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

 2 records found

How to Crack the Code to Happiness in the Second Half of Life by NPR Staff

Grandparenting by the Numbers by Barbara Greenleaf


Citizenship

 6 records found

Were You Part of History? by U.S. Census Bureau staff

Election Eve Expectations by Stu Johnson

Unmask Your Voice by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Voting Matters by Dan Seagren

Mail-In Voting Update by Stu Johnson

How Should I Vote? by Stu Johnson


Communication

 6 records found

America Isn't Awkward Enough by Adam Kotsko / Zocalo Public Square

COVID's Impact on Language by James N. Watkins

On Expressing Feelings by Ken Potts

The Truth About Lying by James N. Watkins

Do We Ask Enough Questions? by Dan Seagren

Express Yourself Submitted by Stu Johnson


Education

 1 record found

The Sunday School of Grandma and Grandpa by Barbara Greenleaf


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 20 records found

Please Breathe On Me by George Garrison

Unmasking Our Hope this Easter by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A COVID Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Mystery of the Manger by George Garrison

Nine Months by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 15 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the COVID-19 topic...See the whole list


Financial

 1 record found

Wealth by Dan Seagren


General

 3 records found

You Make Me Happy When Skies are Gray by Garrison Keillor

It's Time for Americans to Buy Less Stuff by Terry Nguyen / Vox

Stars in the Sky by Dan Seagren


Government & Politics

 8 records found

Who Uses the Social Safety Net? by U.S. Census Bureau staff

Inauguration Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Taking the Election Personally by George Garrison

Voting Problems by Dan Seagren

Driven Apart by Stu Johnson

There are 3 more items for the category Government & Politics and the COVID-19 topic...See the whole list


Health & Wellness

 29 records found

What a 'Tripeldemic' Means to Your Body by Special

How to Support Your Immune System When It's Running Low by Chloe Gray / Stylist

Coping with Another Tough Winter by Brad Stulberg / GO.com

COVID Will Become Endemic by Maryn McKenna / Wired

Don't Be Surprised When You Get Omicron by Yasmin Tayag / The Atlantic

There are 24 more items for the category Health & Wellness and the COVID-19 topic...See the whole list


History

 3 records found

Lessons from Eradicating Smallpos by Kelsey Piper / VOX

Now is Undoubtedly a Good Time for Reflecting, Looking Back by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Beauty for Ashes by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Hobbies

 1 record found

Hobby Therapy by Connie Schultz


Holidays

 19 records found

Will Thanksgiving Suck Like a Turkey Baster?! (2023) by James N. Watkins

The Twelvth Day of Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Season for Music by Stu Johnson

Piece on Earth by George Garrison

Giving Thanks 2021 by James N. Watkins

There are 14 more items for the category Holidays and the COVID-19 topic...See the whole list


Housing and Living Options

 1 record found

COVID Upending Housing Plans by Ellen James Martin / Smart Moves


Humor

 4 records found

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures by Barbara Greenleaf

Welcome Summer by James N. Watkins

COVID and the Cone by George Garrison

Hunkering Down Humor by Rusty Wright


Inspiration

 2 records found

Sam the Olympic Eagle and You by Leona Bergstrom

The Strength to Soar by George Garrison


Life Events

 12 records found

Ports of Call on an Unforgettable Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Don't Let Balance Die! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Sunset by Lisa Bubert / Longreads

Wanted: A Shepherd for Lost Sheep by Greg Asimakoupoulos

What Can We Learn from the Madness of March 2022? by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 7 more items for the category Life Events and the COVID-19 topic...See the whole list


Nature

 2 records found

America's Most Underrated National Monuments by Ashlea Halpern / Afar

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


News & Current Events

 69 records found

COVID-19 Retrospective by Stu Johnson

COVID-19 Perspectives for February 2023 by Stu Johnson

COVID-19 Perspectives for January 2023 by Stu Johnson

COVID-19 Perspectives for December 2022 by Stu Johnson

COVID-19 Perspectives for November 2022 by Stu Johnson

There are 64 more items for the category News & Current Events and the COVID-19 topic...See the whole list


Relationships

 8 records found

A Rainy December Day, Long Thoughts Therein by Garrison Keillor

With Praise to 'St. Arbucks' by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Zooming in On Someone Else by George Garrison

A Pandemic Debt by Barbara Greenleaf

Grace by George Garrison

There are 3 more items for the category Relationships and the COVID-19 topic...See the whole list


Retirement

 1 record found

What DO Retirees Want? by Richard Bergstrom


Sports & Recreation

 4 records found

Coming Together in Tokyo by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Major League Baseball is Back by U.S. Census Bureau staff

COVID-19 and Sports by Rusty Wright

Hoops Cancellation Withdrawal Disorder by Rusty Wright


Technology

 2 records found

Coping with Technology by Barbara Greenleaf

Ode to Joy by Stu Johnson


Travel

 2 records found

How to Avoid Gettig Sick During Holidy Travel by Kristen Nunez / Conde Nast Traveler

10 of the Best Train Journeys in Europe by Tom Hall / The Guardian


Trends

 1 record found

Who Do You Trust? (2021) by Stu Johnson