Spot Check
One day while baby-sitting my then 7-year-old granddaughter, Elizabeth, my husband and I took her to the mall. As we were walking, she spotted the... More
One day while baby-sitting my then 7-year-old granddaughter, Elizabeth, my husband and I took her to the mall. As we were walking, she spotted the... More
Of jobs it’s true today, There’s a disastrous dearth. Grown kids move home to stay. You’re back to giving berth. Lois Muehl Iowa City, Iowa... More
My son, who works for the State Department, has never said much about his job to his 6-year-old son, Seth. This was evident one day... More
A guy orders a pizza. When it’s ready, the counterman asks, “Shall I cut it into four or eight pieces?” “Better make it four. I... More
My uncle loved crosswords so much that on the day he died, he asked to be buried six down and three across. Stephen Corrett Croton-on-Hudson,... More
One mother to another: “I never realized the value of an education until the children went back to school.” Jan Phillips North Adams, Massachusetts... More
Your Mar/Apr issue carried an article that was a tremendous blessing—‘‘The Post Investigates Celiac Disease.” A heartfelt thank you for helping me to better understand... More
The inspirational article about Greensburg, Kansas, is so special!... More
King Mandias of Assyria was getting short on money because of war with the Hittites. His prized possession was the Star of the Euphrates, the... More
The golf cart has one big advantage over a caddy— it can’t count. Stacey Webster Providence, Rhode Island... More
I enjoyed your article “Honoring Our Heroes.” However, I was quite surprised to read that the average tour of duty during WWII was “only 45... More
I just finished “Cutaway” by Jennifer Haigh and am taken by this extremely thought-provoking piece of fiction. I’m a new subscriber and in awe of... More
A man who was a doctor of divinity resided with his son, a doctor of medicine. One day the phone rang and the doctor answered.... More
I enjoy Philip Gulley’s stories. Please bring us more of his delightful humor. Glenice Hutchins Falmouth, Maine... More
While visiting my sister, I picked up her May/June 2010 issue of your magazine. I thoroughly enjoyed everything in it. I’ll be subscribing very soon.... More
You ignited great memories for me with your article “Waiting on a Train” in the May/June issue.... More
Very much enjoyed the latest Saturday Evening Post, especially the collecting column stories on trains, gnomes, and the dollar bills.... More