In these days of uncertainty, what with a troubled economy and the upcoming elections, I take refuge in the
simple things that have always been my places of sanctuary. These pursuits include
astronomy with binoculars and
birding, not to mention bicycling. These simple pleasures do not have to be equipment intensive - you can spend and buy as much or as little as you want on a
binocular. The important thing for me is that these pursuits keep me outdoors. Friends have told me that it would be a waste of money for me to buy a house and that I would be happier in a tent. Can't argue with that, but I would be a bit fussy about the tent. The ideal tent would be one with a hole in the top for my
telescope. A tepee, perhaps?