*cue music*
Dinosaurs once roamed the lands we stand upon. Now, their memories roam our hearts.
January 17th is a day I will remember forever. It was my first day of freedom. I could go anywhere in the broader DC area, but a few of us chose to remain close to home, spending the majority of our time at the David H. Koch Hall of Fossils- Deep Time. It was love at first sight.
While I am a relatively new member of the dinosaur fan club (I fell in love about five years ago), I am an extremely passionate one. My colleagues Samantha, Mary, Daniel and Jimena share most, if not all, of my enthusiasm. The museum was exciting. It was shocking. It was everything in between. Most of all, it was life changing.
“It is humbling to know that I would be but a turkey leg in the eyes of a dinosaur.” -Mary C.
“I fundamentally believe dinosaurs are the key to bringing people together for social change.” -Samantha M.
“The only acceptable president is one with a silent ‘p’. #pteranodon4president2020.” -Daniel M.
St. Olaf Student Rendition of the ‘Theme from Jurassic Park’
Mary’s kazoo (provided by the St. Olaf College Music Library) made the perfect accompaniment to our visit to the land before time.
There is one simple conclusion here. The next time you find yourself with a free day in DC, carve out some time to visit the museum and learn about the history of these majestic creatures. As Dr. Ian Malcolm once said, “Life finds a way”. Take your life, and find a way to get it to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.