4,555,200 heart beats.I don't know how many days on earth God plans for me. Since my surgery my artificial aortic valve beats on average, ...Read more
4,555,200 heart beats.I don't know how many days on earth God plans for me. Since my surgery my artificial aortic valve beats on average, 65 times per minute. That is 1,560 per day. 569,400 in a year. Four million, five-hundred-fifty-five thousand, two hundred heart beats during the last eight years. That's a big deal. I smile. My heart is thankful to God. The pain eight years ago is now a thin scar on my chest. The fear, anxiety and depression are remembered but not over powering. I remember God's grace during that time. That memory gives me resilience when I face today's trials and troubles. In my faith tradition there's a Bible verse that I have found helpful and weight bearing during that time of surgery eight years ago today: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). For if God is strengthening me, He must have a purpose for keeping my heart pumping. In short, simply taking the time to write and post this single paragraph may be by His design for you to read. May you have peace and joy the days to come.
Seven years—seven years to the day of my aortic valve surgery. All of the high anxiety, physical discomfort, and emotional stress during that time got me ...Read more
Seven years—seven years to the day of my aortic valve surgery. All of the high anxiety, physical discomfort, and emotional stress during that time got me a chance to enjoy today and to appreciate the over 2,550 days that followed. In other words, the surgery was worth the price. So if you're facing heart valve surgery or are recovering, know that there are many people who are on the same medical journey. Their stories are posted on this blog to encourage, comfort, and fill your spirit with hope. I found them that way, and I pray that you will too.
Klara ÄŒiÄić Dear Ed, congratulations od your valversary :)
Ana Brusso Happy seventh anniversary Ed. Continued good health and God bless you
Gary Gorden Happy 7th anniversary Ed! You give hope to all of us. Thank you!
jonette kruk Wow…that is so awesome and congratulations on 7 blessed years! Thank you so much for your post! I n ... Read more
jonette kruk Wow…that is so awesome and congratulations on 7 blessed years! Thank you so much for your post! I needed to hear your words in my head today as the last two days have been emotionally stressful and over the top. I am waiting to have surgery and the anticipation is the worst. Thank you!
Robert Stebbins Wonderful message Ed. I’m only seven weeks post surgery and I already share your viewpoint. This we ... Read more
Robert Stebbins Wonderful message Ed. I’m only seven weeks post surgery and I already share your viewpoint. This website and its amazing members are a big reason for my positive outlook. Wishing all of you many years of health and happiness post surgery.
Donna Casaletto Congratulations and thank you for those encouraging words 🥰‼ï¸
What a pleasure it is to see the picture Dr Patrick McCarthy of Northwestern Medicine, Chicago on the first page of this website today. I still remember waking ...Read more
What a pleasure it is to see the picture Dr Patrick McCarthy of Northwestern Medicine, Chicago on the first page of this website today. I still remember waking up from aortic valve replacement surgery six years ago today. Dr McCarthy leaned over my face, smiled and told me the length of surgery (2.5 hours), that I had a bicuspid valve and to be sure tell my children so they should have their hearts checked-out for this congenital heart condition. I remember the first time I met him in his office. I was carrying my copy of the HeartValveSurgery book. He immediately recognized it and I felt a bond with Dr McCarthy. Thanks to him and his team I am enjoying an active life doing Pilates, Yin Yoga, Tai Chi and outdoor walk. I visited the hospital last month to participate in a sleep-thought research project, as a small way of paying forward.
Nice to meet you Ed. You are quite the writer and your posts are always so positive and enthusiastic. ... Read more
Nice to meet you Ed. You are quite the writer and your posts are always so positive and enthusiastic. Happy 6th anniversary. Continued good health and God bless you.
Pilates three times per week, yoga twice and soon Tai Chi once per week. All live on Zoom. But this Saturday I will be outside at a 5k walk as part of an HMR ...Read more
Pilates three times per week, yoga twice and soon Tai Chi once per week. All live on Zoom. But this Saturday I will be outside at a 5k walk as part of an HMR weight management program. I am looking forward to being with people again. Life is good and my heart pumps away eager for each moment of the day. Hope the same for you, or will be soon.
