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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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
81 records found
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
The Paper Bag Poet Rhymes Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 76 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
143 records found
Narnia Redeemed by Greg Asimakoupoulos
God's Grace Reaching by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A St. Nicholas Day Reflection by Greg Asimakoupoulos
The Lyrics of Gratitude by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Sheltering in Grace by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 138 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
25 records found
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
Coronavirus Checklist by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 20 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! —g 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
23 records found
When Life Isn't So Wonderful by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Father of the Bride by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Returning an Overdue Book by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Life is Precious by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Ports of Call on an Unforgettable Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 18 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
252 records found
Make America Good Again! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Farewell Toast to Charles Osgood by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Escaping from Gaza by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Israel's Children by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Is There a Speaker in the House? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 247 more items in the category News & Current Events...See the whole list
Relationships
51 records found
A Charge to the Bride and Groom by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Wanted: A Mentor by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Reflections on Fatherhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Memorable Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos
A Dad's Tribute to His Daughters by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 46 more items in the category Relationships...See the whole list
Retirement
1 record found
Taking Your Cues from Betty by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Sports & Recreation
111 records found
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
More Than Gold by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 106 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