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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: October 11, 2013
October 11, 2013 – 1:09 PM | 3 Comments
The Vine: October 11, 2013

I came across a brief mention of a NY no-man’s-land, The Hole, on the internet and found it fascinating.

The Vine: October 4, 2013
October 4, 2013 – 1:03 PM | 25 Comments
The Vine: October 4, 2013

Hello! I am looking for socks. 

The Vine: September 27, 2013
September 27, 2013 – 8:44 AM | 35 Comments
The Vine: September 27, 2013

I am someone who never was really exposed to classical music, or any kind of musical theory, growing up.

The Vine: September 20, 2013
September 20, 2013 – 12:41 PM | 7 Comments
The Vine: September 20, 2013

I have a head-scratcher for the Nation — fairly recent, but it’s driving me positively BUGGY that I can’t remember the title.

The Vine: September 13, 2013
September 13, 2013 – 10:51 AM | 13 Comments
The Vine: September 13, 2013

I’m looking for some help finding a nightdress for my mom. 

The Vine: September 6, 2013
September 6, 2013 – 4:49 PM | 9 Comments
The Vine: September 6, 2013

I really, really want some boots this fall. I try half-assedly every year to make this happen, but usually give up because it’s just so darn difficult. 

The Vine: August 30, 2013
August 30, 2013 – 10:42 AM | 32 Comments
The Vine: August 30, 2013

I’m a mid-30s woman living in a state with a full four seasons. I’m hourglassy, with a defined waist and small boobs, and a pretty big caboose.

The Vine: August 23, 2013
August 23, 2013 – 1:46 PM | 57 Comments
The Vine: August 23, 2013

I’m a fifth-grade teacher seeking some inspiration.  

The Vine: August 16, 2013
August 16, 2013 – 3:24 PM | 12 Comments
The Vine: August 16, 2013

 
I’m on a quest to track down a book that my mom read as a teen, but can’t remember the title of and thus has never been able to find again.

The Vine: August 9, 2013
August 9, 2013 – 3:08 PM | 8 Comments
The Vine: August 9, 2013

I’m looking for a specific episode of a syndicated TV show (of the low-budget Canadian-produced variety) in the supernatural detective genre.