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Stories, True and Otherwise

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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: November 13, 2003
November 13, 2003 · No Comment

Hi Sars,
I just finished my Bachelor of Arts degree at a very good university, and am about to start a graduate program at the same university.I maintained very good grades for the duration of my …

The Vine: November 12, 2003
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Sars,
Here’s the deal — I am most definitely in need of some
of your wise advice. Let’s get right to it: I am 21
and adopted — I’ve always known that I was adopted, and
I’d always wanted …

The Vine: November 11, 2003
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Dear Sars,
I have two older sisters. The middle one is getting married next year, and when the planning started, she immediately asked our oldest sister to be her maid of honor. A slight disappointment to …

The Famous Ghost Monologues, No. 14: Jessica Marie Garnett
November 11, 2003 · No Comment

It’s weird — lately I can’t stop thinking about Brianna Babitch. You know how certain things, when you’re a little kid, they’re like your whole world for a little while, and then by the time …

The Vine: November 7, 2003
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Dear Sars,
I love your website!I don’t usually ask complete strangers for advice, but
I’d actually really like some advice from someone not embroiled in this
situation.I’m graduating from graduate school soon (somehow that sounds
redundant).(Okay, completely unrelated question …

The Vine: November 6, 2003
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Hey Sars,
I’ve got this friend, we’ll call him…”Richard,” anyways, we’ve been good friends for several months now, and we’ve been through quite a lot, including me being with him through a very nasty “break-up” (?) …

The Vine: November 5, 2003
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Okay, Girl meets Boy.Much happiness.Girl and Boy
cohabitate for years and years and years, eventually
going back to school to get their masters together.
(Awww.)They have some problems, but they get past
them eventually, with more happiness following.
One night, …

The Vine: November 4, 2003
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Dearest Sars,
I’ve got this wonderfully close group of friends.The four of us are an one-for-all unit that lasted all throughout high school, complete with inside jokes and nicknames.It’s disgustingly “ya-ya.”Anyhow, to celebrate graduation, we planned …

Night Terrors
November 3, 2003 · No Comment

I have a pretty major announcement to make today. Don’t worry — it’s happy news, and as I prepare to embark on a lifetime commitment with the one I love, I want to share my …

The Vine: October 31, 2003
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Hi Sars,
I’ve only just been reading your column for a few months, but I always find your advice honest and straight-on.
To get to my question, I’m 21 and still haven’t had a boyfriend, much less …