The Saturday Evening Post articles from July 2003

The Saturday Evening Post archives from July 2003

Was it Norman Rockwell? (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... Firstly, I enjoy your continuing use of Norman Rockwell artwork. But I would love to know what happened to the N.R. look-alike contest winner--Robert Charles Howe. He was so marvelous, I kept the magazines from around '73 and '74 with articles...

Missing Maynard. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... I always look forward to Maynard Good Stoddard's articles! I didn't see any of his work in the new issue. I miss him--is he all right? Please have him return soon. Barbara B. Estes Charlotte, North Carolina Editor's note:...

Osteoporosis. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... Sorry, I have to disagree with the article in the May/June 2003 issue stating that author Rachel Gifford went to the D.D.S. and found that she has jawbone loss and translated that finding to being a candidate for osteoporosis. I am 60 and have...

Neighborhood Heart Watch. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... I thoroughly enjoyed the feature "Volunteers Answer Call to Save Neighbors' Lives" in the Jan./Feb. '03 issue of the Post. We certainly need more volunteer programs like this. I noticed information about building a heart-safe community with...

Looking "marvelous". (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... "How Great to See You" by Rose Madeline Mula, on class reunions in the May/June 2003 issue, is priceless. I'm going to have it copied and passed out at our 61st high school class reunion. I agree with her. I hate class reunions because it...

Vinegar for dandruff. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... Concerning the May/June 2003 issue on page 22, "Good Medicine From Your Kitchen," I was interested in the vinegar to fight dandruff. It sounds good, but how much vinegar do I put into the two cups of warm water? Could you please let me know?...

A real trailblazer. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... For years I've been wanting to write to you about my husband's "Post boy" story, so recently I finally went to our library and checked out the May/June 2002 issue to look for your address. I picked up the top magazine in a pile, so I was...

He's got rhythm! (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... Somehow both my husband and I missed the article "Preserving the Rhythm of Life" in the March/April issue of the Post. Then, in the wee hours of March 28, he woke me to call 911. That afternoon, two stents and another blockage were opened, and...

Still ready for takeoff. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... In the middle of a Nebraska winter, year 1931, my brother Sherman was out delivering his Saturday Evening Posts, the old Essex out by the barn. A kid couldn't go outside without his airplane helmet, complete with goggles. Now it is 2003, and we...

The pole position. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... I have enjoyed The Saturday Evening Post for many years. I read your article in the March/ April 2003 magazine about pole walking ("Striding With Poles") and would like to tell you how we got into pole walking. We priced walking poles,...

Ben Franklin's advice. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003... Since the magazine was founded A.D. 1728 by Benjamin Franklin, have you recently published his sage advice to writers? "If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth...

Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age. (Look Good, Feel Good).
July 1, 2003... Vitamins for Your Skin Vitamin therapy offers specific benefits to overall skin care, including the treatment of problem areas. "Whether dark circles under the eyes are a result of aging, genetics or sun damage, vitamin K has been...

New cholesterol treatment for families at high risk: for patients with an inherited disorder called hypercholesterolemia, an emerging therapy is opening the door to a brighter future. (Heartbeat: the healthy heart report).
July 1, 2003... "When diet, exercise, and cholesterol-lowering medications don't work, what can one do to reduce ,the high risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke? For individuals suffering from a genetically inherited disorder called familial...

Lowered expectations.(photo captions)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... "Since you insisted we go 'Dutch treat' on everything else, you can just kiss yourself goodnight!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It's going to be a big surprise for my wife. She's expecting a diamond necklace." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Keeping kids fit for life: with the dramatic rise in adult onset diabetes in American youth, a new initiative is teaching kids the tools for lifetime fitness.(P.E.4Life Institute)(Interview)
July 1, 2003... Public-health officials are weighing in on the tidal wave of obesity in American kids, and the message is alarming. According to the CDC, one out of three kids aged 6 to 19 is overweight or obese, and pediatricians are witnessing an associated...

Spots & stains: how to lead a stainless life.
July 1, 2003... We hope you will find these hints helpful when needed in an emergency, but always remember to test a small hidden area of fabric first with the cleaning product to make sure fabric or material will not be permanently stained or damaged. ...

Mower power to ya!: Art Evans set out to build a better lawn mower and ended up sparking a lawnmowing revolution.
July 1, 2003... As a young man, Art Evans dreamed of being a professional drag racer "'til I figured out I couldn't make a living at it," the 61-year old inventor and company owner says. Instead, Evans settled for building the world's fastest lawn mower. In...

Power struggle.
July 1, 2003... "Try looking up 'www.helpwashthedishes.com'" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I found a new way to help Bill quit smoking." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Who told you how to drive before you married Mom, Dad?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

This Needn't Be a Spectacle. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... This Needn't Be a Spectacle As every year passes, It seems I need glasses To see even the print large; I have to strain and squint hard, And to make out letters teeny Takes a feat of Houdini.

Terms of Surrender. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Terms of Surrender If we as women tend to face The "battle of the bulge," And if we can't, at middle age, In things we like indulge, Then I suppose I must concede, As all who've come before; I will not face...

