How common is it to hear a person say, I myself do not object to this style of composition, or this or that expression, but, to such and such classes of people it will appear …

“Ow.”
“I know.”
“You got coffee, though.”
“Yeah. Oh! Did you want one? I mean, was I supposed to get you one?”
“No. I mean — well, it wouldn’t do much good at this point anyway. So what’s with …

February is a weird month. I like it because it’s short, but I like the shortness of it because I hate everything else about it. As a kid, I read somewhere that it’s the coldest …

A month or two ago, I lugged the Hobe to the vet for his annual check-up. While we waited — well, I waited; the Hobe alternated between pointedly ignoring me and staring daggers at the …

Dear Sars,
Let me start by saying that I love your Dawson’s Creek recaps and visit TN often…perhaps a little TOO often. Which brings me to my problem: I procrastinate.
Yes, I know that most people are …

You might recommend both friends [from the 2/13/01 letter] read The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin De Becker. There might be some parts that could be construed as …

Sars,
My problem is either with my roommate or with myself. I am counting on you to help me decide.
Let me start out by saying I am a big fan of “unrealistic” entertainment. My favorite TV …

Hi Sars,
My best friend’s husband has a psycho ex that is stalking him. She sends him threatening notes and phone calls, and she breaks into his car and his office. He refuses to take this …

Hi Sars, love your site. I have a question that’s not especially pressing, but more related to etiquette. You seem to be very honest and rational, so maybe you can steer me in the right …

Dear Sars,
New Year’s, a (male) friend of mine and I were pretty drunk and we were fooling around. I was worried that it would mess things up, but he told me not to worry. Now …