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Getting the Better of Bete Noires Oct. 28, 2020
We all encounter recurring questions about grammar, usage, punctuation or spelling that bedevil us e... Read More
New Stamp. It's Evil Actually ... Dr. Evil Jul. 03, 2014
Ever since U.S. stamps first made the scene in 1847, it has taken a certain "something" to make it o... Read More
Stamps Reveal the Summer Nature of Things Jun. 19, 2014
Every now and then, I get to talk to school groups about collecting. Depending on the grade of the s... Read More
Vacation Treasures Await Out West Jun. 12, 2014
"Hey, easy kids. Everybody in the car. Boat leaves in two minutes. Or, perhaps you don't want to se... Read More
For Coolidge Golden Dollar, Mum's the Word May. 29, 2014
There's something magical about being able to touch the past. If it weren't special, we'd have no ne... Read More
Collectors Are Happy to See Red to Save Money May. 22, 2014
We humans are a curious sort. Nature suggests so many animals quickly learn from their mistakes, are... Read More
Clowning Around Is a Serious Postal Matter May. 15, 2014
There's a word in the English language known as "coulrophobia." Symptoms of the condition can includ... Read More
Collectibles Suggest Spring Is for Birds and Baseball May. 08, 2014
I'm happy to announce spring is officially here. I'm confident of that for multiple reasons. My wife... Read More
Money (and Weather) That Changed the World May. 01, 2014
Stamps are generally designed to be a positive and uplifting way to convey information. Most commemo... Read More
A Few Valuable Collector Updates Apr. 10, 2014
In the past few weeks, there have been loads of things going on with key collectibles — some o... Read More
A Home Run for New Silver and Gold Coins Apr. 03, 2014
This is a sports-centric time of year. As March Madness continues, hockey is still scoring, and the ... Read More
What's Old Is New (and Priceless) Again Mar. 06, 2014
Last week, CNBC reported on something I've noted for several years: Many affluent individuals have q... Read More
Winter Begs for Colorful Flowers and a Good Read Feb. 27, 2014
"People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have su... Read More
A Bright Future for the Most Expensive Stamps Jan. 16, 2014
I'm guessing the U.S. Postal Service wishes more of its patrons were as loyal as some wildlife enthu... Read More
Stamp of Disapproval Jan. 07, 2014
Doctors don't normally treat ugly lacerations with one of those tiny, circular adhesive bandages, so... Read More
