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The Vine

The Tomato Nation advice column addresses your questions on etiquette, grammar, romance, and pet misbehavior. Ask The Readers about books or fashion today!

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The Vine: November 13, 2013
November 13, 2013 – 3:00 PM | 19 Comments
The Vine: November 13, 2013

I’m a few months into a new job — same basic position (executive assistant) but new industry (financial) — and in need of perspective and advice from you and the TN hive-mind.

The Vine: November 8, 2013
November 8, 2013 – 1:52 PM | 15 Comments
The Vine: November 8, 2013

I’m looking for a rather specific book recommendation, and I’m not sure quite where to go with it — I’ll mention that I live in Asia and have no problem getting Amazon to deliver to …

The Vine: November 6, 2013
November 6, 2013 – 3:37 PM | 8 Comments
The Vine: November 6, 2013

There is a book that has haunted me on and off for a couple years now.  

The Vine: November 1, 2013
November 1, 2013 – 4:37 PM | 11 Comments
The Vine: November 1, 2013

I am looking for a book I read about twenty years ago. I remember the main characters name being “Deidre,” and no one could pronounce it.

The Vine: October 30, 2013
October 30, 2013 – 1:12 PM | 25 Comments
The Vine: October 30, 2013

My boyfriend’s younger sister is 22. She has lived her whole life in her parents’ house in a rural town.

The Vine: October 25, 2013
October 25, 2013 – 1:58 PM | 15 Comments
The Vine: October 25, 2013

I’ve been watching Dr. Who a lot recently, and have developed a strong desire for a cool long coat like what Ten and Jack Harkness wear.

The Vine: October 23, 2013
October 23, 2013 – 11:21 AM | 20 Comments
The Vine: October 23, 2013

A little background: I live in a small city in rural Ohio where the houses are fairly close to each other, and our homes are separated from the next street over by an alley that …

The Vine: October 18, 2013
October 18, 2013 – 1:18 PM | 6 Comments
The Vine: October 18, 2013

I’m trying to track down a couple books I read in seventh grade, and I was hoping you and the readers could help.

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: October 11, 2013
October 11, 2013 – 1:09 PM | 3 Comments
The Vine: October 11, 2013

I came across a brief mention of a NY no-man’s-land, The Hole, on the internet and found it fascinating.