I found that working on projects often settles my thoughts. I like to build things. It is very satisfying to take an idea and see it take shape. I had no idea you had any sort of hearing loss, but I can see how that would help. Training one's self to certain tones and pitches and what not.
Yes. I am.
I'd say he would disagree but he was wrong about many things. How would you pay tribute to them then? I often times think the same of the devices I build. There is a comfort to be found in the things we know.