Stanford has been totally supportive (thank you Barbara and Jim!) and I’ve set up contingency plans for days when I’ll need to attend class via video. But today I feel well enough to make the trek, so I’m leaving in 5 minutes for a 7:45 treatment, then meet with radiation oncologist, then Judy and I get breakfast and head for Palo Alto, where she will hang out ALL DAY and pick me up at 5:00.

Does this girl have my back, or what? Please, this is so true and not hype: 50% credit for everything Howard Rheingold has ever done should go to Judith Maas Rheingold, my partner of the past 42 years.

I managed to exercise for an hour yesterday and was able to spend a couple of hours commenting on student blogs. But I sleep later than I am accustomed — until 10 AM instead of 7:30 most days. And I’m reacquainting myself with the lost art of the nap.

I usually weigh 185-190 lbs. I’m down to 177. Excuse to eat almond butter and banana sandwiches! I meet with nutritionist tomorrow.

Avanti!