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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The Sad State of Our Union by Greg Asimakoupoulos

It's Democracy, Folks, Learn to Love It! by Garrison Keillor

Is There a Doctor in the House? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Fable about Bewilderment by Garrison Keillor

Reflections on the State of Our Union by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Election Day is Chooseday! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Where Will the Political Violence Lead? Look to the 1850s. by Joshua Zeitz / Politico

My Thoughts After Being Cut Down by a Tree by Garrison Keillor

Sitting in the Sixth Pew, Brooding on Things by Garrison Keillor

Life versus Love by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Why I'm Not Running for Anything Whatsoever by Garrison Keillor

Who Uses the Social Safety Net? by U.S. Census Bureau staff

Liz Cheney's Not Lon Chaney by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Fabric of Democracy by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Inauguration Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos

You Want Me to Pray for Whom? by James N. Watkins

The Strain of Polarization by James N. Watkins

The Supremes Have a New Member by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Divided by Politics by James N. Watkins

Taking the Election Personally by George Garrison

Vote or Flip a Coin? by Dan Seagren

Driven Apart by Stu Johnson

Voting Problems by Dan Seagren

Constitution Day and the 2020 Census by U.S. Census Bureau staff

How Old is Ancient? by Dan Seagren

But Where are the People? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

2020 Census Update Reported by Stu Johnson

Will I be Counted? by Stu Johnson

Watkins for President 2020 by James N. Watkins

The Census is Coming! Reported by Stu Johnson

Who Conducted the First Census in 1790? submitted by Stu Johnson

Counting Transient People by U.S. Census Bureau staff

Democrats, Republicans and Voters by Dan Seagren

Putting 2020 Census Rumors to Rest Submitted by Stu Johnson

A House Divided by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Constitution Day and the Census Submitted by Stu Johnson

The Last Candidate Standing by James N. Watkins

A Prayer for Lawmakers by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Venti Dreams by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Driven Apart or Drawn Together? by Stu Johnson

Divided Loyalties by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Pray, Vote, Trust by James N. Watkins

A 'Dear John' Letter to Senator McCain by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Way with Words by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Call for Respect by Greg Asimakoupoulos

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

My Constitution? by Dan Seagren

Praying for a Dictator by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Hold the Phone by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Top Ten Ways to Reduce the National Debt by James N. Watkins

Second Thoughts about "America First" by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Make the Presidency Great Again! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Inauguration Day Ponderings by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Prayer for the President-Elect by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Voting 2016 by Dan Seagren

Voting Shenanigans by Dan Seagren

White House Secrets by Dan Seagren

The White House Race is a Mud Bowl by Greg Asimakoupoulos

What If You Were President? by Dan Seagren

Polls and Polling by Dan Seagren

Taxation by Dan Seagren

A Prayer for Uncle Sam by Greg Asimakoupoulos

My Favorite Uncle's Annual Appeal by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Republican by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Good Lord, He's a Bad Candidate by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Why Donald Trump Troubles Me by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Watkins for President 2016 by James N. Watkins

Amendment XXVIII? by Dan Seagren

Social Security? by Dan Seagren

Caution: Congress Under Repair by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Can Two Become One? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Lessons of Bridgegate by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Partisanship by Dan Seagren

Uncle Sam at the Brink by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A State of Indecision by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Donkey and the Elephant by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Faded Bedroom Poster by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Undercover Betrayal by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Where's the Party? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Beyond Imagination by Dan Seagren

A Prayer for Lawmakers and Others by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Herman "Raisin" Cane by Greg Asimakoupoulos

And They're Off by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Obama's Big Black Bus by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Uncle Sam's Spending Problem by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Little Weiner Went to Congress by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Chicago's All-TIme Favorite Sport by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Don't Ask? Don't Tell? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

High Touch Security by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Dancing with the Stars and Stripes by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Electioneering by Dan Seagren

Tea Party Ponderings by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Obama, Duh! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

O Little Town of Washington by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Domestic Parter-Ships by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Obama, Obsama by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Jimmy's Crack Scorned by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Lion Sleeps by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Profiles in Courage (and Humanity) by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Revisiting Roe v. Wade by Dan Seagren

Slaves of Lust by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Bronx Cheers by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Table Grace for Tax Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Motorcade and the Parade by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Another Peek at the IRS by Dan Seagren

Babies in the Wings (Clipped) by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A President's Day Present by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Lunacy in the Land of Lincoln by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Violation of Robert's Rules of Order by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Purpose-Driven Choice by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Son of a Blagojevich by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Shrine to "No Belief" by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Thankless Thanksgiving in the White House by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The White House is Over-Rated by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Dumb and Dumber by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Joe the Plumber Pleads His Case by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Peel at Todd Palin's Alaska by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Queen Sarah and Delaware Joe by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Batter Up by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Sarah Palin Needs Our Prayers by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Sarah (Plain and Tall) Palin by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Purpose-Driven Pastor Grills the Candidates by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Conventions Come, Conventions Go by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Joe Biden's Bidin' Time by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Relay Race Disgrace by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Assimilated Ages by Dan Seagren

Jeremiah's Lamentations by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Racial Race? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Poetry in Motion by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Dancing with Our Candidate by Greg Asimakoupoulos

`Prayer for Our Head of State by Greg Asimakoupoulos

He's Not a Sheep Clad Wolf by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Horse Race without Equal by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Obama and Oprah Show by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Holy Smoke by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Marathon to the White House by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Disgraced in the John by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Gordon Brown's Dilemma by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Politically-Correct Holiday is a Humbig by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Election Day in Who-ville by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Hyde and Seek by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Donkey King's Temper Tantrum by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Remembering Joe Lieberman by Greg Asimakoupoulos