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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It's Yom Kippur! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 2, 2025)
The Day of Atonement calls for reading the Torah…
Topics: Faith • God • Holidays • Religion


Color Our Country Beautiful —g by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 4, 2025)
Thought for July 4…
Topics: Beauty • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Nature


I Pledge Allegiance to Flag Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 14, 2025)
'I pledge allegiance to e flag of the United States of America…'…
Topics: Beliefs • Holidays • Parenting, Parents • Values


A Grave Reminder by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 24, 2025)
Greg's photo of grave markers at Arlington National Cemetery inspires this r Memorial Day reflection…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Courage • History • Holidays • Memorial Day • Patriotism • Service • Tribute, Testimony • War


God Bless America (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 4, 2024)
The Stars and Stripes are remind us of our heritage as a nation…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Freedom • History • Holidays • Inspiration • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Patriotism


A Father's Blessing by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 15, 2024)
Celebrating the greatest gift a dad can ever give his children…
Topics: Faith • Family • Father's Day • Holidays • Relationships


A Grave Remembrance by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 27, 2024)
Thoughts spurred by a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier…
Topics: History • Holidays • Loss & Grieving • Memorial Day • Service • War


On the Eighth Day of Creation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 11, 2024)
Thoughts of my mom on Mother's Day…
Topics: Faith • Family • Holidays • Memories • Mother's Day • Relationships


Forsaken by God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 29, 2024)
A Good Friday meditation originally published in the Pentecostal Evangel in April 1990…
Topics: Easter • Holidays • Jesus


Hail to the Chiefs by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 23, 2024)
Presidents Day is an opportunity to recall the past and pray for the future…
Topics: Faith • Government • History • Holidays • Tribute, Testimony


Eternal Love: A Valentine's Story by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 14, 2024)
My parents’ grave at the Wenatchee Cemetery pictures their enduring love…
Topics: Faith • Family • Holidays • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


The Innkeeper Has a Name by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 6, 2024)
The innkeeper in our nativity set bears a striking resemblance to me…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories


Looking Back, Looking Forward by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 30, 2023)
Contemplation as a new year begins…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Memories • New Year's


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


A Blue Christmas Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 22, 2023)
For those who grieve, Christmas colors aren’t just red and green…
Topics: Christmas • Coping • Depresson • Faith • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Loneliness • Mental Health


An Advent Carol (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 16, 2023)
An ancient tune invites contemporary lyrics…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music • Needy People • Relationships


St. Nicholas Day Observed by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 9, 2023)
A tribute to the real-life saint who inspired the legend of Santa Claus…
Topics: Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Religion


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 Final Salute by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 13, 2023)
Veteran's Day thoughts inspired by my mom at my dad's graveside service…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Circumstances, Life Events • History • Holidays • Memories • Service • Veterans Day • War


Labor Day Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(September 2, 2023)
Business cards over the years spur memories of a life at work…
Topics: Faith • History • Holidays • Labor Day • Memories • Service • Work


A Fourth of July Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 4, 2023)
Beseeching the Lord of Liberty…
Topics: Faith • Freedom • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Prayer • Values


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


Others Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 20, 2023)
Is it time for Others Day?…
Topics: Gratitute • Holidays • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony


Two Mothers Named Elsie by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 13, 2023)
The poet turns to prose to honor two mothers named Elsie on this Mother's Day…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Faith • Family • Holidays • Love • Mother's Day • Relationships


Take Up Your Cross by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 22, 2023)
An Ash Wednesday reflection…
Topics: Beliefs • Christian Life • Discipleship • Discipline • Easter • Holidays • Jesus • Religion


The Greatest of These is LOVE by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 14, 2023)
Valentine's Day is more than a day…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


'Amazing' Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 11, 2023)
Valentine's Day thoughts about one of Christianity's most popular hymns, celebrating its 250th anniversary …
Topics: Faith • God • Grace • History • Holidays • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


May Your Prophets Find the Courage by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 14, 2023)
New hymn lyrics for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance…
Topics: Faith • History • Holidays • Inspiration • Prayer • Tribute, Testimony


