Dear Sars,
Some years ago I received a Master of Arts degree in English literature.However, my professional life is about as far removed from my academic past as it could possibly be — I work for …

Sorry for the late posting, friends.I spent the day 1) at Dr. Robinson’s office (all moles currently quietly minding their own beeswax, but if you meant to call your derm last winter and then didn’t …

Dear Sars,
I stumbled into a problem and I’m way out of my depth.I’m hoping you or your readers will have some advice for me.
My husband comes from a family with a history of cancer.He lost …

Hi Sars,
I just agreed to be the matron of honor for my dear friend’s wedding, and I have ten weeks to transform my 39-year-old self into the second-hottest babe on the planet.
I’m up to date …

Dear Sars,
“Publicly” or “publically”? My instinct says the latter is preferable, but I see the former (which I HATE) more and more in print and online media. Online dictionaries claim they’re synonymous. Am I being …

…Bookfest!
Dear Sars,
I’m looking for a book I read as a kid or perhaps a teenager. It was about a boy who ran away from home and took up residence in an abandoned train station. I …

Hi Sars,
I know that I am not the only one out there grappling with the awkwardness of losing colleagues to layoffs and “workforce reductions” right now but I haven’t been able to find a good …

Hi Sars,
My new downstairs neighbors smoke and I’m very sensitive to it. In addition, the building I live in is VERY dusty. Therefore, I’m interested in purchasing an air purifier of some kind — but …

About fifteen years ago, my parents split up. They did not divorce and I’ve never really asked why. About a decade ago my dad moved in with a woman I think of as my stepmother.
My …

…Bookfest!
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Hi!
I asked a question on Ask Metafilter when it stumped people, one of your readers suggested I send a note to you.I’m looking for a book of short-story mysteries that I read sometime back in …