A lot has been going on. We're planning to take time off to go to the desert.

Tim saw his UCSF oncologist earlier this week. The oncologist and his team were somewhat shocked that Tim hadn't had a break from chemo in over a year and a half. So, they recommended Tim continue to take time off. He's been off chemo now for 6+ weeks. Tim was hoping he would feel lots better after being off chemo, but so far, it's not so clear. He's scheduled for another PET scan in mid-June to see whether it's time to consider the last resort chemo, a possible new clinical trial, or just stop altogether.

Paul, meanwhile, has started on a new chemo regime. Daily oral doses, plus weekly shots of a second chemo. Plus various other drugs to mediate the side-effects of more fatigue, more neuropathy and more nausea. So far, Paul's holding his own.

The oncologists at Kaiser, UCSF and Stanford all agree that the best thing for now is to enjoy life. So, that's what we're planning to do as best as we can.

*Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida) from Box Canyon, Mecca Hills Preserve