Blaze sent me a lovely little message telling me not to be stupid. (My words, not hers, of course. :-) )
I've read the whole thread now that I've had time, and I found it highly enlightening and entertaining.
I've never had DNA fall off a gel because I am not scientifically inclined. Though, I'm sure Mr. Wiggins has made a mistake or two like that. He's a food microbiologist, though, and you seriously don't want me to tell you what he works with every day.
Like Alilisa and Blaze, my list of accomplishments, on the job training, and self-education have far exceeded any lack of formal degree pursuit. But when it's midnight after a long day of running errands with three whiny brats, it's hard to remember that I am not a title, degree, or a diploma. I am a person that cannot be summed up by a few formals words on a piece of paper.
I apologize. I really should have my computer and phone taken away at 10:30 p.m., because all common sense and discretion and self-esteem checks out then.
Oh, and I decided that I have at least a BDV and a MS (master of Sarcasm).