Has worked with word processors since 1970 (mainframes) and now relies heavily on Word for preparing complicated documents with >1 language (mostly English/French/Spanish), tables and internal automation. Some VBA knowledge; uses Office XP on WinXP and Vista dual-monitor systems to provide specialized publication consulting services. Uses a GPS and Illustrator for producing maps; ThumbsPlus (and easing into Photoshop Elements) to manage a growing collection of >34K digital images; converts old out-of-print books to Word/PDF/HTML with OCR and Word VBA cleanup...
When the computers get too frustrating, I go out and drive my tractor or go for a horseback ride through our 5-kms of trails ... or soak in the hot tub.