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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31 articles found.

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Aging, General

 5 records found

Some Joys of Seniorhood by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 2, 2014)
After writing so many Senior Moments I decided to let you in on some secrets…
Topics: Health Care Retirement

Retirement, Boomer Style by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 6, 2008)
What to expect now that Baby Boomers are collecting Social Security…
Topics: Retirement

Tax Time by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 15, 2007)
Many years ago, I naively imagined that when I retired, I would be free: free from paying taxes, free from going to the dentist, free to sit on my rocking chair on my porch and watch the Fords go by. My oh my, what a dreamer.…
Topics: Financial Retirement Taxes

Retire? Who, Me? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 8, 2007)
We may not realize but retirement can be a serious senior moment. …
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Planning Retirement

Pondering Retirement by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 6, 2006)
For many one of the great senior moments is the realization of retirement, but does the reality match the expectation?…
Topics: Planning Retirement


Arts & Entertainment

 1 record found

A Tribute to Mike Kellogg by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 1, 2014)
Saying farewell to an all-night friend…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Grace Radio Retirement


Education

 1 record found

Scholarship by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 1, 2012)
If you were to ask, I'd quickly inform you that I am not a scholar. I do read what some scholars write, and often I am impressed. But then…
Topics: Retirement Teaching Writing



Financial

 6 records found

Retirement Savings by Stu Johnson


(Finance and Legal   November 13, 2021)
How do you compare?…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Financial Lifestyle, General Planning Retirement


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


(Finance and Legal   June 26, 2021)
Introducing a new 'retirement mortgage' available now in a few states that combines features of a home equity loan and reverse mortgage…
Topics: Financial Hopes & Dreams Housing Lifestyle, General Optimal Aging Planning Retirement


Social Security by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 11, 2018)
It's hard to imagine life without it…
Topics: Cost of Living Financial Government Lifestyle, General Retirement Social Security


Tri-Generational Settings by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 19, 2015)
Considering the huge debts students are accumulating doesn't always say who will pay those debts…
Topics: Education Family Planning Retirement


Benefits Reviewed by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 28, 2010)
Social Security is late to the game compared to other programs that go back to the American Revolution…
Topics: Retirement Social Security

Shrinking Nest Eggs by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 9, 2006)
Years ago, my image of retirement was a comfortable rocking chair on a wraparound porch where I could watch the world go by. Now retired,…
Topics: Financial Retirement Wellness


Holidays

 1 record found

Is There Life After Work? by Leona Bergstrom


(My World   September 3, 2022)
Labor Day reflections…
Topics: Holidays Labor Day Optimal Aging Planning Retirement Work



Life Events

 4 records found

The Lucky Man Hits the Road, My Gosh by Garrison Keillor


(My World   August 10, 2023)
I dread the prospect of retirement, which in so many cases leads to disintegration and dementia. I intend to go on performing until I reach the age of 98, beating my mother by one year…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Health Care Optimal Aging Retirement Travel Wellness


Ports of Call on an Unforgettable Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 22, 2023)
A miniature suitcase that adorned my bookshelf during the pandemic caps off memories of an incredible decade…
Topics: Change Character, Integrity Christian Life Circumstances, Life Events COVID-19 Faith History Minorities News Optimal Aging Relationships Retirement


Burying Your One Great Life by Leona Bergstrom


(My World   February 11, 2023)
A scene in the December 2022 movie "Puss in Boots: Last Wish" captures how many Boomers feel as they transition into retirement. Many feel they are burying their identity—their essence—their purpose…
Topics: Change Choices and Decision Making Lifestyle, General Media Movies Optimal Aging Planning Retirement


Disillusioned by Rchard and Leona Bergstrom /ReIgnite


(My World   November 18, 2022)
The Rolling Stones song, 'You Can't Always Get What You Want,' seems like an essential qualifier to the title, 'What Retirees Want.' An excerpt from the soon-to-be-released book: EMERGING
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Attitudes Optimal Aging Planning Retirement Social Issues



Relationships

 1 record found

Loneliness by Stu Johnson


(Connections   April 17, 2018)
A problem that often increases with age…
Topics: Communication Compassion Lifestyle, General Loneliness Optimal Aging Relationships Retirement Social Activities Social Issues Social Media



Retirement

 10 records found

The Four Phases of Retirement by Richard Bergstrom


(My World   February 4, 2023)
There is a good chance that you will live 1/3rd of your life in retirement! This was true for my great uncle, who retired from the Ballard locks in Seattle at age 65 and lived to 100!…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Optimal Aging Planning Retirement Social Issues


What DO Retirees Want? by Richard Bergstrom


(Our World   October 3, 2020)
Coping with retirement and the 'new normal' of the COVID pandemic…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Faith Hopes & Dreams Planning Retirement


Rethinking Retirment by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 5, 2020)
It's a constantly changing concept…
Topics: Change Choices and Decision Making Financial Opportunity Optimal Aging Planning Recreation Retirement Risk Work


Retirement Jitters by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 30, 2018)
So many questions…
Topics: Financial Future Planning Retirement Risk Work


Retirement Challenges by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   September 2, 2018)
Not just here and now…
Topics: Faith Planning Retirement


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Sports & Recreation

 1 record found

Daughters Need Their Daddy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 7, 2007)
The reason Brett Favre should retire…
Topics: Family Football (American) Retirement Sports


Work, Employment

 1 record found

Unemployed Seniors by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 29, 2012)
The media reminds us that more and more seniors (those over 65) are still in the workplace…
Topics: Income Retirement Social Security Unemployment