The Saturday Evening Post articles from November 2001

The Saturday Evening Post archives from November 2001

Laura Bush's message written to elementary school children.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Dear Children: Many Americans were injured or lost their lives in the recent national tragedy. All their friends and loved ones are feeling very sad, and you may be feeling sad, frightened, or confused, too. I want to reassure you that...

Credit to Cyrus Curtis. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... I have information that my grandfather had an uncle named Cyrus Hermann Curtis. He was known in The Curtis Publishing Company, The Saturday Evening Post. Born 1850, died 1933. I wish your company would give some credit for his work--also for...

The winning touch. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... On discovering I was the winner of the May/June caption contest: My favorite part of the Post Is the limerick contest you host. When I saw the new issue--I'd won! I could kiss you! Now my smile stretches from coast to coast. Nancy...

Cancer survey. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... Thank you for this pancreatic cancer survey. My son died April 2, 2001, at the age of 54, having been diagnosed in May 1999, after all the operations, chemo, plus radiation. He had so much determination to live--why this had to happen! ...

A timely warning. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... Earlier this year I found a subscription card for The Saturday Evening Post. Since Father's Day always poses a problem in selecting a gift for my husband, I decided this was the answer to the year 2001. So I completed the form. But I...

More, more, more botts! (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... When I first came across the new Saturday Evening Post some time ago, I said, WOW! Now I can reread some of those fabulous stories by the classy writers of yesteryear. The first copy or so, after subscribing, was Jack London's "Call of the...

Hooked on the post. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... What a pleasant surprise! On an impulse, I subscribed to the Post magazine. I had remembered it as a much larger size when I was a child. However, the attractive subscription offer was too much to pass up, and my first four words describe it...

Amen to bible bloopers. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... I loved "Bible Bloopers" (July/ August) and can't believe you received a letter taking you to the whipping post for them. (I should, though; for there are always those who find fault.) I'm sure God has a sense of humor. I don't think we as...

The name game. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... I loved the article by Norm Rockwell. His tongue-in-cheek humor made my day. He may not be the Norman Rockwell, but his talent in writing is as superior as the famous artist Norman. I will look forward to more writings by this creative writer....

Something to crow about. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... This is me and my pet crow, "Heckle," which I raised from a baby. When I received my first issue of The Saturday Evening Post, he was just as interested as I was to see what was inside. Mary Jan Bustos Palmer, Texas

The great beyond. (Letters).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... My sister subscribes to The Saturday Evening Post (our mother subscribed to it back in the 1930s and '40s), and when she is finished with her current issue, she passes them on to me. It is one of my most favorite magazines due to its variety of...

Tugboat memories. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... Just read your article on Tugboat Annie (May/June 2001 issue). You provided a time warp, back to 1950 when I'd just graduated from high school, and was working the Williams, Arizona, post office. The postmaster finally trusted me to handle...

Passing along the secrets. (Letters).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... When widowed in 1967, I volunteered in various art and cultural groups. When 90 years old, I was interviewed for a newsletter and was asked what made me "tick" at that age. I rattled off a few comments, and the article (with pic) was sent to 18...

Got it covered! (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... I absolutely love all the features on the past covers of The Saturday Evening Post. As a ten-year-old I began collecting the covers and putting them in scrapbooks. That was a highlight of visiting my grandma once a week back in the 1950s and...

Correcting the correction. (Letters).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2001... Dr. Donald Cooper, M.D., wrote to the editor in the July/August issue to "correct" the chronology of sodium amytal related to an article about him in the preceding Saturday Evening Post issue. He surmised that sodium amytal was not "even a word...

Sound of Music costar Christopher Plummer said of her: "Working with Julie Andrews is like getting hit over the head with a valentine.".(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Sound of Music costar Christopher Plummer said of her: "Working with Julie Andrews is like getting hit over the head with a valentine." Andrews is synonymous with wholesome entertainment, most recently returning in the Disney film, The...

