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I think I got Christmas handled, got my taxes done, have a nice refund coming to pay this years taxes. I never really get to keep the refund. It just keeps going around in a circle between, me and the IRS. I can't accept normalcy, lack of crisis...it's uncomfortable. There must be something wrong.

A Chinese doctor moved to the U.S. and couldn't find a job at a hospital.

So he opened a small clinic and put up a bold sign that read:

“Cure for any disease for $20 — If you’re not cured, get $100 back!”

One day, a clever American lawyer saw the sign. “This looks like a scam,” he thought, “but maybe I can make a quick $100!” He walked in, feeling confident.

Lawyer: “Doctor, I’ve lost my sense of taste.”

Doctor: “Nurse, Box 22 — three drops in his mouth.”

Lawyer: “Ugh! That’s kerosene!”

Doctor: “Perfect! Your taste is back. That’ll be $20.”

A few days later, the lawyer came back.

Lawyer: “Doctor, I’ve lost my memory. I can’t remember anything.”

Doctor: “Nurse, Box 22 — three drops.”

Lawyer: “Wait! That’s kerosene again!”

Doctor: “Wonderful! Your memory is restored. That’s $20.”

Still determined, the lawyer tried one last time.

Lawyer: “Doctor, my eyesight is failing. I can’t see a thing!”

Doctor: “Ah, sorry — no cure for that. Here’s your $100.”

The doctor handed him… $20.

Lawyer (squinting): “Hey, wait a minute — this is only $20!”

Doctor: “Fantastic! Your eyesight is back. That’ll be $20.”

I was just out there. Unless you wear heavy clothing it's a bust. 10 minutes or so and it gets uncomfortable. It's nice Moon-on-snow is a good look in open country.

Not that cold here only about thrifty five degrees. Unfortunately I screwed up my meds and I might die before morning. Especially if I accidentally cut myself.

I have this beautiful little refractor that I could run out there with but it's like 15 degrees. I like being able to see the sky. It used to be a lot darker here. It used to be a lot darker everywhere. This thing is small, light, built like a tank, on a simple mount. I can pick it up with one hand.

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That's just over 3" in diameter

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I have the 5" reflector on an identical mount. Simple, light, easy. No bells or whistles.

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Old man don't need anything fancy...just like with tools.

Looks fancy to me.

I don't need a computer and GPS. I know how to find things. The sky really hasn't changed much during my life...or in the past million years.

It should be killed.

He called me a slut 😂