“I wrote 63 songs this year. They’re all about Jeter.” Just kidding. The game we love, the players we hate, and more.
From Norman Mailer to Wendy Pepper — everything on film, TV, books, music, and snacks (shut up, raisins), plus the Girls’ Bike Club.
Helping public schools, winning prizes, sending a crazy lady in a tomato costume out in public.
Monologues, travelogues, fiction, and fart humor. And hens. Don’t forget the hens.
The Tomato Nation advice column addresses your questions on etiquette, grammar, romance, and pet misbehavior. Ask The Readers about books or fashion today!
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 …
Hi Sars,
I am 31 years old. I own my car, I live in a nice one-bedroom. I have a college degree and a job I enjoy. I got a letter from my dad the other …
Sars,
Okay, this situation sucks!Deep breath.I have been with my boyfriend,
let’s call him “First-Time Home Buyer,” for two and a half years, living
together for two.We currently reside in an apartment provided by my
employer for a ridiculously …
Sars,
I am looking for some cat advice. I thought who else could I turn to but
you?
About one month ago I moved into a condo with a roommate.We both have
cats. Both are fixed and we both …
Yes, it’s another baseball entry. I know, I know. Last one of the year, I swear. Just tying up a few loose ends here…
On gloating
As you no doubt have heard, the Yankees lost the World …
Sars,
(This is in response to your answer to Colleen.)
While I agree that Jeff Weaver was not the best choice for a pitcher, you have to take into consideration the fact that he had just pitched …
To refresh your memory (and in case I have the date wrong): “I am writing to you in the desperate hope that you or anyone you know has ever experienced sciatica…”
Most medical people won’t “give …
Hi Sars,
I need your perspective on this zinger because you get
so many questions, and probably a zillion of them are
just like this.
Two men. One is the long-time boyfriend, who is the
most caring, considerate fun …
Dear Sars,
Somehow my life turned into a bad TV show a couple months ago, and I’m not
sure what to do to sort it out.I met Soldier Boy at the beginning of the
school year.I thought he …
I love the baseball postseason. Love it. And before you roll your eyes and fulminate quietly to yourself all, ohhhhh, right, of course she loves the postseason, she’s a Yankees (hoccchhh…ptui) fan, she’s practically got …