In our backyard, up-turned mounds of fresh snow reflected the sunlight in mid-afternoon. A white glaring after-image peeked through my steamy, darkened eyeglasses. ...Read more
In our backyard, up-turned mounds of fresh snow reflected the sunlight in mid-afternoon. A white glaring after-image peeked through my steamy, darkened eyeglasses. The brightness darkened the path which needed to be shoveled. Too bright to look ahead to see where to shovel so I looked beneath the lower frame of my glasses to decide where to begin. I could see only my dog Pepper's footprints. So I shoveled the snow not knowing where I was going, following only Pepper's trail. Her path led me in a loop from the deck landing along the fence to the evergreen to the birdfeeders and finally returning to the back door. Today is my fifth anniversary of aortic valve replacement surgery. This website, HeartValveSurgery, has guided me from pre-surgery to the day of surgery and to today. The early days were one shovel full at a time. Thanks to all who shared posts, where I learned I was not alone. Now I look forward to writing a post on my anniversary each year. I hope you enjoy each step along the way, even if it's through the snow.
FOUR YEARS AFTER
Chronic gray clouds hid today’s pinkish sunrise display. An extra-large bright yellow banana seemed to enjoy being breakfasted upon with ...Read more
FOUR YEARS AFTER
Chronic gray clouds hid today’s pinkish sunrise display. An extra-large bright yellow banana seemed to enjoy being breakfasted upon with an assortment of meds. Even the deep dark strong coffee seemed to know today was a special day—my fourth anniversary after aortic valve replacement surgery. Outside the sparrows, awaiting spring, warbled and chirped until I smiled. And I wondered about those waiting for surgery. I wondered if they hear the birds who are also singing for them—coaxing a smile. Have a great day today and tomorrow.
Adam Pick Congrats Ed! Glad to read that Dr. McCarthy and his team helped you enjoy this special day!
This morning, just before sunrise, winter-rains bent over my backyard and absorbed the trees within its ice. Dark blackish brown branches of a pine tree caged ...Read more
This morning, just before sunrise, winter-rains bent over my backyard and absorbed the trees within its ice. Dark blackish brown branches of a pine tree caged the sparrows until the sun stirred the wind and crackled the frozen limbs. The sparrows escaped. That was my first view of my neighborhood on the third anniversary of my aortic-valve replacement surgery of 2016. Even though it is now raining tonight, temperatures should remain above freezing. The sparrows will be free to fly as early as they choose tomorrow. It’s been another good day. I tell myself, “Enjoy the best part of each day--when the sun, or the promise of it, warms the heart.†May you do the same.
LINDA ROBERTS You are such a good writer with a warm heart.
This morning, with below zero temperatures (F), I'm reminded of how I felt right after surgery and how I feel two years afterwards. Today, I peered out my kitchen ...Read more
This morning, with below zero temperatures (F), I'm reminded of how I felt right after surgery and how I feel two years afterwards. Today, I peered out my kitchen sliding door into the early morning darkness and saw 2" of flaky snow on the stairs where my dog would soon step. So I shoveled it and laid down ice-melt. Minutes later when my dog, Pepper, ran outside into the frigid cold, her paws were firm on the steps; she did not slip. But she was cold, too cold to stop and return to the warmth herself. After 2 minutes I whistled for her; she stopped, turned and ran back to the house. In the same manner 2 years ago I had prepared for heart surgery, with the same willfulness that I employed today for Pepper, and like my dog, I hurried outside into the cold to shovel the snow and listened to my heart beat in anticipation of a peaceful spring, and soon I returned home for some warm coffee and hug from my wife.
Anna Jones I have always enjoyed your writing. Thank you for coming back with an update and a delightful read.
For the last 40 years I've had a practice of keeping a mini-log of personal major events during the calendar year. The space for each year is a mere 2" by 4" ...Read more
For the last 40 years I've had a practice of keeping a mini-log of personal major events during the calendar year. The space for each year is a mere 2" by 4" so only the most important items are listed; maybe, a new car or a Job change. In January I looked back to check what I had written during 2016. When I looked, only one thing had been entered: heart surgery Feb. 5th. I was floored. How could that be? Hadn't anything else of major importance happened? They had, Only I had not appreciated them at the time. So here's my list for 2016: walked ten steps at home Feb 9th; walked up and down steps Feb 10th; slept in my own bed; walked a block outside; completed cardiac rehab II & III; took a train into Chicago; walked 5k; maintained weight; started weight training; resumed Tai Chi; resumed Pilates; shoveled snow for 30 feet; completed 12 weeks biofeedback & breathing training; resumed mediation; went golfing once; went to 2 school re-union gatherings; joined a stamp club; visited a seriously ill relative; rejoiced with my wife's & kids' successes; and walked the dog. Actually this is too many events to cram into the tiny space in my log, but they are all important to me. Probably more important than past years. My next step is to sharpen a pencil and to squeeze as many of these as possible into my 2"x4" 2016 box.
