I finally got through the post. I like some of these techniques. I may try them. Pandora.com is my friend with some over-the-ear headphones.
Friendly request? I don’t know about anyone else, but my ADD is mostly inattentive and I have Dyslexia as well. Reading for me takes a tremendous amount of work. So, when I see a wall of text, I usually skip over it. You caught me on a good day. I have to do chores, and I would rather read, than wash dishes. 