“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!
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 …
Sars,
I’ve got a question that also has to do with apartments and stuff, although this is more in the “getting rid of” vein. You see, I have boxes and boxes of old media — …
At loose ends on July 4? Looking for a rock show to round out a day of hot dogs and nearly blowing your fingers off with illegal fireworks? Then come to the Guyz Nite show …
A fashion question! I really enjoyed the recent “layering” discussion, and thought you and your very fashionable readers might be able to help me.
I’m looking for some kind of fashion sneaker or comfy knock-around shoe, …
I’d read a number of reviews prior to seeing this movie which suggested that it suffers from a split personality — the first half is a genial, Albert-Brooks-flavored baseball movie, while the second half is …
Dear Sarah,
I’d love to know your thoughts about this situation.
After many years together, Sam and Laura were divorced a little over a year ago. They have remained friends, continued to live in the same city, …
“Jack McGee Without Pity.”
McGee says that Leary, who declined requests to be interviewed for this piece, cultivates a public image as a bold, blunt, hands-on actor-writer-producer who loves collaboration, but is actually an insecure, controlling …
Hi Sars!
Longtime reader, first-time writer.I’m hoping you can offer some suggestions for handling this rather awkward situation.
I met my friend, Janet, just over three years ago when I started working with her.We started out as …