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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!

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The Vine: August 1, 2007
August 1, 2007 – 2:29 PM | 49 Comments

Dear Tomato Nation:
 
I am a single parent living in Brooklyn with two young children (aged 9 and 3) and two cats (aged 15 and 14). About five years ago, after a long period of …

The Vine: July 13, 2007
July 13, 2007 – 10:06 AM | 49 Comments

Hi Sars,
I have a bit of a problem finding pants that fit me. Let me explain my situation: I’m 5’11”, which isn’t really all that tall, but I’m also a little heavy — meaning that …

The Vine: July 6, 2007
July 6, 2007 – 1:55 PM | 15 Comments

Hiya Sars,
 
I’ve got a question for the multitudes!
 
Back in the early ’90s I rented a movie that I really enjoyed.Of course, nearly 15 years since, the title has been lost in the ether.Aside from …

The Vine: July 5, 2007
July 5, 2007 – 2:17 PM | 19 Comments

Sars,
 
I’ve got a question that also has to do with apartments and stuff, although this is more in the “getting rid of” vein. You see, I have boxes and boxes of old media — …

The Vine: July 2, 2007
July 3, 2007 – 10:55 AM | 43 Comments

A fashion question! I really enjoyed the recent “layering” discussion, and thought you and your very fashionable readers might be able to help me.
I’m looking for some kind of fashion sneaker or comfy knock-around shoe, …

The Vine: June 22, 2007
June 22, 2007 – 4:36 PM | 14 Comments

Dear Sars,
I have a book question. I’m trying to track down a copy of a knitting book that my mom had when I was a kid. I believe it was from the late ’50s or …

The Vine: June 15, 2007
June 15, 2007 – 4:53 PM | 65 Comments

Hi Sars,
It’s my apartment. I just moved into a new place, and decided I need to actually decorate this one, now that I’m sort of an official grown-up now at the grand age of 27.
Only …

The Vine: June 14, 2007
June 14, 2007 – 7:06 PM | 121 Comments

Dear Mr. and Mrs. James Bunting,
How does that feel?
I am writing a business letter (probably my second ever) for work, and have been instructed to put the header as follows:
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Anonymous
1455 ______ …

The Vine: June 8, 2007
June 8, 2007 – 11:06 AM | 87 Comments

Hi there Sars —
As my kids are getting towards that age when the words begin to matter more than the pictures, I’ve started a collection of my favorite “chapter” books such as The Hobbit, A …

The Vine: June 2, 2007
June 2, 2007 – 8:40 AM | 8 Comments

Hi Sars,
I love the practical turn The Vine has taken, and I’m hoping between you and your readers I can get a recommendation for a good book. I work for a magazine that is finally …