Dear Readers: On May 18, I printed a letter from a young woman who had been invited to a friend's lingerie shower. “Bringing a Blender in Montana” was uncomfortable with the idea of purchasing intimate apparel for the bride-to-be, so I suggested she bring a “high-necked flannel nightgown.” When I asked you readers to offer other gift suggestions, you responded with an avalanche of terrific responses. Thanks to all for your clever suggestions. Read on:

Dear Abby: One of the most unique bridal shower gifts I received was a set of pillowcases. Both cases had one side that read “YES” in big red letters. The reverse side of the bride's case said, “Not tonight, I have a headache.” The other side of the groom's case read, “I have the aspirin.” — Pillow Talk 26 Years Later

Dear Abby: “Bringing” could give her friend a set of cooking spices to “keep the spice in their marriage.” The card should read: “Let your fantasies go wild when you have the ‘thyme'!” — Spice Girl in Stockton, Calif.

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