The Saturday Evening Post articles from September 2007

The Saturday Evening Post archives from September 2007

Delighted more than ever.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... I have been a priest for the Diocese of Fargo, North Dakota for more than five years. I grew up on a farm at Rugby, North Dakota (geographical center of North America). During the time I was still in the elementary grades attending the...

Americana in the best way.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... The Saturday Evening Post was a great part of my early life when I spent my nights in the cool attic at my grandparents' home. This was in the 1940s, well before air conditioning and an era when a two-story house had an attic above with windows...

An incredible story.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... I am looking for an article titled "Alcoholic Anonymous" written by Jack Alexander, which appeared in the March 1, 1941, Saturday Evening Post. While you are searching for this article, will you also please check to see if by some fat chance...

Tooth truth.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... I have been almost completely free from tooth decay for many years. I have gone for many years without one single cavity. I seldom ever see a dentist. Before I learned to take care of my teeth, I had many cavities and lots of toothaches....

What's wrong with Suzanne?(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... I was disturbed to see Suzanne Somers' picture on the cover of the May/June magazine. This is tabloid stuff, as is the article addressed "Sexy at 60." Please keep actresses off the covers. Jolene Dressel E. Bethel, Minnesota

Missing Maynard.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... I am very sorry to learn in the May/ June issue of the death of Maynard Good Stoddard. He was an outstanding writer, with a marvelous sense of humor, and I enjoyed his articles immensely. In fact, they were the first thing I read in your...

How about cat lovers?(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... Re: "Giving the Dog His Due" [Jan./ Feb. '07]: Just as I feared: Dog loving goes hand in hand with being a misanthrope. Dogs are blind followers. Subservient beasts. Anyone who loves these pathetic creatures either has a very low...

Where's the Post?(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... My wife was about to go shopping, and I asked her to pick up a copy of the Post for me. On her return she said that she had tried at three different stores but was unable to find a copy anywhere. I ended up checking out a copy at the public...

Stitching memories.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... I am one of the Girl Scout leaders who purchased and embroidered the needlework kit designed by Julie N. Eisenhower featured in Family Circle magazine. What a coincidence! In Sept. 2007, I was going to display it at the Forest Garden Club's...

Aspartame and fibromyalgia.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I was in so much pain, I could hardly stand when getting up from a chair. I read that aspartame could cause muscle aches. I had been drinking a lot of diet sodas. I looked on the ingredients of all diet...

Get real!(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... I have had two total hip replacements. My doctor would not have let me walk out of the hospital the day after either surgery. And I don't believe Jimmy Connors' [Post People, July/August '07] doctor did, either. And no pain? Come on now,...

B vitamin helps save your brain.(Neighborhood Heart Watch)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... A recent analysis of eight published studies shows that boosting intake of folic acid, an important B vitamin, may reduce the risk of a debilitating stroke by 18 percent or more. Middle-aged women may have reason to pay particular attention...

Tips for safe travel.(Neighborhood Heart Watch)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... You have probably heard that passengers on long flights may develop dangerous blood clots. What you may not realize is that people who take day trips in cars or trains may also be at risk. A recent World Health Organization report clarifies...

Mix it up.(Neighborhood Heart Watch)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Varying your walking speed may yield greater health benefits than strolling at a continuous pace, according to a July report in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. In the study of men and women in their 60s, walkers who alternated between a moderate and...

Hope for healing.(Neighborhood Heart Watch)(treatment of congenital heart problems of children)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Cardiology researchers from Children's Hospital Boston hope that a specially treated patch may someday spur human heart cells to regenerate, improving cardiac function in heart attack victims and children with congenital heart problems. The...

SCA: fast facts.(Neighborhood Heart Watch)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Education and raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest saves lives. NHW groups and other heart-healthy organizations are encouraged to make copies of the following quiz to distribute to friends, family, and civic leaders. SCA: Fast...

You can't beat this deal! What might happen if we had to bargain for everything?(the art of bargaining)
September 1, 2007... I'd rather have a root canal than shop for a new car. Seriously. With a root canal, you have Novocain to blunt the pain, and you don't have to play that ridiculous game of price negotiation. It would be pretty weird if you did. Picture...

