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Do You Listen to Music Around the House?

17 years ago

I know that a lot of you do listen to music. I think all of my family probably does, but I don't. I have lots of old albums and several older cds. We have only one radio and it is in my room because it was a birthday gift to me. I just sort of like the peace and quiet, can hear the birds and my own thoughts. It isn't because I dislike music, not at all. How about all of you?

Sue

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casey_nfld
17 years ago
Not constantly because I do like peace and quiet, but not a day goes by that I don't listen to music. I listen to it while I am on the treadmill (fast, upbeat songs), I often play music when I am cooking a meal or when I am editing pictures on the computer. I don't like listening to music when I am reading, though, it's too distracting.
linda_in_iowa
17 years ago
I like the music I get on DirecTV. I can tune to a 50s or 60s channel.
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I have DirecTV too, I like the 90's and Current channels. I actually think I feel better if I listen to music an hour or so a day.

I bought an old laptop on eBay and some speakers and will use that for music in the room addition. Radio.com is great. I thought buying the laptop and listening to the free satellite radio made more sense than spending even more on a reciever and cd player.. plus I'll have a laptop to take on vacation so I won't miss anything here at the KT! lol.
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Yes! I grew up listening to music.
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No. I listen to talk radio all the time, except I listen to Coast to Coast on the radio from midnight to 4 a.m., unless it is boring and then I will switch to talk radio.
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I listen to talk radio a lot. I also listen to music on my computer at work sometimes. And I listen to satellite radio (music) almost every at home.
minnie_tx
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No, I have the TV on in the background
pump_toad
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I usually listen to talk radio most of the day but occasionally will turn to music. In the evening when I take my bath I put in a relaxing CD.
Toni S
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I'll listen to all sorts of stuff. Lately I turn up Santana to do my housework.
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Yes, when I'm at the computer. I have the radio set to a classical music station.

But if I'm cooking or doing housework I have to a talk radio or news station on.
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