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Aging, General

 7 records found

Purpose! Passion! Pep! by Barbara Greenleaf


(My World   October 23, 2020)
Perpetual motion may be fine for some, but…
Topics: Humor • Lifestyle, General • Optimal Aging • Wellness


When a Poet Turns Sixty-Five by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 22, 2017)
Contemplating a milestone birthday…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Humor • Optimal Aging


Top Ten Wishes for My 50th Birthday by James N. Watkins


(My World   July 9, 2015)
We welcome Jim Watkins as a SeniorLifestyle contributor with this retrospective look at turning 50…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Birthdays & Annivesaries • Humor • Optimal Aging


Midlife Crisis by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 5, 2010)
If a senior has passed beyond a Midlife Crisis, is there a possibility that a Seniorlife Crisis might appear?…
Topics: Humor

My Obituary by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 22, 2007)
Recently, a senior dreamed a similar dream two nights in a row. He had seen his obituary written by members and friends of his family.…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Dying and Death • Faith • Humor • Planning

Birds of a Feather by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 27, 2007)
Let's meet some of the people you'll meet at a retirement home or a skilled nursing facility…
Topics: Humor

Too Late Smart? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 20, 2007)
In short, this is a person who is able not only to change a light bulb, but knows the difference between a one-way and a three-way bulb.…
Topics: Change • Humor • Knowledge • Memories


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 2 records found

Forty Days of Hope and Humor by James N. Watkins


(My World   February 17, 2021)
Lent and Easter devotionals, humor, more…
Topics: Christian Life • Easter • Faith • Holidays • Humor • Jesus


My Favorite Songs of Hope and Humor by James N. Watkins


(Arts & Entertainment   January 12, 2016)
A collection of videos and links to related blog posts…
Topics: Faith • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • Inspiration • Media • Movies



General

 3 records found

Lighten Up! by Stu Johnson


(My World   January 23, 2018)
Memories of winter fun, injecting laughter and humor in your life…
Topics: Contentment, Satsifaction • Humor • Lifestyle, General • Memories • Optimal Aging • Recreation • Weather


Pet Peeves by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 14, 2007)
For those of us who have lived over half a century, we have no doubt accumulated quite a few pet peeves.…
Topics: Civility • Humor • Trends

My Spell Checker by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 26, 2006)
If you own a computer, your senior moment could occur at any time.…
Topics: Computers (and other Digital devices) • Humor • Language, Meaning


Government & Politics

 3 records found

But Where are the People? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 29, 2020)
Why virtual political conventions are for the birds…
Topics: Change • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • History • Humor • Media • Politics


Watkins for President 2020 by James N. Watkins


(My World   July 17, 2020)
Throwing his pen in the race with the Tupperware party—'Putting a lid on government'…
Topics: Faith • Government • Humor • Politics • Trends • Values


Watkins for President 2016 by James N. Watkins


(My World   February 6, 2016)
Contributor and humorist Watkins throws his pen into the presidential race…
Topics: Humor • News • Politics



Health & Wellness

 1 record found

Eight Pills Old by James N. Watkins


(Senior Moments   July 12, 2015)
A humorous, yet thankful, look at the increasing number of medications that come with age…
Topics: Health Care • Humor



History

 1 record found

Burma Shave by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 12, 2006)
How many of you remember those ol' Burma Shave signs along our highways (no freeways or Interstate then. Here are a few that a friend (another senior) sent to me so I will share some with you…
Topics: Advertising • Humor • Memories


Holidays

 15 records found

Say it with Brisket by Barbara Greenleaf


(Connections   February 5, 2021)
Better for Valentine's Day than the most sweet-smelling roses…
Topics: Cooking • Holidays • Humor • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


Do You Have the 'Worst' Job? by James N. Watkins


(My World   September 7, 2020)
Labor Day thoughts about making a living…
Topics: Humor • Labor Day • Work


Happy Mother's Day 2020 by James N. Watkins


(Connections   May 7, 2020)
A collection of favorite cartoons and columns…
Topics: Family • Gratitute • Holidays • Humor • Mother's Day • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony


Here's to the New Year by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 29, 2019)
May yours be happy, hopeful, and humorous…
Topics: Contentment, Satsifaction • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • New Year's


Hope and humor and Halloween by James N. Watkins


(My World   October 31, 2019)
Jim's annual list of articles about creepy stuff…
Topics: Halloween • Holidays • Humor


There are 10 more items for the category Holidays and the Humor topic...See the whole list


Humor

 8 records found

Kale is the Holy Grail—This Week by Barbara Greenleaf


(Health & Wellness   November 27, 2020)
My head is spinning from all the advice…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring • Humor • Wellness


Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures by Barbara Greenleaf


(My World   August 28, 2020)
A pandemic tale…
Topics: Coping • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Humor


Welcome Summer by James N. Watkins


(My World   June 5, 2020)
Time out for a lighter look at life before COVID-19…
Topics: COVID-19 • Humor • Lifestyle, General • Memories • Seasons • Social Activities


COVID and the Cone by George Garrison


(My World   May 7, 2020)
Time out for a laugh…
Topics: Coping • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Family • Humor • Pets


Hunkering Down Humor by Rusty Wright


(My World   April 18, 2020)
Finding lighter momets while hunkered down for the pandemic…
Topics: Coping • COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Humor • News


There are 3 more items for the category Humor and the Humor topic...See the whole list


Life Events

 1 record found

Dealing with the Cards You're Dealt by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 25, 2018)
Life is more than just a game…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Coping • Humor • Metaphors, Life Lessons



News & Current Events

 1 record found

A Papal Bull and a Burning Bush by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 20, 2008)
A humorous look at Pope Benedict's U.S. visit…
Topics: Current Events, News • Humor • Politics • Religion


Relationships

 4 records found

Love, Marriage and Sex (2018) by James N. Watkins


(Connections   February 9, 2018)
The latest update of Jim's annual list of articles and cartoons…
Topics: Holidays • Humor • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day • Values


Top Ten Secrets to Staying Married by James N. Watkins


(Connections   June 10, 2016)
Time-tested advice on piling up anniversary celebrations…
Topics: Achievements • Birthdays & Annivesaries • Faith • Family • Humor • Inspiration • Relationships


Love, Marriage and Sex . . . by James N. Watkins


(Connections   February 11, 2016)
An updated annual collection of cartoons and blogs to celebrate Valentine's Day…
Topics: Holidays • Humor • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day • Values


The Art of Listening by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 5, 2006)
We seniors aren't always the best listeners although we have listened a lot, maybe too much, in our lifetime.…
Topics: Communication • Humor • Statistics


Sports & Recreation

 3 records found

Hoops Cancellation Withdrawal Disorder by Rusty Wright


(My World   April 5, 2020)
Taking a lighter look at one of the casualties of the pandemic…
Topics: Basketball • Coping • COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Faith • Humor • Popular Culture • Sports


On Mastering Golf by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 8, 2006)
If you've never had a senior moment playing golf, read on. Actually, I'm getting closer every year to scoring my age (on nine holes).…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring • Humor • Leisure

Senior Golf by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 23, 2006)
Golf and I are acquainted but don't get along too well.…
Topics: Humor • Leisure


Technology

 1 record found

Coping with Technology by Barbara Greenleaf


(My World   September 25, 2020)
Technophobes are born, not made…
Topics: Coping • COVID-19 • Humor • Internet • Learning • Personal Issues • Technology