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Articles by Sarah D. Bunting

The Vine: July 11, 2012
July 11, 2012 – 12:41 PM | 13 Comments
The Vine: July 11, 2012

I’m hoping you can clarify a language question — I can’t find anything about it in Garner, nor in Strunk and White. Google offered me some explanations, but they weren’t very helpful. And I don’t …

The Vine: July 6, 2012
July 6, 2012 – 10:32 AM | 26 Comments
The Vine: July 6, 2012

Okay, Bunting, I’ve got a doozy for you here. When I was a kid (around the same time you were) Reader’s Digest put out two thick volumes of fairy tales. “The World’s Best Fairy Tales,” …

The Vine: July 3, 2012
July 3, 2012 – 12:52 PM | 25 Comments
The Vine: July 3, 2012

I did something really stupid. Do you have any advice on how, or if, I should try to fix it?
I’ve been married for about 2 years. I knew going in that my husband is a …

ATP Hotness and Cream: Wimbledon 2012
July 2, 2012 – 8:28 AM | 10 Comments
ATP Hotness and Cream: Wimbledon 2012

Tomato Nation is hosting the ATP Round of 16 Hotness for the first time. It’s an honor! But also a grind, as many of our traditional favorites were ousted in the first week of play, …

Recently in the Snacksiverse: Peep Thermo-expansion
June 25, 2012 – 12:40 PM | 4 Comments
Recently in the Snacksiverse: Peep Thermo-expansion

Polar cleavability, amplitude, and thermo-expansion tests at the B.A.R.F. Watch now!

The Vine: June 22, 2012
June 22, 2012 – 8:15 AM | 7 Comments
The Vine: June 22, 2012

I am currently reading about anger and violence in history and, combined with the trial of Anders Breivik in Norway, it reminded me of a book that I heard about on the radio that I …

Out With The Crowd: “Look, it’s hard to count to three, okay?”
June 21, 2012 – 10:04 AM | 11 Comments
Out With The Crowd: “Look, it’s hard to count to three, okay?”

With the “Theo agonistes” stories going around the baseball press in the last couple of weeks, it seemed like a good time to chat with a fan of the franchise St. Epstein is expected to …

The Vine: June 20, 2012
June 20, 2012 – 10:35 AM | 53 Comments
The Vine: June 20, 2012

I’m getting married to a hilarious, brilliant, gentle, just generally awesome guy. As the wedding approaches, my therapist has helped me prepare emotionally for obvious potential conflicts: what to say when religious family members notice …

Adventures In Random DVR-Pausing: No Relation
June 18, 2012 – 9:03 PM | 6 Comments
Adventures In Random DVR-Pausing: No Relation

No relation. Aaaaaaand: no relation.

Girls 110: I’m very moved
June 18, 2012 – 10:46 AM | No Comment
<I>Girls</I> 110: I’m very moved

From my recap of the GirlsĀ finale over at Press Play:
Everything about the event is quintessentially Jessa, from the idea that she’ll mess with everyone’s preconceived notions about free spirits to the “veil” that looks like …