The Saturday Evening Post articles from May 2006

The Saturday Evening Post archives from May 2006

Organ shortage, new solution.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... "New Solution to the Organ Shortage" in your March/April 2006 issue described a simple solution to the organ shortage--give organs first to people who have agreed to donate their own organs when they die. Giving organs first to organ...

Stem cell research.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... I am writing on behalf of the article concerning embryonic stem cells. I am a registered nurse who, while seeing home health patients on a stormy morning, wrecked [my vehicle] and broke my back, leaving me a T-10 paraplegic. I am very...

Restless legs no more.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... Restless legs are no more for me, as I have found that Centrum Silver alternately with Centrum Regular as a multivitamin regime has done away with my RLS. The iron is the missing link in the silver and supplied in the regular. The AMA had...

Moth damage control.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... In the January/February '06 issue on page 22 was a request for a non toxic way to get rid of moths. Here is a good solution. There is a product called Eucalan, made from eucalyptus oil by New Zealanders who know how to treat wool. It is a...

True or false.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... The article in the Jan./Feb. issue entitled "The Other George W." about our first president was most interesting and informative. The one item that caught my attention was where the author. Tait Trussell, stated in the beginning of paragraph...

Curtis working "Girl".(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... In reference to your letter accompanying an order form for a subscription to The Saturday Evening Post. I have sent my check. But I have a story to tell you! During my last semester at Penn State in 1947, I did something that foretold...

New Mexico gets no respect.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... Every month when my New Mexico Magazine arrives, I turn to the last page immediately to read the "One of Our Fifty is Missing" feature that has amusing anecdotes about where New Mexico has been [mis]placed or left off a map. Sometimes even the...

The Nobel prize for Dr. Cade!(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... Dr. Barry Marshall of Australia certainly deserves the Nobel prize in medicine (January/February issue). In the same issue is a short piece about Australian psychiatrist John Cade discovering the effect of lithium on mental illness in 1948....

Salba.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... I am diabetic. After reading your interesting Post story about the "super grain" Salba ["Return of a Super Grain." Nov./Dec. 2005 Saturday Evening Post]. I decided to try it. How glad I am that I did! After taking Salba for only a week or...

Make my day!(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... I received my Jan./Feb. '06 Saturday Evening Post two days ago and laughed out loud when I read "Who's Old?" on page 18. I took the magazine to our senior center the next day when I went to our meals program. A member read the whole page of...

Relatives in the Post.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... In your September/October issue you have a hymn entitled "Work for the Night is Coming" on page 72. It was of interest to me as Lowell Mason and I are both descended from one John Foulsham from England. Enjoy the magazine tremendously. ...

Investment: pour it on, now! Follow the Golden Rule of Accumulation--Start Early!
May 1, 2006... Retirement begins in your 20s or 30s--or, better yet. at birth. That's when you should start investing to build a big enough nest egg so that you can live off income and capital gains from stocks and bonds, rather than off the sweat of your...

Easing the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.
May 1, 2006... A chronic and potentially crippling inflammatory disorder, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) progressively wears away the cartilage and bone. For the two plus million Americans suffering from RA, the unsettling news in late 2004 that popular...

Study group launches education program.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Researchers in the largest high-blood-pressure clinical trial ever conducted are launching a comprehensive outreach program to improve blood pressure control nationwide. The new. three-year educational effort follows the landmark...

Cocoa intake linked to lower blood pressure.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... In a study published in the February 27 Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers found that drinking cocoa is associated with lower blood pressure and reduced risk of death. Cocoa has been linked to cardiovascular health benefits since at...

DASH to combat hypertension.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(burritos)(Recipe)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... In trying to lower or prevent high blood pressure, don't forget the DASH diet, which offers a step-by-step guide to meal planning and reducing the amount of sodium in the daily diet. The DASH eating plan provides delicious, low-salt...

Tomato extract and heart health.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A study published in February shows that taking the LycoMato capsules, made up of whole tomato extract, may help manage mild hypertension. Data from the preliminary trial show that average systolic blood pressure readings dropped from 144 to...

