I have blogged before about my husband's gear cluttering up the basement, and complained on-line and in person about his constant "need" to replace old gear and upgrade whenever something new, better, faster, or lighter comes along. So, in all fairness, I should mention that occasionally his gear comes in handy in a non-AR way.

Headlamps, for one, have proven to be very useful for me. My family uses them for taking our dog for walks after dark, searching for lost toys in dark, deep closets and for extra light during nail trimmings or splinter removals (in photo at right).

Glow sticks, too, are wonderful for those walks in the dark so cars can see us (They're invaluable on Halloween night). We also have taken them to the roller-skating rink. They are a huge crowd pleaser during "special skate" when all the lights are turned off except for the black lights and the disco ball.

So, go ahead and spend your money, Paul. Just don't assume the equipment you bought will be there when you need it!

Lisa Cox