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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: February 12, 2010
February 12, 2010 – 11:35 AM | 10 Comments

Hello, Sars!
I’ve always enjoyed reading your advice, but didn’t think I had anything to write in about. Then, I remembered how great you and your readers are at finding difficult-to-remember books, and I was wondering …

The Vine: February 10, 2010
February 10, 2010 – 12:52 PM | 85 Comments

Hey Sars.
So, of course, there’s this Boy. My question is about whether or not it would be nuts to pursue him.
We know each other because a friend of his has been dating a friend of …

The Vine: February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010 – 11:33 AM | 26 Comments

Dear Sars,
Yes, I know, it’s another “can you and/or your wonderful readers find this book” question.But, you know, there’s a little weight to it here, I think, at least for us.
You see, my husband and …

The Vine: February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010 – 12:07 PM | 65 Comments

Sars,
I have a co-worker with a superior attitude and jealousy streak who cannot separate her personal life from her professional life. She will yell at someone for misusing the copier because her husband lost his …

The Vine: January 29, 2010
January 29, 2010 – 12:08 PM | 42 Comments

Hi Sars,
I have seen how wonderful the readers are with hunting down elusive shoes, and the time has come where I must throw myself upon the mercy of the readership to see if they can …

The Vine: January 27, 2010
January 27, 2010 – 1:17 PM | 134 Comments

Dear Sars,
I have fruit trees in my yard.Most of them are in the back behind a tall locked gate, but I have a tangerine tree in my front yard behind an unlocked (but gated) 3-foot-tall …

The Vine: January 22, 2010
January 22, 2010 – 12:05 PM | 71 Comments

After reading the Twilight saga I am hooked on the “offbeat romance” angle!I am currently reading A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb and hoping your readers can recommend some additional books that fit …

The Vine: January 20, 2010
January 20, 2010 – 1:33 PM | 58 Comments

I don’t know if I’m writing this more as a question or for therapy. All I know is life does not seem right and I’m not sure what right is anymore.
I’ve had three cats …

The Vine: January 13, 2010
January 13, 2010 – 9:10 AM | 51 Comments

Ask The Readers moves to Wednesday this week; I’ve bought a house (yay), but have to move again on Friday (boo), so TN will likely go dark for a few days.
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Hi Sars,
So, I have a …

The Vine: January 8, 2010
January 8, 2010 – 10:47 AM | 90 Comments

Hi, Sars —
In light of “Keeping It Clean,” I direct this question not to you, but to the readers.
My kitchen is kind of a nightmare from a cleaning perspective — it has matte paint, virtually …