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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Aging, General
3 records found
Planning Ahead by Dan Seagren
(May 21, 2009)
Not planning ahead almost guarantees a senior moment or two…
Topics:
Faith
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Planning
My Obituary by Dan Seagren
(July 22, 2007)
Recently, a senior dreamed a similar dream two nights in a row. He had seen his obituary written by members and friends of his family.…
Topics:
Character, Integrity
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Dying and Death
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Faith
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Humor
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Planning
What About the Future? by Dan Seagren
(August 13, 2006)
Whoever fails to think about death, refuses to struggle with its implications, ignores its existence and avoids it like a plague, still cannot totally ignore it…
Topics:
Dying and Death
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Faith
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Planning
Faith, Religion & Spirituality
11 records found
Modern Religion by Dan Seagren
(July 9, 2017)
Finding God or making God in our image?…
Topics:
Change
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Faith
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God
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Religion
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Science & Technology
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Technology
Ancient Times by Dan Seagren
(July 2, 2017)
Reminders of the roots of modern Christianity…
Topics:
Change
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Faith
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History
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Religion
Candid Imagination by Dan Seagren
(January 16, 2011)
Thinking about possibilities…
Topics:
Bible
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Faith
Afterlife by Dan Seagren
(December 20, 2009)
Many still avoid the subject and hope for the best…
Topics:
Christmas
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Faith
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Metaphors, Life Lessons
My Church May Not Be Your Church by Dan Seagren
(May 17, 2009)
I recently read that a poll indicated that 44% of adults have changed their religious preferences from their childhood…
Topics:
Beliefs
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Faith
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Religion
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Trends
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General
2 records found
Advisory Capacity by Dan Seagren
(June 13, 2010)
Awhile ago, years or decades I can't remember, I heard someone say something like this: Lord, I'll serve You in any position, especially in an advisory capacity…
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Advice, Guidance & Mentoring
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Faith
Bikers for Justice by Dan Seagren
(August 30, 2008)
My wife and I had the privilege of hosting two bikers who left California heading for Massachusetts…
Topics:
Compassion
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Faith
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Service
History
1 record found
Don't Forget 9/11 by Dan Seagren
(September 4, 2021)
Lessons from ancient history can inform how we view our own history…
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Crisis
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Disaster
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Faith
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History
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Memories
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Terrorism
Holidays
3 records found
A Baby Messiah by Dan Seagren
(December 18, 2020)
Who would have thought that God would send the Messiah as a baby?…
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Christmas
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Faith
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Hopes & Dreams
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Jesus
On Giving Thanks by Dan Seagren
(November 18, 2007)
Thanskgiving Day is one of the grand celebrations of the year, a time to truly give thanks…
Topics:
Faith
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
Independence Day by Dan Seagren
(July 1, 2007)
Your senior moment (and mine) is how do we create a meaningful holiday (commemorating someone or something) when we really don't get a day off (and perhaps our grandkids live far away)…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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Holidays
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July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)
News & Current Events
1 record found
The Pens of Prisoners by Dan Seagren
(July 27, 2008)
The title of this Senior Moment has a double meaning…
Topics:
Crime, Justice, Punishment
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Discipleship
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Faith
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Writing
Relationships
2 records found
Marriage or Mirage by Dan Seagren
(September 26, 2020)
A long view of the state of marriage today…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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Love
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Relationships
A Marriage Mirage? by Dan Seagren
(August 2, 2015)
Marriage is taking a real beating…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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Trends
Retirement
1 record found
Retirement Challenges by Dan Seagren
(September 2, 2018)
Not just here and now…
Topics:
Faith
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Planning
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Retirement
Volunteer
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In Prison by Dan Seagren
(February 8, 2009)
My senior moment now is my pleasure in working with Crossroad, a ministry to those who are incarcerated
Topics:
Faith
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Service
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Volunteer