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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Hail to the Chiefs by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 23, 2024)
Presidents Day is an opportunity to recall the past and pray for the future…
Topics: Faith Government History Holidays Tribute, Testimony


Eternal Love: A Valentine's Story by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 14, 2024)
My parents’ grave at the Wenatchee Cemetery pictures their enduring love…
Topics: Faith Family Holidays Love Relationships Valentine's Day


The Innkeeper Has a Name by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 6, 2024)
The innkeeper in our nativity set bears a striking resemblance to me…
Topics: Christmas Faith Family Holidays Holiday Season Memories


Looking Back, Looking Forward by Greg Asimakoupoulos


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


An Empty Place by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 23, 2023)
Facing the first Christmas without that certain someone is painful…
Topics: Christmas Dying and Death Faith Family Holidays Holiday Season Loneliness Loss & Grieving Memories Relationships


A Blue Christmas Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 22, 2023)
For those who grieve, Christmas colors aren’t just red and green…
Topics: Christmas Coping Depresson Faith Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Loneliness Mental Health


An Advent Carol (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 16, 2023)
An ancient tune invites contemporary lyrics…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season Music Needy People Relationships


St. Nicholas Day Observed by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 9, 2023)
A tribute to the real-life saint who inspired the legend of Santa Claus…
Topics: Christmas History Holidays Holiday Season Religion


Remember to Give Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 18, 2023)
As this season of Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself focused on the importance of remembering…
Topics: Change Disease Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Loss & Grieving Memories Memory (failing, improving) Optimal Aging Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


A Final Salute by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 13, 2023)
Veteran's Day thoughts inspired by my mom at my dad's graveside service…
Topics: Character, Integrity Circumstances, Life Events History Holidays Memories Service Veterans Day War


Labor Day Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 2, 2023)
Business cards over the years spur memories of a life at work…
Topics: Faith History Holidays Labor Day Memories Service Work


A Fourth of July Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 4, 2023)
Beseeching the Lord of Liberty…
Topics: Faith Freedom Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Prayer Values


My Dad was My Shepherd by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 17, 2023)
A Father's Day tribute to the poet's father…
Topics: Faith Family Father's Day Holidays Love Optimal Aging Parenting, Parents Relationships Tribute, Testimony


Others Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 20, 2023)
Is it time for Others Day?…
Topics: Gratitute Holidays Relationships Tribute, Testimony


Two Mothers Named Elsie by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 13, 2023)
The poet turns to prose to honor two mothers named Elsie on this Mother's Day…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Faith Family Holidays Love Mother's Day Relationships


Take Up Your Cross by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 22, 2023)
An Ash Wednesday reflection…
Topics: Beliefs Christian Life Discipleship Discipline Easter Holidays Jesus Religion


The Greatest of These is LOVE by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 14, 2023)
Valentine's Day is more than a day…
Topics: Faith Holidays Love Relationships Valentine's Day


'Amazing' Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 11, 2023)
Valentine's Day thoughts about one of Christianity's most popular hymns, celebrating its 250th anniversary …
Topics: Faith God Grace History Holidays Love Relationships Valentine's Day


May Your Prophets Find the Courage by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 14, 2023)
New hymn lyrics for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance…
Topics: Faith History Holidays Inspiration Prayer Tribute, Testimony


The Twelvth Day of Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 5, 2023)
On the eve of Epiphany there are a multitude of sounds to consider…
Topics: Christmas COVID-19 Current Events, News Disaster Faith History Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams News Politics Popular Culture Prayer Weather


The Christmas Plaid by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2022)
Finding the true meaning of Christmas in a holiday decoration…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season Jesus Metaphors, Life Lessons


'Twas the Night Before Christmas (2022) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Faith   December 24, 2022)
Recalling the nativity of Jesus from a contemporary perspective…
Topics: Christmas Faith Forgive, Forgiveness Golf Holidays Holiday Season Jesus Religion


What if Jesus Had Never Been Born? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 17, 2022)
A short story by Philip Van Doren Stern became a screenplay we know as 'It's a Wonderful Life'…
Topics: Books Christmas History Holidays Holiday Season Jesus Movies Religion


Thank God for Lucy! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 13, 2022)
December 13 is the feast day for Saint Lucia…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season


