

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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1,226 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
147 records found

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

Narnia Redeemed
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 142 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
47 records found

Israel's 9/11
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Smokey Bear Turns 80!
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by Greg Asimakoupoulos

My Norwegian Cousin's Advice
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Remembering a Somber Anniversary
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

How Sweet the Sound
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 42 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