On Wednesday morning I decided to take my dog, Stella, to walk along the river. The parking lot for that area was packed. I supposed everyone took the week off. We went to walk around the fields that have been bought by the city as open space. I have had to struggle to get this dog in the car but after the walk she was happy to get in the car, though she still does not enjoy the car ride. I guess we will start driving somewhere for a walk more often. I never had a dog that was so afraid of riding in the car.