More than the forgetfulness and foibles we joke about, our "Senior Moments" also celebrate life-long memories, perspective, and wisdom, some delivered tongue-in-cheek, others for serious contemplation.  The lead contributor since SeniorLifestyle began in 2006 has been Dan Seagren, whose thoughts had already appeared on his own website and in several newspapers. 

The updated SeniorLIfestyle site includes all of the Senior Moments we have used since April 2006. 


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Aging, General

 7 records found

Finding Integrity Over Despair in a New Stage of Life by Richard Bergstrom

How to Crack the Code to Happiness in the Second Half of Life by NPR Staff

Make Peace with the Past by Ken Potts

Senior Moments or Senior Block? by Dan Seagren

Admitting the Truth by Dan Seagren

Facing Bad News by Dan Seagren

Granny Flats by Dan Seagren


Arts & Entertainment

 6 records found

Big George Foreman Movie by Rusty Wright

A Classic Movie with a Timeless Message by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Respect, the Movie by Rusty Wright

War Room Movie —Facing life's problems with the power of prayer by Rusty Wright

A Tribute to a One-Armed Organist by Greg Asimakoupoulos

John Travolta's Dave with Sorrow by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Communication

 2 records found

Express Yourself Submitted by Stu Johnson

What Do I Say? Submitted by Stu Johnson


Disaster

 2 records found

Hope for Friends Impacted by Hurricane Idalia by James N. Watkins

Picture Dorian Gray by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Education

 1 record found

The Sunday School of Grandma and Grandpa by Barbara Greenleaf


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 16 records found

Please Breathe On Me by George Garrison

Growing My Faith in the Face of Death by Timothy Keller / The Atlantic

Looking Up in a Lockdown by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A COVID Hymn for Churches by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Why? Why? Why? by James N. Watkins

There are 11 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the Coping topic...See the whole list


General

 3 records found

A Man Walking Through a Big City Snowstorm by Garrison Keillor

The Challenges and Chances of Change by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Survivor Lessons by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Health & Wellness

 30 records found

Three Steps to Avoid Burnout for Good by Alice Turner / Stylist

Why I Sleep in a Separate Bed from My Husabnd by Bryony Gordon / The Telegraph

How Loneliness Reshapes the Brain by Marta Zaraska / Quantum Magazine

How to Support Your Immune System When It's Running Low by Chloe Gray / Stylist

Hope and Mental Health by James N. Watkins

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History

 2 records found

Hope Amid Horror by James N. Watkins

Deepwater Horizon Movie by Rusty Wright


Hobbies

 1 record found

Hobby Therapy by Connie Schultz


Holidays

 15 records found

A Blue Christmas Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Being Alone on Thanksgiving by Katja Vujic / The Cut

Resurrection-Powered Aging by Leona Bergstrom

2020 Hindsight by Greg Asimakoupoulos

How COVID Stole Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos

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Humor

 4 records found

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures by Barbara Greenleaf

COVID and the Cone by George Garrison

Hunkering Down Humor by Rusty Wright

It Could be Worse by James N. Watkins


Inspiration

 5 records found

What Mozart Did for Me Last Week, Thanks, Amadeus by Garrison Keillor

Sam the Olympic Eagle and You by Leona Bergstrom

How to Be Thankful for Your Life by James Clear / JamesClear.com

The Strength to Soar by George Garrison

Fear Not . . . by Faith Anne Spaulding


Life Events

 28 records found

Epictetus on Fifth Avenue, a Week Ago by Garrison Keillor

The Gift of Helen Story, Remembered by Garrison Keillor

Afternoon Tea with the Galloping Gourmet by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Beauty of Being a Guy by Garrison Keillor

God is Never Late—But He Sure is Slow by James N. Watkins

There are 23 more items for the category Life Events and the Coping topic...See the whole list


Media

 1 record found

A Beautiful Day Movie by Rusty Wright


Nature

 2 records found

Old Man Winter's Icy Grip by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Lord Remains Our Light by Greg Asimakoupoulos


News & Current Events

 26 records found

Last Wedneday, Stuck in a Traffic Jam by Garrison Keillor

Will AI Replace Real Live Authors and Artisits? by James N. Watkins

Whatever the Weather by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Is it Really Hotter Now than Any Time in 100,000 Years? by Darrell Kauffman / The Conversation

COVID Fatigue and the New Fine Line by Susan Estrich / Creators

There are 21 more items for the category News & Current Events and the Coping topic...See the whole list


Relationships

 11 records found

The Four Most Important Words to Say in a Dysfuctional Organization by Richard Bergstrom

Women Talking Movie by Rusty Wright

Two Suggestions for Dealing with So-Called 'Conceited' People by Ken Potts

With Praise to 'St. Arbucks' by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Pandemic Debt by Barbara Greenleaf

There are 6 more items for the category Relationships and the Coping topic...See the whole list


Retirement

 1 record found

What DO Retirees Want? by Richard Bergstrom


Sports & Recreation

 3 records found

COVID-19 and Sports by Rusty Wright

Hoops Cancellation Withdrawal Disorder by Rusty Wright

An Audience of One by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Technology

 4 records found

The Lost History of the Electric Car from The Guardian

Coping with Technology by Barbara Greenleaf

Ode to Joy by Stu Johnson

Obsolescence by Dan Seagren


Tragedy

 3 records found

Responding to Disasters: What You Should and Shouldn't Say by Bill Nichols

Your Crisis is Only Part of the Picture by Bill Nichols

Finding Courage When Tragedy Strikes by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Travel

 3 records found

The Jet Lag Blues by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Winter Blues Has Got Me Bad, Mama by Garrison Keillor

Dying for an Upgrade by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Trends

 2 records found

New Storm Rising by Richard Bergstrom

A Tragic Trend by James N. Watkins


Work, Employment

 1 record found

Fired or Promoted? by Dan Seagren