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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: May 28, 2002
May 28, 2002 · No Comment

Dear Sars:
I have been close to where Drowning is currently (with the exception of the infidelity) and you published my letter last July in The Vine.I wanted to let Drowning know that her marriage …

Seventeen Coronas With Lime
May 27, 2002 · No Comment

Corona #1
It’s the end of a long week, it’s hot, I just put on deodorant and my armpits have chosen to take that as a challenge, and these goddamn Old Navy cuffed capris don’t have …

The Vine: May 24, 2002
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Dear Sars:
I’ve never done anything like this before, but have been visiting your site since last summer and would like to get your take on this. Can’t really talk to friends or family about …

The Vine: May 23, 2002
May 23, 2002 · No Comment

Dear Sars,
From what I’ve read of your writing, we seem to share the same opinions on lots of things, so I thought I’d ask your advice on a situation that I’ve gotten myself stuck …

The Vine: May 22, 2002
May 22, 2002 · No Comment

Hi. I’m writing for brainstorming more than advice. I just graduated from college and need to send a thank-you gift.
For the last four years, my very wealthy (multi-millionaire) and childless aunt and uncle have …

The Vine: May 21, 2002
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Dear Sars,
I’m easily irritated at certain grammatical mistakes. “You’re” and “your” are two different things! However, I can’t be a grammatical snob since I have one problem involving bad and badly. It is absolutely …

I’ve Got A Bad Feeling About This
May 20, 2002 · No Comment

I suppose I could have just not gone to Star Wars Episode Two: Attack of the Clones, but really, the idea never occurred to me. Not see Episode Two? Not an option. I have an …

The Vine: May 17, 2002
May 17, 2002 · No Comment

Dear Sarah,
This letter is really in response to SSMW’s second sentence, and not about the reproductive law issues (about which I know less than you purport to).She says, “I don’t have a boyfriend, nor have …

The Vine: May 16, 2002
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Dear Sars,
Anyway.So here’s the deal.I’m 26, well-educated, relatively normal on most accounts.I don’t have a boyfriend, nor have I ever (I’ve been overweight all of my life).Now, I’m not one of those I’m-all-about-marriage chicks, but …

The Vine: May 15, 2002
May 15, 2002 · No Comment

Dear Sars,
My problem is fairly simple.I am a 21-year-old full-time college student.My parents are still together, and I consider my childhood a happy one.But I am the eldest of four kids — three girls and …