So, what DID y'all at the Field museum think of Relic? Did you like the
way they presented your environs?

(You have to admit, thats a cool way to use the wet collections--)

And re: your education/experience post, I think you're right.  I also
think a balance of both theoretical and practical experience is
the way to go.  It seems like "having the piece of paper" and the
practical skills are a must these days.

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On Wed, 15 Jan 1997, Eugene Dillenburg wrote:

> Sorry for jumping onto this thread late, but...
>
> I am reminded of the story of the Prussian general (probably a direct
> ancestor) who was having dinner with his officers.  A young lieutenant,
> waxing philosphical, proposed "experience is the best teacher."
>
> "Nonsense!" barked the general.  "My donkey's been through five campaigns,
> and is as ignorant of the art of war today as when I first bought her."
>
> The moral: experience is useless without insight, awareness, and the ability
> to learn from it (talents which are honed through education).
>
> -- Gene
>
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> Eugene Dillenburg
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