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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Looking Forward to a Week of Uninformation by Garrison Keillor


(My World   January 18, 2024)
Fighting evil is noble but in my old age I've come to feel that cheerfulness, gratitude, comedy are the essence of life, and so I look forward to the imminent arrival of my English relatives who love this country so sweetly…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Crime, Justice, Punishment Government History News Optimal Aging Relationships Social Issues


Is There a Speaker in the House? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 22, 2023)
Can Lincoln's party find a way to fix what's so absurd?
Topics: Government News Politics Relationships


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


(Health & Wellness   August 26, 2023)
We know where new weight loss drugs came from, but not why they work…
Topics: Disease Government Obesity Optimal Aging Research Science & Technology Wellness


Here're Your Orders: Make Something Beautiful by Garrison Keillor


(My World   June 30, 2022)
Don’t be disheartened. Deal with the problem.. . . Exercise your gifts. Create beautiful things…
Topics: Beliefs Crime, Justice, Punishment Government News Politics Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


A Supreme Decision by James N. Watkins


(Finance and Legal   June 24, 2022)
Thoughts on the cultural/political debate likely to intensify following the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v Wade, sending abortion policy back to the states…
Topics: Beliefs Change Government News Politics Religion Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


From Refugee to Royalty by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 9, 2022)
Remembering the remarkable Madeleine Albright…
Topics: Achievements Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Character, Integrity Government History News Tribute, Testimony


Reality is a Good Antedote, America, Take a Long Hard Look by Garrison Keillor


(My World   March 10, 2022)
Who will be our Zelensky?…
Topics: Coping Crisis Dying and Death Government War


Is It a 'Life' or a 'Choice'? by James N. Watkins


(My World   September 3, 2021)
Texas law turns up the heat on a debate that will not die down…
Topics: Advocacy Beliefs Choices and Decision Making Government History News Social Issues Social Movements Values


Stimulus Check Myths, Debunked by Julia Glum / Money.com


(Finance and Legal   March 19, 2021)
Can the IRS take back your $1,400 payment . . . and other myths you may have heard…
Topics: COVID-19 Financial Fraud Government Legal Money


Does Size Matter? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 13, 2021)
Is Big always Better?…
Topics: Business Government News Social Media Technology


Preventing a Second Civil War by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 7, 2021)
Echoes of a day that tore the nation apart…
Topics: Current Events, News Faith Government History News Politics Social Issues Social Movements Social Unrest, Division


The Counting is Done by Steven Dillingham


(Our World   October 24, 2020)
The end of 2020 Census data collection, next steps and a heartfelt thanks from the U.S. Census Bureau…
Topics: COVID-19 Current Events, News Demographics Government News Research


Earth and Heaven by James N. Watkins


(My World   October 2, 2020)
What it means to me to be a citizen of both…
Topics: Beliefs COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Faith Government Language, Meaning News Religion Social Issues Social Movements


Down to the Wire Reports from the U.S. Census Bureau


(My World   October 2, 2020)
Census count exceeds 99% as court orders extension of counting…
Topics: COVID-19 Demographics Government News Research Trends


Ruthless in Washington by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 26, 2020)
Imagining the nation's Capitol without Justice Ginsburg…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Crime, Justice, Punishment Government History News Tribute, Testimony


Harrowing Blame Game Reported by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   June 15, 2020)
Looking for answers for the COVID-19 death toll in nursing homes…
Topics: COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Dying and Death Demographics Government Health Care Media News Politics Racism and Inequality Social Issues Statistics


Borderline Disaster by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 29, 2019)
Haunted by the heartache of the immigrant crisis…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Crime, Justice, Punishment Current Events, News Government Policy, Policy Formation Social Issues Social Movements Tragedy


Build Trust Before a Wall by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 12, 2019)
A message to President Trump…
Topics: Character, Integrity Government News Politics Trust


Remembering a Remarkable Bush by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 8, 2018)
A tribute to President George H. W. Bush…
Topics: Character, Integrity Civility Faith Government History Politics Tribute, Testimony


So Who are We to Judge? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 6, 2018)
A timely question&helllip;
Topics: Government News Politics Relationships Social Unrest, Division


And the Children Cry by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 23, 2018)
A lament for the illegal immigrant children separated from their families&hellip'
Topics: Family Government Relationships Social Issues Social Unrest, Division


More Than the White House by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 19, 2016)
What happens inside our houses is what matters most…
Topics: Beliefs Faith Family Government News Politics Values


When Justice Weeps by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 20, 2016)
What can we learn from Justice Scalia's death?…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Government News Tribute, Testimony


Prayer Scrutinized by Dan Seagren


(Faith   January 17, 2016)
City council opening prayer that tries to cover all the bases is no joke…
Topics: Government Political Correctness Prayer Religion


The State of the Union (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 16, 2016)
Contemplating the health of our nation, marriage and relationship with God…
Topics: Faith God Government Grace Politics Prayer Relationships Religion


Would You Vote for Deez Nuts?Iowa farm boy scores big in poll by Stu Johnson


(My World   August 21, 2015)
The wacky, but worrisome, relationship between politics, polling, and media…
Topics: Government Media Popular Culture Research