Vascular spasm may cause angina.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Reader: Three years ago I began having chest pains during my brisk walks. My family physician advised that my symptoms were typical of angina and referred me to a coronary specialist. After two stress tests, I had an angiogram performed at a...

Appropriate treatment is key.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(ischemia)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Reader: In October 2003, I was playing tennis with a friend--just for fun, not very strenuous--as we did quite often. That night I felt fine and fell asleep as usual. Upon awakening, I felt as though I had been embalmed and was stiff from...

Cardioversion vs. Ablation for AF.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(atrial fibrillation)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Reader: My son developed atrial fibrillation (AF) in September 2005. Despite Coreg, Digoxin, etc., he has not been able to revert to a normal sinus rhythm. I know the risk of stroke is one in 1,000 when cardioversion is done. He asked his...

The wit and wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: his enduring wisdom leads us to a higher appreciation of his genius.(Poor Richard Speaks)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... If you do what you should not, you must hear what you would not. He that Whines for Glass without G, take away L and that's he. A quarrelsome Man has no good Neighbours. Buy what thou hast no need of, and e'er long thou shalt sell...

Cell therapy for heart disease: new gene and stem cell therapies offer promise for heart attack victims. An interview with Eduardo Marban, M.D., Ph.D.(HEARTBEAT)(Interview)
May 1, 2006... How can stem cell therapies be used to treat hearts damaged by heart attack or heart failure? Harnessing the next generation of therapies based on stem cells is the intense focus of leading researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. ...

Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age.(LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD)
May 1, 2006... Less Pain Is Your Gain Specialists from the Texas Back Institute say that the right office equipment and furniture can help prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSI) of the neck, back, wrists or eyes. * Desk Chair: Choose an adjustable...

Messenger of hope: a documentary on the life of evangelist Billy Graham sheds new light on his contributions to the cause of human rights and the downfall of communism around the globe.(RELIGION)(Billy Graham: God's Ambassador)(Television program review)
May 1, 2006... While assembling a new documentary about the life of Billy Graham, producer/director Michael Merriman came across some little-known aspects of the famous evangelist's six-decade-long career. "Like most of us, I had been familiar with Billy...

Pet a dog for health.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... "Going to the dogs" may be a good thing--when it comes to healthcare, anyway. New data reported at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2005 show that a 12-minute visit with man's best friend helped lower pressures in the heart...

Teaching kids to save lives.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Kids Identifying and Defeating Stroke )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... NHW readers know that children can safely operate a defibrillator in case of a heart emergency. Now, a new study suggests that young people can help save lives when stroke strikes, too. Initial results show that seventh graders...

ICDs protect young hearts.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(defibrillators)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Implanting defibrillators in young people with genetic heart disorders but no history of sudden cardiac arrest is a good investment, according to a recently published study. ICDs are designed to recognize and terminate life-threatening...

BP fluctuates with temps.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(blood pressure)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Previous research suggests that daytime BP values are lower in hot months than in cold months. In a recent study, however, warmer nighttime air temperatures were linked to higher BPs at night in those over age 65 taking medicines to lower BP....

Keep the beat.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Neighborhood Heart Watch (NHW) and its partner Keep the Beat recently announced ten recipients of AEDs and training as part of the initiative to place AEDs in schools across the country. Schools in Texas, West Virginia, California, and...

Hernia surgery: a case for watchful waiting.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Men with the most common type of hernia who are without pain may want to consider "watchful waiting" before opting for surgery, according to the January 18 issue of JAMA. The study targeted middle-aged men with hernias near the groin known...

Rapid test for urinary infection.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Promising technology may someday allow doctors to discover the cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in 45 minutes, compared to two days using conventional tests. The new diagnostic tool will allow physicians to prescribe targeted treatment...

Some socks better than others?(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Intriguing findings from the University of Missouri-Columbia suggest that choosing the right socks may help keep feet healthy--research findings that may certainly benefit diabetics, as well as athletes. Engineering students used a...

"Pharming" a danger to teens.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(prescription drug abuse)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Nonmedical use of prescription drugs is a serious problem among American teens, warns JoBeth McCarthy-Jean, a researcher at the Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University, Bloomington. "'Pharming" is a term used to describe...

