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I invented something about a year ago, and have been tinkering with it most of the time since.

I abandoned it in November when I concluded that it could not possibly work. But in December I started taking imipramine for my depression.

At first only one other person knew about my invention. I discussed it with him a couple weeks ago: "Which is truth and which is delusion? Will my invention work or not?"

"It seems like a reasonable idea," he replied but even so I was unsure as he is not an expert in this area. He only had my own explanations to go on. However I decided I really had nothing better to do so I continued my development.

I made twenty grand in just the last week.

Starting a week or two from now I confidently expect to make ten grand per day.

I apologize, I really do, but the value of my invention depends on secrecy. If I were to explain it to you, it would be very easy for you to build one. I've often puzzled over why no one else has done this before, eventually to conclude that others already have it, but are keeping a very low profile.

I'm going to donate every last penny of my money to homeless shelters, rescue missions and soup kitchens.

Last October or so, a drop-dead gorgeous woman said to me "That's a really nice shirt you're wearing." My reply?

"I bought it because I sleep under a highway overpass. The dark red doesn't show the dirt."

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  • (Score: 3, Interesting) by Azuma Hazuki on Wednesday May 25 2016, @12:50AM

    by Azuma Hazuki (5086) on Wednesday May 25 2016, @12:50AM (#350573) Journal

    *biiiiiig hugs!*

    I'm so happy for you, Mike :) You deserve this, and no one should suffer the way you have. And I'm especially impressed that you intend to pay it both back AND forward. May your fortune continue!

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    I am "that girl" your mother warned you about...
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  • (Score: 2) by MichaelDavidCrawford on Wednesday May 25 2016, @04:47AM

    by MichaelDavidCrawford (2339) Subscriber Badge <mdcrawford@gmail.com> on Wednesday May 25 2016, @04:47AM (#350652) Homepage Journal

    I learned a great deal of humility during my time on the street. There was a time that I was not so kind to my fellow man.

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    Yes I Have No Bananas. [gofundme.com]