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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!

24 Vines In 24 Hours
July 20, 2000 · No Comment

Twenty-Four

Sars,
I just got into an argument with a coworker and friend about this, and realized that it is a very interesting debate. Wondering where you would weigh in on this.
We work at a multinational consulting …

The Vine: July 19, 2000
July 19, 2000 · No Comment

At the risk of submerging myself in a bog of psychobabble, the likes of which I may never overcome in my life, I have issues with closure. Specifically, I’ve been disappointed, angered, frustrated, and underappreciated …

Wedding-Bell Blues
July 19, 2000 · No Comment

A week or so ago, I went to an outstandingly fun wedding. Well, okay, actually I went to an outstandingly fun wedding reception, since I plugged “Such-and-so Street” instead of “Such-and-so Avenue” into Yahoo’s mapfinder …

And Then There Were Two
July 19, 2000 · One Comment
And Then There Were Two

I grew up in a multi-cat household. My family always had two cats, starting with Ding, who actually beat me to the first-child punch by nearly a year. My parents have lots of pictures of …

Cease And Desist
July 19, 2000 · No Comment

I spent last weekend on Fire Island in the company of my great good friends the Couch Baron and Dix, and after driving up to the ferry and wending our way to the island and …

All I Ever Wanted
July 19, 2000 · No Comment

I’ve just gotten back from a lovely four-day sojourn to California. The less said about the actual physical sojourning, the better, I suspect, although I would like to take this opportunity to thank the guy …

The Vine: July 18, 2000
July 18, 2000 · No Comment

This is a bit of a doozy, so bear with me…
About six years ago, when I started college, I spent time as a computer lab proctor, and it was about that time that I discovered …

The Vine: July 17, 2000
July 17, 2000 · No Comment

Hey Sarah,
Here’s my dilemma…I have been dating this guy for about two months now. He’s sweet, good-looking, and a great kisser. Sounds good, huh? Well, the problem is that he’s really serious about our relationship. …

The Vine: July 14, 2000
July 14, 2000 · No Comment

Dear Sars,
I’ve been dating my boyfriend for five years now and it’s come around to the time of the year that we usually both go out to California for vacation. One thing, though – I …

The Vine: July 13, 2000
July 13, 2000 · No Comment

Sarah –
My older sis Jen (with whom I am not very close) is having surgery next week. Hemorrhoids removal. I know. Revolting. My mom called me the other night, and asked me to go to …