Simply Helen

Simply Helen

  How do you view your life? Do you think your best days are behind you, or are your best days are ahead of you? “The best is yet to come.” William Shakespeare When Executive Director, John Capes reminded me that this month’s article is his last, it got me thinking...
Bill’s Board

Bill’s Board

I read a joke on the internet that went something like this: “During the COVID 19 Safer at Home order I finally had time to indulge myself in all of my favorite hobbies. Unfortunately it turned out that my hobbies are going to restaurants, going to bars and being a...
Did I get the job?

Did I get the job?

On Friday, June 1, 2007, I received a call at my home. I heard a voice say, “Marina? This is John Capes from Moosehaven.” I quickly responded, “Did I get the job?” And thus began a 13 year journey! Since that day, I’ve been fired more...
Just John

Just John

It ain’t over till it’s over. I said this recently in answer to a resident’s question about how much longer this coronavirus epidemic will last. Later, I got to thinking about my response and recalled my boyhood baseball hero, Yogi Berra. Now, before I go any further,...
Simply Helen

Simply Helen

It seems like we are all spinning our wheels ninety to nothing and going nowhere. During these times, it may be difficult for you to “feel” grateful. Noticed I said, “feel.” It’s important to be grateful. Studies show when we feel really grateful, we’re more...
Bill’s Board

Bill’s Board

“Look but don’t touch. Touch but don’t taste. Taste but don’t swallow.” This is a quote from the movie “The Devil’s Advocate.” The movie revolves around a lawyer from Jacksonville Florida, Keanu Reeves, being tempted by and essentially selling his soul to the devil,...