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I chose a different route, I would rather deal with the inhaler than live without animals. For me it's a quality of life issue. And the more time I spend around them, the less reactive to them I get. Unfortunately, that exposure benefit hasn't worked with cold temperatures. I live in Ohio, I get exposed. LOL Life is a mixed bag, some things work out and some you have to deal with on it's terms. I'm pretty lucky though, the attacks are mostly mild, only had a few where it was 'you're not even getting triaged you're seeing a doctor in 30 seconds of getting to the er' and I'm not triggered by perfumes, cleaning products, and every pollen known to man like a friend of mine. So I embrace my lucky and just quietly dread winter a bit.

I love it, Bree! I think it's terrific that you have this giant plush turtle and that it makes you feel good. That's all that matters my friend, that we have our plushies, our loved ones, a warm and cozy existence, and maybe some chocolate and brandy on the side table. And for me, a wonderful book or movie or both that I can escape into. It doesn't get much better than that.

I agree with you Christie, very very much. I wish Hillary the best but I fear that she is going to be so challenged on so many fronts. I wouldn't ever want to wear her shoes. But I think she's very wise and recognizes the winds of change as well as the real and valid rights of people like us. I think she's a good person and will carry on well from Obama, at least if she is elected. My biggest fear is like Brexit, there are too many people who assume that "no way could we elect Trump" that they will not get out the vote and then find ourselves with a real monster and tragedy as president. We must all vote with our hearts, no excuses.