The CDC estimates that if 10 percent of adults began a regular walking program, $5.6 billion in heart disease costs could
be saved (CDC 2003).

Now, I don’t know if there are any organized efforts underway to get the nation out and walking, but I can think of a great incentive.  Seriously, there’s no shortage of dogs that are stuck in shelters, and a looming amount of elderly and “pre-elderly” who seem doomed to an isolated, inactive life.  Provided we make our streets safer to walk or bike on (for which momentum is growing), I think that there’s a great opportunity for, what’s the word, synergy here.

I started off at a nice romantic dinner for 4.2  (One of us was already ready to be seated.)

But my date wouldn’t have anything to do with me.

It looked like there would be an alliance against me.

But Chihuahua’s have long memories and don’t take kindly to yellow sweatshirts.

I needed someone new.  And almost on cue…

Right out of the pack…

A Guru pup!!

(Don’t worry, Gypsy, you’re still #1)