for those with late night spouses, you should get head phones for them. I told my hubby that if he wants on the puter past 10 when I go to get rested, and try to get into a zone for sleep, that I would love it, if he would wear head phones. I have a pair laying out and handy for those late night trips to finish his work, or do on line bills.

I too get over whelmed by noise. I find music in places like stores, or MD offices not only to be obnoxious, but too loud! So, with the bright lights, the high volume and the old ladies who drown themselves in colonge I just wont go into stores during peak hours. not me! I am gonna stay home till the slower times.