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


(Rhymes & Reasons   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


The Home Row of Freedom by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 2, 2022)
A manual typewriter keys remind us of what is not automatic…
Topics: History Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Language, Meaning Metaphors, Life Lessons Relationships Values


One for the Books by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 1, 2022)
The past year is bound to be remembered…
Topics: Faith Family Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Memories New Year's News Prayer


Sitting by My Christmas Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 24, 2021)
Reflections on a Christmas Eve…
Topics: Christmas Faith Family Holidays Holiday Season Memories


The Four Candles of Advent by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 18, 2021)
Contemplating the message of the season…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season Religion


In the Darkness of Our Advent by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 4, 2021)
New lyrics to an old hymn tune…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season


Remember to Say Thank You by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 25, 2021)
It's easy to forget to express gratitude…
Topics: Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Relationships Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


America Once Beautiful by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 3, 2021)
New lyrics to a familiar tune…
Topics: Character, Integrity Faith History Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Social Issues Social Unrest, Division Trends Values


A Prodigal Father's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 19, 2021)
The patient, persistent, unconditional love of our Heavenly Father…
Topics: Attitudes Choices and Decision Making Faith Family Father's Day God Holidays Loss & Grieving Love Relationships


To a Field of Dreams by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 29, 2021)
Memorial Day ponderings…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation Courage Faith Holidays Hopes & Dreams Memorial Day Memories Tribute, Testimony


A Mother's Day Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 8, 2021)
Remembering our moms with gratitude to our Heavenly Father…
Topics: Faith Family Holidays Mother's Day Parenting, Parents Relationships Tribute, Testimony


The Lenten Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 20, 2021)
Celebrating a somber season of trust…
Topics: Easter Faith Grace Holidays Trust


Welcome Aboard Flight 2021 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 9, 2021)
Fasten your seat belts for an unforgettable adventure…
Topics: COVID-19 Faith Future God Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Inspiration New Year's Planning


2020 Hindsight by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 1, 2021)
Looking back and looking forward…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Crime, Justice, Punishment Disaster Disease Faith Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's Racism and Inequality


How COVID Stole Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 26, 2020)
2020 hindsight…
Topics: Christmas Coping COVID-19 Crisis Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams News Racism and Inequality


An Average Joe by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 19, 2020)
Why Nativity figures should wear masks this year…
Topics: Christmas COVID-19 Faith Government History Holidays Holiday Season Jesus


A Christmas to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 12, 2020)
Longing for a full house instead of playing solitaire…
Topics: Change Christmas Coping COVID-19 Current Events, News Holidays Holiday Season


A Thanksgiving to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 27, 2020)
The year COVID came to dinner…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Family Holidays Holiday Season Prayer Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Thankful Despite Pandemic by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(My World   November 25, 2020)
The pandemic can't take away our reasons for being thankful…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight COVID-19 Faith Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Saluting the Home Team by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 11, 2020)
Honoring our veterans on Veterans Day
Topics: Holidays Service Veterans Veterans Day


A Prayer for the Divided States of America by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 3, 2020)
Interceding for Uncle Sam…
Topics: Current Events, News History Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) News Prayer Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Social Unrest, Division Values


A Father's Day Wish List by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 20, 2020)
What I pray for my progeny…
Topics: Family Father's Day Holidays Hopes & Dreams Prayer Relationships


Memorial Day is a Memory Jogger by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 23, 2020)
Paying tribute to those who purchased our freedom…
Topics: COVID-19 Freedom History Holidays Memorial Day Memories Service Tribute, Testimony War


A Motherless Mother's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 9, 2020)
What I miss most about my mom…
Topics: Family Holidays Memories Mother's Day Tribute, Testimony


Facing 2020 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(My World   January 15, 2020)
Glancing back while gazing forward…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Future Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Memories Planning


2020 Vision by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 4, 2020)
Focusing on goals for the new year…
Topics: Future Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Prayer


'Twas the Night Before CHristmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2019)
A prayer for peace in our divided nation…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Prayer Unity, Unified


Visible Signs of Love by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Faith   December 23, 2019)
…and the Christmas story…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Love


The Longest Night by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 21, 2019)
Reflections on grief at Christmas…
Topics: Christmas Dying and Death Holidays Holiday Season Loneliness Loss & Grieving


