[bnt]

I prefer silence. I am fortunate to have a couple of hours/day when my spouse and kid and dog our out, and I use that to shut everything off an just enjoy the silence. I am also the most productive during those hours, and I spend my time cleaning / cooking / just sitting down and drinking my coffee while looking out through the window.

[qlk1123]

sounds great! It is relaxing to read your description as well, which seems like a deep and peaceful state of mind.