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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Play Ball! by Anthony Calabrese / US Census Bureua


(Hobbies & Lesiure   March 30, 2024)
Interesting facts about Major League Baseball from the U.S. Census Bureau…
Topics: Baseball • History • News • Sports


It's Time for October Ball by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 8, 2022)
Here comes the Judge with a bat instead of a gavel…
Topics: Baseball • Seasons • Sports


Going, Going, Gone! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 4, 2022)
Vin Scholly, the beloved Dodgers play-by-play announcer waves goodbye…
Topics: Baseball • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Memories • Sports • Tribute, Testimony


Major League Baseball is Back by U.S. Census Bureau staff


(Hobbies & Lesiure   April 1, 2021)
Interesting facts and figures as all 30 teams scheduled for opening day games…
Topics: Baseball • COVID-19 • Hopes & Dreams • Leisure • Sports • Statistics


A Man of Means by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 23, 2021)
An Aaronic blessing to one of baseball's greatest!…
Topics: Baseball • Change • History • Inspiration • Social Movements • Sports • Tribute, Testimony


The Gospel According to Baseball by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 6, 2019)
Spiritual lessons from America's favorite pastime…
Topics: Baseball • Faith • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Sports


It's New Year's Day Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 30, 2019)
Baseball's Opening Day is worth celebrating
Topics: Baseball • Leisure • Sports


Play Ball! Reported by Stu Johnson


(Arts & Entertainment   March 28, 2019)
Every MLB team to play on earliest opening day…
Topics: Baseball • Sports


Redemption for Foul Ball Boy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 6, 2017)
What we can learn from Steve Bartman about grace…
Topics: Baseball • Faith • Grace • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Sports


A Season for Starting Over (Again) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 8, 2017)
Why I love the start of baseball season…
Topics: Baseball • Hopes & Dreams • Memories • Opportunity • Sports


Cubs Win! Cubs Win! Cubs Win! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 5, 2016)
Spiritual lessons from my team's World Series victory…
Topics: Baseball • Current Events, News • Faith • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Sports


A Series to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 29, 2016)
Cubs fans are living their dream…
Topics: Baseball • Current Events, News • History • Sports


The Artful Dodger by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 1, 2016)
A toast to Vin Scully's amazing run…
Topics: Baseball • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Radio • Sports • Television • Tribute, Testimony


The Pennant Race in Autumn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 24, 2016)
Why this time of year awakens my inner child…
Topics: Baseball • Seasons • Sports


Wrigley Field is Holy Ground by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 17, 2015)
Celebrating the undying faith of the Chicago Cubs fan…
Topics: Baseball • Sports


Cubs Win! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 4, 2015)
It just might be the year…
Topics: Baseball • Sports


When Tempted to Quit Dreaming by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 28, 2015)
Remaining hopeful when hope seems gone…
Topics: Baseball


The Game Nobody Saw by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 3, 2015)
Oh, say you can't see…
Topics: Baseball • History


World Series Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 26, 2014)
How the Kansas City Royals live what they believe…
Topics: Baseball

Now Batting for the Redbirds. . . by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 17, 2013)
Imagine Jack Buck announcing the new pope&hllip;
Topics: Baseball • Radio • Sports • Television

A Tip of the Cap to Fenway Park by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 22, 2012)
A tribute to major league baseball's oldest stadium…
Topics: Baseball • Birthdays & Annivesaries • Sports

When the Hometown Team's a Heartbreaker by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 17, 2011)
Losing hurts more than winning feels good…
Topics: Baseball • Sports

A Season for Starting Over (Again) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 20, 2011)
Spring training is a picture of grace…
Topics: Baseball • Grace • Sports

The Toughest Loss of All by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 5, 2010)
Remembering the Old Cub…
Topics: Baseball • History • Memories • Sports

Remembering the Voice of the Mariners by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 14, 2010)
Seattle fans say goodbye to a hall of fame announcer…
Topics: Baseball • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Sports • Tribute, Testimony

Bad Call/Good Form by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 6, 2010)
What's more impressive than a perfect game?…
Topics: Baseball • Sports

The Sounds of Spring by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 17, 2010)
They are about to be heard in your favorite ball park…
Topics: Baseball • Easter • Sports

You Can Go Home Again...After All! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 22, 2009)
Ken Griffey Jr. returns to the Seattle Mariners…
Topics: Baseball • Sports

The Evergreen State Blues by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 16, 2008)
It's what sports fans in Washington State are singing…
Topics: Baseball • Football (American) • Sports

The City of Brotherly Glove (and Ball) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 2, 2008)
A six month campaign ends in victory…
Topics: Baseball • Sports

Rays Shine in the Sun by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 26, 2008)
Once they left the Devil in the dust…
Topics: Baseball • Sports

The Rhyme of the Basement Mariners by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 28, 2008)
Eulogizing one of the worst teams in major league history…
Topics: Baseball • Sports

The Pride of the Yankees is No More by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 24, 2008)
No storybook ending for a storied stadium…
Topics: Baseball • History • Sports

National Pastime Punishment Past Due by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 15, 2007)
The Mitchell report on major league baseball…
Topics: Baseball • Sports

Going, Going, Gone! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 25, 2007)
Why Barry will soon need a bondsman…
Topics: Baseball • Ethics & Morality • Scandal • Sports

Fall Classic Magic by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 26, 2007)
Analyzing the hypnotic spell the World Series casts…
Topics: Baseball • Sports

A King Not Worthy of His Throne by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 12, 2007)
A broken record with an asterisk…
Topics: Baseball • Sports

A Cool Place on a Hot Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 22, 2007)
A tribute to Chicago's Wrigley Field…
Topics: Baseball • Sports

Take Me Out to the Old Ballgame (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 4, 2007)
A needed diversion from a non-ending war…
Topics: Baseball • Sports • War

Baseball's Dress Rehearsal by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 11, 2007)
Exploring the uniform thrill of Spring Training…
Topics: Baseball • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Sports • Tribute, Testimony