The wit and wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: his enduring wisdom leads us to a higher appreciation of his genius.(Poor Richard Speaks)
September 1, 2007... He that would catch Fish, must venture his Bait. If it were not for the Belly, the Back might wear Gold. One To-day is worth two To-morrows. Dally not with other Folks' Women or Money. Work as if you were to live 100 years,...

Meredith Vieira.(Post People)(Vieira's priorities and her experience with multiple sclerosis)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... As coanchor of NBC's Today show and host of the popular Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? quiz program, Meredith Vieira is one of television's busiest and most familiar faces. However, the high-powered celebrity puts family ahead of fame--no...

Pat Boone.(Post People)(autobiography)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... After starting in numerous films and selling 45 million records and six number-one hits, entertainer Pat Boone is hitting another high note with the autobiography Pat Boone's America: 50 Years. Packed with celebrity and family photos, Boone...

Tony Bennett.(Post People)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Still soaring at 81, Tony Bennett symbolizes the epitome of "cool." Throughout his career, Bennett recorded songs that appealed to all generations--a principle that underlies his enduring popularity. Last year, Bennett released Duets: An...

Mallory Lewis.(Post People)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... As daughter of beloved puppeteer Shari Lewis, Mallory Lewis assumed the daunting duty of keeping her mother's prime time specials alive. The assignment was formidable but familiar. By age 12, Mallory was already manipulating Lamb Chop's mouth...

Diary of a President: an unprecedented look behind the scenes of one of the most significant presidencies of modern times.(The Reagan Diaries)(Book review)
September 1, 2007... The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan, 784 pages, HarperCollins Books, $35.00 While President of the United States from 1981 to 1989, Ronald Reagan kept a handwritten daily diary--one of very few U.S. presidents to do so. By the end of his...

Tips for Dr. Mom.(Women's Wellness)(storing and administering medicines)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The following guidelines can help you dispense and store medicines safely--and protect your family's privacy, too. * To give liquid medicine, use only the measuring device that came with it. Dosing cups and spoons often are different sizes...

Heart imaging for women.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Researchers at the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Echocardiography report that taking ultrasound images of the heart during a stress test, a procedure called stress echocardiography, is a better way to identify women at...

Common problem is not inevitable.(Women's Wellness)(health problems of post menopausal women)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... As estrogen levels drop during and after menopause, the risk of developing health problems may trend upwards. Estrogen helps protect the heart, bones, tissues and muscles of the body--including those in and around the bladder that help to hold...

Caring for grandkids.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... It's okay to take care of the grandkids after all. Despite earlier studies suggesting otherwise, new data on nearly 13,000 grandparents between the ages of 50 and 80 show that the extra exertion is not detrimental to the grandparents' health...

Fashioning your financial independence goals.(YOUR FINIINCIAL PARTNER)(advices to a middle age)
September 1, 2007... Q: We are in our mid-50s and have started talking about the days when we don't have to go to work. Any suggestions on how we should best prepare for our financial future? --D.R.T., Connecticut A: No doubt you'd like to be financially...

Checklist for avoiding procrastination.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Putting off a decision or delaying an action is something everyone has done, Sometimes it's wise to wait, to make sure you have all the information you need or until the timing is right for a particular transaction. But procrastination can...

Reinventing Reba: no longer tethered to the set of a hit TV show, this country music superstar is steering her career in surprising new directions.(Reba McEntire )(Interview)
September 1, 2007... An online poll recently ranked country music icon Reba McEntire somewhere between June Cleaver and Angelina Jolie on a list of America's favorite celebrity moms. Add this honor to her other achievements--a sting of platinum albums, 33...

You're wearing that? Exploring the delicate and explosive mother-daughter relationship.(Personal account)
September 1, 2007... The five years I recently spent researching and writing a book about mothers and daughters also turned out to be the last years of my mother's life. In her late 80s and early 90s, she gradually weakened, and I spent more time with her, caring...

Unraveling the genetics of alcoholism: recent discoveries are paving the way to improved detection, prevention, and treatment strategies for alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse.(interview with John Nurnberger)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... an interview with John Nurnberger, M.D., Ph.D. We've come a long way in understanding the cunning, baffling disease known as alcoholism, and 12-step programs have helped millions of men and women recover. Historically, alcoholic...