The Twelvth Day of Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 5, 2023)
On the eve of Epiphany there are a multitude of sounds to consider…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Disaster • Faith • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • News • Politics • Popular Culture • Prayer • Weather


The Christmas Plaid by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 31, 2022)
Finding the true meaning of Christmas in a holiday decoration…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Metaphors, Life Lessons


What if Jesus Had Never Been Born? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 17, 2022)
A short story by Philip Van Doren Stern became a screenplay we know as 'It's a Wonderful Life'…
Topics: Books • Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Movies • Religion


Thank God for Lucy! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 13, 2022)
December 13 is the feast day for Saint Lucia…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


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


The Home Row of Freedom by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 2, 2022)
A manual typewriter keys remind us of what is not automatic…
Topics: History • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Language, Meaning • Metaphors, Life Lessons • Relationships • Values


One for the Books by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 1, 2022)
The past year is bound to be remembered…
Topics: Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Memories • New Year's • News • Prayer


Sitting by My Christmas Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 24, 2021)
Reflections on a Christmas Eve…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories


The Four Candles of Advent by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 18, 2021)
Contemplating the message of the season…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Religion


In the Darkness of Our Advent by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 4, 2021)
New lyrics to an old hymn tune…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


Remember to Say Thank You by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 25, 2021)
It's easy to forget to express gratitude…
Topics: Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Relationships • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


America Once Beautiful by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 3, 2021)
New lyrics to a familiar tune…
Topics: Character, Integrity • Faith • History • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Social Issues • Social Unrest, Division • Trends • Values


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


To a Field of Dreams by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 29, 2021)
Memorial Day ponderings…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation • Courage • Faith • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Memorial Day • Memories • Tribute, Testimony


A Mother's Day Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 8, 2021)
Remembering our moms with gratitude to our Heavenly Father…
Topics: Faith • Family • Holidays • Mother's Day • Parenting, Parents • Relationships • Tribute, Testimony


The Lenten Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 20, 2021)
Celebrating a somber season of trust…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Grace • Holidays • Trust


Welcome Aboard Flight 2021 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 9, 2021)
Fasten your seat belts for an unforgettable adventure…
Topics: COVID-19 • Faith • Future • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • New Year's • Planning


2020 Hindsight by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 1, 2021)
Looking back and looking forward…
Topics: Coping • COVID-19 • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Disaster • Disease • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's • Racism and Inequality


How COVID Stole Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 26, 2020)
2020 hindsight…
Topics: Christmas • Coping • COVID-19 • Crisis • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • News • Racism and Inequality


An Average Joe by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 19, 2020)
Why Nativity figures should wear masks this year…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Faith • Government • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


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


A Thanksgiving to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 27, 2020)
The year COVID came to dinner…
Topics: Coping • COVID-19 • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Prayer • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Saluting the Home Team by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 11, 2020)
Honoring our veterans on Veterans Day
Topics: Holidays • Service • Veterans • Veterans Day


A Prayer for the Divided States of America by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 3, 2020)
Interceding for Uncle Sam…
Topics: Current Events, News • History • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • News • Prayer • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues • Social Unrest, Division • Values


A Father's Day Wish List by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 20, 2020)
What I pray for my progeny…
Topics: Family • Father's Day • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Prayer • Relationships


Memorial Day is a Memory Jogger by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 23, 2020)
Paying tribute to those who purchased our freedom…
Topics: COVID-19 • Freedom • History • Holidays • Memorial Day • Memories • Service • Tribute, Testimony • War


A Motherless Mother's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 9, 2020)
What I miss most about my mom…
Topics: Family • Holidays • Memories • Mother's Day • Tribute, Testimony


2020 Vision by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 4, 2020)
Focusing on goals for the new year…
Topics: Future • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Prayer


'Twas the Night Before CHristmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 25, 2019)
A prayer for peace in our divided nation…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Prayer • Unity, Unified


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


Making Deposits in the Blessing Bank by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 28, 2019)
A grateful heart is a great investment…
Topics: Attitudes • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Labor Day Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 31, 2019)
With gratitude for work I love…
Topics: Gratitute • Holidays • Labor Day • Work


