Lead contributor Greg Asimakoupoulos expresses his perspective on current events and life in general through verse. We have used Greg's weekly expressions since SeniorLifesytle began in 2006 and borrowed (with permission) the "Rhymes & Reasons" title used on the Partial Observer website where his work still appears.

The updated SeniorLIfestyle site includes all of the Rhymes & Reasons we have used since April 2006. 


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1,228 articles found. You can use the search filter form above to narrow your search

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Aging, General

 7 records found

When a Poet Turns Sixty-Five by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Great Brain Robbery by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Enjoy the Ride! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Speed of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Retirement, Boomer Style by Greg Asimakoupoulos

With Praise for Aging Spouses by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Look Who's Turning Sixty! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Arts & Entertainment

 82 records found

Oh, the Places I Will Go! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Remembering an Image Bearer by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Lessons from 'The Boys in the Boat' by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Bob Barker, Come On Down! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Remember a Musical Legend by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 77 more items in the category Arts & Entertainment...See the whole list


Citizenship

 3 records found

We Cry for Justice by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Unmask Your Voice by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Amer-I-Can by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Communication

 4 records found

Goodday by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Learning to Say 'Grüezi! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Three Amigos by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Weekly Deadline by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Disaster

 19 records found

Picture Dorian Gray by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Rain, Rain, Go Away by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Day a City Shook by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Out of Africa by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Haunted by the Headlines by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 14 more items in the category Disaster...See the whole list


Education

 10 records found

Oh, the Places You Will Go by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Gentle Shepherds by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Reach for the Stars by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Lessons I Learned in High School by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Step of Faith by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 5 more items in the category Education...See the whole list


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 148 records found

The Womb of Faith by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Memories of Lucerne by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Celebrating a Memorable Birthday by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Wisemens Wives by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Faith Matters in 2025 by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 143 more items in the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality...See the whole list


Financial

 7 records found

There's a Detour on Wall Street by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Global Warnings by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Requiem for U.S. Automakers by Greg Asimakoupoulos

This Little Piggy Played the Market by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Potholes on Wall Street by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Beware of Credit's Magical Appeal by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Crying Uncle over Gas Prices by Greg Asimakoupoulos


General

 60 records found

Intersections: Reflections on Faith & Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos

It's a Wonderful (Amazing) Life! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

In the Bleak Midwinter (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Welcome to When's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Last Post by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 55 more items in the category General...See the whole list


Government & Politics

 99 records found

Your House Versus the White House by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Sad State of Our Union by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Is There a Doctor in the House? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Reflections on the State of Our Union by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Election Day is Chooseday! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 94 more items in the category Government & Politics...See the whole list


Health & Wellness

 26 records found

Fiber with a Flait by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Don't Mask! Don't Tell! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Vaccine Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Wear a Mask! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Calling on the Ghostbusters Among Us by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 21 more items in the category Health & Wellness...See the whole list


History

 48 records found

A Somber Anniversary by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Israel's 9/11 by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Smokey Bear Turns 80! —g by Greg Asimakoupoulos

My Norwegian Cousin's Advice by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Remembering a Somber Anniversary by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 43 more items in the category History...See the whole list


Holidays

 185 records found

God Bless America (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Father's Blessing by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Grave Remembrance by Greg Asimakoupoulos

On the Eighth Day of Creation by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Forsaken by God by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 180 more items in the category Holidays...See the whole list


Humor

 3 records found

I Have the Right to Bear Arms by Greg Asimakoupoulos

With Praise for My Patron Saint by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Blame it on Eugene by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Inspiration

 18 records found

The Olympics of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos

What is Joy? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Bank of Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Prayer for Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Look Who's in the Hall of Fame by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 13 more items in the category Inspiration...See the whole list


Legal

 1 record found

Let the Little Children Come by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Life Events

 25 records found

It's Just a Matter of Time by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Facing Our Personal Sinai by Greg Asimakoupoulos

When Life Isn't So Wonderful by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Father of the Bride by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Returning an Overdue Book by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 20 more items in the category Life Events...See the whole list


Media

 10 records found

What I Learned from Playing Barbies by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Shepherd in Sneakers by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Tribute to Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos

KICY: A Dream come true by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Where Have All the Newsmen Gone? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 5 more items in the category Media...See the whole list


Nature

 26 records found

America the Beautiful by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Arbor Day 150 by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Let's Hear It for Spring by Greg Asimakoupoulos

On God's Green Earth by Greg Asimakoupoulos

In Praise of the Master Artist by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 21 more items in the category Nature...See the whole list


News & Current Events

 257 records found

An Egg-ceptional Crisis by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Prayer in Times of Disaster by Greg Asimakoupoulos

An Inaugural Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Heartfelt Call for Action by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Remembering a Georgia Peach by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 252 more items in the category News & Current Events...See the whole list


Relationships

 53 records found

The Heart of the Matter by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Six Degrees of You! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Charge to the Bride and Groom by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Wanted: A Mentor by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Reflections on Fatherhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 48 more items in the category Relationships...See the whole list


Retirement

 1 record found

Taking Your Cues from Betty by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Sports & Recreation

 112 records found

An Ode to Opening Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos

It's Another Blue Friday by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Portrait of Greatness by Greg Asimakoupoulos

It's Time for October Ball by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Going, Going, Gone! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 107 more items in the category Sports & Recreation...See the whole list


Technology

 13 records found

Let's Hear it for Bridges by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Virtual Treasure Hunt by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Look Who Just Turned Fifteen by Greg Asimakoupoulos

My iPhone Reminds Me of the Lord by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Best is Yet to Be by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 8 more items in the category Technology...See the whole list


Tragedy

 3 records found

Columbine Revisited by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Fifty Shades of Gray` by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Finding Courage When Tragedy Strikes by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Travel

 6 records found

The Jet Lag Blues by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Lessons from an Alaskan Glacier by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Needle in the Sky by Greg Asimakoupoulos

With Praise for Our National Parks by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Market's Mystique by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Dying for an Upgrade by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Trends

 1 record found

Nor Easter Alert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Volunteer

 1 record found

Make a Difference Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos