I love how you explain what you're doing and how you think about it. It makes so much sense when you explain it and it is easier to remember. Thanks for all you do for the rest of us.
A microscope is great but one of these magnifying lamps will get used way more often! It is an LED Magnifying lamp 5 diopter, they have tons of different versions on amazon, clamp on, desk top etc., usually less than a hundred dollars. :)