Dale,
I'm sorry to read that you're not able to walk much due to the leg issues/L2-3 and I too seem to clear my head this way as well. Additionally I sleep so much better when I walk and my back hurts less it seems if I do walk regularly.
I must admit I'd love it if my feet would stop giving me trouble tho from where I stand and the probs my flat footed family had (particularly my Mom) I foresee more rather than less probs in the future. So for now since it is what it is~ I'll make the most of what I can do while I can do it!
Right now my back is saying ... get up off your rear end RIGHT NOW!!! Oh yea.. I still find sitting to be the most troublesome activity it seems next to heavier labor/lifting and such!
Be well you two and have a good day