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The GrayVine Newsletter Tuesday 09.02.2025

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Tuesday Edition - January 10, 2026
Good morning Member
Lovely Tuesday, GrayViners! My day began with the sweetest surpriseâroses waiting on my desk and a handwritten note from someone I love. It wasnât tied to an occasion, but it was enough to make the whole day feel brighter. It made me curious about you Member, so finish the sentence: My favorite kind of flower isâŚ
Letâs move on to yesterdayâs Word Unscramble: F U B F A L O
The word is buffalo! Letâs hear it for our brilliant Word Wizards!
Ready for todayâs riddle? Here it is: Iâm circle-shaped, both smooth and bright. I bear your meals in morning light. When forks fall still, Iâm cleared away. What am I?
Drop your answer here, and if you get it correct, weâll give you a shout-out tomorrow. So, whatâs going on across the US? Letâs take a look!
Sophia â Newsletter Writer
Breaking News
Member, donât let this catch you off guard: A Social Security change could delay your checks if youâre not prepared. Hereâs what you need to do.
Getting around doesnât have to be a hassle. This new program is offering FREE rides to help with doctor visits, shopping, and more!
From meals to rides and more, this no-fuss service makes life easier for over-60s across the country*.
Hollywood is mourning the loss of this Oscar-nominated actor (73), known for his role in Dances With Wolves. May they rest in peace.
With discounts of at least 50% off publishers' list prices*, the Book Outlet makes it easy to stack your bookshelves high.
With tariffs fueling inflation, next yearâs Social Security boost could make or break seniorsâ budgets. Will it be enough to keep up?
One US bank is offering a $250 bonusâbut youâll have to act fast, the deadline is TOMORROW. Find out how to grab the extra cash before itâs gone.
Thatâs not all! This grocery chain is rolling out a one-day discount just for youâdon't let the savings pass you by!
Ever wished you had one simple place to keep your stories, photos, and memories? Now you canâwithout any tech headaches.
The FDA just increased this snackâs recall to a higher risk level, saying it could cause harmful reactions. Double-check your pantry!
A new â3-phaseâ scam flagged by the FBI is draining entire bank accounts. Donât overlook the subtle warning signs.
If youâre planning a Costco trip this week, take noteâthe hours are shifting. Discover when doors are now open.
Eating out? Customers of this bank are spotting sneaky $4.19 charges they never approved. Would you notice if it happened to you, too?
The meds sitting in your cabinet right now could be making infections harder to treat. Doctors reveal which ones to be wary of.
Worried about outliving your money? The golden rule of retirement just changed, and it could keep you covered for years to come.
If you need a chuckle today, this vet-office joke about two very different dogs will do it.
Lift your spirits some more with our Word Explorers, LetterLinks, Word Association, and Word Pairs games!
Who knew three simple ingredients could fuel your morning? Discover how this simple recipe outshines the packaged kind.
Todayâs Trivia
Which bird commonly sleeps standing on one leg?

Image source: brgfx/Freepik
A. Flamingo
B. Ostrich
C. Penguin
D. Albatross
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Recipe Of The Day
Loaded Chicken Cutlet

Image source: EatingWell
Crowd-pleasing meal made on one sheet pan.
You can find the full recipe below!
What's The Image Saying?

Image source: The GrayVine
Iâm sure you can figure out what this image is saying, so share your answer here once you get it! đ
Did you solve last weekâs game? See if you won a shout-out!
On This Day In History - January 10, 2026
1789 - Congress established the US Treasury Department.
1945 - Japan formally surrendered aboard the USS Missouri, ending WWII.
Wondering what else happened On This Day? Take a walk down memory lane here!
Picture Of The Day

Image source: Reddit
When the Sky Turned Orange
Some moments etch themselves into memoryânot for beauty alone, but for what they remind us of. In San Francisco, during Californiaâs wildfires, the Golden Gate stood against a sky painted in eerie orange. It was haunting, unforgettable, and a reminder of how deeply nature and life are intertwined. Have you ever witnessed a place you know transformed so completely? Share it with us in the forum!
Front Porch Forum

Image source: iStock
Front Porch Forum: âSaying Goodbye, With Complicationâ
Pull up a seat, GrayViners! An anonymous sender needs your advice... Read on and let us know your thoughts.
Got a concern you'd like to share with everyone? Start a conversation here!
Word Of The Day
EPITOME
(ih-PIH-tuh-mee) A perfect example of something.
When used in a sentence: âIn his tailored suit and fashionable haircut, he was the very epitome of style.â
Todayâs trivia answer: A.
Flamingos often sleep standing on one leg.








