Is it hot enough for ya?

Is anyone else finding it difficult to breathe tonight? Honestly, not so sure why we bothered to walk the dogs? It was just gross outside. We lately have been having trouble walking Harley...its like he is loosing his mind? He doesn't listen anymore...AT ALL! He walks all over the place, cutting off Paul and Finley and he even barks at shadow's..and not to mention what he does if he see's another dog?! He goes mad..like he wants to kill them, its too hot and embarrassing for that! I feel bad because we do not enjoy our walks when he is there anymore. He has never been a good walker and has always given us alot of trouble, but we can usually wear him out and then he settles for the end part of the walk and becomes a little more calm. Lately its like he is a 2 year old puppy, but then he comes home and almost dies, his hips are sore, he limps, has trouble getting up...all along though he never stops wagging his tail...and that's why I love him. I think unfortunately tonight was his last walk with us as a group (*sad face*) its just to stressful, Paul gets too frustrated and then I get upset...its just not worth it! We have agreed to take him out seperately, just a quick jaunt around the block, enough to calm him and get some exercise. He does have a swim everyday...which releives some of his energy but its nice to get him out of the fenced yard!
Tonight I met a friend out for coffee, we went to Chapters..it was nice to see her! She is a long time friend, I very much love being with her. I still struggle though, you see...she has had some things happen in her life within the last couple years and unfortunately the events have changed a part of her. I mean she is still


wonderful, giving, kind, loving and honest but there is a part of her that is not the same anymore. I only hope and pray that she can heal that wounded part and grow from her experiences..I know its going to take alot of work but if she is prepared to put the hard work in...she will come out stronger. Its always hard to see a friend go through a tough time, especially when there is nothing you can do to help. All I can do is sit and listen, let her vent and give my opinion when asked. The problem with that is we are all different and the way she handles situations are different from the way I would. Not that either way is right or wrong..its just what works for us. I do see some positive changes and its nice to see her smile, but I can see she is still battling some inner pain. I wish there was more that I could do...I can only be here, but that I am good at!!
Stay cool my friends!