This one might be too obscure even for the awesome powers of the Nation, but I figure it can’t hurt to try. There’s this song that my dad always sang when we were going to …

Dear Sars,
I’m hoping that The Nation can help me figure out what to buy my husband for Christmas, because I am stumped. Here’s his biographical sketch:
He’s 45 years old.He likes books, but reads slowly …

A very happy (American) Thanksgiving to the Nation, and the safest of travels. Got a gift- or holiday-related question you need help with? Ask The Readers is here for you, so send those emails to …

Dear Sars and The Nation,
I have baby-fine, stick-straight hair, and I’ve learned over the years that I want to work with it, not against it. A new stylist who cut my hair at the beginning …

Dear Sars,
On a scale from 1 to 10, how tacky is re-gifting one’s wedding gift as another wedding gift?
The gift to be re-gifted is a Lalique crystal lovebird piece. It was given to me by …

Dear Sars,
A question for you and the Nation. I am a cat-owner who loves to cook. The problem is this: I want a herb garden. Since I rent, it’s going to have to be in …

Someone on another site recommended I bring my question to you.
I’m trying to remember the title and author of a sci-fi short story. National superpowers use only robots to fight their wars. The Rapture happens …

A somewhat Halloween-themed Ask The Readers today. Speaking of Halloween, don’t forget to 1) vote in the remaining N Candy AA II flights, and 2) show off your scary fund-raising prowess (geddit?) with a donation …

I live in Wisconsin and the weather is already starting to get colder. The past few falls/winters/springs I’ve worn low-rise capri-length tights under my dress pants and various CuddlDuds tops layered under sweaters. The CuddlDuds …

It’s the Fall Classic Ask The Readers edition of The Vine — reader Daisy has offered to donate $25 to the uniform haul if one of you fine people can identify the book she’s looking …