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The Vine: October 8, 2001b
October 8, 2001 – 11:08 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
I’ve been following your site for a while, and the recent increase of Vines concerning relationships made me decide to send along my own problem.
Here’s the thing: A few months ago, my friend started …

The Vine: October 8, 2001
October 8, 2001 – 11:07 PM | No Comment

Today, a handful of reader responses to past Vines, and then I tackle a bit of the backlog.

Sarah,
I’ve been meaning to send this info to you since 9/11, but have hesitated because your readers tend …

The Vine: October 5, 2001
October 5, 2001 – 11:05 PM | No Comment

I’ve gotten dozens of emails about Smelly Cat Dad’s dilemma, so I’ve put together a list of the suggestions below, in case anyone else out there is facing a similar problem.
1. The obesity could put …

The Vine: October 4, 2001
October 4, 2001 – 11:02 PM | No Comment

Sarah —
I had to pop in and give my two cents in response to Worried Friend and the source of her worry, “Natalie and Fred.”Your advice was so spot-on it isn’t even funny, and I …

The Vine: October 3, 2001
October 3, 2001 – 11:00 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars:
Normally I would content myself with quiet lurking, but the letter from Lise, your response to her, and subsequent letters from Vine readers have prompted me to weigh in here.
Frankly, you certainly don’t need …

The Vine: September 21, 2001
September 21, 2001 – 9:43 AM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
First of all, I wanted to thank you for “For Thou Art With Us.” Like all your readers, I’m so relieved that you’re safe and still writing.
And actually that provides a perfect transition to …

The Vine: September 18, 2001
September 18, 2001 – 8:35 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
Okay, I guess I should start by telling you that I’m a huge fan. I actually first came across you at MBTV, because a friend sent me there to read the DC recaps, which …

The Vine: August 14, 2001
August 14, 2001 – 10:18 PM | No Comment

Sars,
Again, your response to SJJD just rocks. There is a superb book called Slut!: Growing Up Female with a Bad Reputation by Leora Tanenbaum that might be valuable for all parties involved to read, as …

The Vine: August 10, 2001
August 10, 2001 – 4:21 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I just read the letter from Stuck in the Middle and figured I would comment on it, since I have had a similar issue with a friend of my boyfriend’s, and I have a …

The Vine: August 9, 2001
August 9, 2001 – 4:16 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
I’m writing about Sincerely Concerned. I think she may be a little selfish — I mean, come on, she as much said she wants her mom around when they start having kids. Do you …