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[image] 🚨🚨 New tactic? Beware of someone you don't know offering to give you free premium ... if you click the link. Do. Not. Click. The. Link. I don't care what it promises. Please, don't do it.

[image] Why Communities Matter on X Good morning, Sunrisers and friends. Eight months ago I was ready to quit X. As a new user, I felt completely invisible. My first post got zero views. My replies disappeared into the void. The platform felt lonely and cold. Then one day I read a

[image] Happy Flag Day! The Continental Congress adopted the official American flag on June 14, 1777, in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Colonials had fought under many different banners with various symbols and slogans—rattlesnakes, pine trees, and eagles; “Don’t Tread on Me,”

[image] Let’s Make Noise for Communities! We are making noise — and X is starting to hear us. Our plea last week has thousands of likes, reposts, quote-reposts and comments from people all over the platform. Communities like ours are showing X what this feature was supposed to be: a

[image] Happy Chocolate Ice Cream Day! Americans have been crazy for chocolate ice cream since the colonies began importing cocoa from the Caribbean in the 1690s. If you need an excuse to indulge, you've got one today.

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers and friends. I asked @grok for an objective analysis of whether X Communities should continue. Here's the reply: Yes, X should continue to allow Communities — especially wholesome ones like Sunrise, Sunset — but with much better guardrails. Objective

[video] Good morning, Sunrisers! Today is International Firgun Day, celebrating something that comes naturally to the Sunrise, Sunset Community! Firgun is a Hebrew term describing a genuine, unselfish delight or pride in the accomplishments of others, reflecting a spirit of generosity

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! Today is Made in the USA Day, celebrating everything made in America, from handmade to mass-produced — and I love it! I always look to see where the items I buy are produced, and I choose American whenever I can. I've reluctantly compromised, only bc so

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! It's a good day for good things to eat: National Blueberry Day, National Chocolate with Almonds Day, and National Freezer Pop Day! I'll start my day with blueberries in Greek yogurt — right after coffee and prayer. It's strength training day for me, so

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! I'm no poet — And don't I know it! Yet for today — If I may! One would I take With me to make My 9 to 5 Feel more alive. Today is Take Your Poet to Work Day. The idea is to bring a paper version of your favorite poet or a printed poem to your place of

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[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! It's a day for drinking or eating chocolate (World Chocolate Day), visiting dive bars or watching "Cheers" reruns (National Dive Bar Day), gazing into ponds of colorful carp (National Koi Day), digging up some old vinyl (National Day of Rock 'n' Roll),

[video] Good morning, Sunrisers! Our forecast calls for rain all week, but I'm willing to share with anyone who needs more. 😂 Meanwhile, it's time for coffee, prayer, and gentle exercise. Oh. And a demanding feline.

[video] Good morning, Sunrisers! Today is Amelia Earhart Day. Born on this day 129 years ago, Earhart's spirit of adventure made her to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic and one of the world's most celebrated aviators. She was one of my childhood heroines. I

[image] In just a couple of days, the sun will set on our beloved Sunrise, Sunset Community on X. I want to go out with a bang! From Thankful Thursday through Farewell Friday to Sunrise Saturday, let's celebrate what we built here, the friendships that were fostered here, the sanctuary

[image] 🚨🚨 Safety Update – Let’s Protect Each Other 🚨🚨 We’ve had a couple of concerning incidents lately, so I want to share some important reminders to help keep all of us safer. Recent Scam to Watch For: One of our members was contacted by a suspicious account claiming they

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! It's Mountain Day in Japan, where mountains comprise about 70% of the landmass. I hope to see a good bit of them in September 2028, when my husband and I are booked on a Viking cruise that circles the island nation from Tokyo to Tokyo, so we should get

[image] 🚨😡🚨😡🚨 Heads up, Sunrisers — and our friends in other communities: After forcing us to switch from Communities to Group Chats, X is now deducting some vague, unspecified activities in chats from our weekly allowance for ALL Grok use. All. Not just image generation or

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! Happy National Ice Cream Day! President Ronald Reagan not only designated a day to honor America's favorite dessert, he designated the whole month of July as well. Don't feel as if you have to devour a bowl, a cone, a sandwich, a soda and a sundae all

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! "Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God." Today marks the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, who preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins as a herald of the Messiah. Anglican, Eastern

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! Today is World Misophonia Awareness Day. Perhaps you are one of many people who shudder at the sound of nails on a chalkboard. Misophonia is a more pronounced, involuntary and physical reaction to otherwise annoying sounds. It may affect as many as 1 in

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! Today is National Smile Day — and yes, all these "national" days are silly. But here's the thing: Smiling is proven to make us more attractive and more likeable; to lift our mood and to help the smike recipient relax; and even to increase trust. So, put

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! RED Friday kicks off Memorial Day weekend, so please Remember Everyone Deployed and also those who gave their lives for our country. Especially remember those currently deployed, including: •The 20 y/o son of a friend of @21memaw •Matt P., friend of

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! We have a 96% chance of rain day, with a notice posted yesterday morning that a flood watch would begin at 7 am today. Not the best weather for International Picnic Day, nor, with thunderstorms expected, for National Go Fishing Day. Get creative! Spread

