Norman Rockwell Goes to the Dogs
Is the skinny guy a dogcatcher or just some kind of nut? That’s what some locals thought of Rockwell scrounging around town looking for dogs for paintings. Since the Mar/Apr issue of The Saturday Evening Post honors Rockwell, we thought it was only right you knew the truth. Norman Rockwell went to the dogs.
March 13, 2010 | Read more »
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Art & Literature
Longfellow in the Post
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow—a contemporary of Sam Houston—is one of the most American of our poets. Certainly he is better known than most, even if all we know are titles and a line or two from "The Song of Hiawatha," "The Courtship of Miles Standish," "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," or "Evangaline."
This week, we offer some of his poems, which appeared in the Post of the 1840s.
February 27, 2010 | Read more »
“Lazarus”: The Expanded Version
We encourage you to enjoy Mr. Loselle’s final, expanded version of “Lazarus” in its full glory. First, a letter to our readers.
February 23, 2010 | Read more »
The Snow Goose
Paul Gallico’s (1897 — 1976) stories appeared in the Post from 1931 to 1959.
Of all these stories, and all of his works, his best remembered piece is the short story “The Snow Goose.” It is unapologetic melodrama, but it is also one of those rare sentimental stories that can still surprise you with its effectiveness.
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February 20, 2010 | Read more »
Dieting Through the Years
“The second day of a diet is always easier than the first. By the second day you’re off it.” – Jackie Gleason.
If you, however, are still working on that New Year’s resolution to lose weight, good for you! Here are some delightful Saturday Evening Post covers to let you know you’re in good company.
February 20, 2010 | Read more »
The Art of the Common Cold
Feeling under the weather? Well, sip your hot drink, pull the quilt more closely around you and enjoy some classic Saturday Evening Post covers showing folks (and a pup) in the same boat.
February 17, 2010 | Read more »
