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What’s So Special About September 21st?
Stephen King, Bill Murray, Larry Hagman, and Faith Hill have one thing in common: their birthday. Did the stars have fame in their stars?
North Country Girl: Chapter 70 — The Computer Guy and Me
Gay leaves Ibiza, returns to New York, and wonders why anyone would ever need a computer in their home.
“They Grind Exceeding Small” by Ben Ames Williams
“The spectator stares with half-caught breath, afraid to see and afraid to miss seeing the ultimate catastrophe.”
News of the Week: Fall TV, 800 New Words, and Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes!
In the news for the week ending September 7, 2018, are couch potatoes, potato potatoes, and zoodles, plus prepositions, ruby slippers, and the “unofficial official” end of summer.
Post Travels: Fly Fishing, Ghost Towns, and Hot Creeks at Mammoth Lakes
A summer trip to Mammoth Lakes offers biking, fishing, ghost towns, a salty lake, and scenery galore.
The Ice Palace
A small-town southern girl wants to be “where things happen on a big scale,” but the dreariness of the North will test her resilience.
The Flu Trappers
In this excerpt from our archives, science writer Dr. Paul de Kruif writes about his experience with “the greatest pestilence of our time” and the devastation left in its wake.
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Gallery News of the Week: The Joy of Pencils, a Musical Lawsuit, and Burgers and Shakes for Labor Day
In the news for the week ending August 31, 2018, are a Michael Jackson scandal, an alcohol reversal, Robert Redford’s (probably) last movie, and much more.
“The Nesting Instinct” by D.K. Findlay
Winona’s long-time neighbor, Pete, will do anything to get her attention, even building her a house.
Getting Up Close with Polar Bears — While We Still Can
Polar bears can be like “grizzly bears on Valium,” but that doesn’t mean they can’t have a bad day.
May/June 2018 Limerick Laughs Winner and Runners-Up
So now we all know where he goes When Santa seeks summer repose. He trades in his sleigh For artist’s beret And paints with the grass ’neath his toes. Congratulations to Michelle Gordon-Weedon of Airway Heights, Washington! For her limerick describing J.C. Leyendecker’s cover illustration for the May 26, 1934, issue of the Post, she […]
50 Years Ago: The Beatles Release Two Classics on One Single
The Beatles released what might be their most beloved song 50 years ago.
News of the Week: Eagles Hit Number One, the iMac Turns 20, and Millennials Murder Mayonnaise
In the news for the week ending August 24, 2018, are the ongoing battle between Michael Jackson and the Eagles, a new look for animal crackers, the (exaggerated) demise of mayo, a waffle celebration, and more.
Post Travels: Down the Shore — The Beautiful Beaches of New Jersey
Explore one of the most beautiful seasides in the Garden State.
“Love Dies Slowly” by Eileen Tighe
Maggie’s son is causing trouble at a private school, but the headmaster is more interested in stirring up romance.