The View from a Drawbridge

Tag: noise

  • Hoarding Inner Peace

    Clutter is the physical equivalent of noise.

  • #MakeaJoyfulNoise

    We’re still here!

  • The Things I Block Out

    Life, filtered.

  • What Price Patriotism?

    There are other ways we could celebrate that don’t come with such a high price tag.

  • My Late Night Symphony

    Have you ever been so tired that it felt like your mattress was hugging you? You sink into it’s soft embrace and feel a sweet relief like no other. It makes you wonder why you ever resisted bedtime as a child. This night was one of those nights. It had been a long day at…

  • Becoming Part of the Silence

    A friend of mine recently posted this quote on her Facebook page: In order to see birds it is necessary to become a part of the silence. ~ Robert Lynd What a lovely sentiment. But it’s harder to do than it seems at first glance. Most of us live in a world full of noise…

  • Peace and Quiet

    As I write this, a construction crew is tearing up the pavement on my bridge. It’s long overdue, and I’m really looking forward to not having potholes in my parking space anymore, but still, they are making an ungodly racket. I’ve actually had to resort to wearing earplugs, which is making it quite a challenge…

  • A Passing Relationship with the Great Scareball in the Sky

    Unless you’ve worked the graveyard shift like I have for the past 12 years, you are probably unaware that there is a whole other civilization out there, right under your nose. If you are even remotely cognizant of our existence, you probably think we make big money, but I’m here to tell you that most…