Same here, but I'm more likely to put on some oldies CDs instead of the radio. Do you do your crosswords in ink? I do - though it makes the oopses a bit more difficult to change.Poor dear. No TV always made Tud edgy, too.
Me? Turn on the radio, get a book out, do some hand sewing, get extra outdoor play with the dogs, tackle a really difficult crossword while enjoying the stuff on the radio...