Blood from a stone. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Blood From a Stone The patient watched as the young intern inserted the needle into his vein for a blood sample. Amazed at such dexterity, the patient remarked, "Why, I didn't feel a thing, Doc. We could certainly...

On the Street, Where You Live. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... On the Street, Where You Live Huge traffic jams. Cars inch along. The "why" is a fair deduction: The shortest distance 'twixt two points Is always under construction!

Music for a Painy Day. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Music for a Painy Day My dentist, being up to date, Pipes music in as patients wait, But I just wish that he'd stop humming, When I walk in, "The Yanks are Coming."

My gracious! (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... My Gracious! An unhappy marriage is when the "my's" have it.

Now, Where Was I? (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Now, Where Was I? Aging has its benefits, It also has its flaws. One of the things I dislike most Is that thing called mental pause.

A medical genius. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... A Medical Genius The hypochondriac was certain he had a particular liver condition. "Nonsense!" snorted his doctor. "Besides, you wouldn't know if you had it or not; it doesn't always cause discomfort." ...

All's Bright on the Herm Front. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... All's Bright on the Herm Front Who's this Herm that we see in "Post Scripts"? Whose humor he liquidly drips. With a name like Albright, He must be all right, So we give him much thanks for his quips.

The Grass Is Always Greener. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... The Grass Is Always Greener No matter on which side Of the bus I ride, The point of interest Is on the other side.

Men, Past Perfect. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Men, Past Perfect I've never met a perfect man, I don't expect to meet one; But every widow that I know has buried one.

Going for the gold. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Going for the Gold My swimming partner and I have a light-hearted endurance competition--he who laps last laps best.

Hauling it in, dishing it out. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Hauling It In, Dishing It Out Three little boys were bragging about whose father made the most money. "My dad sits down, scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, and gets $100," the first boy said. ...

Ouch Potato. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Ouch Potato TV ads Tough to take; Eyes need Preparation Ache.

Worst foot forward. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Worst Foot Forward Once I buy something, I never return it. I once bought a pair of shoes for two left feet by mistake. I wear them when I go dancing.

Thrilling Daze of Yesteryear. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Thrilling Daze of Yesterday When awakening from surgery, I reached the painful phase. So I quickly told the nurse, "Take me back to the good old daze."

I'm always right, just ask me. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... I'm Always Right, Just Ask Me A road hog is any other motorist.

If at first you don't succeed ... (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... If At First You Don't Succeed... Life is a series of experiments, so don't expect success every time.

Just let me fix my halo. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Just Let Me Fix My Halo One day my brother-in-law told his five-year-old son he wanted him to be the perfect gentleman when he grew up. "Oh, no, Dad," Gary answered. "When I grow up, I want to be just like you!"

Super Sighs. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Super Sighs Mirror on the wall, Who's got the guts and wherewithal To lose love handles? It's pathetic. Um-m, DNA--that's it! Genetic. I swear off greasy fries, and yet Food pyramid's my silhouette.

Go figure. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... Go Figure Why are some foods called appetizers when they cause you to lose your appetite?

We're not asking for much. (Post Scripts).
July 1, 2003... We're Not Asking for Much It seems we are living at a time when employers are looking for employees between the ages of 25 and 30 with 40 years' experience.

Saving your skin: enjoy the great outdoors, but take measures to protect your most valuable outer asset--your skin.
July 1, 2003... an interview with William Hanke, M.D. Since the 1920s when fashion designer and trendsetter Coco Chanel helped popularize a golden tan as the new status symbol of wealth and leisure, generations of Americans have flocked to the beaches,...

Back to school.
July 1, 2003... "I suffer from test-taking anxiety, brought on by lack of studying." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "My parents think I watch too much TV, so I'm not allowed to watch unless my homework is done by 8:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Central." ...

A home for Freddie the Freeloader: his stated mission in life was to make people laugh. Now a planned Red Skelton Museum and Performing Arts Center will keep the famed comedian's unforgettable characters and gentle brand of homespun humor alive.
July 1, 2003... Hapless viewers in the vast wasteland of television sitcoms who are thirsting for some authentic, old-fashioned bellylaughs for a change may find relief in the old reruns of "The Red Skelton Show." Although Red Skelton's final show aired in...

Thoughts left over: in the hurly-burly of life today, I fear that you may be one of those who have missed some of the nuggets of knowledge that we of the learned class have--well--learned.
July 1, 2003... When my dear wife cooks too many dumplings for the week, she has a knack for turning them into everything but tennis balls. And why she hasn't is hard to figure, as it wouldn't be all that hard to do. But when a writer has words and...

Putting God into words: Plato said, "truth is His body, and light is His shadow." From ancient philosophers to modern-day scientists, the quest continues to describe a Supreme Being. (Religion).
July 1, 2003... His name appears on the dollar bill. Hundreds of millions speak to Him daily. He's the CEO of everything. Yet who can really describe God? The Greek philosopher Empedocles defined God as "a circle whose center is everywhere, and its...