A Wall that Unites Our Nation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 31, 2019)
With somber gratitude for the Vietnam Memorial…
Topics: History • Holidays • Love • Memorial Day • Service • Tribute, Testimony • War


God's Valentine by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 16, 2019)
An expression of love from my heart…
Topics: Faith • God • Holidays • Love • Valentine's Day


Our Country Needs a King by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 19, 2019)
Longing for Martin Luther King's influence…
Topics: History • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Leadership • Social Movements


A New Year Has Dawned by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 5, 2019)
New hymn lyrics to ring in the new year…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • New Year's


A New Year's Eve Remembrance by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 1, 2019)
Toasting friends and loved ones who have died…
Topics: History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories • New Year's • News • Tribute, Testimony


'Twas the Day After Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 29, 2018)
Looking back and looking ahead…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season


A Near Silent Night by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 24, 2018)
The bicentennial of the world's most beloved carol…
Topics: Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music


A Longest Night Lament by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 22, 2018)
Prayer for Blue Christmas…
Topics: Christmas • Coping • Depresson • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


I Herd the Shoppers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 15, 2018)
New lyrics to a familiar Christmas carol tune…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Financial • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Stress


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


A Family Prayer for Thanksgiving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 22, 2018)
Contemplating our joys and sorrows as we gather…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Family • Grace • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


Let's Hear it for Liberty! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 7, 2018)
Celebrating our independence takes more than just one day…
Topics: Freedom • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)


A NEW Poem about OLD Glory by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 15, 2018)
What does Francis Scott Key have to do with Flag Day?…
Topics: Holidays • Patriotism • Tribute, Testimony


A Prayer for Memorial Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 25, 2018)
Remembering fallen heroes with grateful hearts…
Topics: Holidays • Memorial Day • Prayer • Service • Tribute, Testimony


A Prayer for King-size Prophets by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 12, 2018)
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr with a new hymn text…
Topics: Courage • History • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Social Movements • Tribute, Testimony


A New Years Prayer for 2018 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 6, 2018)
Asking God for divine help as we begin a new year…
Topics: Faith • God • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's • Prayer


Basking in the Glow by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 31, 2017)
Take time to reflect on the meaning of Christmas…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration


Celebrating a Favorite Uncle's Birthday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 2, 2017)
A poet's prayer for his native land…
Topics: Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Prayer


Valentine's is More than a Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 17, 2017)
It's a way of life…
Topics: Holidays • Love • Relationships • Valentine's Day


It's a Wonderful Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 31, 2016)
It's more than an an unforgettable Christmas movie…
Topics: Faith • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Movies


A Letter to the Christ Child by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 24, 2016)
An honest conversation with the Christ of Christmas…
Topics: Christian Life • Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


An Advent Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 17, 2016)
New lyrics to an ancient Advent hymn…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Jesus • Prayer


Thanksgiving Memories by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 26, 2016)
Remembering my Mom and Dad…
Topics: Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving • Tribute, Testimony


A Father's Day Toast by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 18, 2016)
Celebrating the difference dads make in their kid's lives…
Topics: Family • Father's Day • Holidays • Relationships


Graveyards and Memorial Stones by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 28, 2016)
Memorial Day from the Old Testament to the present…
Topics: God • History • Holidays • Memorial Day • Memories • Tribute, Testimony


The Eyes of Saint Patrick by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 17, 2016)
New lyrics to an old Irish folk tune…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Faith • History • Holidays


A Presidents' Day Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 13, 2016)
Looking back as we look ahead…
Topics: Government • Holidays • Leadership • Politics • Prayer


In One Year and Out the Other by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 31, 2015)
A New Year's Eve prayer…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Holidays • Holiday Season • New Year's • Prayer


Operation Christmas Child by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 25, 2015)
The big truth about the little baby…
Topics: Christmas • Compassion • Faith • Generosity • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


In Praise of Christmas Carols by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 19, 2015)
There's no reason for silent nights this time of year…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music


A Holiday Travel Alert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 5, 2015)
Lessons from Mary and Joseph's flight to Egypt…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


