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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A Prayer for My Fire Department by Greg Asimakoupoulos (March 16, 2024)

The prayer I gave at our fire department’s awards dinner…


The Sad State of Our Union by Greg Asimakoupoulos (March 9, 2024)

The state of our union as a nation is troubling…


Hail to the Chiefs by Greg Asimakoupoulos (February 23, 2024)

Presidents Day is an opportunity to recall the past and pray for the future…


Giants in the Land by Greg Asimakoupoulos (February 17, 2024)

A Lenten reflection on the temptations we face in the wilderness of life…


Eternal Love: A Valentine's Story by Greg Asimakoupoulos (February 14, 2024)

My parents’ grave at the Wenatchee Cemetery pictures their enduring love…


A Virtual Treasure Hunt by Greg Asimakoupoulos (February 10, 2024)

Facebook celebrates its twentieth anniversary this week…


A Farewell Toast to Charles Osgood by Greg Asimakoupoulos (February 3, 2024)

A tribute to the journalist and long-time host of CBS Sunday Morning…


A Portrait of Greatness by Greg Asimakoupoulos (January 27, 2024)

A portrait of Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll…


Life is Precious by Greg Asimakoupoulos (January 22, 2024)

Contemplating the meaning of Sanctity of Life Day…


Lessons from 'The Boys in the Boat' by Greg Asimakoupoulos (January 20, 2024)

The Boys in the Boat book and movie provide us with spiritual insights on life…


Escaping from Gaza by Greg Asimakoupoulos (January 12, 2024)

The Biblical story of the Flight into Egypt revisited in terms of current events…


The Innkeeper Has a Name by Greg Asimakoupoulos (January 6, 2024)

The innkeeper in our nativity set bears a striking resemblance to me…


Looking Back, Looking Forward by Greg Asimakoupoulos (December 30, 2023)

Contemplation as a new year begins…


An Empty Place by Greg Asimakoupoulos (December 23, 2023)

Facing the first Christmas without that certain someone is painful…


A Blue Christmas Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos (December 22, 2023)

For those who grieve, Christmas colors aren’t just red and green…


An Advent Carol (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos (December 16, 2023)

An ancient tune invites contemporary lyrics…


St. Nicholas Day Observed by Greg Asimakoupoulos (December 9, 2023)

A tribute to the real-life saint who inspired the legend of Santa Claus…


The Bank of Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos (December 2, 2023)

It's not your typical piggy bank…


Remembering a Somber Anniversary by Greg Asimakoupoulos (November 22, 2023)

That Friday afternoon began the longest weekend in my memory to that point…


Remember to Give Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos (November 18, 2023)

As this season of Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself focused on the importance of remembering…