FYI

Some time ago I was asked to nominate candidates for an honorary degree from Penn State.

For the record, I nominated V. Wilson (née Plame), Penn State alumnae, for services to the nation.

I was thanked, most politely, for my suggestion.

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This was/is a *great* idea.

Maybe I'll do the same this year, and we can get *two* polite responses.