I was having a coffee on the porch with friends. A play group gathering of young parents and grandparents and a herd of ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My child’s school is having a staff appreciation week, which isn’t a bad idea, given the effort they put in and how they enhance our kids’ lives. What strikes me as extremely gauche ...

GENTLE READER: Here is another argument against inviting the extended family to a graduation: Graduation ceremonies can be ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My child’s school is having ... while the staff claims there is no need.) Fifth day: Send a teacher’s favorite snacks and drinks to stock their fridge.

Students miss for a variety of reasons ... “You learn to be very flexible as a teacher,” Hager added, “but it sometimes feels like we’re just treading water.” Make-up work adds to ...

"I think in general, teachers feel very overwhelmed," said Debbie Critchfield ... I show up to school on time and don't miss ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My child’s school is having ... while the staff claims there is no need.) Fifth day: Send a teacher’s favorite snacks and drinks to stock their fridge.

Fifth day: Send a teacher’s favorite snacks and drinks ... chair would have worked at the table. (I have a very small eating area.) Miss Manners: Is it really that weird to ask the server ...