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Asking Eric: New mom feels guilty about very late thank you notes
Can this letter writer send thank you notes for a baby shower that happened 9 months ago?
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Carolyn Hax: Dying father begs daughter to reconcile with her abusive twin
Her father keeps playing the “‘I’ll be dead soon’ card” to force a reconciliation with her estranged, abusive twin sister.
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Miss Manners: I was invited to a wedding shower but the actual wedding
A letter writer is offended they were invited to the wedding shower but not the wedding of a friend’s daughter.
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Celebrated chef Kwame Onwuachi returns to D.C. with luxe Afro-Caribbean spot
This week, the culinary talent behind Tatiana, twice named NYC’s best restaurant, opens the doors to Dogon, a fine-dining restaurant inside the Salamander Hotel.
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Penzeys Spices draws backlash — and support — after Kamala Harris visit
The Wisconsin-based spice shop’s owner is an outspoken supporter of liberal policies and no stranger to conservatives’ ire.
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12 sauces you’ll want to spoon onto everything
Dress up any dish with these flavorful sauces.
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How to make flavored salts to easily enhance your cooking
Create your own seasoning blend using herbs, spices, fruit and more to shake up your recipe routine.
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Designers are hoarding incandescent lightbulbs before they disappear
Energy-efficient LED bulbs tend to have a cooler look that interior designers find noticeable, even in bulbs designed for visual warmth.
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Carolyn Hax: Is sister’s therapist ripping her off in treatment ‘forever’?
A sibling is concerned that sister’s continued therapy means her “crappy doctor” is not giving her adequate treatment.
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Asking Eric: Grandson’s name brings up grief for grandparent
Grandparent still feels sad and cries when they think about their late son. Now, their daughter is naming her new baby after her brother.
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Miss Manners: Cousin invites me to dinner and I end up paying
Why does she keep inviting the letter writer to dinner when she clearly doesn’t have the time to entertain?
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Summer peaches and corn shine in an end-of-season bread salad
This recipe for bread salad with peaches and corn is perfect for summer's end.
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Weight-loss drugs change shopping habits
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are booming among consumers. That means Americans are downsizing in fitting rooms and grocery aisles.
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Flying is a nightmare, especially if you have a 19th-century violin
A professional violinist said Ryanair refused to let her board with her priceless instrument, forcing her to book a last-minute flight with another carrier.
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Who gets the dog in the divorce? Now a judge might decide.
Pet custody arrangements are on the rise, though they might not be in the best interest of the animals.
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