If You Want Me to RSVP, Then You Need to Actually Invite Me

I returned the RSVP card for a wedding earlier this week, and it made my think of this piece from the archives where I struggled with RSVPs for my sister-in-law’s bridal shower. Titled “RSVP A Cultural Construct?,” it examined the obligations that invitations carry. The following has been edited from its original posting for clarity and relevance, and presents a some new thoughts on the matter ...

Historic Huntington House to host open house

HUNTINGTON -- The Historic Huntington House will host a Valentine's Party and Open House for the community and friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12.

Open for Business: McKendrie Street Cafe

McKendrie cafe owners Corky Boyden, Kim Boyden aand Marilyn Burright. They offer gourmet coffees, teas and chocolates. McKendrie Cafe serves breakfast sandwiches and oatmeal muffins, as well as sandwiches, paninis, salads, soup, cookies and Blue Bunny ice cream, for carry-out or dining in.

Gala Cloths, Top Tabletop Decor Provider of Tablecloth and Chair Cover Rentals for Events and Parties, Wins the ...

Gala Cloths, http://www.galacloths.com, top provider of tablecloth linen and chair cover rentals for events and parties since 1991, has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire "Bride's Choice Award" for 2012 for Rental Linens, ranking the company among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community. Gala Cloths was selected based on its stellar reviews ...

New year, new sales!

Well — I’m back! I loved the recent holidays but they went too fast. And, to be honest, I missed a white Christmas. Last year at this time it truly was a winter wonderland. Today — good grief — feels like early April. That said, it’s only January and one never knows what Mother Nature has in store for us.