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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: March 2, 2005
March 2, 2005 · No Comment

Dear loveliest and wise Sars,
I shall try to keep this as brief as possible but it’s a relationship problem so please bear with me. Four years ago, I began talking to a guy online. He …

The Vine: February 24, 2005
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Hi Sars. Sorry if this something like this has already been answered,
but I figured it was worth a shot.
My boyfriend (T) of a year and three months broke up with me a little
over a week …

The Vine: February 23, 2005
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Hi Sars,
First of all I’d like to say that Tomato Nation is
wonderful. I’m here every day checking for a new article or
Vine. I’m sure you’ve heard this a million times, but you
rock.
Also, I think you …

The Vine: February 22, 2005
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O Wise and Glorious Sars,
Love the site, love your advice. Need some assistance.
The story begins seven years ago, college. In one of those Greek group-mating rituals, my sorority was “paired” with a fraternity for a …

A Roomba Of One’s Own
February 21, 2005 · One Comment

My birthday is in one month and one day, which puts it on a Tuesday, so my birthday itself, eh — but the lead-up to my birthday, in which I haunt my Amazon wish list’s …

The Vine: February 18, 2005
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Hi Sars,
I’m on the verge of a big life-defining decision, and trying to make it is
proving to be beyond me. I’d love to hear what you’d do in my situation, or
at least what factors you …

The Vine: February 17, 2005
February 17, 2005 · No Comment

Dear Sars,
I know you said your take on wedding etiquette is often at odds with that of your readership, but you seem to have your head on straight and I’d appreciate your advice. Let’s get …

The Vine: February 16, 2005
February 16, 2005 · No Comment

Oh wise and wonderful Sars,
Here’s my problem:
I work as a paralegal at a large law firm. About ten months ago, “Mandi”
was hired as a receptionist. Since Mandi’s about my age and very outgoing,
we started having …

The Vine: February 15, 2005
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Sweet Sars:
I recently had a hot and heavy relationship with a guy, J. I have teenaged children, and have never dated since I divorced their father four years ago. J and I fell quickly in …

The Sound And The Fury
February 14, 2005 · One Comment

Welcome to AFS 435: Advanced Foley Studio. AFS 435 is an independent-study unit for sound-design students looking to build their ambient-noise portfolios. You will receive one grade for the semester, based on your ability to …