Writing the Book (17 Nov 08)
Monday, November 17, 2008by Geoff Young
Some friends of ours lent us their Wii, so we've been playing Guitar Hero in the evenings. I'd heard about it for years but never tried it, and I have to say, I'm impressed. Although it's not the same as playing an actual guitar, many of the same skills -- ability to keep rhythm, anticipate the next note while focusing on the current one, etc. -- are required. I can't see myself ever getting hooked on the game, because after a while it starts to feel like rehearsal, but it is a surprsingly good simulation.
I also did a lot of walking this weekend. Four miles to Teri Cafe and back (with a long rest ...
