Trousered Ape

An exercise in presumption.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Passing

Mom passed away peacefully last night at the age of 93. Rest eternal grant her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on her.

Posted by Bob the Ape 11:37 AM

Sunday, March 26, 2023

State of the Ape XI

Ten months; where does the time go? I’m getting a little stronger (I think). The new drug I’m on for the dizziness appears to be taking hold. I’m still having episodes, but the last serious one was 2/28. I had a bone scan on 3/9 and my bones, or at least the ones they looked at, are in excellent shape. Blood work on 3/24: my PSA is down to 0.2.

Mom’s life is drawing peacefully to a close. She received Anointing of the Sick on Friday.

We’re in the process of (slowly) transferring management of our family finances from me to the Bride. Slowly, because over the years I’ve developed a complicated system that involves several different spreadsheets; also because I’m comfortable with numbers and she isn’t. (And also because my system color-codes some of the transactions and the Bride is partially color-blind.)

I’ve finished revising Murder at Minstrel Manor. The cover designer I hoped to get isn’t available, but I think I’ve found another one; we’re in preliminary discussions right now. I just finished re-reading There Will Be Murder Done. It needs filling out, and a certain amount of rewriting, but the plot does hang together pretty well. I’ve finished Zoe 5 and have started Zoe 6.

Posted by Bob the Ape 8:27 PM

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Urgent Prayer Request

Mom had to back to the hospital with pneumonia. Her condition worsened while she was there and she is being moved to hospice. Please pray for her.

Posted by Bob the Ape 10:25 AM

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

One More Prayer Request

Our long-term house guest Shelby learned today that her father died suddenly and unexpectedly. She is flying home to California for a while. Please pray for her and her family, and for the repose of the soul of her father.

Posted by Bob the Ape 6:03 PM