Thanks Giving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 28, 2015)
What's in a name?…
Topics: Charity • Generosity • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


We Give You Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 21, 2015)
A new Thanksgiving hymn…
Topics: Holidays • Holiday Season • Prayer • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


With Gratitude for Little Red Cups by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 14, 2015)
How Christians should respond to Starbucks…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Political Correctness


A Tribute to Less-Than-Perfect Saints by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 31, 2015)
Remembering loved ones on this All Saints Weekend…
Topics: Religion • Tribute, Testimony


A Big Little Box by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 24, 2015)
Celebrating the amazing ministry of Operation Christmas Child…
Topics: Charity • Christmas • Faith • Volunteer


A Labor Day Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(September 6, 2015)
Thanking God for our jobs…
Topics: Labor Day • Prayer • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving • Work


Memorial Day Prayer by Walt Wilson


(May 25, 2015)
A prayer for Memorial Day
Topics: Bible • Holidays • Memorial Day • Prayer


Unearthing Forgotten Memories by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 24, 2015)
Suggestions for Memorial Day…
Topics: Holidays • Memorial Day


An Easter Bunny and an Easter Story Worth Remembering by Rusty Wright


(April 5, 2015)
Have you ever seen the Easter bunny?…
Topics: Beliefs • Easter • Jesus


Celebrating the Birth of a New Year by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 4, 2015)
A poet's prayer for the New Year…
Topics: Grace • Holidays • Holiday Season • New Year's • Prayer

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 28, 2014)
What the jolly old elf had to do with the newborn King…
Topics: Christmas • Grace • Holidays • Holiday Season • Love

Busting the Ghosts of Christmas Past by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 14, 2014)
Looking out for the lost and lonely this time of year…
Topics: Christmas • Coping • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season

A Thanskgiving Hymn for a Divided Nation by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 30, 2014)
Focusing on God instead of Ferguson, Missouri…
Topics: Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

The Jewish Holiday for All by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 5, 2014)
Taking a closer look at Yom Kippur…
Topics: Faith • History

America the Colorful by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 4, 2014)
A July 4th prayer…
Topics: Beauty • Diversity & Pluralism • Inspiration • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Prayer

Take a Walk in a Park by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 25, 2014)
It's an exercise in patriotism and gratitude…
Topics: Memorial Day

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 5, 2014)
Taking our cues from three brave hearts…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • New Year's • Worship

His Wonderful Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 30, 2012)
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season

The Day After Thanksgiving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 25, 2012)
Why I'm eating crow instead of leftover turkey…
Topics: Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

A Thanksgiving Table Grace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 18, 2012)
New lyrics to America the Beautiful…
Topics: Holidays • Holiday Season • Prayer • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

The Veteran on the Corner by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 11, 2012)
Looking out for the overlooked…
Topics: Compassion • Veterans

The Day of Atonement Unveiled by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(September 23, 2012)
What Yom Kippur is all about!…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Religion

Birthday Candles on America's Cake by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 1, 2012)
Rambling thoughts as our nation turns 237 years old…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries • Gratitute • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)

Hey Dad! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 17, 2012)
A Fathers' Day message to military dads serving overseas…
Topics: Armed Forces • Father's Day • Holidays

Honoring Our Mothers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 13, 2012)
Taking our cues from a dying Son…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Jesus • Mother's Day

The Master's Weekend by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 8, 2012)
Recalling a comeback of cosmic proportions…
Topics: Easter • Holidays

The Reason for the Season by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 8, 2012)
How could we ever forget?…
Topics: Easter • Faith

April Fools by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 1, 2012)
Was the original Palm Sunday a practical joke?
Topics: Easter • Holidays

Because Your Love is Gone by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 12, 2012)
A Valentine's Day requiem…
Topics: Holidays • Love • Personal Issues • Valentine's Day

A Christmas Dilemma by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 25, 2011)
Where will you spend the morning of December 25?…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Personal Issues

A Baby's First Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 25, 2011)
It really is a gift from God…
Topics: Christmas • Family • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Love

Longing for a Long-Ago Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 18, 2011)
Remembering a much simpler and Christ-honoring season…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories

