I was talking with Shana Price the other day about writing blocks. I think Microsoft contributes to this illness. Every new version of Windows has a better Solitaire game, as if the first one wasn't addicting enough. I can't tell you how many wasted hours I have spent playing this game. Yes, I have a PS 2. My oldest son has a Game Cube, and he is saving for an XBox (which always draws from me a big fat, "I told you should have got an XBox"). I have all this and more, but I still love to waste time playing good old-fashioned solitaire. Back to Microsoft...Windows XP comes with Spider Solitaire, which is a blast and even more addicting. I'm convinced that Microsoft is trying to make me late on all of my writing deadlines.
Posted by Frank Yamada at February 16, 2004 10:22 PMDon't worry, it doesn't last long. I was totally addicted to Spider for three weeks about two years ago. I've played it a few times since.
now I'm hooked on checking peoples blogs, when I'm not doing real work.
DIDJA KNOW - The reason Solitaire and Minesweeper were in Windows was to familiarize users with the mouse.
Posted by: Wes at February 17, 2004 06:15 AMIf you're interested in writer's block (and it's all too rare opposite), check out this article. Excellent.
Posted by: Micah at February 17, 2004 11:59 AMYes, I knew that Solitaire, Minesweeper, etc. were created to help people adjust to using a mouse. Wes, I hope you are right about the three months. Thanks Micah for the article.
Posted by: Frank at February 17, 2004 04:33 PM