In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a question about who should provide the cake for a 16th birthday ...

The bad news: Goerlitz plans to retire when his current lot of wood — including some gooseneck trailers back in Giddings — ...

Three weeks before the sweet 16 party, my daughter got a call from Helen’s sister who used to be a baker. She started talking ...

she expects my daughter to do all of that because my daughter was the one who said she was gifting “the cake” for the party.

I am upset about getting pulled into what looks like to me confusion, bad planning, communication and coordination.

Dear Eric: My good friend Helen and I both have 16-year-old daughters. Last year, my daughter made a small, beautifully ...

I called Helen and told her this is nuts. Helen responded that she does indeed expect my daughter to do all of that because ...

King Charles III will mark his 76th birthday on Thursday by opening two food distribution hubs, as part of his Coronation ...

I called Helen and told her this is nuts. Helen responded that she does indeed expect my daughter to do all of that because ...

Husband’s extreme sport activities post-retirement leave out his spouse. Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married for ...

When you were planning birthday parties for your littles, everything seemed easier. All you needed was cake, presents, ...