TheGrayVine Newsletter Sunday 01.04.2026

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Thursday Edition - January 9, 2026

Good morning Member

Happy Sunday, GrayViners! We’ll be back officially tomorrow with your newsletters returning to regular programming. We’ve had a wonderful break where we have all managed to rest, recharge, and have a few little moments that make time off feel like a gift. Whether you have had a lovely break or not, we would love to hear how you’re going on our forum.

Now, we’re so excited to jump back in and spend the rest of 2026 with our GrayVine community, sharing the stories, tips, and updates that keep you informed (and hopefully smiling!) along the way. Thank you for being here and for making this space feel like home. đŸ đŸ©”

The GrayVine Team



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Which country celebrates New Year’s Day on April 14th?

Image source: Unsplash/Natalie Kinnear

A. Nepal

B. Australia

C. New Zealand

D. Russia


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Your First Bike

Image source: America in the 50s Facebook Page.

We’ve been reflecting over the holidays about the presents we got as a child on Christmas Day. A lot of the GrayVine team remembers getting their first bike, or really, their first tricycle! What about yourself? We’d love to hear your stories. Or, if you have any other memories you’d like to share, post them here on our forum!


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Oh, members, this is the ultimate Grand(dad) joke to kick start your new year! You’re welcome. If you have a joke of your own to share, please post it for us here!


On this day in History SeparatorOn This Day In History - January 9, 2026

1847 - Samuel Colt sold his first revolver pistol.

1865 - The New York Stock Exchange opened its first headquarters..

Wondering what else happened On This Day? Take a walk down memory lane here!


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Image source: Maddie

Awww of The Day

I am using today’s ‘Aww Of The Day’ to share with you a photo of my gorgeous dog, Poppy! At the end of last year, we were given a little custom figurine of Poppy and I absolutely love it! I thought it was hilarious when I showed it to her, because all she wanted to do was destroy it. Clearly she didn’t like the little version of her. Isn’t this photo just adorable? If you have a photo you’d like to share, post it on our forum here!


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“We spend January 1st walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives ... not looking for flaws but for potential.” — Ellen Goodman

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Today’s trivia answer: A. — Countries like Nepal, Thailand, Laos, and parts of India and Sri Lanka celebrate a Solar New Year around April 14th!