Sars —
I almost hesitate to answer the question about where
“Grown” can find info on political donations, because
I agree it might cause more problems than it solves
for her…
…but just to make sure her grandma’s not donating
thousands …

Thanks to everyone who wrote in with the obvious solution to Mic’s kids-at-the-wedding problem that I didn’t even think of: getting a babysitter or designating a “kids’ room” for the duration of the ceremony.
Dear Sars,
I …

Dr Pepper Lipsmackers. I’ve sworn by it for five years running.
Yeah, it’s a little tween-y, but it gives my fair-skinned, dark-haired
self just enough color when I’m not in a lipstick mood. It doesn’t
have the best …

This is an roommate question wrapped in a cat question wrapped in a vest.
I’m a university student, living for the first time off-campus. I’ve come to live with a friend of mine, and after overcoming …

Dear Movies,
I just had the misfortune of watching The Good Girl last night, and you need to hear the things I am about to tell you, because: no. And: boo. And: zzz. I hope you …

One of my close relatives is in hospital, and I am
very upset about this. My two best (girl)friends are
out of the country, and I’ve needed someone present.
The only other option for that kind of friendshippy
comforty …

Dear Sars,
So how do you completely change your career path?
For the past four years I’ve been working as a
substitute teacher. I took a long-term position this
August that ends next June, and I’m already miserable.
I know …

I was in this position — quite literally — when I was pregnant. Phone calls are great as books, yarn, magazines, et cetera. In the four weeks I was on bedrest, I blew threw all …

O Wise Sars,
I have a question for you. It’s not about a boy, but it is, in its own way, about negotiating relationships.
First a little background: I am a Ph.D. student at a large university. …

Last week, I had some time to kill before an appointment, so I stopped at a newsstand and bought a paper. I have a special fondness for that particular newsstand, which is set into the …