Post editors' picks.
September 1, 2007... For the next issue, Post readers are invited to send in entries for the funniest greeting card and funniest print advertisement. The overall funniest entry for each category will receive a $100 prize, and recognition from Post humor editors....

Indoor herb garden: whether in the city, suburbs, or country, you can create a window garden and enjoy fresh herbs all year round.
September 1, 2007... With a sunny windowsill and the right choice of plants, you can create your own mini herb garden indoors and have a constant supply of fresh leaves to flavor your favorite dishes. Any herb grown indoors needs to be positioned in good...

Say ahhh! Post illustrators visit the doctor.
September 1, 2007... Maybe it wasn't on their resumes, but Post artists were all well versed in the medical arts, having themselves been cured of everything from the croup to insipient truancy by a tongue-curdling blast of grandma's homemade tonic. Our artists also...

Go fish! Reel in the bountiful benefits of fish, rich in omega-3 fatty acids.(HEART BEAT: The Healthy Heart Recipes)
September 1, 2007... For years, scientists have been singing the praises of omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular health. The essential fatty acids found in certain types of fish are not only good for the heart but benefit a wide variety of conditions--Alzheimer's...

Weeklong glucose monitoring system.(DIABETES Update)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... While the standard fingerstick test records a snapshot of a person's glucose level, a recent FDA-approved device called STS-7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS) from DexCom measures glucose levels every five minutes throughout a...

PVD: prevention is key.(DIABETES Update)(peripheral vascular diseases)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease in a variety of ways, exposing the heart and blood vessels to multiple attacks. However, addressing risk factors helps prevent many of the potential complications from the chronic disease. If...

Legs for life.(DIABETES Update)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Each September, the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) hosts Legs For Life[R], a public education/ community wellness program that offers free screens to people who may be at risk for PAD--a concern for people with diabetes. To check on...

Chef's special.(DIABETES Update)(recipe for diabetics)(Recipe)
September 1, 2007... Containing 200 recipes from 30 world-renowned chefs, Diabetes Fit Food quickly dispels the myth that delicious food can't also be diabetes-friendly. Celebrating fresh low-fat fare and laced with practical tips to enhance health, the cookbook...

It's kid, kid world: they use their share of electricity, water fossil fuels--and a lot of them have developed the nasty habit of breathing air.
September 1, 2007... A British environmentalist group has declared that children are bad for the planet. The paraphernalia that accompanies babies from the hospital ought to have been their first clue. It's a wonder babies aren't declared biohazards from the...

A cruise for glue and scissors: all hands on deck--except for scrapbooking enthusiasts, who take to the seas to enjoy an increasingly popular hobby.
September 1, 2007... In the sun-drenched Mexican port of Ensenada, lighthearted passengers from yet another cruise ship bounced down the gangway for a much-anticipated adventure ashore. Decked out in floppy sun hats, smelling of sunscreen and armed with water...

Where in the world?(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Europe, Central America, and the good old U.S. of A.: If you can guess where these places are, we'll give you an "A." The answers are on page 111 1. Perched on a mountainside terrace above a former mining town (now a fun tourist area),...

Joint disease and your limpy pooch.(degenerative joint disease of dogs)
September 1, 2007... Every time I take Cody to her favorite dog park, she runs around like crazy--slobber flying, smiling from Labrador ear to ear. But the next day, I usually notice, she pays for all that squirrel-chasing with a slight limp in her right forelimb....

Punishing pets will backfire.(GOOD BEHAVIOR)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... If you spare the rod, do you spoil the pet? Many people try to raise cats and clogs with the idea that a good spanking will teach the animal a lesson. But it just doesn't work that way. In fact, what physical punishment often teaches a pet is...

Litter-box rules.(pet connection)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... One of the most common points of conflict in multicat households is over the litter box. Some cats don't like to share, and that may force other cats to avoid the litter box altogether. The rule of thumb behaviorists use: one box per cat,...

Be sure to get a choke collar on correctly.(PET TIP)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The choke collar is one of the most difficult pieces of training equipment to use properly, which is why in recent years I have discouraged its use. Newer products such as head halters and no-pull harnesses are easier to use and provide control...

Got milk?(Q&A)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Q: I can't imagine many people can say this these days, but I was raised on a dairy farm. We always let our barn cats drink fresh milk, and they loved it. Today my cat gets her milk pasteurized from the fridge, but she loves it just the same....

