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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 18 records found

Mr. Patrick is Not Happy by James N. Watkins


(My World   March 15, 2024)
I’m guessing that St. Patrick is not exactly happy with the celebration of his day.…
Topics: History Holidays Humor Religion


St. Nicholas Day Observed by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 9, 2023)
A tribute to the real-life saint who inspired the legend of Santa Claus…
Topics: Christmas History Holidays Holiday Season Religion


Take Up Your Cross by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 22, 2023)
An Ash Wednesday reflection…
Topics: Beliefs Christian Life Discipleship Discipline Easter Holidays Jesus Religion


'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


What if Jesus Had Never Been Born? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 17, 2022)
A short story by Philip Van Doren Stern became a screenplay we know as 'It's a Wonderful Life'…
Topics: Books Christmas History Holidays Holiday Season Jesus Movies Religion


Mr. Patrick Would Not Be Happy by James N. Watkins


(My World   March 17, 2022)
I’m guessing that St. Patrick is not exactly happy with the celebration of his day.…
Topics: History Holidays Religion


The Four Candles of Advent by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 18, 2021)
Contemplating the message of the season…
Topics: Christmas Faith Holidays Holiday Season Religion


Hope and Humor and Halloween 2021 by James N. Watkins


(My World   October 22, 2021)
Jim's annual look at really creepy stuff…
Topics: Faith Fears, Concerns Halloween Holidays Hopes & Dreams Humor Memories Religion Social Issues


Holidays and Holy Days by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 21, 2020)
Secular and religious traditions contribute to our holiday season…
Topics: Family Gratitute History Holidays Holiday Season Memories Religion Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Indpendence Day Q&A by James N. Watkins


(My World   July 2, 2020)
A not-so-trivial quiz about July 4 and the Founding Fathers…
Topics: Beliefs Freedom God Government History Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) Patriotism Religion Spirituality, Seeking God Values


Happy Real St. Patrick's Day by James N. Watkins


(My World   March 10, 2020)
So you think you know St. Patrick…
Topics: History Holidays Religion


The Christmas Story in Chronological Order by James N. Watkins


(Faith   December 15, 2019)
Putting the events surrounding Jesus' birth in perspective…
Topics: Bible Christmas Faith God Holidays Holiday Season Jesus Religion


Halloween and Hallowing by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 27, 2019)
Back to the beginning…
Topics: Halloween History Holidays Popular Culture Religion Spirituality, Seeking God


Top ten things I (Jim) am giving up for Lent by James N. Watkins


(Faith   February 22, 2016)
After a humorous top-ten list, perhaps like Jim there is something you would really like to give up for Lent...and beyond…
Topics: Christian Life Easter Religion


Celebrating Light from Chosen People Ministries


(Faith   December 6, 2015)
The Jewish Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah, or Festival of Lights) celebrates a miracle and turning point in Jewish history…
Topics: Faith Hanakkuh Holidays Holiday Season Religion


A Tribute to Less-Than-Perfect Saints by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 31, 2015)
Remembering loved ones on this All Saints Weekend…
Topics: Religion Tribute, Testimony


The Day of Atonement Unveiled by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 23, 2012)
What Yom Kippur is all about!…
Topics: Faith Holidays Religion

Yom KIpper Confessions by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 19, 2010)
A Christian's thoughts about a Jewish holiday…
Topics: Faith Holidays Religion