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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!

Brothers & Sisters: “An Act Of Will”
June 21, 2007 · No Comment

“Will Power Trip”:

Joe passive-aggressives that he thought “the whole point of giving up the big corporate job for the family business was” — he nods after the kids — “you know.” Well, yeah. Couldn’t have …

The Vine: June 20, 2007
June 20, 2007 · No Comment

Dear Sars,
I’ve never done this type of thing, so I hope I can provide you with enough information to help me with my problem.
My wife and me have been married for two years. Most …

Con Man
June 19, 2007 · 18 Comments
<I>Con Man</I>

Weird little movie. James Hogue is a weird little guy, so that fits. Hogue is the dude who got taken out of a Princeton classroom in handcuffs back in ’91 for, basically, impersonating a sophomore (he was …

Buggin’
June 18, 2007 · 140 Comments

[about two weeks ago]
Eating lemon sorbet at my desk, straight from the pint with a serving spoon like the classy dame I am, I drop a nickel-sized blob of sorbet next to the keyboard. My …

The Vine: June 15, 2007
June 15, 2007 · 65 Comments

Hi Sars,
It’s my apartment. I just moved into a new place, and decided I need to actually decorate this one, now that I’m sort of an official grown-up now at the grand age of 27.
Only …

The Vine: June 14, 2007
June 14, 2007 · 121 Comments

Dear Mr. and Mrs. James Bunting,
How does that feel?
I am writing a business letter (probably my second ever) for work, and have been instructed to put the header as follows:
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Anonymous
1455 ______ …

Midtown Humanity On Parade, Vol. 4
June 13, 2007 · 55 Comments

Dear sir,
The next time you find yourself wearing sunglasses indoors, ask yourself these questions:
1. Am I the leader of a cult?
2. Am I either John Munch or Bono?
3. Have I recently undergone surgery on my …

Don’t know what to get Dad for Father’s Day?
June 13, 2007 · 6 Comments

How about the “Father’s Day” music video from Guyz Nite?
Yes, that’s Mr. Stupidhead in the bear outfit. Obvi.
(Looking for the Die Hard vid?   It’s here, with a new fourth verse, but is yippee ki …

“It’s Time To Play…Pass The Buck”
June 12, 2007 · 12 Comments

Prospective Replacements For Bob Barker On The Price Is Right:

Bob Vila
PROS: Hiring another dude named Bob could ease the transition for announcer Burton Richardson; Vila’s home-renovation expertise is handy for contestants unsure of how …

Midtown Humanity On Parade, Vol. 3
June 11, 2007 · 110 Comments

When it comes to crying in public in New York City, you have two schools of thought: 1) that it’s terribly lonely and sad that nobody ever stops to ask after the cryer; and 2) …