The art of flight: looking back at a century of flight through the work of Post cover artists and photographers. (The Saturday Evening Post Celebrates).
July 1, 2003... Once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards... " Leonardo da Vinci wrote. Post artists have had their eyes turned skyward since at least Dec. 25, 1909, when artist Sarah Stilwell-Weber's painting of a...

Something in the water: a new drug offers a safe and effective treatment for children suffering from intestinal infections due to waterborne pathogens.
July 1, 2003... Heading for the swimming pool anytime soon? If so, you might want to take extra precautions, since an emerging outbreak of waterborne pathogens may leave you less than refreshed. Four years ago, the CDC began launching a campaign aimed at...

Healthy aging: exploring testosterone; once dismissed as a myth, the concept that aging males undergo "andropause" or a decline in hormone levels, dramatically affecting the quality of life, is gaining wider acceptance.
July 1, 2003... Ten years ago, 33-year-old Don Stafford began to experience overwhelming fatigue, along with unexplained chills, fevers, and muscle weakness, but his physicians could not pinpoint anything physically wrong with the otherwise-robust real-estate...

Can you name this picture?
July 1, 2003... ... contest: The Saturday Evening Post will award $100 the author of the winning limerick for this picture. Your limerick must contain exactly five lines. Send your entry on a postcard. Entries will not be returned. Enter as many times as...

Where do you think you are?
July 1, 2003... East, West, North, or South, each of the areas above appears on the map of a single city, state, or province. In terms of routes, state parks, mountains, and memorials, there is, as the saying goes, "no place like it." Can you identify these...

The perfect squelch.
July 1, 2003... In a small California town where everyone knows everyone else, a very pretty little girl walked out of a self-service store struggling with a large bag of groceries. Outside the store stood the teenage town wit, a character with the latest...

You be the judge.
July 1, 2003... Abrasia's husband, Joe, spent his salary so recklessly that he accumulated creditors faster than a dog gets fleas. Determined to salvage what she could of the family income, Abrasia saved a few dollars a month out of the pittance that Joe gave...

Focusing on macular degeneration. (Medical Mailbox).
July 1, 2003... Clinical trials are under way on a new drug treatment for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In wet AMD, abnormal blood vessels at the back of the eye proliferate uncontrollably--a process called neovascularization--then...

Cancer survivor seeks solution for severe dandruff. (Medical Mailbox).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I subscribe to the Post and thoroughly read the "Medical Mailbox" portion, I greatly appreciate the information I have learned in reading this part of the magazine. I have been helped by just reading the articles and bye...

Unexplained salty taste. (Medical Mailbox).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I am a 58-year-old female. For sometime now, I have been having a salty taste from my lips and fingers. If you have any information about this problem, I would really appreciate it. Martha Covey Florence,...

Reader remedies for foot pain. (Medical Mailbox).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Dear Dr. Servaas: My husband had numbness and needles-and-pins sensations in both feet. Podiatrists and chiropodists defined this to be (an unknown caused) neuropathy. He suffered with this for over two years. I read an article to him...

Suffering with shingles. (Medical Mailbox).
July 1, 2003... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I have a request, I am age 72 and in good health. Five weeks ago after having for several days, l broke out in full-blown shingles. I had never experienced such pain and discomport in all my years. At one point, I was...

Calculating your lysine dose.
July 1, 2003... The late Dr. Richard Griffith, a dedicated lysine researcher at Indiana University, recommended that cold-sore sufferers take 500 mg of lysine per 22 pounds of body weight daily. This treatment is safe and most effective if started when...

"Medical Mailbox" health recipe. (Medical Mailbox).
July 1, 2003... Stuffed Salmon Fillets (Makes 4 servings) 2 salmon fillets, 1/2-3/4 pound each 2 cups cooked spinach, chopped 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Black pepper, to taste Garlic powder, to taste 1/2 cup orange Juice 1/4 cup olive oil...

Be prepared for bipolar. (Medical Mailbox).
July 1, 2003... Dear Dr. SerVaas: After severe bouts of depression and mania, I was diagnosed as having bipolar disdorder at age 27 and was put on lithium. Then I fell in love and married at age 30. When I became pregnant, I was concerned about the...

Meditation is good medicine. (Medical Mailbox).
July 1, 2003... The FDA recently approved a new nondrug therapy to reduce high blood pressure. Resperate, made by InterCure, guides the user through an, exercise that slows the breathing to less than 10 breaths per minute. Clinical studies published in the...

Not all arrhythmias are life-threatening. (Medical Mailbox).
July 1, 2003... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I am having problems with atrial fibrillation, and these arrhythmias worry me. Is there any way to know when to call for help? It is scary that Dr. Jeffrey Isner, a renowned cardiologist, did not realize he was having a...

Soothing restless legs. (Medical Mailbox).
July 1, 2003... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I am having quite a lot of trouble with restless legs syndrome and am losing sleep. I believe it has been suggested that a mineral of some type might help. Judy Reader via e-mail Evidence shows that iron...