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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: February 10, 2006
February 10, 2006 · No Comment

Hi there, Sars —
About six years ago, I got baptised, having never previously been a member of any church or religion. It was the culmination of a lot of soul-searching, research, and eventual realization of …

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

Hey Sars:
I’m at the age where my son has started attending a lot of birthday parties. These kids are young enough that they all want presents to open up and play with right then — …

Notes From The 310
February 8, 2006 · No Comment
The Vine: February 3, 2006
February 3, 2006 · No Comment

Dear Sars,
I have a problem, and you’re the most level-headed person I can think of to
help me with it.
I have a boyfriend. I love him, he loves me, and it’s like no relationship
I’ve ever had …

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

Dear Sars,
It seems to me that I am most attracted to guys that are not attracted to me. There are a couple of guys who have expressed interest in me that I just do not …

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

Hi Sarah,
I’m currently trying to save some cash by bringing my lunch to work.
For about a month, I relied on PB&J, but it’s getting a little old.
I’d really like some suggestions for vegetarian lunch brown-bagging.
Any …

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

Hi, Sars,
I’m in an awesome relationship. Truly, things are great — we’ve been
together two years, made it through a rocky adjustment to post-college
life together, our families are supportive, it’s super. Really super.
But not so super …

Girls’ Bike Club XI: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
January 30, 2006 · No Comment

Wing Chun: Hello.
Sarah: …Jeez.
Wing Chun: Oh, hi. Sorry.
Sarah: Everything okay?
Wing Chun: Yeah, yeah, everything’s fine, but with the Oscar nominations coming out tomorrow, it’s like, once more into the breach, my friends.
Sarah: No kidding. And …

The Vine: January 27, 2006
January 26, 2006 · One Comment

Sars —
I almost hesitate to answer the question about where
“Grown” can find info on political donations, because
I agree it might cause more problems than it solves
for her…
…but just to make sure her grandma’s not donating
thousands …

The Vine: January 26, 2006
January 26, 2006 · No Comment

Thanks to everyone who wrote in with the obvious solution to Mic’s kids-at-the-wedding problem that I didn’t even think of: getting a babysitter or designating a “kids’ room” for the duration of the ceremony.
Dear Sars,
I …