By Marcus Kohl Santa Monica
In the revolving world of the damages of our newfound technology and cityscape, earplugs are needed for most of the day in day-to-day travels. You will find it is not just about tuning out the noises and noise pollution of the constant barrage of honking, but also the irritable cellphone screamers who have no concept of the reality that perhaps their conversation is not really all that important or even mildly remotely interesting to the rest of the world.
It is about peace of mind. And it is about saving your hearing. Earplugs are not only needed for a day at the beach, but a day at the coffeeshop or a walk down the promenade.
And anywhere in between. It is peaceful living.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 23, 2007. Read the original PDF.