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General Discussion Thread 02.24.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.24.2025 How are we all doing this magical morning? Nothing short of fantastic, I (Ally) hope! But if not, there’s no Monday that a good story can't beat—and fortunately, that happens to be our specialty here at TGV! 😉 Let’s kick things off with a get-to-know-each-other session, shall we? I've got a fun question to...
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General Discussion Thread 02.20.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.20.2025 Hello, dear GrayViners! The whole team loves hearing from you! Why don't we continue getting to know each other and talk about the little things that instantly lift our spirits? For me, it’s a slice of creamy cheesecake, crispy fried chicken, and a sky painted with soft, dreamy hues. What about you...
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General Discussion Thread 02.22.25
General Discussion Thread 02.22.25 Hello, dear GrayViners! Welcome to the weekend! Do you have exciting plans, or are you leaning toward a quiet, relaxing time? As for me, I’m off to an annual art fair that I’ve been visiting since 2013. Every year, I look forward to seeing new paintings, installations, and chatting with artists. It always...
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Social Security I have read on Gray Vine, twice, that people with birthdays on the 11th and later, and started receiving benefits after 1977, would receive extra money in January. We never received anything. Is this legit? How do I find out?
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General Discussion Thread 02.21.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.21.2025 I (Ally) woke up today feeling refreshed and happy. I guess it's just one of those mornings where the world is nudging me to just take it easy. It's also a good day to remind myself of this quote from Homer's The Odyssey: "Take courage, my heart. You have been through worse than this." I've been re-reading...
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James Matthew Najera
General Discussion Thread 02.19.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.19.2025 Hey GrayViners! Let’s spice things up with a fun little thought experiment: If your life had a theme song, what would it be and why? Picture this: You’re walking into a room, the spotlight hits, and bam—your personal anthem starts blasting. What’s playing? Is it something epic that pumps you up? A chill...
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General Discussion Thread 02.16.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.16.2025 Hey GrayViners! Let’s take a little trip down memory lane—or maybe even a lane you’ve never been down before! Here’s a fun question to get those gears turning: If you could spend a day in any past decade, which one would you choose and why? Would you rock out in the '80s with big hair and even bigger...
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General Discussion Thread 02.11.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.11.2025 Hey GrayViners! Let’s play a little game to spice up the day. Here’s a question that’s been bouncing around in my head: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? (And no, “pizza” isn’t a cop-out answer—unless you can convince me why it’s the ultimate choice.) I’ll...
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babyrangler
solitaire issue
solitaire issue Hi everyone If youre having trouble with solitaire screen being too small you can make it full screen if you click on the icon that looks like a broken box at the top right of your screen that willm ake it full screen and to exit you press the escape key on your computer hope this helps
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General Discussion Thread 02.08.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.08.2025 Hello, dear GrayViners! I'm incredibly grateful that I have fully recovered from my little midweek slump—and I hope you catch some of the giddy, upbeat energy I’m feeling this morning. We decoded the word "ick" in our “What Would The Grandkids Say?” segment in today's newsletter. The younger generations...
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General Discussion Thread 02.17.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.17.2025 Welcome to today’s General Discussion Thread! How was your weekend? Mine was a whirlwind of fun despite cleaning and organizing my things all weekend long. It's not the most exciting weekend, but there's something relaxing about clearing out my space that I find myself looking forward to all of my...
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General Discussion Thread 02.09.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.09.2025 Hey everyone! Let’s kick off today's General Discussion with a little thought experiment to spark some fun conversation. Here’s the question: If you could instantly master any skill—no practice required—what would it be and why? Alright, I’ll play along! If I could instantly master any skill, I’d go with...
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General Discussion Thread 02.15.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.15.2025 Hello, dearest GrayViners! Guess what? It’s Saturdaaaaaay, which means we're decoding another term from the youngsters in our “What Would The Grandkids Say?” segment! Did you notice it in today's newsletter? That's right! The word is “lowkey”, which is a term used to describe something (usually...
