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Articles by Sarah D. Bunting

Proud
June 27, 2011 – 12:34 AM | 14 Comments
Proud

I went to Pride today. I went by mistake, and not really willingly, because I suffered some sort of nuclear brain fart while planning my afternoon and thought coming into the city on the west …

The Vine: June 24, 2011
June 24, 2011 – 9:27 AM | 23 Comments
The Vine: June 24, 2011

I have a question for the cat-happy readers of Tomato Nation. I’m six months pregnant with my first child. We have three cats, and I would like some advice on how to introduce the baby …

Tomato Nation’s Ad/Sponsorship Rate Card
June 23, 2011 – 9:19 AM | One Comment

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A quick preview: in May 2011, 28,200 unique visitors came to the site (three-month average: 31,000 …

The Vine: June 22, 2011
June 22, 2011 – 9:08 AM | 9 Comments
The Vine: June 22, 2011

A few years ago, I worked as a caregiver for elderly clients. One of my clients was Mr. B, and during the time I worked with him, I became close with his wife. Mrs. B …

The NC Double Shot: Final Pour
June 20, 2011 – 8:01 AM | 36 Comments
The NC Double Shot: Final Pour

5 Cape Cod vs. 1 Gin and Tonic. What will it come down to in this vote? Can the Cape Cod, reminiscent of summer but still perfect for a night at the club, best the …

The Vine: June 17, 2011
June 17, 2011 – 9:20 AM | 17 Comments
The Vine: June 17, 2011

I’m on the hunt for a sci-fi short story. I read it in a collection of stories, but I can’t remember whether they were all by one author or an anthology. I seem to recall …

TV Question Qorner: Hair, Die
June 16, 2011 – 1:28 PM | 10 Comments
TV Question Qorner: Hair, Die

Law & Order: D’Onofrionics.
Rocco’s Dinner Party. I loved The Restaurant. Rocco’s unique brand of petulant flabbery is riveting to me, for some reason. RDP isn’t terribly promising, though; based on the single episode I’ve seen, …

The Vine: June 15, 2011
June 15, 2011 – 9:04 AM | 23 Comments
The Vine: June 15, 2011

My sister has, after about 14 years, finally admitted to being anorexic. I love her, and I’m so glad she is ready to get help.
Unfortunately, she lives in a very remote area, a good …

Paragraph of the Day: Shut Up, Bentley Williams
June 14, 2011 – 2:55 PM | 24 Comments
Paragraph of the Day: Shut Up, Bentley Williams

I tagged back out of the Bachelor franchise after the most recent Bradelor! DUN! season. Life offers so many organic opportunities to feel bored, enraged by sexism, or so uncomfortable that I long for a …

The NC Double Shot: The E-lit Eight
June 14, 2011 – 8:35 AM | 12 Comments
The NC Double Shot: The E-lit Eight

Today’s write-ups by Keckler. Confused? Click here. Need an ingredients list? Try Google.
5 Cape Cod vs. 6 Bellini. I’m not excited by this matchup and I don’t order either of them on a regular basis. …