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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42 articles found.

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Aging, General

 1 record found

Are You In Your Flow? by Richard Bergstrom


(Learn   September 10, 2021)
Learning what motivates you…
Topics: Attitudes Hopes & Dreams Learning Opportunity Optimal Aging Psychology, Psychological Health Service Work



Arts & Entertainment

 1 record found

Celebrities by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 15, 2016)
The role of celebrity in culture and hope for a desire to make a better world…
Topics: Popular Culture Service Social Issues



Disaster

 1 record found

Katrina Remembered by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 29, 2010)
Fifth anniversary reflections…
Topics: Compassion Disaster Nature Service Tribute, Testimony Weather


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 2 records found

Remembering Mother Teresa by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 10, 2017)
Republishing what I wrote twenty years ago…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Christian Life Compassion Faith History Religion Service Tribute, Testimony Values


The Fellowship of Feet by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 12, 2009)
Timeless principles passed down from the Upper Room…
Topics: Discipleship Easter Jesus Service


General

 2 records found

Stewardship by Stu Johnson


(Serve   April 13, 2018)
Caring and giving as a way of life…
Topics: Character, Integrity Charity Choices and Decision Making Christian Life Compassion Discipline Financial Inspiration Lifestyle, General Money Service Volunteer


Bikers for Justice by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 30, 2008)
My wife and I had the privilege of hosting two bikers who left California heading for Massachusetts…
Topics: Compassion Faith Service


Health & Wellness

 1 record found

Servants of the Most High God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 19, 2013)
A tribute to hospice nurses…
Topics: Health Care Service Tribute, Testimony


History

 2 records found

The Enduring Words of a President by Leona Bergstrom


(My World   April 1, 2023)
When we have the courage to examine our unique design and God’s calling on our lives, we can find new purpose and new ways of service…
Topics: Faith History Inspiration Optimal Aging Service Tribute, Testimony


The "Ask Not" Speech Remembered by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 23, 2011)
What a remarkable speech it was!…
Topics: Discipleship History Service


Holidays

 13 records found

Five Ways to Do Good on MLK Day by Ryan Bergeron / CNN


(My World   January 13, 2024)
Reflecting on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. can lead to good deeds on MLK Day…
Topics: Change Civility Contemplation, Insight History Holidays Opportunity Service Social Issues Social Movements


A Final Salute by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 13, 2023)
Veteran's Day thoughts inspired by my mom at my dad's graveside service…
Topics: Character, Integrity Circumstances, Life Events History Holidays Memories Service Veterans Day War


Labor Day Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 2, 2023)
Business cards over the years spur memories of a life at work…
Topics: Faith History Holidays Labor Day Memories Service Work


Time to Head to the Graveyard and Pay Respects by Garrison Keillor


(My World   May 26, 2022)
This Memorial Day there is a sense of unease that calls for a rebirth of freedom to move around and live your life without fear.…
Topics: Dying and Death History Holidays Memorial Day Service Tribute, Testimony War


Saluting the Home Team by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 11, 2020)
Honoring our veterans on Veterans Day
Topics: Holidays Service Veterans Veterans Day


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Inspiration

 5 records found

Look Who's in the Hall of Fame by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 29, 2023)
My friend Michael Bussey has just been inducted in the YMCA Hall of Fame…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Faith Inspiration Leadership Service Volunteer


Saluting Puget Sound Honor Flights by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 9, 2019)
Pledging allegiance to our veterans…
Topics: History Inspiration Service Tribute, Testimony Veterans Veterans Day War


Generosity by Stu Johnson


(Faith   February 15, 2018)
It's more than money…
Topics: Bible Character, Integrity Christian Life Discipline Faith Financial Service Values Volunteer


The Gospel According to Paul by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 7, 2015)
Celebrating the legacy of Paul Harris and Rotary International
Topics: Charity Service Social Activities Tribute, Testimony


Random Acts of Kindness by David Noreen


(Serve   May 30, 2015)
Occasionally we read of some good dead to a stranger with "no strings attached"…
Topics: Character, Integrity Charity Lifestyle, General Service



Life Events

 2 records found

As I Keep Telling Myself, Life is Good by Garrison Keillor


(My World   September 7, 2023)
It dawns on you, watching this, that what makes a society a civilized society is the existence of rescuers who will put themselves at risk in service to others…
Topics: Character, Integrity Civility Compassion Contentment, Satsifaction Courage Inspiration News Optimal Aging Risk Service


What Has Been Done for Me Back in Minnesota by Garrison Keillor


(Health & Wellness   September 8, 2022)
Lessons from open-heart surgery: Nursing is the occupation that comes closest to what Jesus told His followers to do —bathing the poor, feeding them, adjusting their pillows, making small talk to reassure them of their humanity…
Topics: Gratitute Health Care Inspiration Optimal Aging Service Tribute, Testimony Work



News & Current Events

 3 records found

The Triage Trio by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 16, 2020)
With praise for our parademics…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Disease Health Care News Risk Service Tribute, Testimony


The Gates are Open by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 30, 2011)
A tribute to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Topics: Disease Generosity Service

Water, Water Everywhere by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 13, 2008)
Gas prices aren't the only thing rising…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation Service Weather


Relationships

 2 records found

Inspired to Serve by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 27, 2019)
Saying goodbye to a much-loved colleague…
Topics: Relationships Service Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving Tribute, Testimony Work


The Greatest Show on Earth Lives On by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 28, 2017)
Performing acts of kindness wins the day…
Topics: Faith Grace Relationships Service



Retirement

 1 record found

Footloose and Fancy Free by Wes Wick


(Hobbies & Lesiure   May 2, 2016)
Developing a healthy view of retirement…
Topics: Lifestyle, General Optimal Aging Recreation Retirement Service



Volunteer

 6 records found

Helping the Needy by Stu Johnson


(Serve   June 6, 2018)
Testing our obedience to biblical commands…
Topics: Bible Charity Christian Life Compassion Faith Service Volunteer


Good Samaritans by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 16, 2017)
One organization seeking to do a world of good…
Topics: Compassion Service Social Services Volunteer


Happy May Day! by James N. Watkins


(My World   May 1, 2017)
Sneaking around to do good deeds…a tradition in need of revival…
Topics: Memories Relationships Service Volunteer


Make a Difference Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 28, 2012)
Changing the world one person at a time…
Topics: Compassion Service Volunteer

Volunteerism by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 23, 2009)
Volunteers are priceless, an unusual commodity in many countries but widespread in the US.…
Topics: Service Statistics Volunteer

In Prison by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 8, 2009)
My senior moment now is my pleasure in working with Crossroad, a ministry to those who are incarcerated
Topics: Faith Service Volunteer