I nodded with a knowing acknowledgment at the temporary loss of your iPod. I have had several similar incidents, usually ending with the same relief. I have a particular psychological predisposition to freak out when I lose anything meaningful, and am never far from hooting and jumping like an enraged chimpanzee until it is found.

Weight loss is a tough gig. I wish you the best, even as we both wonder with suspicion at its cause.

I’m reading this, because you’re a good guy and we have a lot in common. Those are two good reasons that make events in your life, and your take on them, interesting. Don’t stop blogging!