Dear Grateful: Every time I write about thank-you notes in this column, I open up a tempest in a tea kettle in the responses. Well, call me a sachet of Earl Grey because I’m jumping in again.

Dear Eric: I frequently have gatherings at my house, most recently debate-watch parties. Close friends gather, have cocktails and eat snacks. This time, I decided to go for the cozy vibe and have a debate-watch pajama party. I just invited ladies.

This time, I decided to go for the cozy vibe and have a debate-watch pajama party. I just invited ladies ... Asking Eric: Best friend’s birthday bash is scheduled on a Catholic school day. Can we ask them to change the date? Asking Eric: Why is mom ...