Making Deposits in the Blessing Bank by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 28, 2019)
A grateful heart is a great investment…
Topics: Attitudes Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Labor Day Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 31, 2019)
With gratitude for work I love…
Topics: Gratitute Holidays Labor Day Work


A Wall that Unites Our Nation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 31, 2019)
With somber gratitude for the Vietnam Memorial…
Topics: History Holidays Love Memorial Day Service Tribute, Testimony War


God's Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 16, 2019)
An expression of love from my heart…
Topics: Faith God Holidays Love Valentine's Day


Our Country Needs a King by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 19, 2019)
Longing for Martin Luther King's influence…
Topics: History Holidays Hopes & Dreams Inspiration Leadership Social Movements


A New Year Has Dawned by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 5, 2019)
New hymn lyrics to ring in the new year…
Topics: Faith Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration New Year's


A New Year's Eve Remembrance by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 1, 2019)
Toasting friends and loved ones who have died…
Topics: History Holidays Holiday Season Memories New Year's News Tribute, Testimony


'Twas the Day After Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 29, 2018)
Looking back and looking ahead…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season


A Near Silent Night by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 24, 2018)
The bicentennial of the world's most beloved carol…
Topics: Christmas History Holidays Holiday Season Music


Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Silent Night by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Faith   December 23, 2018)
The story behind the Christmas classic written in 1818…
Topics: Christmas History Holidays Holiday Season Music


A Longest Night Lament by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 22, 2018)
Prayer for Blue Christmas…
Topics: Christmas Coping Depresson Faith Holidays Holiday Season


I Herd the Shoppers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 15, 2018)
New lyrics to a familiar Christmas carol tune…
Topics: Christmas Faith Financial Holidays Holiday Season Jesus Stress


All I Want for Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 1, 2018)
Confessions of a grief-stricken grinch…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation Compassion Dying and Death Holidays Holiday Season Loneliness Loss & Grieving Relationships


A Family Prayer for Thanksgiving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


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


Let's Hear it for Liberty! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 7, 2018)
Celebrating our independence takes more than just one day…
Topics: Freedom Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)


A NEW Poem about OLD Glory by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 15, 2018)
What does Francis Scott Key have to do with Flag Day?…
Topics: Holidays Patriotism Tribute, Testimony


A Prayer for Memorial Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 25, 2018)
Remembering fallen heroes with grateful hearts…
Topics: Holidays Memorial Day Prayer Service Tribute, Testimony


A Prayer for King-size Prophets by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 12, 2018)
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr with a new hymn text…
Topics: Courage History Holidays Hopes & Dreams Inspiration Social Movements Tribute, Testimony


A New Years Prayer for 2018 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 6, 2018)
Asking God for divine help as we begin a new year…
Topics: Faith God Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's Prayer


Basking in the Glow by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2017)
Take time to reflect on the meaning of Christmas…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration


Celebrating a Favorite Uncle's Birthday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 2, 2017)
A poet's prayer for his native land…
Topics: Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Prayer


Valentine's is More than a Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 17, 2017)
It's a way of life…
Topics: Holidays Love Relationships Valentine's Day


It's a Wonderful Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2016)
It's more than an an unforgettable Christmas movie…
Topics: Faith Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Movies


A Letter to the Christ Child by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 24, 2016)
An honest conversation with the Christ of Christmas…
Topics: Christian Life Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Jesus


An Advent Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 17, 2016)
New lyrics to an ancient Advent hymn…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams Jesus Prayer


Thanksgiving Memories by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 26, 2016)
Remembering my Mom and Dad…
Topics: Family Holidays Holiday Season Memories Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving Tribute, Testimony


A Father's Day Toast by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 18, 2016)
Celebrating the difference dads make in their kid's lives…
Topics: Family Father's Day Holidays Relationships


Graveyards and Memorial Stones by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 28, 2016)
Memorial Day from the Old Testament to the present…
Topics: God History Holidays Memorial Day Memories Tribute, Testimony


The Eyes of Saint Patrick by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 17, 2016)
New lyrics to an old Irish folk tune…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Faith History Holidays


A Presidents' Day Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 13, 2016)
Looking back as we look ahead…
Topics: Government Holidays Leadership Politics Prayer


