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The Vine: April 2, 2004
April 2, 2004 – 11:52 AM | No Comment

Dear Sars, grammar maven from on high,
Glad to see this touched on in The Vine, but I’d like to know what you think
of the prevalence of “women” or “woman” used as an adjective in place …

The Vine: March 10, 2004
March 10, 2004 – 11:48 AM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
No big serious problem here, but as a fellow cat-mom, I thought you
might be able to answer a question for me. We’ve had four female cats for
nearly ten years, and have just recently adopted …

A Rose By Any Other Name
January 12, 2004 – 8:51 AM | One Comment

“Any player, umpire, or club or league official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has a duty to perform shall be declared permanently …

Extra Innings
October 27, 2003 – 2:43 PM | No Comment

Yes, it’s another baseball entry. I know, I know. Last one of the year, I swear. Just tying up a few loose ends here…
On gloating
As you no doubt have heard, the Yankees lost the World …

The Vine: October 24, 2003
October 24, 2003 – 10:40 PM | No Comment

Sars,
(This is in response to your answer to Colleen.)
While I agree that Jeff Weaver was not the best choice for a pitcher, you have to take into consideration the fact that he had just pitched …

The Vine: October 23, 2003
October 23, 2003 – 10:37 PM | No Comment

To refresh your memory (and in case I have the date wrong): “I am writing to you in the desperate hope that you or anyone you know has ever experienced sciatica…”
Most medical people won’t “give …

Fall Classics
October 20, 2003 – 2:42 PM | No Comment

I love the baseball postseason. Love it. And before you roll your eyes and fulminate quietly to yourself all, ohhhhh, right, of course she loves the postseason, she’s a Yankees (hoccchhh…ptui) fan, she’s practically got …

The Vine: August 13, 2003
August 13, 2003 – 10:04 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars —
I’m writing to A Sad Mom as another mom, of not one, but two five-year-olds. My advice is to give it to the kid straight. It’s better to be honest and straightforward in …

The Vine: July 10, 2002
July 10, 2002 – 4:25 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
The letter from Take Me Out To A Ballgame…Any Ballgame reminded me of a column by the Sports Guy called “Rules For Being A True Fan.” I don’t agree with all of it, but …

The Vine: July 9, 2002
July 9, 2002 – 4:15 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
On a recent trip to England during World Cup season, I discovered a difference in usage that drove me nuts. They insist on referring to national teams in the mulitiple person sense. I have …