Over one million viewers tuned into Larry King's one-hour interview with the ever-gracious Julie Nixon Eisenhower.
November 1, 2001... Over one million viewers tuned into Larry King's one-hour interview with the ever-gracious Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The first-ever personal tour of the Nixon Presidential Library & Birthplace in Yorba Linda, California, was a journey through...

When it comes to fat cats, one takes the cake.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... When it comes to fat cats, one takes the cake. Or the lasagna, in this case. Everyone, of course, knows Garfield, brainchild of creator Jim Davis. Today, the fractious feline appears in over 2,600 newspapers, translated into 26 languages with...

Can prayer heal? Scientists have some surprising evidence that prayers help in some amazing ways. (Cover Story).(Cover Story)
November 1, 2001... Could it be possible? Could the prayers of a handful of people help someone--even someone on the other side of the world--facing heart surgery? A few years back, Roy L. was heading into his third heart procedure--an angioplasty and stent...

Taking the holidays to heart: give the gift of health with a cholesterol-fighting holiday brunch. (Heartbeat).
November 1, 2001... The Healthy Heart Recipes Oats, olive oil, fish oil, soy, nuts, citrus juices, avocados. These are some of the foods that research shows have the ability to lower cholesterol and otherwise safeguard cardiovascular health. We've combined...

Puppy problems.
November 1, 2001... "Well, I'm off to walk the dog." "He keep telling me I'm his best friend. I wish he'd get a life." "I know... we forgot his birthday." "What would I have to do to get that kind of affection--go `woof woof?" "In obedience...

Two-for-one deal. (Post Scripts).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... A banker, who always advised his son to think big, came home one day to find the boy in the yard with the family dog and a sign, "Dog for Sale, $38,000." The father smiled and went into the house. The next day, the sign--and the dog--had...

Let's blow this pop stand. (Post Scripts).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Head colds eventually go, but usually only blow by blow. --Sam Ewing Wind Up or Wind Down? Some of us want to retire and travel, while the rest of us only want to relax and unravel. --Marlys Huffman

Caring and sharing. (Post Scripts).(Poem)
November 1, 2001... Caring and Sharing To err is human, To share is divine, So mistakes I make Are OURS, Not mine! --Rose L. Korotkin

That special christmas tree. (Post Scripts).(Poem)
November 1, 2001... That Special Christmas Tree I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely As a Christmas tree, A tree that may in winter wear Gifts and ornaments In its hair, A tree that brightens Christmas day And...

Relieved pitcher. (Post Scripts).(on aging and dating)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... How to tell when you are getting old: You make an improper suggestion to a woman, she turns you down--and you are relieved. --John W. Klase

All shook down. (Post Scripts).(Poem)
November 1, 2001... All Shook Down Raking, Piling, Bagging, Then-- The tree shakes its head And I do it again. --Mildred Aukerman

Phone tag. (Post Scripts).(Poem)
November 1, 2001... Phone Tag When the plumbing goes awry, I take over, as a rule. I'm as handy as can be, And the phone's my favorite tool. --Dominic Martia

Clean breaks. (Post Scripts).(Poem)
November 1, 2001... Clean Breaks Bachelors and detergents In common have two things: They both work very fast And seldom leave rings. --Peggy Fox

Warm thoughts. (Post Scripts).(poem)(Poem)
November 1, 2001... Warm Thoughts Chestnuts roasting over an open fire. Jack Frost nipping at his nose. He never made it all the way down the chimney. Now screams replace the ho-ho-hos. --Andre Harrison

Abstract thinking. (Post Scripts).(quotations)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Two six-year-old kids were looking at an abstract painting in a museum. "Let's get out of here," said one, "before they say we did it!" --Sam Ewing

Off on a toot. (Post Scripts).(poem)(Poem)
November 1, 2001... Off on a Toot Some motorists, I think, Seem to think they were born For the express privilege Of tooting their own horn. --Barbara Albright

'Tween the Lines.(quotations)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... At 50 you're a "tween-ager"--too young to be called old and too old to be called young. --Sam Ewing

Pancreatic cancer--family ties: through family studies, scientists have been able to pinpoint where in the genetic makeup--sometimes down to the specific gene and its location on a specific chromosome--the inherited problem originates.
November 1, 2001... "If I had not had kidney stones," says Linda B., "I probably wouldn't be alive today." While certainly no one is usually grateful for kidney stones, Linda is now because the painful problem led to the discovery of a much more...

