For me, there is only one thing better than astronomy or birding and that is the opportunity to share it with someone. When I begin to feel that too much of what I do is helping people spend money, I remind myself that that perhaps I made a difference in someone's life if, after talking to me, they were encouraged give birding or astronomy a try. Since I rarely hear from these people again, all I have is my faith that it happens now and then. I pray to the Godess that this is so.
Love
Jne