hobbies and interests

Very special delivery: Amelia Earhart carried this letter on her flight from L.A. to Mexico City on April 19, 1935, and then took it back to Newark, New Jersey, on a nonstop flight on May 8-9, 1935. The letter is addressed to her husband and adorned with U.S. and Mexican stamps. Note the famous flier’s signature in the upper-left corner. (National Postage Museum)

Jan 05, 2022

Culture, History

The Postage Stamp That Gave Amelia Earhart Wings

Sheila A. Brennan

Couple exchanging gifts

Dec 15, 2021

Ten Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

Troy Brownfield

A woman writing at her laptop computer.

Dec 06, 2021

To My Pen Pal in Hamburg

Early examples of the Joker card

Jun 29, 2021

Fun & Games, Language

Why Do Playing Cards Have a Joker?

David Doochin

A poker hand rests on a pile of chips.

Feb 02, 2021

American Life, Culture

Taming Luck

Maria Konnikova

Rocky path in the European alps

Oct 06, 2020

The Logophile: A Rocky Word Quiz

Andy Hollandbeck

Young woman writing into her notebook.

Jun 23, 2020

Having a Pen Pal Is Good Medicine

Kimberley Lovato

Aug 29, 2019

Culture, Personal Essay

The Accidental Beekeeper

Chaney Kwak

Aug 08, 2019

What We Can Learn from Gen Con

Troy Brownfield

Woman and her children

Nov 15, 2018

Mary Roberts Rinehart’s ‘Writing Is Work’

Mary Roberts Rinehart

A drowsy married couple chat with coffee

Aug 30, 2018

Cartoon Collections, Humor

Cartoons: The Funny Thing About Marriage…

Post Editors

Aug 24, 2018

Music, Post Perspective, The 1960s

50 Years Ago: The Beatles Release Two Classics on One Single

Troy Brownfield

Chart showing astrology signs.

Aug 21, 2018

Health & Family

Stars in Our Eyes: Why Astrology Is Back in a Big Way

Cable Neuhaus

Food cooking on a campfire.

Jul 19, 2018

9 Creative Campfire Dishes for Your Next Adventure

Nicholas Gilmore

Collection of clothes on a rack.

Jul 12, 2018

10 Tips for Saving Time at Thrift Stores

Nicholas Gilmore

Coffee mug being filled with espresso from a machine.

Jul 06, 2018

News of the Week

News of the Week: Heat Wave! Meteorites! Coffee Is Good for You (Again)!

Bob Sassone