In One Year and Out the Other by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2015)
A New Year's Eve prayer…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Holidays Holiday Season New Year's Prayer


Operation Christmas Child by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2015)
The big truth about the little baby…
Topics: Christmas Compassion Faith Generosity Holidays Holiday Season Jesus


In Praise of Christmas Carols by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 19, 2015)
There's no reason for silent nights this time of year…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Music


A Holiday Travel Alert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 5, 2015)
Lessons from Mary and Joseph's flight to Egypt…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season


Thanks Giving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 28, 2015)
What's in a name?…
Topics: Charity Generosity Holidays Holiday Season Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


We Give You Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 21, 2015)
A new Thanksgiving hymn…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season Prayer Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


With Gratitude for Little Red Cups by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 14, 2015)
How Christians should respond to Starbucks…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season Political Correctness


A Tribute to Less-Than-Perfect Saints by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 31, 2015)
Remembering loved ones on this All Saints Weekend…
Topics: Religion Tribute, Testimony


A Big Little Box by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 24, 2015)
Celebrating the amazing ministry of Operation Christmas Child…
Topics: Charity Christmas Faith Volunteer


A Labor Day Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 6, 2015)
Thanking God for our jobs…
Topics: Labor Day Prayer Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving Work


Unearthing Forgotten Memories by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 24, 2015)
Suggestions for Memorial Day…
Topics: Holidays Memorial Day


Celebrating the Birth of a New Year by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 4, 2015)
A poet's prayer for the New Year…
Topics: Grace Holidays Holiday Season New Year's Prayer

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 28, 2014)
What the jolly old elf had to do with the newborn King…
Topics: Christmas Grace Holidays Holiday Season Love

Busting the Ghosts of Christmas Past by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 14, 2014)
Looking out for the lost and lonely this time of year…
Topics: Christmas Coping Family Holidays Holiday Season

A Thanskgiving Hymn for a Divided Nation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 30, 2014)
Focusing on God instead of Ferguson, Missouri…
Topics: Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

The Jewish Holiday for All by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 5, 2014)
Taking a closer look at Yom Kippur…
Topics: Faith History

America the Colorful by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 4, 2014)
A July 4th prayer…
Topics: Beauty Diversity & Pluralism Inspiration July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Prayer

Take a Walk in a Park by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 25, 2014)
It's an exercise in patriotism and gratitude…
Topics: Memorial Day

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 5, 2014)
Taking our cues from three brave hearts…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season New Year's Worship

His Wonderful Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 30, 2012)
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season

The Day After Thanksgiving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 25, 2012)
Why I'm eating crow instead of leftover turkey…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

A Thanksgiving Table Grace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 18, 2012)
New lyrics to America the Beautiful…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season Prayer Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

The Veteran on the Corner by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 11, 2012)
Looking out for the overlooked…
Topics: Compassion Veterans

The Day of Atonement Unveiled by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 23, 2012)
What Yom Kippur is all about!…
Topics: Faith Holidays Religion

Birthday Candles on America's Cake by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 1, 2012)
Rambling thoughts as our nation turns 237 years old…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Gratitute Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)

Hey Dad! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 17, 2012)
A Fathers' Day message to military dads serving overseas…
Topics: Armed Forces Father's Day Holidays

Honoring Our Mothers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 13, 2012)
Taking our cues from a dying Son…
Topics: Faith Holidays Jesus Mother's Day

The Master's Weekend by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 8, 2012)
Recalling a comeback of cosmic proportions…
Topics: Easter Holidays

The Reason for the Season by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 8, 2012)
How could we ever forget?…
Topics: Easter Faith

April Fools by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 1, 2012)
Was the original Palm Sunday a practical joke?
Topics: Easter Holidays

Because Your Love is Gone by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 12, 2012)
A Valentine's Day requiem…
Topics: Holidays Love Personal Issues Valentine's Day

A Christmas Dilemma by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2011)
Where will you spend the morning of December 25?…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Personal Issues

A Baby's First Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2011)
It really is a gift from God…
Topics: Christmas Family God Holidays Holiday Season Love

Longing for a Long-Ago Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 18, 2011)
Remembering a much simpler and Christ-honoring season…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Memories