While watching "Everest," I connected with the words of a character who was feeling tired at the foot of his long climb to the top. He said, "I thought I would ...Read more
While watching "Everest," I connected with the words of a character who was feeling tired at the foot of his long climb to the top. He said, "I thought I would acclimate sooner." Today, the 5 a.m. outdoor temperature is minus 12 degrees F. When my aging dog returned after only a few minutes outside, she barely made it up the 3 stairs back into our warm house. But Pepper persisted on 3 legs. Quickly I wrapped her in my sweater to share my body heat. She stood very still and breathed in the heat, as if it were warm air. This is my first active winter after my surgery, Feb. 2016 . In Nov. when the temperature dropped to the 40s, I was startled at how I slowed down--from exercising 6 days per week to 3. I no longer had the energy. But I am back to 4 days-- all indoors. But even though I feel I should have acclimated to the cold sooner, it doesn't really matter. There is a Warmth like a body-heated sweater that refreshes me. Off to Pilates this afternoon.
Nine months following aortic valve replacement, I find myself healthier but in constant need of medical tweaking. Two months after surgery, I started Cardiac ...Read more
Nine months following aortic valve replacement, I find myself healthier but in constant need of medical tweaking. Two months after surgery, I started Cardiac Rehab, but my cardiologist did not like the stress test results and decided to follow me more closely. Three months following surgery my Primary Care Physician sent me to a Urologist to check out my bladder. I did it but not very willingly. Everything check-out, sort of. Four months after surgery I made my final visit to a weight loss program that I had attended successfully for over a year. Because of a change in meds, I lost confidence and extended my Cardiac Rehab into Phase III. This was a good decision. But I forgot to stop taking the dropped meds, until I visited my cardiologist. He said that was OK because my blood pressure was getting too high. So he recommended I take tests to explore my kidneys. Done that, A-ok results. Long story short, my health psychologist suggested biofeedback as a way to meet my lifelong goal of being self-aware and in self-control, so I spent three very productive months with a biofeedback therapists. He showed me how to improve my breathing, my sleep and relaxation. Over the last 9 months I've going from ground zero to daily exercising, to working on eBay selling, to writing, and to socializing. I'v joined a group of neighbors who have just decided to do Fitbit activities "together." In hindsight, my first six months was putting my life back together. The last 3 were focussed on adding more activities and increasing my stamina. Next will be increasing what I've learned to think of as a polygon of of various exercises, practices, and lifestyle changes designed to tweak my progress toward being more self-aware and more useful to those around me. I've decided to start revisiting this web-site regularly to see what I can learn from your posts. Thanks for sharing.
Janette Rehua Thanks for sharing sounds like you are really in control and life is good :)
Ellen Leng Wow, Ed, good for you! Way to take control of your well-being and health!!
Phyllis Petersen Good for you for taking control. I did biofeedback for headaches back in the '70s. It helped tremendo ... Read more
Phyllis Petersen Good for you for taking control. I did biofeedback for headaches back in the '70s. It helped tremendously. It also helped me keep blood in my extremities while skiing. I've since done other imagery practices which have added to what I learned before. Cleveland Clinic sent me a link for guided imagery MP3s to do before my mitral valve surgery, after surgery and for general relaxation. If it wasn't for those, I don't know if I could have slept in the weeks before surgery. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Rita Savelis Thanks for sharing Ed, and I always appreciate reading your posts. I hear you on the first 6 months i ... Read more
Rita Savelis Thanks for sharing Ed, and I always appreciate reading your posts. I hear you on the first 6 months is putting your life together and then the following three on adding more activities. It was longer for me, but that's about how it goes. It takes time, and there does seem to be a fair amount of medical tweaking (nice term!) that most go through.
Take care and keep doing your neighborly fitbits!
Eight months ago I had open heart surgery. It was unexpected. It was overwhelming. Today when I read many of your posts, tears welled up. Your stories tug and ...Read more
Eight months ago I had open heart surgery. It was unexpected. It was overwhelming. Today when I read many of your posts, tears welled up. Your stories tug and tear at my feelings. Many stories uplift and give hope, evoking a teeth-showing smile. When I write, I invite you to share in my experience. And in the same way, you invite us to share in your pains and your joys. And this sharing is a good and comforting thing. Glad I'm a part of this community. Hope you are glad too.
