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

 1 record found

Agers Anonymous by James N. Watkins


(My World   September 24, 2021)
Jim introduces his new support group and a book that promises passion, purpose and pizazz for all ages…
Topics: Attitudes Character, Integrity Faith Forgive, Forgiveness Gratitute Hopes & Dreams Love Optimal Aging



Arts & Entertainment

 1 record found

Big George Foreman Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   April 21, 2023)
Fame, tragedy, triumph, second chances…
Topics: Achievements Arts & Entertainment Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Character, Integrity Coping Faith Forgive, Forgiveness Movies Sports Tribute, Testimony



Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 2 records found

Our Father in Heaven by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 23, 2016)
A poetic (and expanded) paraphrase of the Lord's Prayer…
Topics: Faith Forgive, Forgiveness God Inspiration Prayer


Is Faith and Forgiveness Confusing? by Bill Nichols


(Faith   January 16, 2016)
Like Jonah and the Prodigal Son, Sandy needed to meet the God of second chances…
Topics: Bible Faith Forgive, Forgiveness God



History

 1 record found

Celebrating Dependence Day by James N. Watkins


(My World   June 25, 2021)
A present-day twist on a piece of Civil War history related to the celebration of Independence Day (July 4)…
Topics: Christian Life Forgive, Forgiveness History July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Patriotism Prayer Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving



Holidays

 1 record found

'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



Inspiration

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The Guilty is Set Free by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 11, 2014)
A lesson in redemption from the headlines…
Topics: Forgive, Forgiveness Grace


Life Events

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Drama is Life Trying to Get Our Attention by Garrison Keillor


(My World   August 12, 2022)
Carrying anger in your heart is misery in a bottle. . . thoughts on life as an old man prepares for open heart surgery…
Topics: Attitudes Contemplation, Insight Forgive, Forgiveness Health Care Hopes & Dreams Learning Optimal Aging Wellness


The Streets Were My Father Movie by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   June 17, 2021)
Who's your daddy? A story of hopelessness and redemption…
Topics: Abuse and Addiction Addictions Change Circumstances, Life Events Crime, Justice, Punishment Faith Father's Day Forgive, Forgiveness Grace Hopes & Dreams Movies Relationships Social Issues



News & Current Events

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Two Giant Hands in Tulsa by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 5, 2021)
Praying for forgiveness and healing…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Forgive, Forgiveness History Loss & Grieving Memories News Prayer Racism and Inequality


Responding to CharlestonLiving the gospel following tragedy by Scott Ridout


(Faith   June 26, 2015)
How should we respond to the murder of nine innocents at Emmanuel AME church in Charleston, South Carolina…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Christian Life Forgive, Forgiveness Grace Tragedy



Relationships

 1 record found

When We Last Spoke by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   October 22, 2020)
Kid's dreams, family secrets, forgiveness…
Topics: Communication Family Forgive, Forgiveness Optimal Aging Parenting, Parents Relationships



Sports & Recreation

 1 record found

Grace is Cheap but Never Free by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 21, 2010)
What are we to make of Tiger's crocodile tears?…
Topics: Forgive, Forgiveness Grace Sports


Theater and Movies

 1 record found

John Rhys-DaviesVeteran actor with heart and conviction by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   June 4, 2015)
Rusty Wright interviewed the veteran actor before the release of "Beyond the Mask," revealing his deep passion for social issues and life lessons in love and forgiveness
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Forgive, Forgiveness Love Movies Social Issues