He has amassed a stupendous fortune, contended with unspeakable trauma and done profound good by acts of philanthropy.

Terry McGowan and John Staunton. Centre row are Ann Burke and John O'Malley. Front l/r Ann Mulhall, Paddy Joe Tighe, Connie Gildea and Annette Griffin. Pic; James Hunt Photography. A superbly written ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I are frequently invited to another couple’s parties. We are all gay, male seniors. One member of this couple seems to be going through some cognitive issues.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a lifelong nonsmoker and naturally do not permit anyone to light up in my home or in my car. No exceptions. But when I’m a passenger in a vehicle driven by a friend who ...

A career journalist dedicated to seeking and reporting the truth, Terry was widely recognized as a sports journalist, a published author, and for his role as an official scorekeeper with the Mariners.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My neighbor, with whom I have friendly chats, sent a group text to several women, including me, inviting us all to meet for dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a yoga class.

At the first sign of a disaster story, Miss Manners suggests holding up your hand and saying, “Wait – Fido (or Achilles or Sweetums, whatever your dog’s name) finds this kind of story upsetting. I don ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a five-story condominium building that has a lot of retired people in it. I have been at the same job for 20-plus years, so I have a lot of vacation days. I don’t ...

Dear Miss Manners: Is there a polite way to deal with those relatives who constantly tease you, make fun of you and remind you of the stupid, mean things you did when you were young? Naturally ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a longtime friend, and now neighbor, who cannot consume food orally due to extensive cancer ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a five-story condominium building that has a lot of retired people in it. I have been at the same job for 20-plus years, so I have a lot of vacation days. I don’t ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have a long train journey to work each day, and I always gravitate toward the “quiet carriage.” But invariably, there are some passengers who believe the rules have no ...