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From Norman Mailer to Wendy Pepper — everything on film, TV, books, music, and snacks (shut up, raisins), plus the Girls’ Bike Club.

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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!

Movie Madness
April 20, 2001 · No Comment

Last night — the night of the first truly warm day of spring — I couldn’t get to sleep. That happens to me a lot on Sunday nights. I settle into bed with a book, …

Film Fatal
April 20, 2001 · No Comment

And now, part two of my examination of the AFI Greatest 100 Films Of All Time list…although I don’t know if it’s an examination so much as a display of my ignorance of classic film. …

45 Reasons To Hail The Return Of Yankee Baseball
April 20, 2001 · No Comment

1. The return of warm weather.
2. …followed by the return of hot weather…
3. …followed by the return of “it’s too damn hot and sticky to do a damn thing except lie on the floor in …

Midday Express
April 20, 2001 · No Comment

You could say, “Oh, come on, now,” to the rain as you and Gustave walk to Penn Station. Then you could comment that your hair already looks like a terrifying cross between Willow’s on Buffy …

The Vine: April 19, 2001
April 19, 2001 · No Comment

Hi Sarah,
Well, here’s as abbreviated a version as I could manage of what I have to say to “Confused” with the Muslim boyfriend:
Dear Confused,
Your letter set off all kinds of warning bells for me. I’m …

The Vine: April 18, 2001
April 18, 2001 · No Comment

Sarah,
This is more of a hindsight-type advice asking, but here goes. I’ve known “Cindy” for a number of years, and she was always a fun friend to hang around with. Quite a few years ago, …

The Vine: April 17, 2001
April 17, 2001 · No Comment

Dear Sarah,
Some time ago, I found out I was pregnant. I’d only been dating the father of this baby for two months, but things had already gotten pretty serious between us. And while I fully …

The Vine: April 16, 2001
April 16, 2001 · No Comment

Dear Vine:
I think I should start off by saying that when it comes to men, I am about as introverted and shy as they come. And knowing that my friends seem to find endless amounts …

The Vine: April 13, 2001
April 13, 2001 · No Comment

Hey there.
I like your opinions. They’re often really funny. Just thought I should say that. And I’ve read some of your Vine advice, and you may not be degree’d, but you make sense. So I …

The Vine: April 12, 2001
April 12, 2001 · No Comment

Dear Sarah,I agree with the advice you gave to Panicked, and I’d like to take it one step further. Most people, once out of college, have to do their time in the corporate world. Anyone …