Best bone building exercises: increasing the "load" on your bones can help maintain and even build bone mass.(Case study)
September 1, 2007... If you want to keep your bones strong, you need to exercise regularly. But it's the type of exercise and how often you do it that does the trick. When weight is put on bones during exercise, such as walking or strength-training, it...

How's your hearing?(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... In a new survey, almost 70 percent of American seniors voiced concern about experiencing hearing loss. Only 30 percent, however, felt it was important to get their hearing checked. Hearing problems may be hard to detect in a quiet environment...

Workouts for better driving.(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... A new study shows that being in good physical shape could reap benefits behind the wheel, too. After performing a physical conditioning program developed by Yale University researchers, older drivers improved their scores on standard driving...

Photography goes digital.(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)
September 1, 2007... When one Post editor (and new grandparent) received a digital camera for Mother's Day, she was delighted--and more than a little intimidated. One month later, however, photos of the new baby are on her camera and computer screens. With digital...

Skin health for life.(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 1 Choose your sunscreen. Wear sunscreen every day and keep it handy at home and in your car. Unless otherwise marked, sunscreen products are good for three years. Look for "broad spectrum" protection from ultraviolet A rays (that damage deep...

Exercise your brain.(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)
September 1, 2007... To decipher this quote from the Post's favorite patriot, replace each letter with the one that it represents. (Clue X=L) Solution on page 111. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Use hand sanitizers as directed.(LIVING WELL: Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... A word of caution to parents, grandparents, and others with youngsters in their lives: Hand sanitizers may contain more than 60 percent alcohol--and it only takes a small amount of these products to poison small children. Watch young children...

Plavix and aspirin.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Reader: If a person has been on Plavix for several years and has recently had a minor stroke, is it now generally recommended that a "baby" aspirin be taken with the Plavix? Dr. Zipes: The role of aspirin as a "blood thinner" is to reduce...

Supplements for hypertension.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Reader: I have mildly elevated blood pressure and have been on hydrochlorothiazide and atenolol for about four years. Recently my systolic pressure went to 170, and I began taking a higher dose of atenolol. The Atkins Diet Center recommends the...

Pacemaker and palpitations.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions)
September 1, 2007... Reader: In August of 2006 I had a pacemaker implanted. I had low blood pressure (119 over 70), but they felt that the heart rate was too slow (44-55) at times. The doctor said my heart was fine but a pacemaker was necessary. After the...

Afraid to drive.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions)(blurred vision)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Reader: Three times in the past year I have experienced episodes of blurred vision while driving. It's scary, and now I'm afraid to drive. I have no other symptoms. I had a minor stroke in 1996 with no lasting effects. At that time an...

Ladies: eat your spinach.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Women who eat spinach and other foods high in the flavonoid kaempferol may reduce their risk of ovarian cancer by 40 percent. Harvard researchers calculated the total intake for five different flavonoids among nearly 67,000 women in the Nurses'...

Healthy halloween!(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(healthy snacks make good treats for halloween)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... When trick-or-treaters come knocking at your door this year, be ready with something really scary--healthful treats. Instead of the usual candy, hand out kid-pleasing alternatives such as cereal bars, trail mix, small individual bags of...

Coffee routs gout.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Four or five cups of java a day may help keep men 40 and older on their toes, literally. Harvard and Canadian researchers have found those drinking high amounts of coffee daily cut their risk of developing painful gout by 40 percent. Men who...

Chocolate and your smile.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(cocoa powder's crystalline extract are good for teeth)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... It would be a stretch to say that chocolate is good for your teeth, but Tulane University researchers have found an ingredient in cocoa powder that hardens tooth enamel. The white crystalline extract appears to be more effective than fluoride...

Munchie of the month.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Crispy Dippers)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Snacks can wreck your diet, but low-calorie ones may also dampen appetite so you eat less at meals. Happily, more healthful snack foods are appearing on store shelves. We're trying them and, in this and future issues, will feature our...

Can you name this picture?
September 1, 2007... ... 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 you are?(Hollywood states and provinces)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 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. Answer (Theme:...

The perfect squelch.(customer relations)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Mr. Smeeter, the proprietor of a busy coffeeshop, paid a lot of attention to his profits, but very little to his customers' comforts. After repeatedly raising prices while cutting service, he decided he could get along with less waitress...