My Favorite Gifts at Christmastime by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 4, 2011)
They're not what you might think!…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories

Lessons from the Thanksgiving Leftovers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 27, 2011)
A recipe for ongoing gratitute&helliup;
Topics: Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Remember to Give Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 20, 2011)
Gratitude is based on memory…
Topics: Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Marking Time on Veteran's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 13, 2011)
The cadence of a grateful heart…
Topics: Gratitute • Holidays • Valentine's Day

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

A Bittersweet Holiday by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 19, 2011)
Why Father's Day is a mixed bag…
Topics: Father's Day • Holidays

Mother's Hands by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 8, 2011)
Recalling fingers that modeled faith…
Topics: Family • Holidays • Mother's Day

April Fool's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 3, 2011)
A holiday for wise guys…
Topics: Humor

A Toast for a Newborn Year by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 2, 2011)
Cradling hope in our arms…
Topics: Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's

T'was the Night After Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 26, 2010)
Pondering the true meaning of the holiday…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season

Angel Song by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 26, 2010)
A melody of grace…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus

How about a Thanksgiving Year by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 28, 2010)
Because one day in November just isn't enough…
Topics: Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Yom KIpper Confessions by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(September 19, 2010)
A Christian's thoughts about a Jewish holiday…
Topics: Faith • Holidays • Religion

It's Still My Home, Sweet Home by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 4, 2010)
Birthday wishes to a not-so-beautiful America…
Topics: Gratitute • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day) • Tribute, Testimony

Will I Still Love Father's Day? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 20, 2010)
(Even though my Dad is dead)...
Topics: Family • Father's Day • Minorities

Don't Forget to Remember Memorial Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 30, 2010)
Avoiding cemeteries is a grave mistake…
Topics: Armed Forces • Memorial Day

Remembering a Mom Prone to Forget by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 9, 2010)
A Mother's Day wish from a poet-son…
Topics: Family • Holidays • Mother's Day • Tribute, Testimony

The Power of the Cross by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 4, 2010)
Poetic reflections on this Good Friday…
Topics: Beliefs • Easter • Faith • Holidays

In Praise of Easter by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 4, 2010)
The ultimate grave robber…
Topics: Easter • Faith • Holidays • Jesus

Unlike in Love by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(February 14, 2010)
Could two Valentines be more different?…
Topics: Family • Love • Valentine's Day

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 Universal City of Joy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 27, 2009)
The message of Christmas is the same in any language…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season

A Dance with White-Gloved Hands by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 8, 2009)
Folding Old Glory at a new grave…
Topics: Armed Forces • Dying and Death • Patriotism • Veterans

The First Anniversary of a Veteran's Passing by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 8, 2009)
Second thoughts on my father's death…
Topics: Dying and Death • Family • Tribute, Testimony • Veterans

Defining Labor Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(September 6, 2009)
Working at understanding this day off…
Topics: Holidays • Labor Day • Work

A Fatherless Father's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 21, 2009)
Facing my first holiday without my dad…
Topics: Coping • Family • Holidays

Memorial Day Reflections by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 24, 2009)
Let's not take those names for granite…
Topics: Armed Forces • Holidays • Memorial Day • Tribute, Testimony

And God Created Mothers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 10, 2009)
A special Mother's Day tribute…
Topics: Family • Holidays • Parenting, Parents

An Easter to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 19, 2009)
A ship captain's answered prayer…
Topics: Easter • Inspiration • Trouble

Post-Easter Ponderings by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 19, 2009)
Revisiting a controversial holiday…
Topics: Christian Life • Easter • Faith

The Red Sea (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 12, 2009)
Good Friday reflections…
Topics: Bible • Easter • Faith

A Prince on Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 18, 2009)
Reflections on Martin Luther King's 80th birthday…
Topics: History • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Social Movements

With Childlike Wonder by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 4, 2009)
Looking for more of Christmas after New Years Day…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's

A Yuletide Fix by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 4, 2009)
Delaying the post-holiday withdrawals…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • New Year's

The Day Before Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 28, 2008)
A last-minute checklist for a blest holiday…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams

