<~>11 Dec 2002

i played both pinball and atari. i am older than both of you, which is why i suppose i preferred pinball. actually, it's the physicality of slightly grinding the machine, to move the heavy steel ball, but never tilt it, that was so attractive. violence, tightly reigned in, and seductive--when you get that inanimate 4-legged box to go your way.

my brother, on the other hand, preferred the joystick. he would go sleepless playing space invaders. he is one year my junior, and still older than you guys.

my mom still prefers a typewriter to a computer.

old habits die hard, h.