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Murphy's, Kelly's, O'Malley's: Why so many Irish pubs have the same names
Carson TerBush
Like a Celtic font, a Guinness-branded umbrella or a four-leaf clover design, the name on a pub's facade can instantly mark it as Irish. But are Irish pub names in America as repetitive as they seem?
My friend is rich now. I can't relate to her. Give advice to this Hax question.
Carolyn Hax, Haben Kelati
Every week, we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice to a question Carolyn Hax hasn't answered.
Light and refreshing, low-intervention wines let grapes take the lead
Dave McIntyre
The hands-off approach guides the grapes to express their varietal character and terroir.
At $14, this Napa red wine is an outstanding value for casual sipping
Dave McIntyre
Plus, an Italian red and a California sauvignon blanc for this week's sips.
My 7-year-old and 4-year-old keep swearing. How do we get them to stop?
Meghan Leahy
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.
Ask Sahaj: I resent that my parents have relied on me my entire life. I'm so tired.
Sahaj Kaur Kohli
She resents that she's been helping her parents with so much since she was a child.
This farro and sausage stew is the easiest one-pot meal I know
Julia Turshen
Savory sausage, nutty farro and fresh kale form the base of a stew worth gathering around.
7 paint colors that will give your bedroom a soothing vibe
Kathryn O'Shea Evans
Pros share their favorite shades for a relaxing and cozy space -- and none of them are blue.
Miss Manners: I put my elbow on the table at a restaurant. A stranger corrected me.
Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin
Letter writer was chastised for resting their injured elbow on the dinner table.
Carolyn Hax: His version of respect for women results in few second dates
Carolyn Hax
Is he acting like a jerk if he doesn't give women "special treatment," like holding doors and picking up checks?
Ask Amy: Can I ask my 30-year-old son why he's single?
Amy Dickinson
A curious mom wonders why her son never says anything about his dating life. Should she ask him?
Celebrate Pi Day with these 14 sweet, savory and special pie recipes
Aaron Hutcherson
A collection of sweet and savory pies to celebrate Pi Day on March 14.
An affair partner was abusive. What if he hurts his wife? Hax readers give advice.
Carolyn Hax, Haben Kelati
Should the letter writer reach out to a former affair partner's wife to tell her she's not alone in the abuse she's probably suffering at his hands?
Cooking without a nonstick skillet? Your kitchen questions, answered.
Aaron Hutcherson, Becky Krystal
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
Dining chat: Is it OK to wear casual clothes to a 2-star Michelin-rated restaurant?
Tom Sietsema
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.