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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Bob Barker, Come On Down! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 30, 2023)
Bob Barker, longtime host of The Price Is Right, dies at 99…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Faith Optimal Aging Popular Culture Television Tribute, Testimony


Goodbye Mrs. Potts by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 15, 2022)
A poetic tribute to Angela Lansbury, a giant of stage and screen…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Character, Integrity Memory (failing, improving) Movies Popular Culture Television Tribute, Testimony


Remembering a Lesser-Known Carroll by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 14, 2019)
A tribute to Carroll Spinney
Topics: Character, Integrity Education History Media Memories Television Tribute, Testimony


On the Street Where We Lived by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 19, 2019)
Celebrating Sesame Street's 50th birthday…
Topics: Grandchildren History Learning Media Memories News Television


Three Chords and the Truth by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 21, 2019)
Celebrating Ken Burns' series on Country Music…
Topics: History Music Popular Culture Television


Dear Abbey, Downton's Done by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 2, 2014)
A faithful viewer vents his grips…
Topics: Drama Television

A Final Salute to Sid by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 16, 2014)
Rendering unto Caesar our respects…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Television

Silencing a Prophet by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 22, 2013)
Freedom of expression under fire…
Topics: Christian Life Freedom Television

The Gospel According to Downton by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 27, 2013)
Sunday truth isn't found only in church…
Topics: Change History Television

Before the Final Rose by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 11, 2012)
Exposing the hidden thorns of "The Bachelor"...
Topics: Popular Culture Television

Billy O'Reilly? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 6, 2011)
Today when I hear someone call me Danny, its usually an old timer.…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Books Media Television

A Toast to Oprah's Success by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 29, 2011)
Winfrey's windfall is more than meets the eye…
Topics: Popular Culture Television Tribute, Testimony

Secret Millionaire by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 27, 2011)
What the new TV show should remind us of…
Topics: Generosity Popular Culture Television

The Sheen Has Lost His Luster by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 6, 2011)
Why Charlie's "winning" is really losing…
Topics: Popular Culture Television Trouble

Undercover Boss by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 14, 2010)
Leaving the glitter of glory for the litter of life…
Topics: Television Work

David Letterman's Jacket by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 11, 2009)
Will it help him weather the late night chill?…
Topics: Ethics & Morality Popular Culture Television

Ken Burns' America by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 4, 2009)
But he won't be charged with arson!…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment History Nature Television

John and Kate Plus Hate by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 28, 2009)
The sad saga of a once big happy family…
Topics: Family Popular Culture Television Trouble

A Sidekick in the Spotlight by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 28, 2009)
Remembering Ed McMahon…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Popular Culture Television Tribute, Testimony

Reality TV vs. Real Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 17, 2009)
The choice is up to us…
Topics: Popular Culture Television

Another Soap is Down the Drain by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 16, 2009)
The Guiding Light is gone…
Topics: Change Popular Culture Television

Call it a Terminal Illiness by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 5, 2009)
Heartsick about ER's last episode…
Topics: Change Popular Culture Television

Goddess Worship by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 29, 2008)
Oprah's popularity has become a religion…
Topics: Media Religion Television

A Portrait of "The War" by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 30, 2007)
Praising the amazing artistry of Ken Burns…
Topics: History Television War

High School Musical by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 26, 2007)
Disney's latest phenom is anything but Mickey Mouse…
Topics: Music Popular Culture Television

The Time is Right by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 17, 2007)
Bob Barker's well-deserved retirement comes with a price…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Popular Culture Television Tribute, Testimony

The American Idol Battle Royal by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 27, 2007)
Beauty and the Beatboxer have returned to their corners…
Topics: Popular Culture Television

Idol Worship by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 25, 2007)
The irony of American Idol's popularity…
Topics: Popular Culture Television