Louis writes: My associate, Robin, enjoys internet hosting themed get-togethers with pals and goes all out with invites, menus and décor. Galentine’s Day (the Valentine’s Day celebration for gal friends solely) is her annual spotlight, and he or she appears to be like ahead to it for months. This yr, she needed to ship out save-the-dates in October. I stated this was too early for most individuals. Who’s proper?

I do know Robin’s simply excited, however she could also be stressing her gals out. Younger individuals should faux that they’ve on a regular basis on the earth and might reside a lifetime of fizzy spontaneity. One invitation, after January, is loads. In any other case it’s like shops that embellish for Christmas the day after Halloween. Possibly some individuals take pleasure in it. However it largely reminds us: Time is brief, and we’re all hurtling towards the grave. (Which, by the way in which, is the theme of my birthday celebration subsequent June 3. Save the date!)