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On This Day - September 6 Image source: The GrayVine Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in American history that happened on this day, starting with… 1776: A Daring Submarine Attempt in New York Harbor Overnight on September 6–7...

Glacier Peak, Hard to Believe It might look like an artist’s canvas, but this is Washington’s Glacier Peak—quiet, distant, and absolutely real. The mountains fold into one another in layers of soft blue, while the sky glows like it’s been set alight. Nature doesn’t always need spectacle to take...

Front Porch Forum: “Is it okay to leave a longtime craft group if the atmosphere has turned mean-spirited?” (09/06/2025) Stitched together once—but is it time to unpick the seams? Image source: Pexels Pull up a seat, GrayViners. “No Room for Gossip” once found healing and belonging in a...

Hearty and simple, this Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing is a 5-ingredient wonder that’s perfect for a solo lunch or a light dinner. Whether you're meal prepping or just looking for a nourishing pick-me-up, it’s full of flavor and ready in minutes. Image source: EatingWell...

The Top-Row Word You’ve probably typed it before—without realizing it never left the top line. What’s the longest English word you can type using just one row of keys? Image source: Pexels The word is “typewriter.” It uses only the top row of letters on a standard QWERTY keyboard—Q to...

Would the Grandkids Know This One? 08.30.2025 Hey, GrayViners! 👋 We’re back with another round of old-school slang and fresh fun in our game: “Would the Grandkids Know This One?” Today’s blast from the past: "Cat's pajamas" Did this phrase ever cruise through your conversations back in the...

Haha, that one’s hilarious @NIBOR0 😂 Would it be okay if we featured it in the newsletter?

@JuliaMOlive, gardenias seem to be a favorite here, and for good reason. That sweet fragrance lingers in the air.

I’m with you, @Romie127+5, lilacs are unforgettable. Their scent brings back so many memories for people. Do you have a favorite color—purple, white, or even pink?

@Teachmh, that’s quite an elegant list. Gardenias, lilacs, and cattleya orchids each have their own unforgettable fragrance.

That’s a wonderful trio, @RoyzToyz. Peonies, hollyhocks, and gladioli must make a stunning summer display.

@dkleslie52, oriental lilies are gorgeous with their bold blooms. Their perfume fills a whole room. Do you have a favorite color among them?

I agree with you, @bdebonte. Gardenias have such an intoxicating fragrance—you can catch it just walking by.

Easter lilies are so meaningful, @Susleo59. Their fragrance and shape always bring a sense of peace. Do you keep them mostly for the holiday or year-round?

@nortomb, sunflowers are such a happy choice. Their big golden faces always seem to turn toward the sun.

Your story made me smile, @GaryBlake. A garden full of zinnias buzzing with hummers and bees sounds magical. That hummingbird ‘dog fight’ must have been something to see.

@mynana, hibiscus and cosmos together must make such a cheerful garden. Cosmos always look so light and airy when the wind blows.

I like your mix, @Arkie98. Hibiscus outside and carnations indoors sounds perfect. Too bad about the lilacs and lilies with allergies though. 😖

You made me smile, @Peterbee. Sometimes the best bouquet really is the one on sale.

That’s such a meaningful choice, @ghandi44. The iris is elegant, and I love that it’s the Tennessee state flower.