On September 11, sister, for the day of the celebration of my birthday, I give you a warm invitation to make sure that you come to us, to make the day more enjoyable for me by your arrival ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I will be throwing myself a 60th birthday party next year ... Is there a way to politely state this on the invitation? Or do I just gratefully accept any gifts of alcohol ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend sent me an invitation to her child’s 7th birthday party; however, it came with a handwritten message that stated, “It’s probably best to come after 4 when the ...