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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: August 25, 2006
August 25, 2006 · No Comment

Hey Sars,
I have a problem — as does everyone. It’s not about boys or living conditions or anything like that.
I’m scared of the grocery store. Seriously.
I’m 25 years old and have never really learned how …

The Vine: August 24, 2006
August 24, 2006 · No Comment

Hello there,
I have had a couple of instances in which someone who works for me has had a serious hygiene problem. In the first, I worked for a Major Entertainment Company, which has VERY well-defined, …

The Vine: August 23, 2006
August 23, 2006 · 3 Comments

I recommend American Apparel’s Sheer Jersey Cap Sleeve Raglan. It’s in the Short-Sleeved section on the website, but it fits like a tank top. It’s lightweight, hides a bra perfectly, and comes in all kinds …

The Vine: August 22, 2006
August 22, 2006 · No Comment

Hi Sars!
My suggestion for Not a Fashonista is to try taking her daughter to juniors departments, especially at department stores like JC Penney.
My largest gripe as a 5’2″, 135-pounder is that nothing they have is …

The Vine: August 11, 2006
August 11, 2006 · No Comment

Okay, folks, just some administrative business before we start today. First of all, the Ask The Readers thing is doing quite well. I’d had it in mind just to run it as a summer feature, …

The Vine: August 10, 2006
August 10, 2006 · No Comment

Hey Sars,
While I’ve never tried it for duct tape adhesive, this has worked on many other kinds of adhesives for me in the past. Pharmacies sell little wipes (similar in size/packaging to alcohol wipes) for …

The Vine: August 8, 2006
August 8, 2006 · No Comment

Musicplasma.com is the music website you’re thinking of. As far as recommendations, I think A might like Thievery Corporation. They are more sort of lounge/downbeat, but I think they’ll have the groove A is looking …

Thy Name Is Don Johnson
August 7, 2006 · One Comment

Mr. Sobell turned in a recap of a Miami Vice episode recently, and as I edited it, I went in my mind back to that wonderful time in our culture when Don Johnson went sprinting …

The Vine: August 4, 2006
August 4, 2006 · No Comment

Dear Sars,
I have a very tragic addiction: nail polish. When summer rolls around and I start wearing sandals, I change the color of my toenails almost as often as I change shoes.
Unfortunately, my two favorite …

The Vine: August 3, 2006
August 3, 2006 · No Comment

Been dealing with large boobs, broad shoulders and a small rib cage my whole life (seriously; bras in the third grade), trying to find a happy medium between porn star and pregnant (shirts cut larger …