Craig Gay Ed, I've followed your journey and have thought of you often. I pray you are getting back to your pre ... Read more
Craig Gay Ed, I've followed your journey and have thought of you often. I pray you are getting back to your pre surgery routines and feeling well. Congratulations on being right months out! My husband, Craig had his aortic valve replaced the weeks ago yesterday. God bless you! Yvonne
Barbara Laurie Ed, you know I've always enjoyed and felt connected with you through your posts. I'm in agreement wit ... Read more
Barbara Laurie Ed, you know I've always enjoyed and felt connected with you through your posts. I'm in agreement with Yvonne, and I hope you will keep sharingâ¤ï¸
For the last week, I've been looking forward to to-day, as if it were my birthday, the seventh-month-versary of my open heart surgery. But something happened ...Read more
For the last week, I've been looking forward to to-day, as if it were my birthday, the seventh-month-versary of my open heart surgery. But something happened in a moment while I waited expectantly. I simply lost motivation to push myself physically. I am meeting my weekly activity goals : six days of cardio exercises, two strength training, and one pilates session. Added to my exercise program were weekly bio-feedback therapy sessions, with thrice-a-day breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation. Also I took steps to find out when I can resume Tai Chi classes. This Friday I will play golf (52nd high school re-union event), and so I've been practicing at the driving range during the past two weeks. I diligently combined my newly acquired breathing and muscle control techniques with my swinging techniques. Then in a moment, I lost my drive to walk the fastest 5K I could. And when I lost that drive I noticed a stray dog whimpering as I walked toward it. I saw rain-drop seeds fall from a monster sun flower. I heard a gnat buzzing near my ear. And then there were what I call God driven moments. Strong impulses to do something kind and loving: an impulse to hand some money to a stranger who was looking for work, or to lend my smile to a pulmonary rehab patient on the treadmill next to me, or to accurately give directions to a middle aged woman getting exercise on the neighborhood bike trail. These kinds of free-flowing, loving moments are my motivational for me. So this month I'll use the memory of them to motivate me to do activities that strengthen my heart, expand my lungs and stretch my mind-body connection. What are some of the things that motivate you to exercise and take care of yourself in other ways? Please share. I'm interested in knowing.
Barbara Laurie Ed. Your posts are always lovely. My motivation this week was the love I have for Dave and his desire ... Read more
Barbara Laurie Ed. Your posts are always lovely. My motivation this week was the love I have for Dave and his desire to see me by his side again. I never want him to lose that desire, so I used my little stair step in the house, with my cane and Dave for support, and stepped on nail I was breathing hard, my heart was working and Dave was smiling. â¤ï¸
Emily Rowley It's great to hear an update from you Ed, haven't heard from you in awhile. It's even better to hear ... Read more
Emily Rowley It's great to hear an update from you Ed, haven't heard from you in awhile. It's even better to hear you have been going well and making gestures/good deeds which is providing you with motivation for more rehabilitation. As for my motivation, well it comes from many places but now knowing I'm going to be okay and by improving my health I can help many others. 🙂
Rita Savelis Ed, reading your writing motivates me! Thank you.
Lilly Black Ed, after surviving heart surgery, and realizing how close we were to losing our lives, there is noth ... Read more
Lilly Black Ed, after surviving heart surgery, and realizing how close we were to losing our lives, there is nothing wrong with cutting ourselves a break. There are days when I am so motivated to exercise and/or to reach out and help other people, but there are other days I just don't want to think about the roller coaster ride of a journey I had experienced, and so I keep to myself. Life has its moments, and some days I feel the need to re-invent myself because the things that motivated me when I was younger are different today. As you had perfectly described, each day we are presented with a miracle, a special moment, and it is up to us to open our hearts and accept it. We are only given one chance to live in the moment. If we don't, we will lose it forever. Hopefully one day we will recognize these moments are a gift that we should embrace and truly experience. I have noticed that during the days when I am feeling grateful, I am mindful of these special moments. Or is it the other way around, being mindful helps us to be grateful? Maybe they go hand in hand! take care......
Emily Rowley Very well spoken Lilly 🙂 I can definitely relate to how you feel. 💕
After looking at a list of my daily activities my light bulb went from dim & flickery to bright and steady. That's because I realize that I've reached the point ...Read more
After looking at a list of my daily activities my light bulb went from dim & flickery to bright and steady. That's because I realize that I've reached the point when I'm actually doing more than I had been able to do for months before the surgery (AVR). But now I'm looking to upgrade. Today I begin some biofeedback sessions to learn how to relax and to conserve energy. Lights out, for now.
