Some memories get better with time


Question of the Day: What shark do you think has the coolest name?

Thought of the Day: "The past always seems better when you look back on it than it did at the time." — Peter Benchley, Jaws

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Good Morning Reader,

Memory has a funny way of editing our lives. It keeps the sunsets and the laughter, but quietly trims away the long lines, the arguments, and the everyday frustrations. Today’s Thought of the Day looks at why the past often feels better than it actually did while we were living it.

Read Looking Back Through Calm Waters.

Today’s Question of the Day is a little lighter.

What Shark Has the Coolest Name?

From Goblin Sharks to Wobbegongs and Cookiecutters, there are some incredible contenders. I’d love to hear which one gets your vote.

Stay Golden,
Ken


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