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General Discussion Thread 02.12.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.12.2025 Hey GrayViners! Let’s spice things up a bit—what’s been keeping your hands busy and your heart happy lately? Whether you’re lifting weights, knitting scarves, perfecting your pancake flip, or even trying out that new dance routine in your living room, we want to hear all about it! Life’s all about those...
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General Discussion Thread 02.07.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.07.2025 Welcome to today’s General Discussion Thread! I came across this quote from Plato the other day: “Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back. Those who wish to sing always find a song. At the touch of a lover, everyone becomes a poet.” And it got me thinking: What makes your...
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General Discussion Thread 02.06.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.06.2025 Hello, dear GrayViners! How are you doing? I’m feeling a little off this week and I wish I could drop everything and teleport straight to a sunny beach! That got me thinking… if you could have any superpower, what would it be? Share your answer in the comment section below and see what amazing abilities...
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General Discussion Thread 01.31.2024
General Discussion Thread 01.31.2024 Hey everyone! 👋 Welcome to today’s General Discussion Thread! I had a blast trying to follow through with my New Year’s resolutions this month, and yes, I did attempt to do them all at once. (No, I did not succeed in reaching all of my goals.) Now, I’m curious: Which one of your resolutions have you...
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General Discussion Thread 02.01.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.01.2025 Hello, dear GrayViners! 👋 Can you believe it’s February already? January flew by for me—I attended my best friend's wedding, caught up with friends who were home for the holidays, got new tattoos, and watched a few movies. Whew, it felt like the days just slipped through my fingers! What about you? Did...
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James Matthew Najera
General Discussion Thread 02.04.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.04.2025 Hey GrayViners! Got a favorite spot in your city or state that you think everyone should know about? Maybe it’s that cozy little café with the best pie, a hidden hiking trail with jaw-dropping views, or even a quirky roadside attraction that’s worth the detour. Whatever it is, we want to hear about it...
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General Discussion Thread 02.02.2025
General Discussion Thread 02.02.2025 Hey GrayViners, Since February is the month of love (and chocolate, let’s be honest), I want to hear about a time when you truly felt loved. Not just the big, flashy moments—sometimes, it’s the smallest things that stick with us the most. I’ll go first: One time, I got super sick—the kind of sick where...
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General Discussion Thread 01.30.2025
General Discussion Thread 01.30.2025 Hello, dear GrayViners! I used to be a trainer and love throwing out fun icebreaker questions. Here’s my favorite, which most of my trainees enjoyed: If you were Snow White’s eighth dwarf, what would your name be? In case you forgot, the seven dwarves are: Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, and...
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General Discussion Thread 01.28.2024
General Discussion Thread 01.28.2024 Hello, everyone! I’ve been daydreaming about travel lately, so I thought it’d be fun to get a thread going where we share our most unforgettable travel experiences. You know, the ones that stay with you long after you’ve returned—whether it’s the awe of a stunning view, a wild adventure, or something that...
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General Discussion Thread 01.27.2024
General Discussion Thread 01.27.2024 Hey everyone! 👋 Welcome to today’s General Discussion Thread! I am feeling refreshed and happy this morning because I managed to pull myself out of bed in time to watch the sunrise. There's just something about seeing those first rays of sunshine that brings joy to my face. What about you? Are there any...
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General Discussion Thread 01.26.2025
General Discussion Thread 01.26.2025 Hey everyone! So, I’ve been thinking… sleep is one of those things we all need but can’t seem to get just right sometimes. Personally, I’ve tried everything from chamomile tea to blackout curtains, and let me tell you—when it works, it’s magical. But on those restless nights? Oh boy, it’s like my brain...
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General Discussion Thread 01.29.2024
General Discussion Thread 01.29.2024 Hey everyone! 👋 Welcome to today’s General Discussion Thread! Today is extra special for those celebrating the Lunar New Year—especially those born on the Year of the Snake. In the Chinese Zodiac, the snake represents growth, transformation, and introspection, which is why 2025 serves as a good year for...
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