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Sunday Edition - September 21, 2025

Good morning Member

I hope you’re easing into this Sunday with something warm in your cup. Before we get started, a quick note from us: Last week’s survey form gave us all a bit of a headache when it decided not to open for many of you. We’re so sorry for the hassle. The link is now working properly—thank you for sticking with us through that little bump!

Anyway, I was flipping through an old yearbook and started thinking about the friends I grew up with. Back then, it felt like every boy was a “Richard” or “Larry”, and every girl a “Barbara” or “Susan”. Now, they seem to have quietly slipped into the background.

So here’s my question to you: What are some first names that were super common when you were growing up, but now feel like they’ve vanished? Head over to the forum and share the names you remember. Maybe you’ll even spot a name that makes you say, “Oh, I haven’t heard that in years!”

Alright, settle in and get cozy, because we’ve got a great lineup of stories to brighten your Sunday. Let’s dive in!

Blue — Newsletter Writer



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The Tasman Sea is part of which ocean?

Image source: Unsplash/Hans-Jürgen Weinhardt

A. Atlantic

B. Indian

C. Arctic

D. Pacific


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Huge shout-out to GrayViner @Hazeleyes for suggesting this week’s Sunday Classics winner—a dreamy ballad from the early ‘80s. Curious what it is? Listen to it in the forum and share your suggestion for next week’s classic, too!


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What Do You Call These?

Image source: Reddit

Who else remembers spending rainy afternoons with these colorful little sticks, stacking them high and lining them up in neat rows just to see the patterns come alive? They made math time feel more like playtime, and even the smell of the wood brings back memories of the classroom. Do you remember what these cheerful pieces were called? Let’s take a trip down memory lane—what’s the most nostalgic thing you’ve come across lately?


On this day in History SeparatorOn This Day In History - September 21, 2025

1937 - J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic fantasy novel The Hobbit was first published.

1957 - The American television show Perry Mason premiered.

What else happened On This Day throughout history? See them here!


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Violet is back, and she’s bringing her signature mix of mischief and charm with those big curious eyes and “who, me?” grin! GrayViner @hawaiimegrl, your little sweetheart looks like she’s about to tell us the funniest secret (or maybe she’s just mid–play nibble!). Either way, Violet has once again stolen the show and our hearts—what a lovable rascal! GrayViners, she needs a friend in the forum, so post your lovable pets here!


Today's (Grand)Dad joke SeparatorToday's (Grand)Dad Joke

At dinner, a wife discovers her husband’s secret, then delivers a comeback that will make you giggle. Got a killer punchline? Hit us with your best joke here!


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“Aging gracefully means being flexible, being open, allowing change, enjoying change, and loving yourself.”
— Wendy Wasserstein​

What’s one way you’ve embraced change and kept life interesting as the years go by? Share your stories here!

Today’s trivia answer: D.

The Tasman Sea is part of the Pacific Ocean.