brief updatery

[lagilman]

Day 3 of the proofing page proofs. My right hand, from mid-palm to mid-forearm, would like me to stop now, as it _aches_ from using the mouse near-constantly, despite elevation and icing and taking the night off to go be social.

Mostly, I'm in favor of the new-fangled digital ways of doing things. But I'm seriously missing the old days of marking up a paper proof, right about now.

(and yes, I'm doing my stretches. They're not helping - or if they are, they're keeping it down to a mild roar rather than incapacitation)

However, in happier news - I'm wearing a long-sleeved shirt! Seattle summer, I'm glad to see you back to your more-usual self...

Comments

[deborahjross.livejournal.com]

I am not a fan of mousies at the best of times. I try to use keyboard strokes whenever I can, and some part of my inner writing soul longs for WordStar. Or WordPerfect for DOS.

[lagilman]

I generally use the touchpad - it forces my fingers to stretch rather than clench, which is better long-term. But it's not as precise for making notes in a pdf.

Someone suggested aI buy a pad and stylus for the laptop, for these instances. I suggested that when someone dropped the $200 for one in my lap, I would. :-)