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

 39 records found

Remembering You, but Not the Rest of It by Garrison Keillor

Stop Belieiving These Longevity Myths to Live Longer, be Healthy and Happy by Stephanie Douglas / Prevention

The Voyage of Life by Leona Bergstrom

Finding Integrity Over Despair in a New Stage of Life by Richard Bergstrom

May is Older Americans Month by Leona Bergstrom

There are 34 more items for the category Aging, General and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Arts & Entertainment

 10 records found

The Story Teller Hits the Road by Garrison Keillor

Oh, the Places I Will Go! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Remembering an Image Bearer by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Bob Barker, Come On Down! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Show Goes On in the Shenandoah Valley by Garrison Keillor

There are 5 more items for the category Arts & Entertainment and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Communication

 4 records found

An Accounting of What I've Been Up To by Garrison Keillor

Living the Present, a Day at a Time by Garrison Keillor

Cultivating Civility by Rusty Writing and Mark I. Pinsky

The Three Amigos by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Education

 1 record found

Lifelong Learning Never Stops by David Noreen


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 8 records found

Praying without Words by Greg Asimakoupoulos

What I Go to Church For by Garrison Keillor

From Heartbreak to a Timeless Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Keep Believing by Greg Asimakoupoulos

An Invitation to Number Our Days by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 3 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Financial

 1 record found

New Loan Options for Seniors and Low-Income Homeowners by Lew Sichelman


General

 16 records found

The Measure of Greatness by Greg Asimakoupoulos

It's Never Too Late to be Normal by Garrison Keillor

Seven Bad Housekeeping Habits by Birttney Morgan / Apartment Therapy

Why I'm Looking Forward to November by Garrison Keillor

A Week in Kansas and Missouri by Garrison Keillor

There are 11 more items for the category General and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Health & Wellness

 45 records found

Redeeming a Sleepless Night by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Time is Near by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Night in Bed with Her and Me by Garrison Keillor

One Favor, Lord, if You Have a Moemnt by Garrison Keillor

All's Not Lost with Alzheimer's by James N. Watkins

There are 40 more items for the category Health & Wellness and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


History

 1 record found

The Enduring Words of a President by Leona Bergstrom


Hobbies

 2 records found

How to Start a Hobby by Corrie Evanoff / Pocket Collection

Feeding the Birds: It Could Boost Your Mood by Connie Evanoff / Pocket Collection


Holidays

 11 records found

Happy Mother's Day by James N. Watkins

Have a God-Directed New Year! by James N. Watkins

Once Again, the Star, the Shepherds by Garrison Keillor

Our Plans for Christmas and Why by Garrison Keillor

Remember to Give Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 6 more items for the category Holidays and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Housing and Living Options

 1 record found

Exploring Cohousing by Stu Johnson


Inspiration

 10 records found

Summer is My Season! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Astonishment of Mornings on the River Last Week by Garrison Keillor

The Bank of Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Queen for a Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Jack of All Trades by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 5 more items for the category Inspiration and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Life Events

 63 records found

Returning to a Generous Place by Garrison Keillor

Back Home to Minnesota by Garrison Keillor

Happy Old Man Looking Over His Shoulder by Garrison Keillor

LIfe Goes On, We Watch the Lampposts Passing by Garrison Keillor

A Quite Weekend on the Upper West Side by Garrison Keillor

There are 58 more items for the category Life Events and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Media

 1 record found

Your Brain on Reading by Thomas Opping


Nature

 1 record found

True Colors Shining Through by James N. Watkins


News & Current Events

 6 records found

A Good Man Gone to Glory by Garrison Keillor

Last Wedneday, Stuck in a Traffic Jam by Garrison Keillor

Looking Forward to a Week of Uninformation by Garrison Keillor

Why Do Newly Approved Weight Loss Drugs Work? by Gina Kolata / The New York Times

Charles' Coronation Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Summer Really is Getting Hotter by Tara Yharlagadda / Inverse


Relationships

 17 records found

Remembering a Favorite Aunt by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Standing on the Sidewalk Shaking Hands by Garrison Keillor

On the Road Again, Meeting Folks by Garrison Keillor

Spring is Here, Time to Get to Know Each Other by Garrison Keillor

Old Friends by Leona Bergstrom

There are 12 more items for the category Relationships and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Retirement

 5 records found

The Four Phases of Retirement by Richard Bergstrom

Rethinking Retirment by Dan Seagren

Footloose and Fancy Free by Wes Wick

Stewardship: Living with Purpose by David Noreen

Taking Your Cues from Betty by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Sports & Recreation

 2 records found

America's Fastest-Growing Sport by Shannon Mullen / NPR

Loyola's Most Loyal Fan by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Technology

 1 record found

The Best is Yet to Be by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Travel

 7 records found

The Jet Lag Blues by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Winter Blues Has Got Me Bad, Mama by Garrison Keillor

O What a Beautiful Evening by Garrison Keillor

A Happy Summer Clears the Air by Garrison Keillor

8 Historic National Park Hotels for Your Bucket List by Michael Debczak / Mental Floss

What a Little Train Ride Can Do by Garrison Keillor

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


Trends

 1 record found

A Different Storm Rising by Richard Bergstrom