It was 29 years ago today that the shimmy-shake of a 5.1 earthquake set off the volcanic eruption of Mt. Saint Helens. It spewed dark gray ash for nearly nine hours, causing destruction severe enough to label the volcanic eruption as one of our history's worst. So, where were you when Mt. Saint Helens blew? more ›

We remember when it cost 29 cents to mail a letter. Bless online bill pay, because starting today the USPS is jacking up (albeit by only two cents) the price of a first-class stamp to 44 cents. Is it in poor taste to have mailed holiday cards a wee bit early? more ›