I’m hoping your readers can help me find a video clip I’m looking for. Unfortunately, this all happened before YouTube (say 1999 to 2005-ish), or I’m sure it would be everywhere.
Years ago, my sister …

Two weeks ago, my fiancé, J, went to sleep and didn’t wake up the next day. He was 31 years old, generally healthy, and we still don’t know exactly what happened. We are waiting for …

I have a book question I thought you or the Vine readers could help with. I want to buy my boyfriend a first-edition book for Christmas, and it turns out that all of his favorite …

Dear Sars:
My partner and I have been together three years now.We have a wonderful relationship and both feel very fortunate that both sets of parents are accepting of our relationship.Now, here comes the “but.”
My partner’s …

This one might be too obscure even for the awesome powers of the Nation, but I figure it can’t hurt to try. There’s this song that my dad always sang when we were going to …

Hi Sars!
With the holidays fast approaching, I have a grammar and gift-giving question for you.
I work in the editorial department of a national company, but my other editorial cohorts (three fabulous women!) work in …

Dear Sars,
I’m hoping that The Nation can help me figure out what to buy my husband for Christmas, because I am stumped. Here’s his biographical sketch:
He’s 45 years old.He likes books, but reads slowly …

Dear Sars,
I have a very confusing in-law situation going on right now that I am not sure what to do about, and everyone I have asked for advice has just kind of shaken their …

A very happy (American) Thanksgiving to the Nation, and the safest of travels. Got a gift- or holiday-related question you need help with? Ask The Readers is here for you, so send those emails to …

Dear Sars and The Nation,
I have baby-fine, stick-straight hair, and I’ve learned over the years that I want to work with it, not against it. A new stylist who cut my hair at the beginning …