For what God has given America...: Let us be truly Thankful.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... THERE IS A PRAYER we would utter now--as thanksgiving comes again to America. A prayer we live and feel and know--but cannot find the countless words--the million tongues and voices to repeat. IT COMES FROM THE CENTURIES that have molded...

Freedom from fear.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... WHAT do we mean when we say "freedom from fear"? It isn't just a formula or a set of words. It's a look in the eyes and a feeling in the heart and a thing to be won against odds. It goes to the roots of life--to a man and a woman and their...

Freedom of worship.(how worship is affected by terrorism)(Brief Article)(Column)
November 1, 2001... DOWN in the valley below the hill where I spend my summers is a little church whose steeple has been my guiding goal in many a pleasant walk. Often, as I passed the door on weekdays when all was silent there, I wished that I might enter,...

The gift of the Magi: it was Christmas Eve, and they had sacrificed their most prized possessions for the perfect gift.(Short Story)
November 1, 2001... One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies. Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one's cheeks burned with the silent imputation of...

Signs of the times: as seen by our roving reporter.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... In a Laundromat: Automatic washing machines. Please remove all your clothes when the light goes out. In a Department Store: Bargain Basement upstairs. In a Veterinarian's Waiting Room: Be back in five minutes. Sit! Stay!...

Helpful hints for your lawn and garden. (Garden Notes).(,1)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Feeding the Birds Attracting the feathered set to your yard is easy, but knowing their feeding preferences can help you lure a greater variety. Here are the favorite foods of some of the more sought after backyard visitors. ...

Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age. (Look Good, Feel Good).(health behavior)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... What to Eat For Stronger Teeth When planning and enjoying holiday dinners with family and friends, consider these healthful dietary choices and habits to help ward off cavity-causing bacterial attacks and keep mouths, gums and teeth...

The ABCs of bottled [H.sub.2]O.(analysis of bottle waters)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... More and more Americans are reaching for bottled water to quench their thirst and achieve the daily water intakes recommended by healthcare professionals. Water softens skin, regulates body temperature, removes wastes and toxins, carries...

New web site promotes early cancer detection.(scheduling a cancer screening test)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Cancer screening exams save lives. But a recent survey shows that many people forget to schedule the simple tests. Now, in less than one minute, a person can log onto a new Web site, register, and choose when they would like to receive a...

Southern comforts: time for a winter tuneup? Florida's newest spa will strip you of stress, wrap you in luxury, and send you home fit for the holidays.(Spa at Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida)
November 1, 2001... When Jomi Trotter had her right knee replaced three years ago, she emerged from surgery with a locked leg that was as painful as it was clumsy, The doctor urged her to head to the pool for some intensive post-operative therapy, She followed is...

Can you name this picture?(limerick competition)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... ... 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...

The perfect squelch.(selecting a greeting card)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Mrs. Jarett, a compulsive shopper, approached the greeting-card racks in the department store just before closing time. Once there, she began picking out cards one by one and studying them as if taking inventory. When the salesman asked...

You be the judge.(legal issues dangerous games and stupid people)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... Like a champion, Sonny slugged the carnival's punching bag so hard that it rang the bell. But unlike a champion, he left himself wide open when the bag bounced back at his head. With his nose broken and his face bruised, he sued the carnival...

Trouble with boys.(humorous quotes by boys)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2001... "How do you know it's not a puppy?" "If my parents knew the value of a dollar, my allowance would be a lot more than 50 cents." "Would you rather complain about trying on shoes or clothes?" "That's not what my Weekly Reader said."...

Medical mailbox.(answers to questions about several medical topics)
November 1, 2001... "There are no such things as incurable, there are only things for which man has not found a cure."--Simon Baruch Coronary Gene Therapy Recipients Say Treatment Is a "Medical Miracle" Dear Dr. SerVaas: Thank you for your continued...