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“I wrote 63 songs this year. They’re all about Jeter.” Just kidding. The game we love, the players we hate, and more.

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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!

Hello Muddah
June 12, 2006 · 6 Comments

I’d had a long day — not a bad day, just a long one, which had begun in a rental car with cursing and self-flagellation because I’d managed to miss the turn-off for 678 North …

The Vine: June 9, 2006
June 9, 2006 · No Comment

Hi Sars,
I am a Canadian who lives in the Washington, DC area, and has been living in
the States now for nearly six years. During that time, I have sporadically
looked for a) a financial planner who’s …

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

Dearest Sars,
I tried to pare it down as much as possible, but this doesn’t just involve one boy, it involves two.And they’re twins.
A couple of weeks ago, I went out with B, a guy I …

The Vine: June 7, 2006
June 7, 2006 · No Comment

Dear Sars,
I have a friend problem.
Brief backstory: my friend Kim was one of my English professors in undergrad, and we currently live 12 hours apart. The problem: Kim is terrible about keeping in touch and …

The Vine: June 6, 2006
June 6, 2006 · No Comment

Dear Sars,
Okay, quick background — 27, virgin, all-around good-girl. I don’t smoke,
don’t drink, don’t do drugs, and have absolutely no intention of ever
starting (religious and family reasons). I just moved out on my own (yeah
me!) …

Tonsorial Splendor
June 5, 2006 · No Comment

Since I shaved it all off nine-odd weeks ago, my hair (well, “hair,” at times) has gone through various phases: the Boot Camp phase, the Chia Head phase, the Toilet Brush phase, and the Duckling …

The Vine: June 2, 2006
June 2, 2006 · No Comment

Sars,
I have a grammar question for you.Over the last week I’ve been hearing the same radio commercial for Brokeback Mountain‘s DVD release.It includes a phrase that has troubled me grammatically and since I am not …

The Vine: June 1, 2006
June 1, 2006 · No Comment

Hey Sars,
This is mostly an academic question about etiquette. My boyfriend and I have talked about marriage, but it’s still quite a ways off in the future (and yes, as such, I shouldn’t be worrying …

The Vine: May 31, 2006
May 31, 2006 · No Comment

Oh Tomato Queen,
I am 24 and living with an awesome guy after many years of crappy
boyfriends. We are very happy so no problems there. This situation relates
to his mother. She is not trying to plan …

The Vine: May 30, 2006
May 30, 2006 · No Comment

Hi Sarah,
You get a lot of letters like the one from “Stuck on step zero” and having been
in a similar situation I’d like to suggest the United Way’s http://211.org as a
great resource. They generally can …