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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: December 26, 2008
December 26, 2008 – 12:59 PM | 10 Comments

This one is for you and the readers. Last summer I was studying abroad in Italy for a month and discovered these awesome little cookies in the grocery stores there. It’s pretty much my favorite …

The Vine: December 19, 2008
December 19, 2008 – 12:12 PM | 23 Comments

Hi Sars,
I’m hoping you and your readers will be able help me and my colleagues out. A treasured co-worker is leaving us to return home after working here in America for the last three years. …

The Vine: December 17, 2008
December 17, 2008 – 1:15 PM | 39 Comments

Dear Sars,
I don’t ever seem to have great luck with my living situations. I had finally shaken off the curse of the terrible roommates by getting a one-bedroom (and a cat! yay!) and felt like …

The Vine: December 12, 2008 (Bookfest)
December 12, 2008 – 1:42 PM | 28 Comments

Hey Sars,
I’m hoping the TN readership can help me find a book I read years ago. I read it in 1998 when I was an exchange student in Germany for my English class. I would …

The Vine: December 10, 2008
December 10, 2008 – 1:23 PM | 57 Comments

O mighty Sars, wise in the ways of weirdo cats;
My boyfriend is fostering, and thinking about adopting, a 9-year-old female cat, Ava.Ava was at first grumpy and grouchy, but after about 6 weeks seems to …

The Vine: December 5, 2008
December 5, 2008 – 12:49 PM | 66 Comments

Hey Sars,
So not a question I expect you can help with, but I’m hoping the peanut gallery can be of assistance.I’ve been searching everywhere to find a new bra, and I’m stumped.Right now I’m wearing …

The Vine: December 3, 2008
December 3, 2008 – 5:31 PM | 21 Comments

Apologies for the brevity/tardiness of today’s Vine; lots going on behind the scenes here at TN HQ today.Stay tuned…
Hi Sars,
This is probably more an etiquette question than anything else.When, if ever, should you tell your …

The Vine: Turkember 26, 2008
November 26, 2008 – 3:20 PM | 138 Comments
The Vine: Turkember 26, 2008

Hey Sarah,
Here’s a doozy for you.
I am the unofficial lead secretary in a smallish office — unofficial because I’m on the same level as the other secretaries, it’s just that I’m the only one who …

The Vine: November 21, 2008
November 21, 2008 – 1:06 PM | 8 Comments

Hey, folks.Overwhelmed by other deadlines this week, I’ve asked the beautiful and talented AB Chao to step in on Ask The Readers Friday.Welcome back, AB!
Dear Sars,
HELP!I finally found a product for my face that I …

The Vine: November 19, 2008
November 19, 2008 – 5:21 PM | 41 Comments

Dear Sars,
Since I found out a few weeks ago that my ex became single again, I have been dreaming about him.Not in passing cameos, but long elaborate dreams full of longing looks, “accidental” touching, and …