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If you have been granted a number of seats to fill at will at this wedding, and if you have developed a friendship with your daughter's boyfriend's parents, then by all means invite them. However, you are not socially obligated to issue this invitation.
Dear Readers: I've received many positive responses to my annual giving column. Since that column was published, the world has become aware of the devastation caused by wildfires sweeping through parts of Australia. As of this writing, 20 people, including three firefighters, have died. The heartbreaking toll on the unique wildlife of Australia is almost incalculable: Millions of animals have perished -- some estimates bring the toll as high as 1 billion animals.
Please do not send food or material goods -- transporting goods brings on more hazards.
Here are some ways to give money:
Helping fire victims: St. Vincent DePaul Society: donate.vinnies.org.au.
Helping "firies" (firefighters): Rural Fire Service, New South Wales: rfs.nsw.gov.au.
Helping wildlife: RSPCA of Australia: rspcansw.org.au.
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(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)
