Here it is December 18, and I'm just starting November's posts. I'm writing on the Chromebook I bought for myself (yay, Cyber Monday!) to see if its little screen might be easier on my eyes than the two huge monitors I use with my desktop computer. I think it is--but the keyboard isn't easier to type on, that's for sure! I haven't made this many typing errors since I was in high school.
I'm sitting in in a comfortable chair in my living room, next to the fireplace I never use anymore. It still looks functional though, because of the stained glass fireplace screen my son and DIL gave me some years ago. It's illuminated by a light bulb behind it, and this gives the illusion of warmth. Christmas gifts cover half of the sofa under two of the windows. Underneath the coffee table (actually a fairly primitive antique bench) Pogo the cat sleeps curled up in a bed--the same bed he ignored when it was located in another part of the room. He's cozy, and so am I. I'll learn to type on this thing eventually.
That sounds wonderfully cosy. Also, you can pick up a separate keyboard for next to nothing these days, or use a spare, rather than the laptop keyboard. That's what I do.
ReplyDeleteThat's my Plan B, Mali. I also bought a mouse for it, which I haven't opened yet. I hope to avoid using any peripherals because the Chromebook is so appealing all by itself. It's small (11.6" screen) and lightweight. I love tucking myself into a wingback chair with it. I don't know how ergonomic this is though. If necessary, I'll spread out on a table with a separate keyboard and the mouse.
DeleteIt does sound deliciously cosy.
DeleteI couldn't spot any typos, so you are obviously an excellent proofreader. Or have a well-behaved autocorrect.
ReplyDeleteAnd we will wait for you!
ReplyDeleteMy students use chrome books and it does take some time to get used to the keyboard. A mouse is helpful.
ReplyDeleteI have a nonfunctional fireplace as well. It has tealights and milk glass vases to make it glow.
I find it very difficult to type on a laptop of any kind. I am not good with a touch pad.
ReplyDeleteYes, what IB said. Your posts are worth the wait.
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