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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History

 1 record found

Remembering a Somber Anniversary by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 22, 2023)
That Friday afternoon began the longest weekend in my memory to that point…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Government • History • Loss & Grieving • Memories • Television • Tragedy



Holidays

 5 records found

An Empty Place by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 23, 2023)
Facing the first Christmas without that certain someone is painful…
Topics: Christmas • Dying and Death • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Loneliness • Loss & Grieving • Memories • Relationships


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 Prodigal Father's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 19, 2021)
The patient, persistent, unconditional love of our Heavenly Father…
Topics: Attitudes • Choices and Decision Making • Faith • Family • Father's Day • God • Holidays • Loss & Grieving • Love • Relationships


The Longest Night by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 21, 2019)
Reflections on grief at Christmas…
Topics: Christmas • Dying and Death • Holidays • Holiday Season • Loneliness • Loss & Grieving


All I Want for Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 1, 2018)
Confessions of a grief-stricken grinch…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Compassion • Dying and Death • Holidays • Holiday Season • Loneliness • Loss & Grieving • Relationships



Life Events

 2 records found

Afternoon Tea with the Galloping Gourmet by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 3, 2023)
Graham Kerr welcomed Greg and Wendy Asimakoupoulos to his home in Washington State…
Topics: Attitudes • Beliefs • Bible • Circumstances, Life Events • Coping • Dying and Death • Faith • Loss & Grieving • Love • Optimal Aging • Tragedy


When Your Dog Dies by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 14, 2022)
The pain of losing a family pet is indescribable…
Topics: Cooking • Dying and Death • Loss & Grieving • Pets



News & Current Events

 7 records found

Saint Michael of Wheaton by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 23, 2022)
A tribute to Wheaton College alumnus Michael Gerson, a Presidential speech writer and syndicated columnist…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Civility • Ethics & Morality • Faith • Loss & Grieving • Trouble


Robbed of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 26, 2022)
Another mass shooting finds us hugging our kids and looking to God…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Dying and Death • Faith • Loss & Grieving • News • Tragedy


When Life Suddenly Collapses by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 10, 2021)
Reflecting on the condo collapse in South Florida…
Topics: Compassion • Current Events, News • Dying and Death • Loss & Grieving • News • Prayer • Tragedy


The Unmasked Bandit by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 26, 2021)
Reflecting on a year of being held hostage…
Topics: COVID-19 • Crisis • Current Events, News • Faith • Freedom • Hopes & Dreams • Loss & Grieving • News • Wellness


Two Giant Hands in Tulsa by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 5, 2021)
Praying for forgiveness and healing…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Forgive, Forgiveness • History • Loss & Grieving • Memories • News • Prayer • Racism and Inequality


Keeping the Dream Alive by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 7, 2018)
Recalling Dr. King's death 50 years ago…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Crime, Justice, Punishment • History • Hopes & Dreams • Loss & Grieving • Minorities • Social Movements • Tribute, Testimony


What are the Odds? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 8, 2017)
Pondering the unimaginable terror in Las Vegas…
Topics: Loss & Grieving • News • Prayer • Tragedy