At the table, Philip asked about outgoing mail.

It was to the somewhat prim teacher that Philip hurried: "Did you stop to see about mail?"

She said one family member might not know about mail another member had opened.

Many organizations are devoted to helping people learn more about unsolicited mail and how to avoid some of it.

All sorts of issues - about lost mail, official seals, investment law, for instance- arise as a result of these links.

"First time anyone in our family was excited about mail from the government," his mother said drily.

But she said it was "highly unusual" for people to attend a meeting just to complain about mail.

Nervous, he asked about express mail, was quoted $35 for this service and elected the electronic route.

Can you tell me anything about mail or messages that may have come for me?

I've nagged about visitation and mail until they all know my face and don't want to see it.