Problem: Article: If the old post isn’t salvageable, dig it out of the ground with a shovel. If it’s not embedded in concrete, digging out the post will be relatively quick and easy.  Pulling out a concrete block is a tougher job. You could dig around the perimeter of the block and pull it out but, because of the block’s weight, you’ll need 1 to 2 people to help. You could also saw the post off at ground level, leave the concrete in the ground, and choose another spot for your mailbox. If the old concrete is exposed, cover it with soil or gravel. Choose a post made of a material that won’t rot, such as pressure-treated wood or PVC. Basic posts are simple lengths of 4x4 wood or PVC.   For more elaborate, decorative posts, you need to attach the base to a standard 4x4. You then bury the 4x4 in the ground or embed it in concrete. The 4x4 is usually sold separately. Don’t use posts made of unyielding materials, such as concrete or solid metal, as these might be illegal in your jurisdiction. The USPS recommends a 4x4 pressure-treated wood or PVC support. You may also use a 2x2 hollow aluminum or steel pipe. Make the hole around 1 foot (30 cm) in diameter. You’ll need a little room to add soil back after you’ve placed the post in the hole. Measure your post to determine how deep the hole needs to be in order to comply with USPS standards.  The USPS recommends burying a mailbox post up to 2 feet (61 cm) deep. The base of the mailbox’s opening must sit 41 to 45 inches (100 to 110 cm) above ground level. The opening should be 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) from the curb, so position the hole accordingly.  For example, if your post is 60 inches (1.5 m) and the mailbox attaches directly to its top, dig a hole that’s 19 to 24 inches (48 to 61 cm) deep. If the mailbox will sit on a support arm, measure 41 to 45 inches (100 to 110 cm) from the arm instead of from the top of the post. You might be able to reuse the old post’s hole as long as your new post is a similar size. Otherwise, you’ll need to make the hole deeper or more shallow to accommodate the new post. Check with your national mail service's guidelines if you live outside of the US. Set the post into the hole, and use a bubble level to make sure it’s plumb. Throughout the process of filling the hole, check for levelness periodically, and make adjustments as necessary. Double check your product's instructions to see which side of the post should be inserted into the ground. Try to keep the post in place as you shovel dirt back into the hole, or have a helper hold it to keep it level. Check for levelness after you’ve filled the hole about halfway. Use a hand tamper, sledgehammer, or a long piece of scrap wood to pack the dirt tightly around the post. Once the dirt is packed, add another 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm), then tamp that layer. Repeat until you’ve filled in and packed the hole. Remember to check the post for levelness and make adjustments as you fill and tamp the hole. After you’ve buried the post, screw on the mounting bracket. Then screw the mailbox onto the mounting bracket.  If you’re reusing your old mailbox, you can find universal mounting brackets online and at hardware stores. Line up the bracket’s pre-drilled holes with the holes pre-drilled into the mailbox and post. Use 1 3⁄4 inch (4.4 cm) galvanized deck screws to secure the bracket to the post, and 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) to attach the box to the bracket. If you bought a new post and mailbox together, follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Summary: Remove the old post, if necessary. Purchase a new mailbox post at a home improvement store. Dig a hole for the new post that complies with USPS guidelines. Insert the post into the hole and make sure it’s level. Fill the hole about halfway with dirt. Tamp the dirt, add more dirt, then tamp the ground again. Attach the mounting bracket and mailbox to the post.

Problem: Article: Push your lower spine slightly forward and extend your chest slightly out and up. In this position, you should feel as though the top of your head is extending as high as it can and that your belly is your center of gravity. Your spine doesn’t need to be literally vertical, as this would likely be too uncomfortable to maintain. Rather, focus on stretching your upper body straight upward as much as you can without moderate or greater discomfort. Angle your chin very slightly in and down, so that the crown of your head, rather than the top of your head, is your highest point. Angle your eyes a bit further downward so that you’re looking at the floor 3–4 ft (0.91–1.22 m) in front of you.  Close your eyes halfway, as if you have “sleepy eyes.” Look at the floor without fully focusing on it. Don’t close your eyes all the way, or you’ll likely daydream or possibly doze off. Your top and bottom lips, as well as your upper and lower rows of teeth, should be aligned and in light contact with each other. Don’t clench your teeth or lips. Lightly press the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth, just behind your upper front teeth. Breathe deeply through your nose while keeping your mouth closed. No matter your sitting position—cushion, chair, bench, etc.—lay your wrists on top of your upper thighs. Open your hands with your palms up, and lay the fingers on your left hand on top of those on your right hand. Touch the tips of your thumbs together.  The outer sides of both pinkies should be touching, but not pressing against, your abdomen. Now that your body is positioned, you can begin your zen meditation period.
Summary: Extend your spine straight upward, centering on your lower abdomen. Tuck your chin and direct your gaze on the floor about 4 ft (1.2 m) ahead. Align your lips and teeth and touch your tongue to the roof of your mouth. Rest your wrists on your thighs, overlap your fingers, and touch thumbs.

Problem: Article: At this traditional ceremony celebrated by Native Americans, a totem pole was erected and blessed as attendants danced and sang. The host of the ceremony gave a gift to all in attendance, knowing that someday the favor would be returned. The pole-raising is followed by a big feast and party. If you want to celebrate the meaning of your totem pole, you can have a ceremony of your own. Using the symbols on your totem pole as illustrations, tell the story of the person, family or event for whom you made the totem pole. Describe the meaning behind each symbol, and how it relates to the story you're telling. Keep the totem pole as a reminder of the little piece of history it represents.
Summary:
Hold your version of a Potlatch ceremony. Tell the story of your totem pole.