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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Many States Moving Away from Embosed License Plates by Rob Stump / TheDrive


(My World   September 23, 2023)
If you live in Colorado and any of the twenty or so other states moving to printed license plates, you may have to trade in your old plates…
Topics: Change Current Events, News New Year's Technology Transportation Trends


She and I and You and Us, All Watching TV by Garrison Keillor


(Connections   July 15, 2022)
Personal identity is a complex matter and if a pronoun is all you need to validate you, fine. It’d help if you pasted your pronoun on your forehead, but if you feel that would marginalize you or stereotype you, I understand…
Topics: Beliefs Change Communication Language, Meaning Relationships Trends


You Make Me Happy When Skies are Gray by Garrison Keillor


(My World   January 1, 2022)
Welcome progress observed at my last visit to the dentist…
Topics: Change Contemplation, Insight COVID-19 Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Humor New Year's


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


The Challenges and Chances of Change by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 9, 2021)
Announcing a coming change…
Topics: Change Circumstances, Life Events Coping Opportunity


Wake Up Call by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 22, 2020)
Are we on the right track?…
Topics: Change Character, Integrity History Social Issues Trends Values


Home Sweet Home by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 6, 2017)
A flood of memories from a trip to my boyhood home…
Topics: Change Friends & Neighbnors Memories


Let's Hear It for Culture by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 25, 2017)
A call to understanding not agreement…
Topics: Change Relationships Values


Farmer Dan by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 11, 2017)
There is something special about farming…take it from a city slicker…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Change Lifestyle, General Memories


Innovation by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 30, 2017)
Innovation is more than incremental change…
Topics: Change Future Social Movements Technology Trends


Cultural Changes by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 2, 2017)
Since I was born in 1927, there have been a few changes in our culture…
Topics: Change History Memories


Junk by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 13, 2015)
Downsizing means decisions and senior moments…
Topics: Change Choices and Decision Making Material Goods, Materialism Memories


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

A Prodigal Nation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 20, 2012)
Grieving for what once was but is no longer…
Topics: Beliefs Change Crisis

Road Rage on Wall Street by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 23, 2011)
Has the American dream become a nightmare?…
Topics: Change Financial Trends Trouble

Facing America's Moral Erosion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


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

A Sentimental Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 23, 2009)
A road trip to college with daughter number three…
Topics: Change Family Parenting, Parents

A New Year's Dance-a-Thon by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 11, 2009)
Waltzing with the unknown…
Topics: Change Faith New Year's

The Next Generation by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 7, 2008)
Let me begin with a Rip Van Lee chair and ottoman which has graced our living room for forty years…
Topics: Business Change Choices and Decision Making

The Richest Kind by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 3, 2006)
Craving the coffee Mrs. Olson brewed…
Topics: Change Lifestyle, General