New hope for sleep apnea.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A promising treatment option--previously approved to reduce snoring--may also help people with mild to moderate sleep apnea. The minimally invasive "Pillar" Procedure involves placing three small implants in the patient's soft palate located at...

Taking aim at prostate cancer.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)
May 1, 2006... New research confirms that brachytherapy, an advanced cancer treatment where radioactive seeds are placed in or near the tumor, is an effective treatment for prostate cancer. The study shows that 96 percent of the participants survived the...

Health recipe of the month.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Recipe)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Spinach Souffle Serves 8 to 10 2 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions chopped 4 cloves garlic minced (or 2 heaping teaspoons prepared minced garlic) 6 large eggs, or...

New brain imaging study.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Alzheimer's Disease)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI)--developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA)--is seeking 800 older adults to participate in a study to help identify biological markers of memory decline and Alzheimer's disease...

From the pharmacy.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(generic drugs)
May 1, 2006... [cross] Generic Drugs: Generic forms of some very popular drugs are slated to become available in 2006. Included on the list are Norvasc, Zoloft, Altace, Ambien, Zocor, and Pravachol. Generic drugs have the same active ingredients as their more...

Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh.(Post People)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, president emeritus of Notre Dame University, holds a number of firsts for a Catholic priest. He was the first priest ever to serve as director of the Chase Manhattan Bank and, later, the first to be chairman of the...

Arnold Schwarzenegger.(Post People)
May 1, 2006... Born with a passion for health, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger never loses track of his roots--the world of bodybuilding and fitness. Every March, America's favorite "Terminator" keeps his promise--"I'll be back!"--by returning to the Arnold...

Dr. Cory SerVaas.(Post People)(Brief article)(Biography)
May 1, 2006... Post editor, Dr. Cory SerVaas covered the event while she served with Arnold on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Arnold volunteered his time for SatEvePost TV commercials urging men to get PSA tests to prevent prostate...

Bob Knight.(Post People)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Some consider him a coaching genius, and Bob Knight's winning record backs that up. During his 29 years with Indiana University, he became the winningest coach in Big Ten history, and he ranks as the third all-time winning coach in the NCAA...

Peter SerVaas.(Post People)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... While grandmother Dr. Cory is busy promoting prevention for Post readers, Peter SerVaas is working with his classmates to help make life better for developmentally disabled adults at North William Center in Indianapolis. Young Peter and fellow...

Post editors' picks ...
May 1, 2006... Post readers are invited to send in nominations for the funniest greeting card, funniest print advertisement, and the funniest magazine cover Make us laugh, and you could receive $200. Winner in the greeting card category 1ST PLACE ...

African safari: our Post writer Doug Zipes and his wife, Joan, report on the safari of a lifetime at a game reserve in Kenya.
May 1, 2006... Continued from March/April 2006 The road from the camp was a pock-marked hard dirt ribbon threading into the hills. Game was everywhere. Friends mingled with friends, so all of the herbivores grazed together--horned animals of all kinds,...

The art of romance.(THE AMERICAN ILLUSTATORS HALL OF FAME)
May 1, 2006... According to historians, the idea of love and marriage somehow being connected is relatively new. The French novelist Andre Maurois put the blame on the Middle Ages for the "two worst inventions of humanity." gunpowder and romantic love, the...

Be strong, be healthy.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Women who lift weights twice a week can prevent or at least slow the "middle-aged spread," according to a report presented at the American Heart Association's 46th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention. ...

New warning about high heels.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Fashion-conscious women know that wearing high heels is hard on their toes. Now, experts say that the pump-style shoes may cause heel problems as well as unsightly bunions and hammertoes. The condition called "pump bump" can lead to bursitis or...

Healthy gardening tips.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Enjoy gardening--and avoid related aches and pains. * Protect your joints: Choose tools with padded handles and a spring-action self-opening feature to reduce excess pressure on your hands and fingers. * Conserve energy: Use a kneeler...

