Hi Sars,
My younger sister recently got in a knock-down, drag-out argument with a TV journalist friend of hers regarding a phrase he used in a Facebook message. Because I am widely considered the language geek …

Dear Tomato Nation:
 
I am a single parent living in Brooklyn with two young children (aged 9 and 3) and two cats (aged 15 and 14). About five years ago, after a long period of …

Hi Sars,
 
I read your column nearly every day and could use some advice myself.
 
I’ve been in a lot (6) of long-term relationships and seem to always get myself into the same position. I’ve been in …

Dear Sars,
 
I have what could potentially be a sticky situation. I may be making nothing out of it, but I’m worried that it will be a big problem down the road.
 
A little background: when …

Hi Sars,
 
Question for you! Why do Americans have wedding rehearsal dinners?I have seen the practice on movies/TV and wondered if it was just the movies? But then someone on your site asked a wedding-related question …

Hi Sars,
I have a bit of a problem finding pants that fit me. Let me explain my situation: I’m 5’11”, which isn’t really all that tall, but I’m also a little heavy — meaning that …

Hi Sars,
 
I received a giant painting for a wedding present and it’s not my style. Besides a subject matter that doesn’t interest me (jazz musicians), the background is hot red-and-yellow tie-dye. The picture is …

O Great Sars,
I’m studying short stories right now in English class, and coincidentally one of the selected authors is your dear friend John Updike. I’ve been trying to explain to my classmates exactly why I …

Hi Sars,
I’m sure this is a common one but haven’t found it in previous postings — and need it for a presentation.
“Spokespersons” or “spokespeople”? I’ve found both in a variety of contexts, none of which …

Hiya Sars,
 
I’ve got a question for the multitudes!
 
Back in the early ’90s I rented a movie that I really enjoyed.Of course, nearly 15 years since, the title has been lost in the ether.Aside from …