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Midnight Writer

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4. I've been a compulsive walker since I was a child.
Sun Jan 9, 2022, 05:04 PM
Jan 2022

Twice my mother called police because I was missing, but I was actually just out walking.

As a teenager, I used to walk from town to town, be gone all day.

I had a career as a Mail Carrier. My daily route was a 17 mile walk.

I chose the home I live in because it is a beautiful walking neighborhood, with four public parks within a mile of home.

Now long retired, I still walk 5 miles a day, often more.

I dread the day when I can no longer get out and walk.

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Fascinating! SheltieLover Jan 2022 #1
Hey! canetoad Jan 2022 #2
Enjoy the beach! SheltieLover Jan 2022 #12
During covid, i developed habit of walking up and down hallway during commercials Demovictory9 Jan 2022 #9
Great idea! SheltieLover Jan 2022 #13
Yes. Drs had reccomended during early days of covid lockdown when realized Demovictory9 Jan 2022 #16
Smart doc! SheltieLover Jan 2022 #19
It helps me. It's rough right now recovering from a knee replacement, but I'll be back out there brewens Jan 2022 #3
You are lucky..i live near colleges..driving near Demovictory9 Jan 2022 #17
I've been a compulsive walker since I was a child. Midnight Writer Jan 2022 #4
I hear you loud and clear canetoad Jan 2022 #22
Question - Mme. Defarge Jan 2022 #5
In my experience, yes. Pinback Jan 2022 #7
Thanks! Mme. Defarge Jan 2022 #10
I'm sure it does canetoad Jan 2022 #23
"Walking promotes our sense of empathy." IcyPeas Jan 2022 #6
It's been working for me over the past two years Fritz Walter Jan 2022 #11
Very true of folks walking at the dog park, too SheltieLover Jan 2022 #14
I don't doubt it in the least Ron Obvious Jan 2022 #8
And my little doggie loves walking too. Tikki Jan 2022 #15
Walking Your Blues Away: How to Heal the Mind...Thom Hartmann StClone Jan 2022 #18
I really enjoy walking. Since covid... electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #20
walking & gardening NJCher Jan 2022 #21
I too love both walking and gardening canetoad Jan 2022 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author empedocles Jan 2022 #25
I haven't walked for exercise in decades. Thought not time efficient enough. empedocles Jan 2022 #26
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