Because I live in NYC, my apartment isn't very big. But our one-bedroom is laid out as a duplex, so my husband works downstairs, and I have a corner upstairs set up as an "office." Mind you, it's a corner, and it's not detached, but it's roomy enough for a wide expansive desk and a cozy chaise for reading. I guess some people wouldn't consider work an "escape," but there's nothing I like better than curling up in my corner to read or write.
I love the sound of that, Micol! Consider me jealous.
It's not very quiet, but I really like my front stoop for a retreat. It's peaceful, wifi doesn't work, and I can write or read with a little bit of sunshine and a "hello" from people heading to the park every now and then. Perfect for me!
I live on a dead end street with a strand of woods beside my property. There is a path that meanders through to a creek. I love taking Pickles (the deaf working dog wonder) and sitting beside the creek for some quiet solace.
I actually get plenty of alone time--I write from home while my kids are at school. But when I want to be alone without work? I curl up under a blanket with a book.
Every so often, I do drive up to Mt. Baker for a weekend of solitude in the woods. That takes a lot more doing, though.
Because I live in NYC, my apartment isn't very big. But our one-bedroom is laid out as a duplex, so my husband works downstairs, and I have a corner upstairs set up as an "office." Mind you, it's a corner, and it's not detached, but it's roomy enough for a wide expansive desk and a cozy chaise for reading. I guess some people wouldn't consider work an "escape," but there's nothing I like better than curling up in my corner to read or write.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of that, Micol! Consider me jealous.
ReplyDeleteIt's not very quiet, but I really like my front stoop for a retreat. It's peaceful, wifi doesn't work, and I can write or read with a little bit of sunshine and a "hello" from people heading to the park every now and then. Perfect for me!
I live on a dead end street with a strand of woods beside my property. There is a path that meanders through to a creek. I love taking Pickles (the deaf working dog wonder) and sitting beside the creek for some quiet solace.
ReplyDeleteI finally bought myself a hammock! I hang it in the tree in the backyard and read and swing.
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ReplyDeleteI actually get plenty of alone time--I write from home while my kids are at school. But when I want to be alone without work? I curl up under a blanket with a book.
ReplyDeleteEvery so often, I do drive up to Mt. Baker for a weekend of solitude in the woods. That takes a lot more doing, though.
I live in the middle of nowhere. My world is pretty quiet.
ReplyDeleteI don't really have a quiet place.
ReplyDeleteLorie Ann! You bought a hammock!!!! The hammock at the Farm is my very favorite quiet place. Swing!
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