[AALee]

When I get to listen to my iPod, I consider it a real treat. I always have it on in the car, instead of the more-miss-than-hit radio. I have virtually all genres of music and usually play it on random so I get a real cross-section. I never listen to it when I'm with my son during the day because I, like John, tend to concentrate on the music when I'm listening. I don't want to shut him -- or the music -- out. So on the weekends when I'm not with him all day, it's a pleasure to go for a walk with my iPod on.

I also find it difficult to do work when music is on. I like to give it my attention. And whenever newbie friends ask me about jazz, I always stress that it's not background music! (I mean, I guess it can be at times, but it should also be given a serious listen to at some point.)

Now I'll go read what Cory had to say about it.