My little pal, Nemo, was with me for fifteen years, my constant shadow, and a presence at the computer each time I sat down to write. I remain quite sure that he knew a lot of things I didn’t know, and that he tried to get me to understand It was very hard to write […]
Feb 12, 2018
Severe Logizomechanophobia
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It is very hard to write when someone is staring unblinkingly at me. Why does he dislike the computer? Where is the mystery-loving dog who is supposed to be a warm companion as I spin spooky tales of terror? But, no. Only stares and now and then a deep-throated whine or a poke with a pointed […]
Jul 25, 2017
The Computer, Nemo, and a Mystery
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What is there about this computer that Nemo doesn’t like? To be more specific, why is it, when I sit down to write, Nemo sits down beside me, stares at me, and jabs my leg with his nose until I get up and turn him outside in order to have some peace? Does he know […]
