Doing something like laundry, or taking a shower, or making coffee, is an excellent time to think over those knotty problems that refuse to give way when you are at the computer.

Pretty confused what you're trying to say here. Maybe you could try explaining rather than sarcasm?

Just a bit startled people feel doing chores in their work time is normal. This is against the backdrop lore here of hyper focus, hyper productivity that is alas only chronically ruined by inconsiderate others.

I find it a lot more startling that you seem to be unfamiliar with the concept of breaks.