Barbara Laurie ED! So good to see a post from you! Hope the bio feedback helps with you! Best Regardsâ¤ï¸
Almost 5 months since aortic valve surgery, and I Just finished a 36 session Cardiac Rehab program this week. Its photo-copied "graduation certificate" has ...Read more
Almost 5 months since aortic valve surgery, and I Just finished a 36 session Cardiac Rehab program this week. Its photo-copied "graduation certificate" has a lot more value to me than I had thought it would. When I started Cardiac Rehab I did 10 minutes each on three different exercise machines. Each week the duration increased by 1 minute per machine. The final week each session was 21 minutes or 63 minutes total. Cardiac Rehab was 3 days per week and for the last month I did the same regimen at a local fitness center for another 3 days--combining for 6 days. I was feeling confident until my meds were changed this week and my pulse rate increased, as expected, but my confidence took a nosedive. So I enrolled in Phase III of Cardiac Rehab where I'll exercise at the same hospital gym but without a heart monitor. I'll do this for 3 months twice a week and 4 times at my local fitness center. My hope is to condition my heart with its now faster (but OK) heart rate. The major benefits of Cardiac Rehab, for me, were confidence building, self-awareness of my body's limitations and capabilities, and a greater empathy for people who have heart problems. Next steps for me are to return to doing Pilates once I transition making 6 days of exercising per week a solid habit, and my "bucket list" plan is to go the next step in Tai Chi. I highly recommend Cardiac Rehab as one way to improve stamina and endurance. Besides that I met a lot of supportive & encouraging people.
Kate Watson Nice job, glad to hear you are doing well! I started cardiac rehab just a few weeks ago. I am about ... Read more
Kate Watson Nice job, glad to hear you are doing well! I started cardiac rehab just a few weeks ago. I am about 30 years younger than everyone else there :) I can't wait to be able to do pilates again too.
Wanda Mroz I've enrolled in phase III of my program as well. I think it is well worth the effort. Good for yo ... Read more
Wanda Mroz I've enrolled in phase III of my program as well. I think it is well worth the effort. Good for you Ed. 💞
Petey Bello Thanks for the encouragement Ed for Cardiac rehab. I just started two weeks ago. My mind & body says ... Read more
Petey Bello Thanks for the encouragement Ed for Cardiac rehab. I just started two weeks ago. My mind & body says I can do more, but my heart isn't there yet...it can be frustrating because I was so active before surgery. But that is why I am in CR to slow myself down & do the right thing for my heart. I'm like you Kate, everyone is about 20-30 years older then me...& I can't wait to do Pilates, swimming & ride my horses again. I have been doing some of my Pilates floor work & it feels great! They told me no swimming & no riding yet :(
I finished my jig saw puzzle today. Finished in-home physical therapy. Drove my car around the block. Now I'm focussing on getting back into my pre-heart problem ...Read more
I finished my jig saw puzzle today. Finished in-home physical therapy. Drove my car around the block. Now I'm focussing on getting back into my pre-heart problem daily routines. So I'll still be posting, but not every day. My hope is that everyone who posts and comments on this more-than-wonderful web-site will have whatever their heart desires.
Barbara Laurie Thanks for keeping us company Ed, so glad you're feeling better and ready to move forward.â¤ï¸ðŸ’•â ... Read more
Barbara Laurie Thanks for keeping us company Ed, so glad you're feeling better and ready to move forward.â¤ï¸ðŸ’•â¤ï¸
Christine Oliva Moving forward is a true sign of your recovery. You seem to be recovery nicely so keep on whatever yo ... Read more
Christine Oliva Moving forward is a true sign of your recovery. You seem to be recovery nicely so keep on whatever you are doing. May God continue to bless you in your recovery and check in once awhile we like your posts.
Kate Watson I always enjoy reading your posts. You seem to be so grounded and calm! I'm glad you are getting b ... Read more
Kate Watson I always enjoy reading your posts. You seem to be so grounded and calm! I'm glad you are getting back to your routines and recovering well.
