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
5 records found
Fading Opportunities by Dan Seagren
(March 27, 2016)
Opportunities may fade as we age, but we need not quit dreaming…
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Change
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Opportunity
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Optimal Aging
Exploitation by Dan Seagren
(June 27, 2010)
Once upon a time I received an invitation to subscribe to a journal featuring selling to seniors…
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Choices and Decision Making
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Opportunity
Missed Senior Moments by Dan Seagren
(March 25, 2007)
There are some senior moments that seniors will never experience. This is regrettable but alas, there is nothing we can do about it…
Topics:
Inspiration
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Opportunity
It's Never Too Late by Dan Seagren
(February 11, 2007)
Another senior moment arrives when a phone call or a thoughtful deed is too late. Let's look at some of these potential moments.…
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Opportunity
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Optimal Aging
Acting Your Age by Dan Seagren
(April 19, 2006)
Let's face it. Seniors are often indomitable.…You name it, if one of us can do it, it's worth a try.…
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Change
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Opportunity
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Optimal Aging
Arts & Entertainment
1 record found
Book Covers by Dan Seagren
(December 12, 2010)
Some thoughts on books and writing…
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Books
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Opportunity
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Writing
Citizenship
1 record found
Voting Matters by Dan Seagren
(October 24, 2020)
Dueling parties and candidates vie for your vote…
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Civility
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COVID-19
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Current Events, News
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Education
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Government
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News
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Opportunity
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Patriotism
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Policy, Policy Formation
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Politics
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Social Issues
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Voting & Elections
Education
4 records found
Higher Education Illation by Dan Seagren
(April 19, 2015)
Know that word illation? I didn't…
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Change
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Language, Meaning
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Opportunity
May Day by Dan Seagren
(May 4, 2014)
The month of graduations and anticipation…
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Hopes & Dreams
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Opportunity
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Work
Diploma vs. Passport by Dan Seagren
(April 13, 2014)
I often admonished my students to consider their diploma as if it were a passport…
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Hopes & Dreams
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Opportunity
Forgetting the Past? by Dan Seagren
(April 19, 2009)
But even now, after many waters have flowed beneath the bridge, it may not be as easy to "let bygones be bygones"…
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Knowledge
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Learning
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Opportunity
General
1 record found
Once Upon a Time by Dan Seagren
(March 17, 2013)
Once upon a time, when Pearl Harbor was attacked, I was a seasoned kid with fourteen years under my belt.…
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Opportunity
Holidays
1 record found
The Best Man by Dan Seagren
(January 6, 2008)
Thoughts on making the most of life—whatever your age—as we start a new year…
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Holidays
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New Year's
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Opportunity
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Optimal Aging
Inspiration
2 records found
Spare Time by Dan Seagren
(July 13, 2014)
What do students do with all the spare time when vacation sets in? Or senior?…
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Education
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Opportunity
Bucking Trends by Dan Seagren
(June 15, 2014)
We are never too young or old to buck the trends…
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Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Opportunity
Life Events
1 record found
Status Quo by Dan Seagren
(January 19, 2020)
Don't get stuck in a rut…
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Choices and Decision Making
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Hopes & Dreams
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Opportunity
News & Current Events
2 records found
Refugees by Dan Seagren
(March 5, 2017)
Perspectives on a national of immigrants…
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Current Events, News
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Freedom
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Hopes & Dreams
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Opportunity
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Social Issues
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Social Unrest, Division
On Average by Dan Seagren
(March 30, 2008)
I’m wondering just how many people enjoy being classified as average: as an average man, child, athlete, businessman, CEO, preacher, surgeon, politician…
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Choices and Decision Making
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Opportunity
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Planning
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Statistics
Relationships
1 record found
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.…
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Communication
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Friends & Neighbnors
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Opportunity
Retirement
1 record found
Rethinking Retirment by Dan Seagren
(January 5, 2020)
It's a constantly changing concept…
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Change
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Choices and Decision Making
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Financial
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Opportunity
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Optimal Aging
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Planning
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Recreation
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Retirement
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Risk
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Work
Work, Employment
1 record found
The Art of Writing by Dan Seagren
(February 14, 2016)
Dan Seagren, the lead author of Senior Moments talks about his experience writing books…
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Opportunity
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Personal Issues
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Work