In Praise of Written Words

Translating your thoughts and emotions into words on paper is comforting. Even if you do it only once in a while, even if you do not try too hard to give your words a specific form. The same is true for the act of reading -- it brings a quietude that is calming and fulfilling. … Continue reading In Praise of Written Words

Fever Time

For the past few days I’ve been smoking mercury cigars – my head has been ebbing and flowing with a fever. A cough has nestled in my chest and interrupts me when I speak. When you’re feverish, the bed calls to you. Promises you comfort. But while rest does soothe the feverish, I find that … Continue reading Fever Time

The AlphaSmart Neo2 – A Useful Tool For Writers

The Neo2 may look and feel a bit outdated, but it doesn't take long getting used to. It's essentially a keyboard with a small screen that can store up to eight files of around 10,000 words each, so around 80,000 words in total. It was launched before the mobile revolution as a classroom tool and … Continue reading The AlphaSmart Neo2 – A Useful Tool For Writers