A good pair of walking shoes is a must have. My Mephistos are terrific. The initial outlay for a pair is staggering, but the resoles from the factory cost only one-third of the original price and the shoes are virtually as good as new when redone. When out marching around the neighborhood with the dog at seven a.m. I'm happy that my feet feel good.



We bought an electric blanket. That's nice. The bed is toasty when you slip into it. Haven't had one for years.