North Country Girl: Chapter 63 — Chocolate, Bars, and Bears
Gay finally gets to write a magazine article at Viva, but much like the vacation that follows (and most other events in her life) nothing goes as planned.
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It’s 50 Years of Franklin, Charlie Brown!
Charles M. Schulz changed the face of comic strips by acting on a letter in 1968. By adding the character Franklin, Schulz would court controversy, but also provide inspiration.
News of the Week: Summer Vacation, Comic-Con, and How to Get Free Fries for the Rest of the Year
In the latest “News of the Week,” superhero movies go Big, French fries go digital, and the Brady Bunch house goes up for sale.
Summer Road Trips: Midwestern Wine Trails
A recent surge of Midwestern grape-growers has turned the Heartland into a destination for every palate.
History of The Saturday Evening Post
It All Began with Ben Franklin In 1728, 22-year-old Benjamin Franklin came up with an idea for an informative magazine for the colonies. It would be titled The Pennsylvania Gazette. Before he could begin production, though, the idea and name were stolen by an unscrupulous partner. The partner began publishing the magazine, but, within the […]
Civil War Memory: “I Saw Lee Surrender”
An 18-year-old bugler with the Union Army tells what he saw at Appomattox during the truce ending the Civil War.
The Bird Man of Yucatán
Without exactly planning it, the author acquired a small domesticated parrot and a wild red-tailed hawk at the same time. The three of them had their ups and downs, but they learned to live together peacefully.
10 Tips for Saving Time at Thrift Stores
Hone your strategy for scoping out sweet deals.
Electric Power. Electrifying Vision. Happy Birthday, Nikola Tesla.
On the anniversary of his birth, we look at the achievements and legacy of the genius inventor and unlikely pop culture superstar.
The Umpire
“Nash had broken the cardinal rule of umpiring — keep your eyes on the game.”
A Century of Fried Chicken
Recipes for crispy golden chicken from 1884 to 1982 — plus fried chicken tips and hints from Heloise and Colonel Sanders.
10 Things to Know If You Haven’t Been to Disney World in 10 Years
If you haven’t visited Walt Disney World in the last ten years, here are ten very important things you need to know.
The Harrowing Story of the Civil War’s Refugees
The Saturday Evening Post captured this 1864 firsthand report of the devastation wrought by the war on the civilian population.
The New Nomads: Living Full-Time on the Road
A new kind of wandering tribe is emerging. They’re giving up traditional houses and apartments to live in what some call “wheel estate.”
March/April 2018 Limerick Laughs Winner and Runners-Up
The little girl started to preen. She wanted by all to be seen. Said the boy, who was skittish, “You are not even British And therefore could never be queen.” Congratulations to Elaine Person of Orlando, Florida! For her limerick describing J.C. Leyendecker’s June 11, 1921, cover image, she wins $25 and our gratitude for […]
North Country Girl: Chapter 58 — Jobless in NYC
After a brief recovery period in Minneapolis, Gay moves to New York with no money and no job prospects.