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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Arts & Entertainment

 2 records found

The Paper Bag Poet Rhymes Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 29, 2023)
COVID inspired a new form of expression, commemorated during National Poetry Month…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Contemplation, Insight • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Optimal Aging • Writing


He Did Know Jack! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 28, 2023)
C. S. Lewis was the focus of much of the late Earl Palmer’s research and ministry…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Beliefs • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Language, Meaning • Wisdom • Writing



Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 8 records found

A St. Nicholas Day Reflection by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 7, 2024)
A framed calligraphy in a local thrift store provided a definition of redemption…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Jesus


Waiting for God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 24, 2024)
Thoughts on prayer and a life of contemplation…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • God • Prayer


Saints Alive! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 1, 2023)
An All-Saints Day poem…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • History • Inspiration


Faith Invites Us on a Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 12, 2022)
New Lenten lyrics to an old familiar hymn tune…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Easter • Faith • God • Holidays • Music


Sitting by a Cozy Fireplace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 5, 2022)
There is just something about a blazing fire that warms the soul…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Contemplation, Insight • Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • God


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General

 2 records found

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


(March 19, 2022)
New words to Amazing Grace inspired by an old movie…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Family • God • Inspiration • Music • Nature • Relationships


In the Bleak Midwinter (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 22, 2022)
A hymn for the hum-drum days of winter…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Seasons



History

 2 records found

Remembering a Somber Anniversary by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 22, 2023)
That Friday afternoon began the longest weekend in my memory to that point…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Government • History • Loss & Grieving • Memories • Television • Tragedy


Beauty for Ashes by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 18, 2020)
Gaining a heart of wisdom by numbering our days…
Topics: Bible • Contemplation, Insight • COVID-19 • Faith • History • Learning • Wisdom



Holidays

 4 records found

God Bless America (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 4, 2024)
The Stars and Stripes are remind us of our heritage as a nation…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Freedom • History • Holidays • Inspiration • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Patriotism


Looking Back, Looking Forward by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 30, 2023)
Contemplation as a new year begins…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Memories • New Year's


Let's Hear it for Thanks Banks! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 25, 2022)
Making daily deposits in a Thanks Bank helps maintain an attitude of gratitude all year long…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Discipline • Gratitute • Holiday Season • Optimal Aging • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


A Family Prayer for Thanksgiving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 22, 2018)
Contemplating our joys and sorrows as we gather…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Family • Grace • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving



Inspiration

 1 record found

The ABCs of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 25, 2016)
An alphabetical list of life lessons…
Topics: Attitudes • Contemplation, Insight • Inspiration • Language, Meaning • Wisdom



Life Events

 4 records found

Becoming Like Children by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 27, 2023)
Reflecting on my boyhood experience sitting at my pastor-father's typewriter…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Family • Memories • Relationships


70 Life's Lessons by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 23, 2022)
What I’ve learned in seventy years of living…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring • Contemplation, Insight • Learning • Memories • Optimal Aging


The Longest Night by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 10, 2021)
Longing for a new day to dawn…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Coping • Faith • Holiday Season • Loneliness • Seasons


The Waiting Room by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 13, 2019)
Experiencing the emotion of a mother's last days…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Dying and Death • Faith • Family • Relationships



Nature

 1 record found

America the Beautiful by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 8, 2023)
From sea to shining sea our nation boasts the Creator’s fingerprints…
Topics: Beauty • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • God • Nature



Technology

 1 record found

Let's Hear it for Bridges by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 26, 2024)
A floating bridge connects Mercer Island to downtown Seattle…
Topics: Construction • Contemplation, Insight • Inspiration • Technology • Travel