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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A Good Man Gone to Glory by Garrison Keillor


(My World   January 18, 2025)
Jimmy Carter's trademark was honesty, and as a boy I managed to avoid that as well. When people asked me, "How are you?" I said, "Fine." "How is school?" "Good." Telling the truth only led to more questions…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Faith • History • News • Optimal Aging • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


Israel's Children by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 28, 2023)
Thoughts on children caught up in Israeli-Hamas war as seen through the perspective of artist Gordon Wetmore…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • News • Religion • Tragedy • War


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


A Modern-day Pieta by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 26, 2022)
A statue of Christ is carried to a bunker for safe keeping in Lviv Ukraine…
Topics: Crisis • Faith • News • Religion • War


Sitting Scared in Church, Thinking About Evil by Garrison Keillor


(My World   March 17, 2022)
America has been so fascinated with our own circus, we didn’t fully appreciate true evil and now here’s Putin taking his place with Lenin and Stalin…
Topics: Crisis • Faith • News • Politics • Religion • War


Responding to the Afghan Airport Terrorist Attack by James N. Watkins


(My World   August 27, 2021)
How CAN we respond to such a heinous attack?…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Compassion • Coping • Dying and Death • Faith • Loss & Grieving • News • Religion • Terrorism


Racism and Religion by Rusty Wright


(My World   April 23, 2021)
Sanctified bigotry, or unity and diversity solutions?…
Topics: Christian Life • Faith • Grace • News • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Religion • Social Issues • Trust • Unity, Unified • Values


'It' is Not 'Christian' by James N. Watkins


(Faith   March 26, 2021)
The difference between individuals and organizations claiming to be Christian…
Topics: Beliefs • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Faith • News • Religion • Scandal


Christian Leaders Behaving Badly by Rusty Wright


(Faith   February 25, 2021)
Why should anyone embrace their faith?…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Ethics & Morality • Faith • Jesus • News • Relationships • Religion • Scandal


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


Destroy or Be Constructive by Bill Nichols


(My World   June 7, 2020)
More than ever, the church needs to follow Jesus' example…
Topics: Civility • Compassion • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Discipleship • Faith • Jesus • Racism and Inequality • Religion • Social Issues • Trust • Values


Empathy Week by George Garrison


(Faith   April 8, 2020)
A perspective on Holy Week in the midst of a global pandemic…
Topics: Coping • COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Easter • History • Jesus • News • Relationships • Religion


A Lenten Season Like No Other by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 4, 2020)
How the coronavirus has impacted our preparation for Easter…
Topics: COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Disease • Easter • Faith • News • Religion


Oh Say Can You See? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 20, 2019)
The cross still stands amid Notre Dame's ruins…
Topics: Faith • History • Inspiration • News • Religion • Symbols & Icons • Tragedy


Violence in Mr Rogers' Neighborhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 3, 2018)
Protesting the synagogue shootings in Pittsburgh…
Topics: News • Religion • Tragedy • Tribute, Testimony


A Sentry of the Past Century by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2018)
Remembering Billy Graham…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Evangelism • Faith • History • News • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


Cross Words by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2018)
The legacy of Billy Graham…
Topics: Bible • Evangelism • Faith • History • News • Religion • Tribute, Testimony


Remembering Billy Graham by Stu Johnson


(Faith   February 24, 2018)
A tribute to a remarkable man of God…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • History • Inspiration • Jesus • Memories • News • Religion • 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


A Dad, a Mom, and an Infant Child by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 12, 2015)
A contrast in scenarios…
Topics: Christmas • Current Events, News • God • Religion • Terrorism • Tragedy


The Pope Visits America by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 26, 2015)
From Rome with love…
Topics: Religion


On the Brink of a Holy War by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 23, 2015)
Contemplating the cultural shift in our nation…
Topics: Beliefs • Freedom • Religion • Social Issues • Trends


A Church's Open Closet by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 22, 2011)
The PCUSA opens the door to the ordination of gays…
Topics: Religion • Social Issues

Mosque Feelings Can't Be Masked by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 12, 2010)
Coming to terms with an emotional issue…
Topics: Current Events, News • Religion

Don't Burn the Koran! Read It! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 12, 2010)
A case for building bridges (not blowing them up)…
Topics: Current Events, News • Knowledge • Religion

When Gay Rights are Wrong by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 8, 2010)
Judging by on judge's decision…
Topics: Family • Legal • Politics • Religion

Possibility Thinking? Think Again! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 18, 2010)
There are cracks in theCrystal Cathedral…
Topics: Religion • Trouble

The King of Pop and the King of Kings by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 12, 2009)
Will the real monarch please stand up?hellip;
Topics: Popular Culture • Religion

A Papal Bull and a Burning Bush by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 20, 2008)
A humorous look at Pope Benedict's U.S. visit…
Topics: Current Events, News • Humor • Politics • Religion

Unholy Hands by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 20, 2008)
Pointing a finger at deviant priests…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Religion • Scandal

A Farewell to Falwell by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 20, 2007)
Remembering a Religous Icon…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Education • Religion • Tribute, Testimony