Homeless at Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 21, 2008)
A familiar scenario challenges our bias…
Topics: Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season

A Season of Red, Green and Amber by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 21, 2008)
What the death of one child has to do with the birth of another…
Topics: Christmas • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Grace • Holidays • Holiday Season

My Christmas List by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 7, 2008)
What I really want this year…
Topics: Christmas • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams

Late is My Gratefulness by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 30, 2008)
New words to a familiar Thanksgiving hymn tune…
Topics: Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

Pint-Size Outlaws at Your Front Door by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 31, 2008)
A trick or treatise on welfare fraud…
Topics: Halloween • Holidays • Politics • Social Issues

Homeless in Seattle by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(August 31, 2008)
Labor Day dreams for meaningful work and shelter…
Topics: Housing • Social Issues • Work

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)

Other's Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 22, 2008)
A poet's rationale for a new national holiday…
Topics: Friends & Neighbnors • Holidays • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

A Father's Day Wish by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 15, 2008)
One dad's dreams for his three daughters…
Topics: Family • Grandchildren • Holidays • Hopes & Dreams • Parenting, Parents

Going to the Gone by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 25, 2008)
A checklist for Memorial Day…
Topics: Holidays • Memorial Day

With Gratitude for Mother-Like Love by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 11, 2008)
A hymn for Mothers' Day…
Topics: Family • Holidays • Parenting, Parents • Prayer

Easter Jazz by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 23, 2008)
A timeless tune with a new twist…
Topics: Easter • Music

Easter in Disguise by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(March 23, 2008)
The Son's victory is revealed in Mother Nature&hellip
Topics: Easter • Faith • Nature

A Day Fit for a King? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 20, 2008)
Asking hard questions on MLK's birthday…
Topics: Holidays • Politics

A New Year's Eve Dilemma by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 28, 2007)
At which looking glass to gaze?…
Topics: Holidays • Holiday Season • New Year's

Not Your Ordinary Birthday Celebration by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 23, 2007)
What must Jesus be thinking…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus

In the Bleak Midwinter by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 15, 2007)
The title of a timeless carol describes this time of year (every year)…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Tragedy

I'm Dreaming of a Dry Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 12, 2007)
What carolers in Seattle are singing this season…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Weather

It's Time to Light the Candles of December by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 6, 2007)
Exposing the holiday bandits of envy and greed…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season

With Thanks for Thanksgiving by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 25, 2007)
What makes this holiday my favorite…
Topics: Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving

The Old Veteran by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(November 12, 2007)
Celebrating the courage of those who continue to fight…
Topics: Courage • Holidays • Service • Veterans

Listening to Freedom's Cry by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 1, 2007)
Something to ponder this 4th of July…
Topics: Freedom • Holidays • July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)

That Certain Someone by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 17, 2007)
A father's love is a universal longing…
Topics: Family • Parenting, Parents

A Prayer for Joe Anzack's Parents by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(June 3, 2007)
Memorial Day observances contuinue…
Topics: Dying and Death • Faith • Grace • War

Don't Take Decoration Day for Granted by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 27, 2007)
Granite headstones deserve to be decorated…
Topics: Holidays • Patriotism • Tribute, Testimony

With Praise for the Queen Mom by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(May 13, 2007)
Heralding one mother's regal worth…
Topics: Family • Grace • Holidays

Following the Doctor's Orders by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(January 14, 2007)
Why Dr. King's prescription for racial inequality needs to be acts on…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Holidays • Social Issues • Social Movements • Tribute, Testimony

A New Year's Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 31, 2006)
A month by month glimpse ahead (plus a remembrance of President Gerald Ford)…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • New Year's • Tribute, Testimony • Valentine's Day

O Little Town of Where-We-Live by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 24, 2006)
A musical prayer of confession…
Topics: Christmas • Civility • Comfort & Consolation • Holidays • Holiday Season

Christmas Soldiers of Compassion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(December 17, 2006)
Why the Salvation Army deserves our support…
Topics: Charity • Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season

From Sea to Shining Sea by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(July 2, 2006)
A fourth of July salute to America the beautiful…
Topics: Beauty • Holidays • Patriotism