Went out for a brief walk. it's just gorgeous here! Colors popping! Cool breeze!

I am still "recovering" from yesterday's migraine. I was having symptoms of one again this morning, but stepped outside into the cooler air, often. The heat was givng my brain cramps. I am very sensitive to the heat. I am claiming the "office," where I can open all of the windows! I am grateful for the "office" space here!

I can look out and can see the neighbors going by on their daily walks. Hopefully, witnessing their walks will motivate me.

Service Animals/Companion Animals and Exercise -

When I had a dog, I had walked her several times a day. She was good for me in so many ways! I miss her; yet, am so grateful for the time we'd had together.

Pdoc and PC want me to get another dog. I definitely cannot until I move. This place has white... yes, white.... carpeting!
I have some reservations about getting another dog/service animal. I feel it is only fair that service animals get breaks and plenty of exercise and play. Many service animals hang out with people in chronic pain, people deeply frustrated, people deeply depressed etc. (I agree this is not always the case;however it is the case often enough for this to be a concern.) I believe these service/companion animals need scheduled breaks, enough exercise and play times. While some human companions can offer their animal companion these activities, many cannot. It would be great if someone would step up and run the dog for them, etc. This rarely occurs.

In my own case, I am not convinced I can do the dog justice. I was "better" off then, medically. I continue to deteriorate a bit each year.I'd had someone else in the house to exercise the dog on days I could not do so. If I cannot offer an animal companion a balanced, healthy life, I will do without one. Just my own opinion on this. ( I am/have been an advocate for service/companion animals for many years now.)

I need to dedicate some of my energy to getting an increasing amount of exercise each day. I have started today.

Love to All!