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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America the Beautiful by Greg Asimakoupoulos


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


Arbor Day 150 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 29, 2022)
The rest of the story…
Topics: Beauty History Holidays Nature


Let's Hear It for Spring by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 23, 2022)
The beauty of spring is indescribable…
Topics: Nature Seasons


On God's Green Earth by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 24, 2021)
Resolutions for Earth Day
Topics: Beauty God Gratitute Nature Opportunity Social Movements Values


In Praise of the Master Artist by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 27, 2021)
A celebration of Springtime…
Topics: Beauty God Inspiration Nature Seasons


Unmasking Our Praise for God's Green Earth by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 24, 2020)
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Faith History Inspiration Nature Science & Technology Social Issues Trends


El Niño Has a Calling Card by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 9, 2016)
Pondering the devastation in his wake…
Topics: Nature News Weather


The Gospel According to Spring by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 22, 2015)
Mother Nature's annual Easter sermon…
Topics: Easter Seasons


The Days are Getting Shorter by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 14, 2015)
How much longer to the end?…
Topics: Bible Nature Weather

A Worn Out Welcome by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 2, 2014)
Old Man Winter's stayed too long…
Topics: Weather

Old Man Winter's Icy Grip by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 12, 2014)
Learning to accept what life hands us…
Topics: Coping Seasons Weather

The Lord Remains Our Light by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 29, 2012)
When the power goes out (and worse)…
Topics: Coping Faith Nature Weather

Our Sickness-Prone Mom by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 10, 2011)
Mother Earth is far from healthy…
Topics: Conservation & Environement Nature Trouble

Heat Wave Woes by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 11, 2010)
Lamenting the fire-breathing beast back east…
Topics: Weather

An Earth Day Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 25, 2010)
A musical reminder that we are earth's stewards…
Topics: Conservation & Environement Nature Prayer

Winter Blues by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 7, 2010)
Color me ready for spring…
Topics: Weather

Those Rainy Nights in Georgia by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 27, 2009)
Giving Mother Nature the respect she demands…
Topics: Weather

The Heart is On by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 2, 2009)
Sounding off about Seattle's Heat Wave…
Topics: Weather

Gustavus Among Us by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 7, 2008)
Lessons from a killer storm…
Topics: Weather

It Must be Summertime by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 27, 2008)
Threats of fire and hurricane signal the season…
Topics: Weather

Goodbye, Dolly by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 27, 2008)
Serenading a killer hurricane with a familiar tune…
Topics: Weather

Earth Day Anthem by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 27, 2008)
New lyrics to "America the Beautiful"…
Topics: Conservation & Environement Nature

Praying for a Sick Mother by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 22, 2007)
Earth Day Reflections on Global Warming…
Topics: Conservation & Environement Nature

Old Man Winter Isn't That OLD by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 21, 2007)
Why this incomparable season should be carded…
Topics: Weather

The Tribe Has Spoken by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 30, 2006)
The plight of a has-been planet…
Topics: Current Events, News