Animal rhymes and reason.(Read-Aloud for Children)(Poem)
May 1, 2006... Scorpion A scorpion's stinger you must avoid. It's a deadly weapon when employed. It sits on the end of a curled up tail with a sharp point fit to impale. Scorpions have claws that rip and tear. About being...

Unlocking the combination.(DIABETES Update)
May 1, 2006... Can one lower risk for type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in just three short weeks? In the online Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers at UCLA reported on a study testing the impact of a three-week diet combined with daily...

Sigh of relief.(DIABETES Update)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... In January, a new alternative for many of the millions of Americans who routinely take insulin injections became a reality. With the FDA's approval, Exubera--expected to be available for patients by midyear--becomes the first inhaled form of...

Good vibrations.(DIABETES Update)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... In a groundbreaking study, researchers demonstrated that transmitting imperceptible vibrations through the feet of diabetic and stroke patients significantly improved balance. Using specially designed silicone gel insoles fitted with three...

Scott Jones: hi-tech pioneer: inspired by inventors Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison, the other "Indiana Jones" is revolutionizing the way we communicate and live.(Biography)
May 1, 2006... The people on Scott Jones' Christmas card list got much more than the traditional message of peace, joy and good will for 2006. Into each season's greeting Jones placed Thomas Friedman's best-seller, The World Is Flat. The book is an intriguing...

A joy-ride in a paint box: for one of the greatest statesmen of the 20th century, the hobby of painting opened up a complete new world of color, light, shade, proportion, and perspective.(Sir Winston Churchill: His Life and His Paintings)(Book review)
May 1, 2006... Sir Winston Churchill: His Life and His Paintings by David Coombs with Minnie Churchill, 257 pages, Running Press, $39.95 There is close at hand a wonderful new world of thought and craft, a sunlit garden gleaming with light and colour of...

Year of the Dog: this is the Chinese year of the "Male Fire" dog, which means (to the author) the terrier.(Column)
May 1, 2006... The Year of the Dog by the Chinese calendar began in January. The Chinese calendar counts solar and lunar cycles with a 12-year cycle of 12 animal symbols, which is part of a broader stem-and-branch system that repeats nearly every 60...

How come ...? A person could lose loads of sleep while thinking about life's unanswered questions.(Column)
May 1, 2006... No wonder I'm an insomniac. How can I get to sleep when I keep trying to solve life's little puzzles--like... How come the label on my sleeping pills warns "may cause drowsiness"? Isn't that the point? Conversely, why is my anti-vertigo...

Lincoln, depression, and greatness: the story of a man who joined great pain and great power.(Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness)(Book review)
May 1, 2006... Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness by Joshua Wolf Shenk, 350 pages, Houghton Mifflin Company, $25.00 "Why is it that all men who have become outstanding in philosophy, statesmanship, poetry...

The Natural Superiority of Mules.(Book review)
May 1, 2006... The Natural Superiority of Mules by John Hauer, 152 pages, The Lyons Press, $29.95 Getting a Kick out of Mules In the annals of equine history, horses have had all the glory, but one man has made it his quest to give the "naturally...

You The Smart Patient: An Insider's Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment.(Book review)
May 1, 2006... You The Smart Patient: An Insider's Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment by Michael F. Roizen. M.D., & Mehmet C. Oz. M.D., 416 pages, Free Press. $14.95 A Call for Smarter Patients As per usual, Drs. Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C....

The Monk in the Garden: The Lost and Found Genius of Gregor Mendel, the Father of Genetics.(Book review)
May 1, 2006... The Monk in the Garden: The Lost and Found Genius of Gregor Mendel, the Father of Genetics by Robin Marantz Henig, 292 pages, Mariner Books, $14.00 For all who vaguely recall learning (and then forgetting) the Aa and Bb crosses of Gregor...

Can you name this picture?
May 1, 2006... ... contest: The Saturday Evening Post will award $100 to 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...

Where do you think your are?
May 1, 2006... East, West, North, or South, each of the areas above appears on the map of a single state or province. Can you identify these locations? If you find the game too easy (but you won't), try to guess this issue's theme. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

You be the judge.
May 1, 2006... Richard, tired of waiting for the promised renovation of his apartment, timidly asked his landlord's permission to do it over at his own expense. The landlord, thinking Richard a sucker, let him go ahead. But when Richard moved out months...

