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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The Olympics of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(August 17, 2024)
The fireplace mantel in the Asimakoupoulos family room celebrates the Olympics...and the lessons for life that we can find in the games…
Topics:
Faith
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Family
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History
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Inspiration
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Learning
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Sports
What is Joy? by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(July 13, 2024)
So how does joy differ from happiness?…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Faith
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Inspiration
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Wellness
The Bank of Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(December 2, 2023)
It's not your typical piggy bank…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Faith
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Gratitute
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Holidays
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Holiday Season
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Optimal Aging
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Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving
A Prayer for Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(September 21, 2023)
Let there be peace on earth… and let it begin with me!
Topics:
Attitudes
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Beliefs
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Faith
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History
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Inspiration
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Prayer
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Relationships
Look Who's in the Hall of Fame by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(July 29, 2023)
My friend Michael Bussey has just been inducted in the YMCA Hall of Fame…
Topics:
Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography)
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Faith
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Inspiration
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Leadership
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Service
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Volunteer
Queen for a Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(July 15, 2023)
My friend Dorothy England celebrates her 100th birthday this week…
Topics:
Faith
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Inspiration
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Optimal Aging
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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)
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Faith
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Optimal Aging
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Tribute, Testimony
The Kings of the Road by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(October 17, 2020)
A poetic tribute to semi-truck drivers…
Topics:
Transportation
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Tribute, Testimony
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Values
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Work
The Four-Way Test by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(October 10, 2020)
Rotary's core values in rhyme…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Beliefs
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Character, Integrity
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Civility
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Values
Saluting Puget Sound Honor Flights by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(November 9, 2019)
Pledging allegiance to our veterans…
Topics:
History
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Inspiration
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Service
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Tribute, Testimony
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Veterans
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Veterans Day
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War
Ringing in the New Year by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(January 7, 2017)
The Salvation Army bells make music all year long…
Topics:
Charity
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Compassion
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Faith
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Hopes & Dreams
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Inspiration
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Social Services
The Olympics of Daily Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(August 27, 2016)
What it takes to go for the gold every day…
Topics:
Christian Life
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Faith
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Inspiration
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Values
The ABCs of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(June 25, 2016)
An alphabetical list of life lessons…
Topics:
Attitudes
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Contemplation, Insight
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Inspiration
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Language, Meaning
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Wisdom
The Gospel According to Paul by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(November 7, 2015)
Celebrating the legacy of Paul Harris and Rotary International
Topics:
Charity
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Service
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Social Activities
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Tribute, Testimony
The Guilty is Set Free by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(May 11, 2014)
A lesson in redemption from the headlines…
Topics:
Forgive, Forgiveness
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Grace
Going for the Gold! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(February 21, 2014)
Why senior adults in physical therapy inspire me…
Topics:
Health Care
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Rehabilitation and Therapy
God Bless Them Everyone! by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(December 23, 2012)
How Free Wheelchair Mission helps the Tiny Tims of the world…
Topics:
Charity
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Compassion
Words to Live By contributed by David Noreen
(February 12, 2010)
For anyone who knew Dr. Clyde Kilby, the suggestions which he penned came as no surprise…
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Inspiration
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Language, Meaning