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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38 articles found.

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Aging, General

 3 records found

Senior Defined by Dan Seagren


(February 22, 2015)
"Senior" has many meanings…
Topics: Communication • Language, Meaning


The Fine Art of Fibbing by Dan Seagren


(January 20, 2008)
A sobering senior moment often sneaks up on us and we are tempted to exaggerate, evade the issue, fib or even lie…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Communication

Admitting the Truth by Dan Seagren


(April 29, 2007)
The expression admission ranges anywhere from access to affirmation. The price of admission (even with a senior discount) may be too expensive. Admitting the truth can also be too painful.…
Topics: Change • Character, Integrity • Communication • Coping • Optimal Aging


Arts & Entertainment

 1 record found

101 World's Greatest Books by Dan Seagren


(September 18, 2016)
Making lists is nothing new…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Communication • History • Writing



Citizenship

 1 record found

Quality Citizens and Adults by Dan Seagren


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


Communication

 10 records found

Simplicity by Dan Seagren


(April 17, 2021)
Achieving clear communication is not as easy as it seems…
Topics: Communication • Language, Meaning • Writing


Easy Does It? by Dan Seagren


(April 2, 2021)
The challenges of language and meaning…
Topics: Communication • Language, Meaning • Writing


What If? by Dan Seagren


(December 4, 2020)
Pondering one of the biggest words in our vocabulary…
Topics: Communication • Language, Meaning


Do We Ask Enough Questions? by Dan Seagren


(June 7, 2020)
Making sense in a sometimes senseless world…
Topics: Beliefs • Communication • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Media • News • Trust


Sham or Subtle by Dan Seagren


(October 28, 2018)
Judging what we hear or read…
Topics: Communication • Media • Writing


There are 5 more items for the category Communication and the Communication topic...See the whole list


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 1 record found

Short Sermons by Dan Seagren


(January 24, 2009)
Some churches use their signs for one-sentence sermons (attention grabbers, food for thought, and other purposes)…
Topics: Communication • Language, Meaning • Religion


General

 3 records found

Facts and Fakes by Dan Seagren


(December 8, 2019)
It's often hard to discern the difference…
Topics: Communication • Language, Meaning • Lies, Deception, Scams • News • Social Issues • Technology • Trends • Writing


Antiquity by Dan Seagren


(September 11, 2016)
When does old become ancient?…
Topics: Communication • Writing


I Really Said That? by Dan Seagren


(October 5, 2008)
Another senior moment occurs when someone quotes you…
Topics: Communication • Language, Meaning


Health & Wellness

 2 records found

Opinions and Reflections by Dan Seagren


(July 4, 2020)
An example from a discussion of language raises questions about prescription drug dosage and safety…
Topics: Addictions • Communication • Health Care • Language, Meaning • Wellness • Writing


I Can't Hear You by Dan Seagren


(February 21, 2016)
Hearing difficulties take an enormous toll but new advances can be beneficial…
Topics: Communication • Coping • Health Care • Wellness



Holidays

 1 record found

Poor Ol' Santa by Dan Seagren


(December 12, 2010)
Just when Santa Claus will modernize no one knows, and if they know, they aren't telling…
Topics: Christmas • Communication • Computers (and other Digital devices) • Holidays • Holiday Season • Science & Technology


Humor

 1 record found

Church Bulletin Gaffes by Dan Seagren


(January 13, 2008)
Start the year with a smile…
Topics: Communication


News & Current Events

 2 records found

Political Clout by Dan Seagren


(November 20, 2021)
The role of Big Tech raises questions about who decides what we think and see…
Topics: Communication • Internet • Language, Meaning • News • Social Issues • Social Media • Technology • Trends • Values


Morning News by Dan Seagren


(August 16, 2015)
I suppose not a few like to start the day with good news. Good luck…
Topics: Communication • Knowledge • Media



Relationships

 8 records found

Love Your Neighbor? by Dan Seagren


(November 14, 2020)
It's a good time a revive the ideal of loving our neighbors as we love ourselves…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Communication • Compassion • Language, Meaning • Love • Relationships • Values


Coming Together by Dan Seagren


(January 28, 2018)
Making common cause of solving society's puzzles…
Topics: Communication • Relationships • Social Issues • Unity, Unified


Communication by Dan Seagren


(July 5, 2015)
As a jolly ol' senior, thirteen years shy of a century, there are ways of communicating I don't do…
Topics: Communication • Computers (and other Digital devices) • Science & Technology • Social Media


Strangers Among Us by Dan Seagren


(May 12, 2013)
To celebrate our 54th wedding anniversary, we traveled 50 miles to spend a night at a century and a half year-old hotel.…
Topics: Communication • Friends & Neighbnors • Opportunity

When Granny Listens by Dan Seagren


(February 21, 2010)
Seniors are sometimes easier to talk to than mom and dad. Listen in…
Topics: Communication • Drama • Family

There are 3 more items for the category Relationships and the Communication topic...See the whole list


Retirement

 1 record found

Retirement by Dan Seagren


(December 18, 2016)
Finding new audiences…
Topics: Communication • Retirement • Work • Writing



Technology

 3 records found

Too Much Technology? by Dan Seagren


(December 22, 2013)
Apparently Albert Einstein had a senior moment as he envisioned the future…
Topics: Change • Communication • Predictions & Forecasts

Smartphones by Dan Seagren


(March 3, 2013)
My Webster's 1266 page dictionary doesn't include the word smartphone. It does have smart and phone…
Topics: Communication • Computers (and other Digital devices) • Language, Meaning

Small Print and Texting by Dan Seagren


(July 18, 2010)
I was helping in some translation and couldn't tell what the symbol called for…
Topics: Communication • Computers (and other Digital devices) • Science & Technology


Trends

 1 record found

The Mailman (Revisited) by Dan Seagren


(December 7, 2014)
Today the mailbox is radically different than years ago…
Topics: Change • Communication