What Do I Listen to While I Work

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What do you listen to while you work?
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What Do I Listen to While I Work?

Nothing. Just plain, ole, peace and quiet.

Except for the washer and dryer and dishwasher running, and the TV playing. Oh, and lawnmowers, weed eaters, and leaf blowers. Once in a while, I listen to the trains in the distance, airplanes, and cars coming and going. But those are sounds I only listen to because manufacturers haven’t figured out how to take out the noise.

If I were still working today, which I’m so happy that I’m not, I’d be climbing the walls if I had to listen to blaring music all day long. It’s tough enough sitting in a restaurant and hearing it. But I grit my teeth and enjoy the company I’m with. As my sweet, mother-in-law used to say, It’ll only last for a little while.

So, when I’m sitting at the computer, writing, or creating digital art, I only listen to the humming of the computer, the clicking of the keyboard, and all the normal sounds inside and outside my house.

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Author: Sandi Staton

My body has slowed down, but my busy brain never stops thinking, creating, writing, taking pictures of clouds and trees, and everything in between. I battle anxiety and depression that doesn't get better with age. That's why I write, why I spend time alone, why I walk, why I take pictures, why I never stop.

4 thoughts on “What Do I Listen to While I Work”

  2. My husband voice.His voice brings me comfort and joy. feeling soothed by his voice or feeling a sense of happiness and contentment when i hear him speak. It’s a beautiful thing that I have him in my life who brings me that kind of joy and comfort.

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    1. That is so sweet. My husband’s voice brings me joy as well. When he leaves to go somewhere, I can’t wait for him to get back home. And, we’ve been married 51 years.

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