Emily Rowley I too enjoy your posts. How have you been going? Haven't heard from you in awhile. Hope to hear from ... Read more
Emily Rowley I too enjoy your posts. How have you been going? Haven't heard from you in awhile. Hope to hear from you soon 😊
I was driven to downtown Chicago to see my cardiologist & surgery Nurse Practitioner. I woke at 4 a.m., left at 5:30 a.m., arrived @ 6:45, took chest x-ray ...Read more
I was driven to downtown Chicago to see my cardiologist & surgery Nurse Practitioner. I woke at 4 a.m., left at 5:30 a.m., arrived @ 6:45, took chest x-ray 1 hour ahead of time, saw my N.P. 1 & half hours early, saw my cardiologist 15 min. Early. EKG was ok. Chest x-ray was good. Blood pressure was ok. Incision is healing. Ok'd to drive. Cardiac rehab recommended. Drive home was smooth. Got home, coughed & I felt like my sternum would totally split. My eyes teared. I muffled a vulgarity. Tomorrow I hope to drive my car around the neighborhood to celebrate 29 days of post-op recovery.
kathleen savoy I am having surgery next week and the thing that I am dreading is the pain from the sternum. Sorry t ... Read more
kathleen savoy I am having surgery next week and the thing that I am dreading is the pain from the sternum. Sorry to hear that it still hurts that much at 3 weeks post op!
Have a good time driving tomorrow. What did the doctor say about the airbag?
Tina Maroon My sternum is still extremely sensitive and it has been 8 months since surgery. I think the sternum t ... Read more
Tina Maroon My sternum is still extremely sensitive and it has been 8 months since surgery. I think the sternum takes time to heal. At least for me its taking a lot of time to heal. Hoping you feel better Ed. Each day each week and each month is truly a celebration.
Judy Freeman The one thing that I've come to realize is that in many ways we all heal differently.
Icy sidewalks, that made outdoor walking out of the question for me today, made my working on a 1,000 piece jig saw puzzle interesting, today. A few puzzles ...Read more
Icy sidewalks, that made outdoor walking out of the question for me today, made my working on a 1,000 piece jig saw puzzle interesting, today. A few puzzles back, I learned that once I find then place a piece, enjoyment fades.. It has vanished into the picture or the design. When I look for it, I can't find it. It's as if the hard found piece is no longer interesting, no longer does its odd shape or color combination, delight me. I wonder why it took so long to find, but almost immediately I forget it once it has fit into its place. This has left me with a question. Can I compare what we go through after heart surgery to finding a jig saw puzzle piece? All the effort that we might go through to walk a short distance no longer interests me, now that I can walk a few blocks. Yet now there's another piece I'm looking for: to walk a half mile. Won't that be fun? Until a mile is in sight. And than a 5-K fast walk. And than Pilates again, someday. And so this heart journey is a jig saw puzzle, of a sort. But each step learned and well placed doesn't simply blend into the puzzle. Each step remains vibrant and stronger only because I relearned how to step again after getting out of the hospital bed. And so if I now take a 1,000 steps, I choose to remember the first step. I remember the joy then and even now feel it, but not as vividly. I don't want it to become like a vanishing puzzle piece ... .
All three walks were outside today; 11 min.; 24 min. and 28 min. I felt so happy, I couldn't help talking as I was passed by. One young mother had a first grader ...Read more
All three walks were outside today; 11 min.; 24 min. and 28 min. I felt so happy, I couldn't help talking as I was passed by. One young mother had a first grader on a scooter, an infant in a baby-carriage plus a high strung 40 pound mix-breed dog. The dog didn't notice me until about 30 feet ahead of me. He turned and eyed me, barked then dismissed me as he followed his mistress and his family. Another dog pulled her master aside for me as a walked slowly behind them. She studied me as if I were a bird who was unaware that a dog was at hand. I smiled and told her master that she most likely smelled my dogs. The dog thought, almost out-loud, "No you are a bird. Perhaps a pigeon or a duck." Tonight, a 4 to 6 inch snowstorm is forecast. Right now, according to our dog, Pepper, it's raining ice. Probably there won't be many dogs outside tomorrow. At least I won't see them because my walking-in-the-snow privileges are suspended for now.
Barbara Laurie I'm so glad you added the caveat that you would not be snow walking Ed! Phew, scared me there kiddo! ... Read more
Barbara Laurie I'm so glad you added the caveat that you would not be snow walking Ed! Phew, scared me there kiddo! glad you had a good walkðŸ¶ðŸ¶ðŸ¶
Christine Oliva Keep it up. Think about a treadmill in the future. I know walking outside is great, air, nature, peop ... Read more
Christine Oliva Keep it up. Think about a treadmill in the future. I know walking outside is great, air, nature, people but now that I am back at work I have to sneak in my walks so the treadmill helps out. Now I don't have any excuses. Have a good day.