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! Eighty-two years ago, the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy in the first major offensive against the Nazis. The first to land faced almost certain death, knowing that their sacrifice provided better odds for the tens of thousands to follow as their

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! Happy Air Conditioning Appreciation Day! Great timing for almost everyone in the Northern Hemisphere, as many of us are sweltering under high heat indices — including 36 US states. I've been appreciating air-conditioning since my first encounter, as (so

[text] FINALLY! Excuse me for shouting, but I was just notified by the specialty pharmacy that it has received my Rx for Rezdiffra to treat the liver disease, after 5 months of trying to get approval! It should be delivered Tuesday! I don't have to call Medicare and BlueCross to demand

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! I'm awake early, ready for coffee, prayer, and a trip to my neighborhood fitness center — my favorite way to kickstart Mondays. This one is also National Kissing Day! Blow a kiss 😘 across the room or across the ether, buss a bestie on one or both

[image] “It is when we notice the dirt that God is most present in us; it is the very sign of his presence.” – C.S. Lewis

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! Thank God the president is safe. Tragedy prevented. I'm thankful. I'm thankful for another day of life. Another day for the Sunrise, Sunset Community. Another day to share with you. So, I'm going to get up, make myself a large mug of coffee, and pray.

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! Today is National Pink Flamingo Day, celebrating the iconic — and oh-so-tacky — plastic lawn ornament created in 1957 and repopularized recently as a practical joke, thanks to "flamingo-a-friend" services. Have you ever been flamingoed? Or been a

[image] A Gentle Reminder About Our Community: I want to gently address a conversation I just saw. While many of us are Christians and our faith is a very important part of this space, Sunrise, Sunset has never been an exclusively Christian community. We welcome warm, respectful

[text] A Note to Paid Content Creators on X: Many of you have stayed quiet — or even quietly supported — the coming end of Communities on May 30. I understand the frustration with engagement farms and spam. But I need to be direct with you about what’s really happening. You need us.

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! It's a sweet day. It's National Milk Chocolate Day! Milk chocolate, a 19th Century creation, is used in candy bars, hot chocolate and delicious desserts — like my grandmother's Hershey Bar Pound Cake! The recipe calls for 7 bars of milk chocolate,

[image] "Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art ... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.” – C.S. Lewis Good morning, Sunrisers. You give value to my survival. Thank you. God bless you.

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! Today is Etch A Sketch Day. This coveted childhood favorite debuted weeks after I did, in July 1960. I couldn't resist drawing on ours, even though I really preferred paper and crayons, paint, pen or pencil. In the category of good things to eat, today

[text] I have my first appointment today with the trauma therapist — the next step in healing from the car wreck and getting back to driving.

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! Today is World Border Collie Day, celebrating the smartest and most loyal breed ever. I've had three, and I hope to have another. My late brother-in-law picked the first one for me after my rheumatologist insisted I needed to walk every day, whether I

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! I slept in, after staying up late to book photo tours in Rome and Athens, independent tours of the Acropolis and the Parthenon, and a timed entry ticket to the Pantheon in Rome. I tried to finish all the independent tours, but many of the Athens tickets

[image] Sunrise, Sunset Prayer Requests (add yours below) "O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to hear us; and grant that we, to whom thou hast given an hearty desire to pray, may, by thy mighty aid, be defended and comforted in all dangers and adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

[video] Good morning, Sunrisers! It's National Wiggle Your Toes Day. So, yes, there really is a day for everything. But it's actually a good idea to wiggle your toes every day and to let them see the light of day — but, please, if you are airing and wiggling them in public, get or give

[image] “The real problem is not why some pious, humble, believing people suffer, but why some do not.” – C.S. Lewis

[video] Good morning, Sunrisers! It's R.E.D. Friday — and Purple Heart Day. We wear red today to Remember Everyone Deployed in our armed forces, and we pray for their safe return to home and hearth. This R.E.D. Friday, let's also honor and remember our Purple Heart recipients.

[image] And, don't forget to wear RED today ... Remember: • Elijah's daughter • Matt P., friend of @hermithills2345 • Son of @21memaw friend And EVERYONE deployed.

[image] Please pray for our deployed friends: •Matt P., friend of @hermithills2345 •Elijah's daughter (Elijah is my @VikingCruises representative) •The 20-year-old son of a friend of @21memaw God bless and protect them, and all who serve.

[image] Good morning, Sunrisers! Today is International Rock Day. I've always been drawn to rocks, from pretty pebbles I picked up as a child to glittering gemstones I've collected as a woman. If diamonds aren't a girl's best friend, maybe emeralds, rubies or sapphires are. 😉 Today is

[image] There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, Thy will be done, and those to whom God says, All right, then, have it your way.” – C.S. Lewis

[image] Our beloved Sunrise, Sunset Community has been blessed with 3 weeks beyond X's self-imposed deadline, and none of us knows how much more longer our community tab will continue. Sunrise, Sunset will. We already have our Sunrise, Sunset Community Chat Group, with ~40 members. X

[image] “We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive.” – C.S. Lewis

[image] My prayer for you: