Retirement is a major milestone and achievement that’s worth celebrating, so consider throwing a party for yourself, a co-worker or a loved one moving into this stage. It will give those involved a ...

Q My question involves the “guest list” for a retirement party. The retiree was my husband of not quite two years. The party was planned and executed by my stepson, who is 32, and was held at my home.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A respected academic mentor and later colleague is retiring from a major university in the city where we both live. I’ve been invited to a big retirement dinner at a local venue.