The Postscript
The Postscript is usually funny, often thoughtful, and never political. In a world where there is no shortage of dire news, The Postscript aims to provide a small dose of positivity. It appears in print in more than 200 newspapers nationwide and is syndicated by Andrews McMeel Universal.
The Postscript
Carrie Classon is a breath of fresh air. Her journalism is down to earth and the experiences about which she writes leaves the reader with a comforting sense of empathy. If The Postscript were a cake, Carrie’s obvious passion for life would be the frosting.
— Rick Norton / Editor - Cleveland Daily Banner
Carrie Classon’s column, The Postscript, is a bright spot amidst the climate disasters, politics, and the COVID-19 death count. Many readers have commented on how they enjoy a touch of lightness with her personal stories of her family, friends, and human or canine neighbors.
—Liz Fisher, Editor – Sierra County Prospect
Carrie is witty, down to earth, yet full of deep thought about everyday life and has a wonderful way of bringing a smile to your face with her words! Our readers look forward to her column every week as if she were a personal friend writing them a letter!
—Trish Jiles /Publisher - Times-Journal
Carrie takes the flow of life and spins it into shimmering literary effervescence. After reading a few of her columns, you can’t look at the so-called commonplace again without seeing a little more than was there before. She mines the ore of everyday existence and refines it, turns it to pure heart gold.
—Lou Marzeles / Publisher - The Goldendale Sentinel
Carrie's column each week never fails to bring a chuckle or smile in a world that seems like it's always surrounded by such depressing news. She's not only one of our most consistently read columnists, but one of our most popular.
—Micah Choquette / Publisher - Sapulpa Times
Episodes
Jan 11, 2023
Jan 6, 2023
Jan 4, 2023
Jan 4, 2023
4 min
How I found my signature look by allowing my spouse to cut my hair and other dubious fashion choices.
Dec 30, 2022
Dec 30, 2022
5 min
Some unheeded words of advice for the New Year -- or any other day of the year.
Dec 28, 2022
Dec 21, 2022
Dec 14, 2022
Dec 9, 2022
Dec 9, 2022
4 min
Starting new adventures at middle age isn't any less trying, but having a little perspective is helpful.
Dec 7, 2022
Dec 7, 2022
4 min
I'm happy to have friends of any kind and my arboreal pals have a lot to teach me.
Dec 2, 2022
Nov 30, 2022
May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022