You be the judge.(exile as punishment)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Willie was arrested for disorderly conduct so often that he was almost a fixture in the local jail and a nightmare to the judge whose constant chore it was to hear the overwhelming evidence of his guilt. This time Willie stepped forward,...

HIV testing: then and now.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(benefits of HIV tests)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Early efforts to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS were hindered by a fear of discrimination and the sad reality that no effective treatments existed. For nearly two decades, calls from Post editors and others for widespread screening and...

Dr. Tao's red tea diet.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Liang-Che Tao)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... New reports from Chinese scientists help confirm what Post readers already suspect--drinking oolong, or "red," tea may help you lose weight. Dr. Liang-Che Tao, an inventor and professor emeritus of pathology at Indiana University School of...

Take lysine!(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(lysine as treatment for canker sores)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Please let me add my experience with canker sores and The Saturday Evening Post. I am now 77 years old. I began having sores as a young child. We tried several things, including niacin and burning them with a chemical on...

Kids and cords don't mix.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(window cords may cause child accidents)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I have heard about the danger of children and window cords. We have three children under the age of five and want to find out what we can do to make our window cords safer, hopefully without having to replace all of our...

Reader remedy for nasal dryness.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(E. Fongera & Co.'s lanolin hydrous )(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Regarding the letter in the SEP for Mar./Apr. ["Nasal Dryness Causing Social Problems"], I have had the problem for some years. Using lanolin hydrous made by E. Fongera & Co. (a division of Altana, Inc., Melville, NY...

Help for polymyalgia rheumatica.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, Re: the polymyalgia rheumatica reader ["Myalgia Means 'Muscle Pain,'" May/June '07]: I'm 68 years old and was diagnosed with this painful condition several years ago. My neck and shoulder pain is helped by stretching....

Goiters--different causes, different treatments.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)
September 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I have an enlarged thyroid (goiter) that is pressing on my voice box. I am hoarse all the time and short of breath. Are all enlarged thyroids just goiters? Could it be cancer? What causes this condition? Is surgery the...

Omega-3 supplements: check the labels.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, In the Jan./Feb. issue ["Secrets to Optimum Health"], Dr. Well recommended an EPA-to-DHA ratio of three or four to one. I have been taking omega-3 supplements for a couple of years. I looked at the bottle data, and the...

Marijuana users risk lifelong consequences.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)
September 1, 2007... Dear Dr. SerVaas, I've heard that the potency of marijuana has gone up from 8 percent to 30 percent--and that people who use it are showing signs of paranoia, psychotic symptoms, and lack of maturity. Apparently thousands are going to the...

Restoring bowel health.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Since we published Joann Clark's letter in the Mar./Apr. '07 issue ("Collagenous Colitis Is a Form of IBD"), we have heard from other readers who experience chronic diarrhea. Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Ken Schroeder, M.D., Ph.D., tells us...

Lead exposure at work may hit home, too.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Our 23-year-old son recently started a new job which required him to have blood tests for zinc and lead levels. Prior to this new job, he worked for a construction company that restores historical buildings. The results of his blood work...

From the pharmacy.
September 1, 2007... * Allergies to Drugs That Sound Alike: To M.M. from Savannah, Georgia: It's unlikely that you are allergic to all drugs that end with "-in" Many drug names begin or end with similar letters. Drug manufacturers often select brand names that...

Sight for sore eyes.(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... A worried woman rushed to see her doctor. "Doctor," she said, "take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled and pasty, my eyes were bloodshot...

Sticky fingers.(POST SCRIPTS)(Poem)
September 1, 2007... Sticky fingers I've bought them time and time again But they've always turned out ringers; Those "super" glues in myriad forms That only work on fingers.

It's the booze talking.(POST SCRIPTS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... "What's wrong, doctor? You look puzzled." "I can't figure out exactly what's wrong with you. I think it's the result of heavy drinking." "Well then, I'll just come back when you're sober."

Don't get out much, do you?(POST SCRIPTS)(dating joke)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... A man met a girl at a church social and invited her to have dinner with him the next evening. She agreed, and they did so at a new restaurant she had heard of recently. She seemed to enjoy the dinner--especially the pheasant under glass,...