I also belong to several other lists which are for Public Histry, Museums,
Historic Houses, Archives, etc. and they all complain of the same. Clearly
this is a fact of life in all the professions which serve to understand and
express our selves. Perhaps I am naive in thinking that what improves the
quality of life would have some market value?
Dan W.
At 09:06 AM 2/19/01 -0500, you wrote:
>The depressing situation Daniel describes is probably not unique to
>archaeologists.
>Professional musicians face similar disappointments. Take, for example,
>the joke
>"What's the difference between a professional musician and a large pizza?
>A large
>pizza can feed a family of four."
>