“I wrote 63 songs this year. They’re all about Jeter.” Just kidding. The game we love, the players we hate, and more.
From Norman Mailer to Wendy Pepper — everything on film, TV, books, music, and snacks (shut up, raisins), plus the Girls’ Bike Club.
Helping public schools, winning prizes, sending a crazy lady in a tomato costume out in public.
Monologues, travelogues, fiction, and fart humor. And hens. Don’t forget the hens.
The Tomato Nation advice column addresses your questions on etiquette, grammar, romance, and pet misbehavior. Ask The Readers about books or fashion today!
Sars,
About three or four years ago, I found these great bobby pins at a local chain drugstore. They’re not the brown/black/brassy cheap-looking kind with the weird ridgey top. These were smooth with a slight curve. …
1. Something that is built haphazardly/slapped together/makeshift is:
a) jury-rigged; b) jerry-rigged
Both appear in the 11c; “jury-rigged” is the older construction. Which do you use?
2. Something that is built hastily/built poorly/looks cheap is:
a) …
Hi Sars,
For one of my jobs, I need to compile a list of verbal pet peeves — the “if you will”s, “Joe and myself”s, and other grammar- and style-related mistakes that the unknowing often …
When it hens, it pours: reader Ken R. hepped me to the This American Life episode from a week ago called “Poultry Slam,” and I haven’t listened to it yet, but I can’t wait to …
Robert T. emailed me earlier today with a link to Changing The Present, a site that serves as a sort of clearinghouse for worthy causes — you can browse all sorts of non-profits that support …
Hi, Sars —
I have a software-related question I hope you or your readers could help me with. My boyfriend mentioned that he wanted some sort of picture software. Basically, I think he wants something that …
Sars —
Can you recommend a book on New York City that chronicles its historical, political, and social evolution from its discovery to today? I want something that is thorough, but readable, more like Peter Ackroyd’s …
I need to buy them online. No. 1 pencils, not No. 2s or any other grade. I’d like a U.S. retailer; anyone who can suggest an identical/similar style or brand that’s available here, please do …
Hey there,
I’m looking for an inexpensive desk — under 100 dollars, hopefully. Why is it that a sleek, simple desk made of metal and plastic can cost upwards of 1,000 dollars? I’ve already checked out …
Finally I see one of the ads for Live Free Or Die Hard, and…it’s the one without music. Boo! But the DVD is out now. Word to the wise, though: Gunz “Mick” Bones tipped me …