Waitsburg, Washington, USA

Grain mills usually receive grain. This one receives mail. It captures local color, exemplifies the Palouse's economic base, and transforms the roadside into a museum of shop projects. [2019]

Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA

It's just about two weeks to Valentine's Day. Better start shopping, for a card, at least, and a gift, at best. Of course, if your name were Valentine, everyday would be Valentine's Day. The name comes from Latin, meaning 'strong and healthy,' two words which apply strikingly well to the heart. [2012]

Cuba, Kansas, USA

What is the most produced staple crop in the world? Corn. Don't yawn! Only a few decades ago rice held that honor. Think: the mega-populations of China, Southeast Asia, and India. In fact, rice may still hold that honor if you consider that 45% of corn goes to the production of ethanol for powering internal combustion engines. [2009]

Bellows Falls, Vermont, USA

What services can a covered bridge provide? It can carry a couple of mailboxes for nearby residents. Alas, the original Hall covered bridge was destroyed by an overweight truck in 1980. Given Vermonters love of the bucolic, however, it was immediately rebuilt to exacting, authentic standards. Thank you Milton Graton.[2009]

Alexandria, Louisiana, USA

Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Small Business Saturday have passed; November is on its way out; and tomorrow begins a month of planning for Christmas. Kids everywhere will be writing letters to Santa, and some communities will have a special delivery service to the North Pole. [2022]

Hinton, West Virginia, USA

The turkey came to Europe from America, but no one in Europe knew that. The meaty bird (compare with quail) just showed up. Even though it was after 1492, Europeans still assumed anything new came from the eastern Mediterranean and beyond. In this case they decided the new addition to their diet came from Turkey and named it accordingly. [2014]

Fairhope, Alabama, USA

Witches, along with ghouls and goblins, will dominate both earth and sky tonight. Some may even show up at your front door. Please don't pretend you are not at home! If you do, you might get a trick. It's far easier to ward off such evil by doling out treats. [2005]

Ortanna, Pennsylvania, USA

Here's a mailbox that must cheer up the letter carrier. Not! Still, fashioning a coffin into a mail receptacle is a unique idea and especially appreciated around Halloween. Do you think the property owner may add some ghouls and goblins to celebrate the beginning of the low-sun season? [2021]

Johns Island, South Carolina, USA

Every residence needs a house guardian, especially this time of year. Ghouls and goblins will soon be pounding the streets, perhaps intent on mischief. Surely the alligator who lives in the swamp grass near this home's mailbox will be able to ward off unwelcome visitors. [2012]

Dolan Springs, Arizona, USA

♫ If you got all the stuff, and you can't get enough, then line up - line up. ♫ In this case, "stuff" means mail for the desert secluses. Recognize Aerosmith? [2022]

Graceham, Maryland, USA

If this lady bug flies away home, somebody is not getting their mail. But why would she want to leave her duty post? She gets fed a steady diet of letters every day. [2013]

Yocumtown, Pennsylvania, USA

Look closely. There is a mailbox attached to this out-sized donut. Is it a ploy to make the mailman stop in for a donut a day? Or, maybe it works on every passer-by. Maple Donuts has been a York County staple since the 1940s. [2010]

West York, Pennsylvania, USA

Make art a part of the world you live in. If you are successful, it might even entice your neighbor into a roadside competition for attention (or to see who is the better patriot). Happy Fourth of July! [2006]

Seaford, Delaware, USA

Make art a part of the world you live in. If the spinal column is the most important element in your life, tell the world about it! A mailbox like this might be good for business, too. But only if a chiropractor has an office here. [2006]

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Make art a part of the world you live in. Take something ordinary and make it extraordinary. Take the mundane and make it right brain - or in this case right-handed. Everyone knows you're going to crush it: pinky promise! [2017]

Columbia, Missouri, USA

Make art a part of the world you live in. As long as your mailbox abides by certain federal regulations, you can add on what you wish. So, make it yours. Make it reflect the character of the people who live under your roof. Make it reflect you! [2015]

South Wales, New York, USA

February is all about the number two, and 2/22 is a palindrome too! Two arms, two legs, and too rusty. Even though it's his only job in life, receiving the daily mail and newspaper is better than being consigned to the other side of that chain-link fence. Be sure to see yesterday's post. [2013]

Philippi, West Virginia, USA

February is all about the number two, and 2/22 is a palindrome too! Two arms, two legs, and too yellow. But, don't we all wish we had somebody like him to receive the mail? With that car, he should be able to drive those bills right in to the dining room table. Be sure to see tomorrow's post. [2014]

Cape May, New Jersey, USA

Cape May casts itself as America's original seaside resort. What's that have to do with this mailbox? Before railroads came into existence, there was no way for anyone to get to the seaside. However, when a rail line was built to connect Philadelphia to the New Jersey shore, patrons appeared and a resort for the elite was born. [2020]

Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, USA

Lucky McLucas knows that unicorns bring good luck, and if they are positioned roadside they bring beaucoup birthday cards, too. All with good luck wishes for the year ahead. [1992]