Drug therapy for AF.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Reader: In October 2005, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and put in the hospital for five days. My heart was monitored 24 hours a day, and I was given injections and medication until my clotting time reading hit "2." Are all...

Needs help for nausea.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(congestive heart failure)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Reader: In September 2005 I was hospitalized and diagnosed with congestive heart failure. I was nauseated in the hospital and also at home. I was also short of breath after coming home. Both problems worsened, and I had to go back to the...

The perfect squelch.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The customer began by being sharp and suspicious, and soon became quarrelsome. The hulking, amiable salesman was polite as could be, but it was no use. The customer's voice rose so high that the new floor manager strode over. Obviously bent on...

Medical mailbox.(Helen DeVos)
May 1, 2006... "A good wife and health is a man's best wealth."--Ben Franklin Helen DeVos, a woman of great faith and wisdom, is living proof that a successful spouse can help keep her partner alive and healthy far beyond his expected years. Helen's...

Copper bracelet for arthritis.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)
May 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, My hands are getting arthritic, and I have friends who have had surgery on their wrist for arthritis. Is there any way to prevent this deformation from occurring at the joints? Do copper bracelets help? May Cliner ...

Dodging the cancer bullet.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Three of our four children have had skin cancers on their nose. My two daughters have had it return for a second time. They both have had Mohs' surgery and then reconstructive surgery. We are hoping to find a topical...

A better beverage.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Diet Coke)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Some of our friends insist that the ingredients in Diet Coke are worse for your health than those in regular ("Classic") Coca-Cola. Is this true? And would that be true of most diet drinks? James Huston ...

Macular degeneration.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I have macular degeneration of both eyes. It has just begun and can barely be detected. I read that drinking plenty of grape juice would help. And, according to an article in our local paper, a doctor from Florida...

Nutrition facts about gluten-free bread.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I just love your "Medical Mailbox." In the Jan./Feb. issue on page 105, there is a recipe for gluten-free bread. Would it be possible to publish its calorie, protein, carbohydrate, fat, fiber, and sodium content? I'm...

The ABCs of diverticulosis.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)(Column)
May 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I have enjoyed your column for many years. I know you have written about diverticulosis in the past, but I no longer have the articles. Now that I have been diagnosed with the problem, I would appreciate any information...

"Crossed" eye may improve on its own.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)
May 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I had something happen to my right eye in October 2005 that caused me to see double. My right eye is turned toward my nose. A specialist recommended I have a prism put on my right lens. It has helped quite a bit, but here...

Grandson faces uncertain future.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(myotonic muscular dystrophy)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Our 19-year-old grandson was diagnosed with myotonic muscular dystrophy. At six foot, two inches, and a lifelong perfect specimen of health, he was sent home with an uncertain future and little hope. After reading...

Tax break.(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Father O'Malley answers the phone. "Hello, is this Father O'Malley?" "It is." "This is the IRS. Can you help us?" "I can." "Do you know a Ted Houlihan?" "I do." "Is he a member of your congregation?" "He...

"Weight" till I get my hands on you!(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A husband was in big trouble when he forgot his wedding anniversary. His wife told him, "Tomorrow there better be something in the driveway for me that goes zero to 200 in two seconds fiat." The next morning the wife found a small...

That's first class.(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... When Albert Schweitzer, the great Alsatian theologian, musician, and missionary doctor, traveled to Colorado to deliver a lecture, someone asked him why he had flown in second class all the way from Africa. "Because there isn't any third...

Law and disorder.(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A very successful lawyer parked his brand new Lexus in front of his office ready to show it off to his colleagues. As he got out, a truck came along too close to the curb and tore off the driver's doors. A cop saw the accident and pulled up...

The gospel truth.(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump. "Reverend," said the...

Zip code.(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... An elderly man went to his doctor and said, "Doc, I think I'm getting senile. Several times lately, I have forgotten to zip up." "That's not senility," replied the doctor. "Senility is when you forget to zip down."