must be seriously important, because I get it frequently. It’s also important to Tootsie Roll Inc. They have compiled a review of the literature (including results of “licking machine” studies): bit.ly/TootsieLicking. Short answer, somewhere in the low hundreds of licks.
What’s your favorite Boba order?
I don’t get to drink that lovely stuff, but I think I’d like a simple Thai iced tea. Maybe, if I were in the mood for something wild, I’d go for this Cereal Milk Shake with Boba Pearls: http://bit.ly/BobaWoww
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)?
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?
Why does my bf think I sound like I’m from SoCal??
Hollywood’s influence on language is under-appreciated.
I feel empowered by helping other people…
I think you and I and my library helpers have that in common.
Is it too early to break out the winter coat?
No! Don’t let the cold-shamers put you off; dress according to your needs. Other people who feel insecure about breaking out the parkas will thank you.
When is the best time to wear a striped sweater?
The best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time!
? כמה שפות אתה יודע
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!)
What are you going to be for Halloween??
What, you want me to spill the secret?! How about this for an answer: I’ll have a costume, and let’s see if you can recognize me.
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 …
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?
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.
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.)
Can I put my personal book collection in the empty 4th floor bookcases
Alas, not. Staff are busy shifting library collections so those empty shelves will not remain available for long. If you do need a place to store your books, check-in with staff at the 3rd Floor Circulation Desk and ask about registering for a locker. We still have a small number up for grabs.
Do you 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.
How many languages do you know?
More than 26, thanks to my many helpers. And I’m eager to learn more.
My eyesight is getting worse. What can I do?
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?
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!
I’ve only ever read Roald Dahl’s fiction for children…
Seriously, after enjoying James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a little wall, those short stories – especially that one – were quite a shock. Although there were some pretty harsh elements even in his children’s lit, including Aunt Spiker and Aunte Sponge… and their fate. We have many works by and about Dahl; check the catalog at library.bc.edu.