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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Arts & Entertainment

 1 record found

David Letterman's Jacket by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 11, 2009)
Will it help him weather the late night chill?…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Popular Culture Television


Citizenship

 1 record found

Quality Citizens and Adults by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 7, 2013)
We live in a society where almost anything goes. Almost, but not quite.…
Topics: Civility Communication Ethics & Morality Family


Communication

 2 records found

Cultivating Civility by Rusty Writing and Mark I. Pinsky


(Connections   December 1, 2023)
Can philosophical opposites get along?…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Attitudes Beliefs Civility Ethics & Morality Faith Inspiration Optimal Aging Racism and Inequality Relationships Values Wisdom


Truth Decay by David Gushee / Baptist News Global


(Connections   January 30, 2021)
Truth is interpersonal and covenantal…
Topics: Communication Ethics & Morality Faith Relationships Trust



Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 2 records found

God, Bless America Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 7, 2013)
Our beloved nation is in real trouble…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Faith God Religion Trends

Forget You, Pat Robertson! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 18, 2011)
Alzheimer's Disease is no reason to forget your wedding vows…
Topics: Disease Ethics & Morality Faith


Financial

 3 records found

Getting Rich Quick by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 30, 2011)
Many, perhaps most, would like to get rich. The quicker the better…
Topics: Character, Integrity Choices and Decision Making Ethics & Morality Financial

Spam or Scam? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 24, 2007)
If you are like most computer users, you probably get enough spam and scam delectables to feed you for quite some time…
Topics: Computers (and other Digital devices) Ethics & Morality Fraud Internet

Senior Discounts by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 30, 2006)
Why do seniors get a discount? Even better, why should they?
Topics: Ethics & Morality Financial


General

 5 records found

It's Time for Americans to Buy Less Stuff by Terry Nguyen / Vox


(My World   October 29, 2021)
Thanks to the supply chain crisis, holiday shopping won't be easy this year—even if you buy early…
Topics: Advertising Change Cost of Living COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Ethics & Morality Financial Holidays Holiday Season Lifestyle, General Opportunity Social Issues Technology


Life Matters by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 18, 2020)
From womb to tomb…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Compassion Contemplation, Insight Courage Crime, Justice, Punishment Ethics & Morality Social Issues


Turning the Clock Back by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 31, 2013)
Yes, I can turn our grandmother clock back. So, why can't we turn our calendar back? …
Topics: Change Ethics & Morality Memories Trends

Facing America's Moral Erosion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 30, 2009)
Reflections on a famous American landmark…
Topics: Change Ethics & Morality

The Deceiving Beauty of Autumn Leaves by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 20, 2007)
Examining the death of morality in progress…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Faith Trends


Government & Politics

 5 records found

May I Be Frank, Mr. President? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 17, 2017)
Challenging a double standard in the Oval Office…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Ethics & Morality News Politics Scandal Social Issues Values


The White House Race is a Mud Bowl by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 15, 2016)
Just how low can they go?…
Topics: Ethics & Morality News Politics


The Lessons of Bridgegate by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 19, 2014)
Coming to terms with an unnecessary toll…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Politics

Babies in the Wings (Clipped) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 15, 2009)
Grieving a pro-life stance…
Topics: Current Events, News Ethics & Morality Politics Social Issues

A Relay Race Disgrace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 17, 2008)
Sober lessons from John Edward's fall…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Politics Scandal


History

 1 record found

Lincoln, Lincoln, I've Been Thinkin' by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 10, 2013)
Pondering Lincoln's legacy on the 204th anniversary of his birth…
Topics: Ethics & Morality History Holidays Politics


Legal

 1 record found

Let the Little Children Come by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 13, 2014)
Pondering the border situation…
Topics: Bible Ethics & Morality


Media

 1 record found

Preventing Truth Decay by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 4, 2007)
Exposing the cultural cavity of deception…
Topics: Communication Ethics & Morality Language, Meaning Media News Popular Culture


News & Current Events

 18 records found

Why I Won't be Playing Golf in Oman by Garrison Keillor


(My World   June 29, 2023)
If the law doesn't apply to the big guys, then the peons and pissants are not going to abide by it either…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Ethics & Morality Legal News Politics Social Issues


Saint Michael of Wheaton by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 23, 2022)
A tribute to Wheaton College alumnus Michael Gerson, a Presidential speech writer and syndicated columnist…
Topics: Character, Integrity Civility Ethics & Morality Faith Loss & Grieving Trouble


Christian Leaders Behaving Badly by Rusty Wright


(Faith   February 25, 2021)
Why should anyone embrace their faith?…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Ethics & Morality Faith Jesus News Relationships Religion Scandal


About Those Numbers by Stu Johnson


(My World   May 19, 2020)
Putting COVID-19 numbers in perspective…
Topics: Communication COVID-19 Crisis Dying and Death Disease Ethics & Morality Media News Research Social Issues Trust Writing


When the Big House is a Full House by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 13, 2019)
Exposing Lori Loughlin and Admissions Gate…
Topics: Character, Integrity Education Ethics & Morality News Parenting, Parents Scandal


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Sports & Recreation

 6 records found

The Lion King and a Tiger's Tale by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 11, 2010)
Thinking about the new Nike ad with Tiger Woods' dad…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Media Sports

Tiger Ain't Out of the Woods Yet by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 13, 2009)
The penalty strokes are more than he expected…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Media Scandal Sports

Dear God, A-Rod by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 15, 2009)
Talking turkey with Alex Rodriguez…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Scandal Sports

Not Your Average Run by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 13, 2008)
What does the blighted Olympic torch relay suggest?…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Sports

The Perfect Patriots? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 13, 2008)
Think again!…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Football (American) Sports

Going, Going, Gone! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 25, 2007)
Why Barry will soon need a bondsman…
Topics: Baseball Ethics & Morality Scandal Sports


Technology

 1 record found

Seller Beware by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 26, 2009)
Want ads with an unwanted outcome…
Topics: Computers (and other Digital devices) Crime, Justice, Punishment Ethics & Morality