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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Aging, General

 2 records found

When a Poet Turns Sixty-Five by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 22, 2017)
Contemplating a milestone birthday…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Humor • Optimal Aging


With Praise for Aging Spouses by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 1, 2006)
An ode to the journey…
Topics: Family • Optimal Aging


Arts & Entertainment

 6 records found

Oh, the Places I Will Go! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 8, 2025)
This week students across America celebrate the poetry of Dr. Seuss…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • History • Inspiration • Optimal Aging • Service • Writing


Remembering an Image Bearer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 25, 2024)
A painter brings truth to life…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Faith • Optimal Aging • Tribute, Testimony


Bob Barker, Come On Down! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 30, 2023)
Bob Barker, longtime host of The Price Is Right, dies at 99…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Optimal Aging • Popular Culture • Television • Tribute, Testimony


The Paper Bag Poet Rhymes Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 29, 2023)
COVID inspired a new form of expression, commemorated during National Poetry Month…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Contemplation, Insight • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Optimal Aging • Writing


A Man Called Otto (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 25, 2023)
It's an unforgettable film with a timeless message…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Attitudes • Circumstances, Life Events • Inspiration • Learning • Movies • Optimal Aging


A Classic Movie with a Timeless Message by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 17, 2022)
Greg Asimakoupoulos interviews Karolyn Grimes about her role in The Bishop’s Wife…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Coping • Faith • Inspiration • Movies • Optimal Aging • Values



Communication

 1 record found

The Three Amigos by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 13, 2022)
Two men have become mentors to me as we meet regularly to debrief lessons learned on our spiritual journeys…
Topics: Discipleship • Faith • Family • Learning • Optimal Aging • Relationships • Spirituality, Seeking God



Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 6 records found

Praying without Words by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 2, 2025)
Prayer is prayer even without words being prayed…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Contemplation, Insight • Contentment, Satsifaction • Coping • Faith • Optimal Aging • Prayer


From Heartbreak to a Timeless Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 16, 2024)
The storms of life have birthed many beloved hymns…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Coping • Faith • Gratitute • Optimal Aging • Tragedy • Trouble


Keep Believing by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 5, 2024)
When God closes a door, He opens a window!…
Topics: God • Grace • Inspiration • Opportunity • Optimal Aging • Prayer


An Invitation to Number Our Days by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 20, 2024)
Another birthday sparks a flood of memories, including a picture of my mom holding a card with one of her favorite birthday sayings…
Topics: Faith • Family • Memories • Optimal Aging • Relationships


Remembering a Pioneer of Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 29, 2022)
A tribute to Father William Treacy…
Topics: Beliefs • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Christian Life • Faith • Inspiration • Optimal Aging • Tribute, Testimony


Tending the Family Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(September 25, 2021)
A grandparent's charge…
Topics: Communication • Faith • Family • Hopes & Dreams • Optimal Aging • Parenting, Parents • Prayer • Relationships • Teaching



General

 2 records found

The Measure of Greatness by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 3, 2025)
A tribute to Hugh Steven, 'hewn out of the kind of quarry that is known for priceless stone'…
Topics: Beliefs • Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Choices and Decision Making • Circumstances, Life Events • Faith • Optimal Aging • Tribute, Testimony


Let's Seize the Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 25, 2017)
A reaction to death's too frequent surprise visits…
Topics: Dying and Death • Opportunity • Optimal Aging • Relationships



Health & Wellness

 2 records found

Redeeming a Sleepless Night by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(September 6, 2025)
Take advantage of the silencce…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Coping • Faith • Optimal Aging • Wellness


The Time is Near by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 30, 2025)
A doctor shares a dreaded diagnosis with a patient…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Coping • Disease • Faith • Optimal Aging • Wellness



Holidays

 3 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


My Dad was My Shepherd by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 17, 2023)
A Father's Day tribute to the poet's father…
Topics: Faith • Family • Father's Day • Holidays • Love • Optimal Aging • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony


Let's Hear it for Thanks Banks! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 25, 2022)
Making daily deposits in a Thanks Bank helps maintain an attitude of gratitude all year long…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Discipline • Gratitute • Holiday Season • Optimal Aging • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving



Inspiration

 4 records found

Summer is My Season! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 26, 2025)
Thoughts inspired by the Seattle skyline seen against the the Olympic Mountains…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Nature • Optimal Aging • Seasons


The Bank of Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 2, 2023)
It's not your typical piggy bank…
Topics: Attitudes • Faith • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Optimal Aging • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Queen for a Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 15, 2023)
My friend Dorothy England celebrates her 100th birthday this week…
Topics: Faith • Inspiration • Optimal Aging • Relationships


A Jack of All Trades by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 21, 2023)
Pastor Jack Hayford died on January 8, 2023 at the age of eighty-eight…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • Optimal Aging • Tribute, Testimony



Life Events

 10 records found

With Praise of Yams! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 9, 2025)
Inspiration from a baby's yawns…
Topics: Contentment, Satsifaction • Faith • Optimal Aging


It's Just a Matter of Time by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 15, 2025)
Clocks come in all shapes and sizes…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Faith • Optimal Aging


Facing Our Personal Sinai by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 25, 2025)
There are mountains we are called to climb…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Coping • Faith • Optimal Aging


Life is Precious by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 22, 2024)
Contemplating the meaning of Sanctity of Life Day…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Faith • Gratitute • Optimal Aging


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


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News & Current Events

 1 record found

Charles' Coronation Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 22, 2023)
Dr. Charles Stanley was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta for more than fifty years…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Character, Integrity • Faith • Leadership • News • Optimal Aging • Tribute, Testimony



Retirement

 1 record found

Taking Your Cues from Betty by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 16, 2010)
Let a Golden Girl named White color your picture of retirement…
Topics: Achievements • Media • Optimal Aging • Popular Culture


Sports & Recreation

 1 record found

Loyola's Most Loyal Fan by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 24, 2018)
A tribute to the team chaplain…
Topics: Basketball • Faith • Inspiration • Optimal Aging • Sports • Tribute, Testimony



Technology

 1 record found

The Best is Yet to Be by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 18, 2017)
Thanking God for technology…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making • History • Optimal Aging • Technology • Values



Travel

 1 record found

The Jet Lag Blues by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 23, 2024)
The challenges of international travel when it comes to sleep…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring • Coping • Optimal Aging • Travel • Wellness