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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A Farewell Toast to Charles Osgood by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 3, 2024)
A tribute to the journalist and long-time host of CBS Sunday Morning…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Media • Memories • News • Popular Culture • Tribute, Testimony


Charles' Coronation Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 22, 2023)
Dr. Charles Stanley was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta for more than fifty years…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Faith • Leadership • News • Optimal Aging • Tribute, Testimony


From Refugee to Royalty by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 9, 2022)
Remembering the remarkable Madeleine Albright…
Topics: Achievements • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Government • History • News • Tribute, Testimony


The Man and His Music by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 30, 2021)
Celebrating the legacy of Ralph Carmichael…
Topics: Achievements • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Faith • Music • News • Tribute, Testimony


A Poetic Portrait of a Patriot by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 23, 2021)
Celebrating the life of a remarkable leader…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • COVID-19 • History • Leadership • News • Tribute, Testimony • Wisdom


Remembering a Fairy Tale Prince by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 9, 2021)
Recounting a rather remarkable life…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Dying and Death • History • News • Tribute, Testimony


Ruthless in Washington by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 26, 2020)
Imagining the nation's Capitol without Justice Ginsburg…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Government • History • News • Tribute, Testimony


Who Wants to be a Millionaire? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 8, 2020)
Remembering Regis Philbin…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Current Events, News • Faith • Grace • Media • News • Tribute, Testimony


It was John's Time by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 1, 2020)
Celebrating the legacy of Congressman John Lewis…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Current Events, News • Dying and Death • History • Leadership • News • Racism and Inequality • Social Issues • Social Movements • Tribute, Testimony


Death of a Trailblazer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 20, 2018)
Remembering my neighbor Paul Allen
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Leadership • Technology • Trends • Tribute, Testimony


Keeping the Dream Alive by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 7, 2018)
Recalling Dr. King's death 50 years ago…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Crime, Justice, Punishment • History • Hopes & Dreams • Loss & Grieving • Minorities • Social Movements • Tribute, Testimony


A Sentry of the Past Century by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2018)
Remembering Billy Graham…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Evangelism • Faith • History • News • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


Remembering Billy Graham by Stu Johnson


(Faith   February 24, 2018)
A tribute to a remarkable man of God…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • History • Inspiration • Jesus • Memories • News • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


Remembering the People's Princess by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 3, 2017)
Celebrating the legacy of Lady Di twenty years later…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • History • News • Tribute, Testimony


When Justice Weeps by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 20, 2016)
What can we learn from Justice Scalia's death?…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Government • News • Tribute, Testimony


A Life of Possibilities Has Been Realized by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 5, 2015)
Remembering the remarkable ministry of Dr. Robert Schuller…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Christian Life • Opportunity • Tribute, Testimony


Courage Has a Face by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 11, 2011)
The Beamer Center at Wheaton College is a somber reminder of 9/11…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Courage • Current Events, News • History • Tribute, Testimony

A Hatfield Who Was the Real McCoy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 14, 2011)
Remembering an Oregon Senator…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Politics • Tribute, Testimony

A Royal Wedding and Funeral by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 1, 2011)
Celebrating William and Kate while remembering David…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Family • History • Tribute, Testimony

Ted Williams' Dance Steps of Grace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 13, 2011)
The homeless man with the golden voice is learning to let God lead…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith

A FItness Guru Remembed by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 30, 2011)
A look back at Jack LaLanne's legacy…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Tribute, Testimony • Wellness

Immigrant Women by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 9, 2011)
Genuine immigrants…priceless…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • History • Social Issues

Time's Man, Facebook's Face by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 19, 2010)
A poetic profile of Mark Zuckerberg…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Computers (and other Digital devices) • Current Events, News • Science & Technology • Social Media • Tribute, Testimony

Joy to Her World! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 12, 2010)
A posthumous Christmas wish for Elizabeth Edwards…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Current Events, News • Disease • Tribute, Testimony

Heroes by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 17, 2010)
I'm not sure who said that “heroes are made, not born” but someone knew something worth repeating…
Topics: Basketball • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Sports • Tribute, Testimony

A Linkletter Bound for Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 30, 2010)
Grace means there is no postage due…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Popular Culture • Tribute, Testimony

No Catcher in the Rye by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 31, 2010)
Thoughts on J. D. Salinger's death, our own and journaling…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Books • Current Events, News • Writing

Requiem by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 20, 2009)
Remembering Patrick Swayze and Annie Le…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Movies • Tribute, Testimony

And That's the Way It Was! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 19, 2009)
Remembering Walter and then it was…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Media • Tribute, Testimony

Remembering an Angel and a King by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 28, 2009)
Pondering the passing of two celebrities…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Popular Culture • Tribute, Testimony

A Man Named Jack by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 10, 2009)
A tribute to Jack French Kemp…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Politics • Sports • Tribute, Testimony

Billy G's John the B by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 8, 2009)
Saluting George Beverly Shea's 100th birthday…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Birthdays & Annivesaries • Christian Life • Tribute, Testimony

The Sting (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 5, 2008)
Praying Paul Newman made his peace with God…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Dying and Death • Jesus

One Last Look at "The Last Lecture" by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 3, 2008)
A tribute to that brave young professor named Randy…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Dying and Death • Disease • Education • Tribute, Testimony

His Angel's Up in Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 13, 2008)
Why Paul Harvey needs your prayers…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Current Events, News • Tribute, Testimony

Remembering Tim Russert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 15, 2008)
A friend of popes and president…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Media • Tribute, Testimony

Another Great is Gone by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 9, 2008)
Remembering the mosaic-like life of Charlton Heston…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Movies • Popular Culture • Tribute, Testimony

Farewell to Dan Fogelberg by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 23, 2007)
Mourning the band director's son…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Tribute, Testimony

"Hello, America! This is Paul Harvey!" by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 9, 2007)
A poetic tribute to my childhood hero, who celebtrates his 89th birthday this week…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Birthdays & Annivesaries • Popular Culture • Tribute, Testimony

Facing Final Jeopardy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 19, 2007)
Remembering Merv Griffin…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Current Events, News • Popular Culture • Television • Tribute, Testimony

Taking Cues from a Tiny Giant by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 8, 2007)
Honoring the legacy of Seth Cook…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Current Events, News • Tribute, Testimony

A Farewell to Falwell by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 20, 2007)
Remembering a Religous Icon…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Education • Religion • Tribute, Testimony

So Long, Saddam by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2006)
The slaughter of the innocents revisted…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Current Events, News