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
1 record found
50th Reunion Spurs Memories by Ken Potts
(Connections July 21, 2019)
Thoughts of the 'In' crowd…
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Education
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Friends & Neighbnors
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Memories
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Relationships
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Social Activities
Arts & Entertainment
2 records found
Bringing People Along with Me 101 by Garrison Keillor
(My World December 7, 2023)
I am minding my own business. As James Thurber said, 'Let us not look back in anger or look forward in fear but let us look around us in awareness'…
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Teaching
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Writing
Remembering a Lesser-Known Carroll by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons December 14, 2019)
A tribute to Carroll Spinney
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Character, Integrity
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Education
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History
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Media
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Television
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Tribute, Testimony
Citizenship
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Voting Matters by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments October 24, 2020)
Dueling parties and candidates vie for your vote…
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Civility
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COVID-19
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Education
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Government
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News
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Opportunity
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Patriotism
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Politics
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Social Issues
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Voting & Elections
Education
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The Sunday School of Grandma and Grandpa by Barbara Greenleaf
(Connections December 25, 2020)
Continuing religious education for children during the pandemic…
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Communication
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Coping
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COVID-19
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Education
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Learning
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Opportunity
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Parenting, Parents
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Relationships
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Wisdom
Narrowing One Gap by Stu Johnson
(My World June 13, 2020)
A glimmer of hope at a dark hour…
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Demographics
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Education
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Hopes & Dreams
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Racism and Inequality
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Social Movements
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Oh, the Places You Will Go by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 9, 2018)
A poem for high school graduates (with apologies to D. Seuss)…
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Circumstances, Life Events
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Education
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Future
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Hopes & Dreams
Learning from Others by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments April 22, 2018)
Lessons from the world of business…
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Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Business
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Circumstances, Life Events
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Education
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Innovation, Invention, Creativity
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Inspiration
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Leadership
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Learning
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Values
Graduations by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments May 14, 2017)
In the season of graduations, thoughts about my own…
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Education
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History
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Learning
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Memories
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Faith, Religion & Spirituality
2 records found
A Prayer for High School Graduates by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons June 2, 2013)
Talking to the Almighty about our children…
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Education
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Parenting, Parents
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Prayer
Divine Refuge by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments April 12, 2009)
We find interesting things in unusual places…
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Education
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Religion
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Trends
Financial
1 record found
Tri-Generational Settings by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments July 19, 2015)
Considering the huge debts students are accumulating doesn't always say who will pay those debts…
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Education
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Family
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Planning
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Retirement
General
4 records found
An Abbreviated World Census by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments June 25, 2021)
If there were 100 people in the world, there would be…
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Demographics
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Diversity & Pluralism
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Education
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Language, Meaning
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Statistics
Dreams and Nightmares by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments September 30, 2018)
A dream puts education in perspective…
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Education
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Hopes & Dreams
What If? by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments October 21, 2012)
A small booklet ended up on my desk. It sat there, staring at me until I opened it. The title? What if It's True? …
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Choices and Decision Making
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Education
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Memories
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Science & Technology
Let's Hear it for Reunion Nametags! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 1, 2010)
Reflections at a 40-year high school reunion…
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Education
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Memories
Government & Politics
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Who Uses the Social Safety Net? by U.S. Census Bureau staff
(Finance and Legal May 22, 2021)
While those with a high school diploma or less make up the majority of government assistance recipients, even before COVID one in seven had earned a college degree…
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COVID-19
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Education
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Financial
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Food & Nuitrition
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Government
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Social Services
A Politically-Correct Holiday is a Humbig by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons December 3, 2006)
One jaded Christian's Christmas wish…
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Christmas
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Education
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Faith
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Freedom
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Holidays
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Politics
Inspiration
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Spare Time by Dan Seagren
(Senior Moments July 13, 2014)
What do students do with all the spare time when vacation sets in? Or senior?…
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Education
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Opportunity
Life Events
4 records found
Surprised by Oxford Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment September 25, 2023)
Remedying broken relationships…
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Arts & Entertainment
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Circumstances, Life Events
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Education
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Faith
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Grace
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Learning
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Movies
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Relationships
The Gift of Helen Story, Remembered by Garrison Keillor
(My World September 14, 2023)
Somehow the ridiculous missteps of my life lead to this day in September, the back-to-school month, and in my heart I am still walking into the old high school, anxious to do well in Lyle Bradley's biology and Helen Story's English class…
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Circumstances, Life Events
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Contemplation, Insight
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Coping
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Education
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Humor
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Learning
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Memories
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Optimal Aging
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Tribute, Testimony
Top Ten Things You Won't Hear at Commencement by James N. Watkins
(My World June 9, 2023)
Despite all the advice, most commencement speakers miss the mark. Jim tells us what every graduate really need to hear…
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Advice, Guidance & Mentoring
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Education
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Wisdom
Commencement 2020 by James N. Watkins
(My World May 22, 2020)
The top ten things you won't hear at commencement…
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Education
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Learning
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Wisdom
Media
2 records found
A Shepherd in Sneakers by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 23, 2019)
Celebrating Fred Rogers
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Compassion
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Television
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Tribute, Testimony
A Beautiful Day Movie by Rusty Wright
(Arts & Entertainment November 15, 2019)
Want him as your neighbor?…
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Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Comfort & Consolation
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Coping
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Education
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History
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Media
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News & Current Events
5 records found
Bulletproof Backpacks and Back-to-School Fear by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 17, 2019)
What has become of our world?…
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Current Events, News
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Education
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Fears, Concerns
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Parenting, Parents
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Social Issues
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Technology
When the Big House is a Full House by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons April 13, 2019)
Exposing Lori Loughlin and Admissions Gate…
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Character, Integrity
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Education
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Ethics & Morality
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News
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Parenting, Parents
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Scandal
One Last Look at "The Last Lecture" by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons August 3, 2008)
A tribute to that brave young professor named Randy…
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Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Dying and Death
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Disease
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Education
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Tribute, Testimony
A Requiem of Remembrance by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons February 24, 2008)
Longing for normal at college campuses…
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Education
A Farewell to Falwell by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 20, 2007)
Remembering a Religous Icon…
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Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Education
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Religion
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Tribute, Testimony
Relationships
3 records found
Keep 'Em Rolling by Barbara Greenleaf
(Arts & Entertainment February 20, 2021)
Grandparents play a positive and prominent role in latest Business-Minded Teen novel…
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Choices and Decision Making
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Communication
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Education
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Learning
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Relationships
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Work
Developing a Child's Self-Esteem (part 1) by Ken Potts
(Connections April 5, 2020)
It's not easy in today's world
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Character, Integrity
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Discipline
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Education
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Family
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Parenting, Parents
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Relationships
The Time Has Come to Walk by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons May 12, 2013)
Reflections on a daughter's graduation from college…
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Education
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Parenting, Parents
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Trips
Sports & Recreation
1 record found
Sadness in Happy Valley by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Rhymes & Reasons November 13, 2011)
Why State College is in an unhappy state…
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Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Education
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Football (American)
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Scandal
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Sports
Trends
1 record found
Despite the Internet Reported by Stu Johnson
(Our World November 27, 2018)
Kids still involved in extracurricular activities…
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Demographics
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Education
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Family
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Trends