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The Tomato Nation advice column addresses your questions on etiquette, grammar, romance, and pet misbehavior. Ask The Readers about books or fashion today!

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The Vine: Find That Book Fest I
September 28, 2007 – 11:16 AM | 8 Comments

There was a children’s book I loved as a kid. It was the story of a brother and sister who were transported to an alternate reality to rescue their grandparents. Their grandparents had fallen through …

The Vine: September 26, 2007
September 26, 2007 – 1:24 PM | 44 Comments

Hey Sars,
I’ve got a question for the readers. It’s about shoes. I don’t think I’m being unreasonable when I say that I like cute shoes, but I also like being able to walk in them. …

The Vine: September 14, 2007
September 14, 2007 – 9:09 PM | 53 Comments

Hey Sars,
Here’s a question for Vine readers. I’m wondering if there is a neutral or unflavored toothpaste. Toothpaste flavors are, to me, so over-the-top intense and sweet that they make me gag almost every morning. …

The Vine: September 7, 2007
September 7, 2007 – 1:42 PM | 28 Comments

Hi Sars —
I have a question: last month I went to St. Lucia on my honeymoon. Had an amazing time. While there, I bought an ice-cream bar called a “Bounty.” It was possibly the best …

The Vine: August 31, 2007
August 31, 2007 – 11:16 AM | 36 Comments
The Vine: August 31, 2007
The Vine: August 24, 2007
August 24, 2007 – 2:19 PM | 7 Comments

Hi Sars!
 
I love the site, and I was hoping your readers (or you) could help me out. I’ve been looking online for a support group/message board for people with bipolar siblings. There are a lot …

The Vine: August 23, 2007
August 23, 2007 – 5:36 PM | 22 Comments

Hi Sars,
I’ve got a question for your readers:
I live in the south, where the weather forecast is “30% chance of thunderstorms” every. single. day. in the summer. For some reason, my husband is particularly hard …

The Vine: August 17, 2007
August 17, 2007 – 2:12 PM | 36 Comments

Dear Sars,
Last weekend, I went over to a friend’s house to help her pack up her things — “Minnie” is getting divorced and moving out of the apartment she shared with her husband, and …

The Vine: August 10, 2007
August 10, 2007 – 9:16 AM | 77 Comments

Hey Sars,
 
I’m buying my first home and I wanted to ask you a question about real estate etiquette. My real estate agent is a nice person who hasn’t put any pressure on me at …

The Vine: August 3, 2007
August 3, 2007 – 8:58 AM | 35 Comments

Dear Sars,
 
My friend recently asked me to be one of her bridesmaids, and since I live in the city — and she’s in Ohio — she wants my help in finding dresses for the …