My Favorite Gifts at Christmastime by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 4, 2011)
They're not what you might think!…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Memories

Lessons from the Thanksgiving Leftovers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 27, 2011)
A recipe for ongoing gratitute&helliup;
Topics: Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Remember to Give Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 20, 2011)
Gratitude is based on memory…
Topics: Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Memories Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Marking Time on Veteran's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 13, 2011)
The cadence of a grateful heart…
Topics: Gratitute Holidays Valentine's Day

America the Not-So-Beautiful by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 3, 2011)
Why we'll plead the Fifth on the Fourth&Hellip;
Topics: Change July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Political Correctness

A Bittersweet Holiday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 19, 2011)
Why Father's Day is a mixed bag…
Topics: Father's Day Holidays

Mother's Hands by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 8, 2011)
Recalling fingers that modeled faith…
Topics: Family Holidays Mother's Day

April Fool's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 3, 2011)
A holiday for wise guys…
Topics: Humor

A Toast for a Newborn Year by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 2, 2011)
Cradling hope in our arms…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's

T'was the Night After Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 26, 2010)
Pondering the true meaning of the holiday…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season

Angel Song by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 26, 2010)
A melody of grace…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Jesus

How about a Thanksgiving Year by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 28, 2010)
Because one day in November just isn't enough…
Topics: Gratitute Holidays Holiday Season Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Yom KIpper Confessions by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 19, 2010)
A Christian's thoughts about a Jewish holiday…
Topics: Faith Holidays Religion

It's Still My Home, Sweet Home by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 4, 2010)
Birthday wishes to a not-so-beautiful America…
Topics: Gratitute Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Tribute, Testimony

Will I Still Love Father's Day? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 20, 2010)
(Even though my Dad is dead)...
Topics: Family Father's Day Minorities

Don't Forget to Remember Memorial Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 30, 2010)
Avoiding cemeteries is a grave mistake…
Topics: Armed Forces Memorial Day

Remembering a Mom Prone to Forget by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 9, 2010)
A Mother's Day wish from a poet-son…
Topics: Family Holidays Mother's Day Tribute, Testimony

The Power of the Cross by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 4, 2010)
Poetic reflections on this Good Friday…
Topics: Beliefs Easter Faith Holidays

In Praise of Easter by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 4, 2010)
The ultimate grave robber…
Topics: Easter Faith Holidays Jesus

Unlike in Love by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 14, 2010)
Could two Valentines be more different?…
Topics: Family Love Valentine's Day

Let 2010 Begin! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 3, 2010)
Contemplating a new year and a new decade…
Topics: Change Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's

A Universal City of Joy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 27, 2009)
The message of Christmas is the same in any language…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season

A Dance with White-Gloved Hands by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 8, 2009)
Folding Old Glory at a new grave…
Topics: Armed Forces Dying and Death Patriotism Veterans

The First Anniversary of a Veteran's Passing by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 8, 2009)
Second thoughts on my father's death…
Topics: Dying and Death Family Tribute, Testimony Veterans

Defining Labor Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 6, 2009)
Working at understanding this day off…
Topics: Holidays Labor Day Work

A Fatherless Father's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 21, 2009)
Facing my first holiday without my dad…
Topics: Coping Family Holidays

Memorial Day Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 24, 2009)
Let's not take those names for granite…
Topics: Armed Forces Holidays Memorial Day Tribute, Testimony

And God Created Mothers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 10, 2009)
A special Mother's Day tribute…
Topics: Family Holidays Parenting, Parents

An Easter to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 19, 2009)
A ship captain's answered prayer…
Topics: Easter Inspiration Trouble

Post-Easter Ponderings by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 19, 2009)
Revisiting a controversial holiday…
Topics: Christian Life Easter Faith

The Red Sea (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 12, 2009)
Good Friday reflections…
Topics: Bible Easter Faith

A Prince on Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 18, 2009)
Reflections on Martin Luther King's 80th birthday…
Topics: History Holidays Hopes & Dreams Social Movements

With Childlike Wonder by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 4, 2009)
Looking for more of Christmas after New Years Day…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams New Year's

A Yuletide Fix by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 4, 2009)
Delaying the post-holiday withdrawals…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season New Year's

The Day Before Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 28, 2008)
A last-minute checklist for a blest holiday…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams

Homeless at Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 21, 2008)
A familiar scenario challenges our bias…
Topics: Christmas History Holidays Holiday Season

A Season of Red, Green and Amber by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 21, 2008)
What the death of one child has to do with the birth of another…
Topics: Christmas Crime, Justice, Punishment Grace Holidays Holiday Season

My Christmas List by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 7, 2008)
What I really want this year…
Topics: Christmas Family Holidays Holiday Season Hopes & Dreams

Late is My Gratefulness by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 30, 2008)
New words to a familiar Thanksgiving hymn tune…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Pint-Size Outlaws at Your Front Door by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 31, 2008)
A trick or treatise on welfare fraud…
Topics: Halloween Holidays Politics Social Issues

Homeless in Seattle by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 31, 2008)
Labor Day dreams for meaningful work and shelter…
Topics: Housing Social Issues Work

A Somber Birthday Celebration by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 6, 2008)
Why America's independence is a relative situation…
Topics: Change Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)

Other's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 22, 2008)
A poet's rationale for a new national holiday…
Topics: Friends & Neighbnors Holidays Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

A Father's Day Wish by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 15, 2008)
One dad's dreams for his three daughters…
Topics: Family Grandchildren Holidays Hopes & Dreams Parenting, Parents

Going to the Gone by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 25, 2008)
A checklist for Memorial Day…
Topics: Holidays Memorial Day

With Gratitude for Mother-Like Love by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 11, 2008)
A hymn for Mothers' Day…
Topics: Family Holidays Parenting, Parents Prayer

Easter Jazz by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 23, 2008)
A timeless tune with a new twist…
Topics: Easter Music

Easter in Disguise by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 23, 2008)
The Son's victory is revealed in Mother Nature&hellip
Topics: Easter Faith Nature

A Day Fit for a King? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 20, 2008)
Asking hard questions on MLK's birthday…
Topics: Holidays Politics

A New Year's Eve Dilemma by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 28, 2007)
At which looking glass to gaze?…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season New Year's

Not Your Ordinary Birthday Celebration by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 23, 2007)
What must Jesus be thinking…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Jesus

In the Bleak Midwinter by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 15, 2007)
The title of a timeless carol describes this time of year (every year)…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Tragedy

I'm Dreaming of a Dry Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 12, 2007)
What carolers in Seattle are singing this season…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Weather

It's Time to Light the Candles of December by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 6, 2007)
Exposing the holiday bandits of envy and greed…
Topics: Christmas Holidays Holiday Season

With Thanks for Thanksgiving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 25, 2007)
What makes this holiday my favorite…
Topics: Holidays Holiday Season Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

The Old Veteran by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 12, 2007)
Celebrating the courage of those who continue to fight…
Topics: Courage Holidays Service Veterans

Listening to Freedom's Cry by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 1, 2007)
Something to ponder this 4th of July…
Topics: Freedom Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)

That Certain Someone by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 17, 2007)
A father's love is a universal longing…
Topics: Family Parenting, Parents

A Prayer for Joe Anzack's Parents by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 3, 2007)
Memorial Day observances contuinue…
Topics: Dying and Death Faith Grace War

Don't Take Decoration Day for Granted by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 27, 2007)
Granite headstones deserve to be decorated…
Topics: Holidays Patriotism Tribute, Testimony

With Praise for the Queen Mom by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 13, 2007)
Heralding one mother's regal worth…
Topics: Family Grace Holidays

Following the Doctor's Orders by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 14, 2007)
Why Dr. King's prescription for racial inequality needs to be acts on…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Holidays Social Issues Social Movements Tribute, Testimony

A New Year's Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2006)
A month by month glimpse ahead (plus a remembrance of President Gerald Ford)…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration New Year's Tribute, Testimony Valentine's Day

O Little Town of Where-We-Live by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 24, 2006)
A musical prayer of confession…
Topics: Christmas Civility Comfort & Consolation Holidays Holiday Season

Christmas Soldiers of Compassion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 17, 2006)
Why the Salvation Army deserves our support…
Topics: Charity Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season

From Sea to Shining Sea by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 2, 2006)
A fourth of July salute to America the beautiful…
Topics: Beauty Holidays Patriotism