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The Vine: March 19, 2014
March 19, 2014 – 10:03 AM | 6 Comments
The Vine: March 19, 2014

I have an old friend who is having some pretty serious mental health problems. We were close in the K-12 years and have drifted apart over the last decade-plus, but we still keep in touch.

The Vine: March 14, 2014
March 14, 2014 – 2:39 PM | 29 Comments
The Vine: March 14, 2014

My mom has cancer. She’s doing all right, and responding to the treatment, and feeling okay, and all; this isn’t a cancer question.

The Vine: February 5, 2014
February 5, 2014 – 2:49 PM | 43 Comments
The Vine: February 5, 2014

Anxiety dreams. I have them.

The Vine: January 17, 2014
January 17, 2014 – 9:28 AM | 4 Comments
The Vine: January 17, 2014

Does anyone have a source for refill tubes of Revlon ColorStay Overtime Glossy Topcoat?

The Vine: October 16, 2013
October 16, 2013 – 1:58 PM | 16 Comments
The Vine: October 16, 2013

I have a moral dilemma that I cannot resolve and I could really use your perspective.

The Vine: July 10, 2013
July 10, 2013 – 10:51 AM | 27 Comments
The Vine: July 10, 2013

I am a bridesmaid in a wedding at the end of the month. Unfortunately, I injured my finger three weeks ago and found out this week that it’s a tendon injury that requires a splint …

The Vine: June 12, 2013
June 12, 2013 – 12:33 PM | 49 Comments
The Vine: June 12, 2013

I’ve got an embarrassing problem that I’m really hoping that you and the readers may be able to advise on. 

The Vine: April 12, 2013
April 12, 2013 – 8:09 AM | 50 Comments
The Vine: April 12, 2013

My lips need help. Years ago, I had this stuff from Clinique that was a lip lotion. It was supposed to smooth and moisturize at the same time. The texture was lotion-y, not waxy. Of course, this …

The Vine: April 3, 2013
April 3, 2013 – 8:58 AM | 23 Comments
The Vine: April 3, 2013

I’ve emailed the Vine before, twice, and you and your readers were awesome both times. The first time was my asking for advice on how to deal with my rapidly spiraling depression as an international …

The Vine: February 8, 2013
February 8, 2013 – 8:59 AM | 40 Comments
The Vine: February 8, 2013

There’s a historical romance I’m looking for. I can only remember some parts of it. I read it in the early ’90s.
It starts out where this girl is with her father in this field (United …