In which you should always observe the signs

Friday, November 20, 2009




To wit: these two signs that I noticed when I was last in DC at the National Museum of Natural History. (I am devoted to the natural history museums in DC and in New York. I don't know why, precisely. I am not particularly scientific of mind. But they are enchanting and appeal strongly to my inner child who thinks everyone should own a vivarium.) Share this

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me too! I'm lucky enough to

Submitted by Emily (not verified) on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 2:56pm.

me too! I'm lucky enough to live nearby so we often swing by just to hang out there. When I was in my early 20's I worked a catering job there afterhours and it was so magical to be there at night!

I have, Emily--I stood there

Submitted by deanna (not verified) on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 8:29pm.

I have, Emily--I stood there just staring for ages! The sign with the quote was from the back of that hall. I could spend ages there.

Ha! The first one, I find to

Submitted by Victorian Poet (not verified) on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 8:13pm.

Ha! The first one, I find to be rather funny!

Deanna, have you seen the new

Submitted by Emily (not verified) on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 7:44pm.

Deanna, have you seen the new Ocean Hall at the Natural History museum here in DC? It's fantastic.

I think it's kind of funny

Submitted by Melissa (not verified) on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 6:45pm.

I think it's kind of funny that they have to tell you not to stare into the laser beam.=)