My Irish mother used to say, “Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish.” This year, Washingtonians have an opportunity to prove her right on our ballots.

My wife and I are in our mid thirties, we recently managed to purchase a house, and “Fiona” is ready to have a child. It’s something we’ve both wanted for a while, but we were never really in a ...

I was offended when my daughter-in-law to said, “Why don’t you ask us what we want, rather than just getting something that ...

(Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or ...

Some time ago, the ancient custom of exchanging presents took an unpleasant turn. “It’s the thought that counts” became a ...

I thought gift-giving was the giver’s choice. Otherwise, it feels like the recipient is just placing their order with me.

It’s hockey. It’s still hockey. And the blow was textbook, skates on the ice, elbow tucked before exploding into the unaware ...

I believe many Republicans are wrestling with this dilemma. Those who are talking a good game, planted lawn signs, applaud raunchy rallies, don Don’s trademark red hat, bought a pair of gaudy sneakers ...

This year began as the high-water mark for democracy with more than half of the world's people invited to cast a ballot. Mark ...

Racing against a federal deadline to spend the money or give it back, legislative budget writers endorsed nearly $36 million ...

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