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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41 articles found.

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Aging, General

 1 record found

The Speed of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 20, 2011)
We're moving much too fast!…
Topics: Change


Arts & Entertainment

 3 records found

The Gospel According to Downton by Greg Asimakoupoulos


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

Another Soap is Down the Drain by Greg Asimakoupoulos


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

Call it a Terminal Illiness by Greg Asimakoupoulos


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


Disaster

 1 record found

Christchurch and Christ's Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 27, 2011)
Exploring the aftershocks in both…
Topics: Change • Disaster • Nature • Religion


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 3 records found

Here is the Church by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 25, 2020)
A new look at a childhood finger play…
Topics: Change • Christian Life • Coping • COVID-19 • Faith • Jesus • Relationships


Another Father's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 26, 2011)
Remembering when Sundays were unlike weekdays…
Topics: Change

Sunday Morning at the Church of St. Relevancy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 29, 2008)
Grieving the death of two liturgical friends…
Topics: Change • Religion • Worship


General

 8 records found

The Challenges and Chances of Change by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 9, 2021)
Announcing a coming change…
Topics: Change • Circumstances, Life Events • Coping • Opportunity


Let's Hear It for Culture by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 25, 2017)
A call to understanding not agreement…
Topics: Change • Relationships • Values


A Prodigal Nation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 20, 2012)
Grieving for what once was but is no longer…
Topics: Beliefs • Change • Crisis

Road Rage on Wall Street by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 23, 2011)
Has the American dream become a nightmare?…
Topics: Change • Financial • Trends • Trouble

Facing America's Moral Erosion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 30, 2009)
Reflections on a famous American landmark…
Topics: Change • Ethics & Morality

There are 3 more items for the category General and the Change topic...See the whole list


Government & Politics

 3 records found

But Where are the People? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 29, 2020)
Why virtual political conventions are for the birds…
Topics: Change • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • History • Humor • Media • Politics


Praying for a Dictator by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 4, 2017)
Asking God to silence Kim Jong-Un…
Topics: Change • Government • News • Prayer


A Prayer for the President-Elect by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 13, 2016)
A new hymn text to a time-honored tune…
Topics: Change • Government • Leadership • News • Politics • Prayer



Health & Wellness

 1 record found

An Emotional Response to Inside Out by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 12, 2015)
Quieting the voices inside us…
Topics: Change • Faith • Fears, Concerns • Movies • Psychology, Psychological Health



History

 3 records found

How Sweet the Sound by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 28, 2023)
This month marks the 250th anniversary of Amazing Grace…
Topics: Change • Faith • Grace • History • Music


Taking Stock of Woodstock by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 16, 2009)
How that concert forty years ago impacted society…
Topics: Change • History • Music • Popular Culture • Social Movements

In Praise of Mayberry Days by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 17, 2008)
Pining for what Andy Griffith took for granted…
Topics: Change • Media • Memories


Holidays

 5 records found

Remember to Give Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 18, 2023)
As this season of Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself focused on the importance of remembering…
Topics: Change • Disease • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Loss & Grieving • Memories • Memory (failing, improving) • Optimal Aging • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


A Christmas to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 12, 2020)
Longing for a full house instead of playing solitaire…
Topics: Change • Christmas • Coping • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Holidays • Holiday Season


America the Not-So-Beautiful by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 3, 2011)
Why we'll plead the Fifth on the Fourth&Hellip;
Topics: Change • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Political Correctness

Let 2010 Begin! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 3, 2010)
Contemplating a new year and a new decade…
Topics: Change • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's

A Somber Birthday Celebration by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 6, 2008)
Why America's independence is a relative situation…
Topics: Change • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)


Life Events

 2 records found

Ports of Call on an Unforgettable Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 22, 2023)
A miniature suitcase that adorned my bookshelf during the pandemic caps off memories of an incredible decade…
Topics: Change • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Circumstances, Life Events • COVID-19 • Faith • History • Minorities • News • Optimal Aging • Relationships • Retirement


Wanted: A Shepherd for Lost Sheep by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 23, 2022)
The Lord is my shepherd and boy do I need Him!…
Topics: Change • Choices and Decision Making • Comfort & Consolation • Coping • COVID-19 • Faith • Stress



Media

 1 record found

The Death of a Newspaper by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 22, 2009)
Is the P-I's demise a sign of the times?…
Topics: Change • Media


News & Current Events

 4 records found

A Prayer for God's Reign by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(September 20, 2022)
Passing the crown to King Charles, after a reign longer than the lives of most of Queen Elizabeth;s subjects…
Topics: Change • History • News • Prayer


Weather by The Book by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 17, 2021)
What the Bible has to say about our climate (and so much more)…
Topics: Bible • Change • Disaster • Faith • Nature • Science & Technology • Trends • Weather


Coping with the Headlines (and the Heart) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 8, 2012)
Why this July 4th lacked its normal punch…
Topics: Change • Ethics & Morality • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)

A Tale of Grieving Clydesdales by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 20, 2008)
Why selling Budweiser to the Germans is worth crying about…
Topics: Business • Change • Current Events, News


Relationships

 2 records found

When the Parent Becomes the Child by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 15, 2012)
Remembering a mother's love as she increasingly forgets…
Topics: Change • Parenting, Parents

Mileage Plus by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 15, 2009)
It's more than miles that matter when families live far apart…
Topics: Change • Family • Parenting, Parents


Sports & Recreation

 2 records found

A Portrait of Greatness by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 27, 2024)
A portrait of Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll…
Topics: Change • Character, Integrity • Football (American) • Sports • Tribute, Testimony


A Man of Means by Greg Asimakoupoulos


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



Technology

 1 record found

You've Got Mail by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 16, 2012)
How e-mail is replacing the neighborhood mailman…
Topics: Change • Communication • Computers (and other Digital devices)


Trends

 1 record found

Nor Easter Alert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 18, 2018)
A troubling forecast for a nation in need of God…
Topics: Change • Easter • Faith • Religion • Social Movements • Spirituality, Seeking God • Trends