Dear Ann Landers,
how to address new relatives other than by first name. I have invented some words that could be incorporated into the lan-guage. They may take a little getting used to, but after a while, they will come naturally. This is what I propose: Stepson-ston Stepdaughter-staughter Stepfather-stather or stad Stepmother-stother or stom Stepgrandfather-stampa Stepgrandmother-stamma Stepbrother-strother (or stro if you are close) Stepsister-stister or stis Stepcousin-stousin (or stuz if you are close) Stepaunt-s taunt Stepuncle-stuncle What do you think about this, Ann? Once you get the hang of it, it could be terrific. -Ray C., Tulsa