paleonet To study paleontology

[Penny Higgins <loligo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

This is simply a humorous anecdote I feel obligated to share. Anyone 
with even the slightest interest in paleontology should find it 
amusing. If you don't like to smile, delete this message.

Last weekend I was at a picnic for local camera collectors. Yes, 
people collect cameras and yes, I am one of them (see www.paleopix.com).

It seems that at least a third of the attendees were octogenarians, 
one of whom was a geologist. I was explaining to him what I do. 
Another octogenarian who was listening in on our conversation 
suddenly interjected, "You study alien policy?" After a few moments, 
some strange looks, and a "huh?" or two, I realized what he had heard.

I had told the first man I studied 'paleontology.' The second heard 
'alien-policy.'

So remember to carry on our proud tradition of alien-policy and enjoy 
telling others that you are an 'alien-policist.'

Have a good weekend!

~Penny

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                       Dr. Pennilyn Higgins
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