“Hoofing it”, is an informal idiom meaning to walk or travel on foot, especially when other transportation is unavailable. I recalled the words yesterday when my granddaughter sent me a pic of her step count of 17,812 (9.26 miles). We used the term in my hippie days in the early 70’s when we had few alternatives. The phrase originated in the early 1600’s with obvious references of the human foot compared to those of horses, etc. To “hoof it” implies walking a long distance, sometimes at a hurried pace. Of course, walking in general is considered an essential part of retaining good health and just a minimum of 2,500 steps per day can significantly reduce the risk of premature death, with benefits increasing as step count rises. With global oil prices exploding and no reduction in sight, perhaps we should all consider ‘hoofing it’ more and using our cars less, and save money and increase our health simultaneously…