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The Vine

The Tomato Nation advice column addresses your questions on etiquette, grammar, romance, and pet misbehavior. Ask The Readers about books or fashion today!

The Vine: October 23, 2007
October 23, 2007 · No Comment

Sars —
I was having a discussion about grammar with one of my friends (because that’s just how cool modern high school students are), and we couldn’t agree on a certain point. We were hoping that …

You’re doing a heck of a job, Arnie
October 23, 2007 · 39 Comments

I don’t know about you, but if I were in the fire zone in SoCal and I heard that Governor Schwarzenegger had called FEMA for aid, I’d be like, “You know what actually, we’re good. …

TN Fall Contest: Get Thee Behind Me, Colbert
October 22, 2007 · 17 Comments

With nine days to go, we’re at around 87K — just three grand more, and the mysteriously generous and generously mysterious $ throws in another $2,500, which would put us at $92,500. Which would put …

“Second prize is TWO years as Yankee manager!”
October 19, 2007 · No Comment

Finally getting around to my daily baseball-blog reads…
 
Bronx Banter on the possible line of succession (Davey JOHNSON?Wow).
 
Deadspin’s liveblog of the Torre press conference earlier.
 
Fire Joe Morgan makes fun of Buster Olney.You can’t go wrong with …

The Vine: Runner Fest II
October 19, 2007 · 18 Comments

Hey Sars,
 
I am in a bit of jam and while I know you prefer to work out in your apartment, I was hoping that there are some avid runners out there in your readership.
 
I …

I have a bet with myself
October 19, 2007 · 78 Comments

And you’ll have to settle it.Ready?If you haven’t gone over there already today, please head to the TWoP homepage.Then come right back here and post your initial reaction in the comments.
 
I apologize in advance — …

The Vine: Runner Fest I
October 19, 2007 · 21 Comments

Dear Sars,
 
I am a runner.I run a lot.While I love it, my body does not.I have had problems with chronic and extremely painful shin splints for a year or so now.I’m on the distance …

Hello, Joe, whaddya know
October 18, 2007 · 26 Comments

(“We need a hit, so here I go“)
So, Torre is out as manager of the Yankees. Miss Alli and Joe R and I talked about it briefly at the office today, and I said it …

Clublife
October 18, 2007 · One Comment

I love Rob The Bouncer’s blog. I know I’ve recommended it here, but I will do so again, especially for New York-area people who will read his descriptions of the local Guido talent, choke a …

TN Fall Contest: Oh, I’ve Got Plenty Of Awesooooome
October 18, 2007 · 3 Comments

“And awesome’s plenty for meeeeeee!” And for you guys, who have hoisted the contest up over 86 percent. Four thousand more, and the lovely and talented $ hucks in another $2,500. Good work, people. Keep …