Remembering the difference between a “second cousin” and a “cousin once removed” is one of those facts that I have filed away in my brain as non-essential. I think I know the difference, but then I ...

Growing up, I was close to my cousins on my father’s side. There are six of us, with a six-year age span. We saw each other regularly and talked and exchanged letters even when we didn’t. The cousin ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether it's appropriate to bring friends to what ...