General Discussion Thread 08.20.2025

James Matthew Najera · 2025-08-20T07:00:00-0400

General Discussion Thread 08.20.2025

Hey GrayViners!

Isn’t it funny how the little things we keep close by can say so much about us? Whether it’s something practical, sentimental, or just plain quirky, those small treasures on our nightstands or tucked in a drawer are part of our daily routines.

So here’s today’s fun question: What’s one thing you always keep on your bedside table or in your favorite drawer?

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It could be something practical (like your glasses or tissues), something comforting (a favorite book, lotion, or a midnight snack), or something quirky that’s just you.

I’ll go first—mine’s my phone. It’s always within reach, though sometimes I wonder if that’s a good thing or not!

Now it’s your turn. What’s that one must-have item you keep close by?

Share below—I bet we’ll all see some fun and surprising answers!

Cheers!
Blue

KC5FM · 2025-08-20T09:24:21-0400

The Bible

catb712 · 2025-08-20T09:34:13-0400

Phone

GaryBlake · 2025-08-20T11:03:47-0400

My glasses and magazines and books that I read every night before turning off the light.

Wiseoldone · 2025-08-20T11:57:36-0400

Water, Bible, and clock

Hazeleyes · 2025-08-20T12:18:42-0400

Tape measure, candle, flashlight, pictures
I actually keep my phone under my pillow.

Samcmillen · 2025-08-20T12:23:37-0400

Of course my phone is always there, but I always keep chapstick there also. Seems like I'm always wanting to moisten my lips!

Tcsgizmo · 2025-08-20T15:36:50-0400

Wheream1? · 2025-08-20T15:56:44-0400

Phone and charger, chapstick, water bottle, lamp

DRM831 · 2025-08-20T15:57:07-0400

Water

Arkie98 · 2025-08-20T16:08:39-0400

Phone and my glasses

Vickos · 2025-08-20T17:11:58-0400

Water

TriciaR · 2025-08-20T20:46:51-0400

KC5FM said:
The Bible

Thank you for sharing that @KC5FM . Having the Bible close at hand sounds so comforting. Do you read a little each night before bed, or is it more for those times when you feel you need guidance or reassurance?

TriciaR · 2025-08-20T20:53:52-0400

catb712 said:
Phone

Thank you for sharing @catb712 ! The phone seems to be a must-have on most bedside tables now. Do you use yours to unwind at night, like reading or listening to music, or more just for emergencies?

TriciaR · 2025-08-20T20:55:00-0400

GaryBlake said:
My glasses and magazines and books that I read every night before turning off the light.

Thank you for joining the conversation @GaryBlake ! That’s a wonderful mix to keep by your bedside—practical with your glasses, and relaxing with books and magazines. Do you have a current favorite read you’d recommend?

TriciaR · 2025-08-20T21:05:46-0400

Wiseoldone said:
Water, Bible, and clock

Thank you for sharing that @Wiseoldone ! Such a thoughtful combination—something for the body, something for the soul, and something practical. Do you find yourself reaching for the Bible more in the evenings or mornings?

TriciaR · 2025-08-20T21:12:08-0400

Hazeleyes said:
Tape measure, candle, flashlight, pictures
I actually keep my phone under my pillow.

Thank you for sharing that @Hazeleyes ! I don’t think I’ve heard of a tape measure on the bedside before—that’s unique! Have you found it comes in handy often, or is it just one of those things that’s nice to keep nearby?

TriciaR · 2025-08-20T21:22:36-0400

Samcmillen said:
Of course my phone is always there, but I always keep chapstick there also. Seems like I'm always wanting to moisten my lips!

Thanks for sharing @Samcmillen ! That’s such a practical choice—I think a lot of us can relate to always needing chapstick nearby. Do you stick to one favorite brand, or do you like trying different kinds?

Jefemona50* · 2025-08-20T21:25:38-0400

Wafter and Nasal Spray

TriciaR · 2025-08-20T21:29:22-0400

Tcsgizmo said:
Fan

Thanks for sharing @Tcsgizmo ! A fan is such a smart thing to keep nearby—it makes such a difference on warm nights. Do you use it mostly for cooling, or do you like the white noise it gives too?

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