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The Vine: February 27, 2007
February 27, 2007 – 3:32 PM | No Comment

Hiya! Some of the Firm folks have started a new DVD set (my sis is one of them). They can be found at http://www.tracielongtraining.com/. Hope this helps!
JC

The Vine: February 21, 2007
February 21, 2007 – 2:23 PM | One Comment

Hi, Sars.
My initial question was a lot simpler, but then I started thinking more about it. Okay, I’ll try not to make this too long. My husband and I have been married for a little …

The Vine: February 20, 2007
February 20, 2007 – 2:17 PM | No Comment

I have a basic grammar question. In American English, the word “herb” is pronounced without the H, making the first syllable sound like a vowel. So is the correct usage “an herb” or “a herb”? …

The Vine: January 25, 2007
January 25, 2007 – 6:35 PM | No Comment

I love Nixon watches, and they appear to have a few smaller, metallic options for women.
Signed,
I’m a big clunky girl, myself

The Vine: January 11, 2007
January 11, 2007 – 3:38 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
Well, I don’t know how reliable it is, but according to this site, “the phrases ‘Broken Arrow’ and ‘Bottle of Rain’ are Native American expressions, meaning (respectively) ‘Peaceful End of Conflict’ and ‘Good Prospects/Good …

The Vine: January 4, 2007
January 4, 2007 – 1:29 PM | No Comment

A dryer sheet works wonders on static hair, and it’s easy to carry in your purse or pocket. Just rub the sheet over your hair, it leaves no residue, and it tames the flyaways.K

The Vine: December 13, 2006
December 13, 2006 – 8:02 PM | No Comment

Hi,
A year ago, my partner and I entered into a foster/adopt situation with
a two-day-old baby with only four hours’ notice. We knew from the second
that we met her that we really, really, really wanted to …

The Vine: December 12, 2006
December 12, 2006 – 7:44 PM | No Comment

I love, love, love George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series.
It’s very addictive and I think he is the best author I have ever read.
AR

Dear AR,
Thanks — I got lots and lots …

The Vine: December 7, 2006
December 7, 2006 – 12:22 AM | No Comment

I second the shoe-repair suggestion…I have had other leather items
repaired by cobblers.Stitchwork is stitchwork, in many cases.

For the lining she might contact a tailor…I bet a tailor could make
the fix, or have good suggestions for …

The Vine: November 29, 2006
November 29, 2006 – 8:41 PM | No Comment

Hello Sars:
Longtime listener, first-time caller.It’s a boy — I will hopefully be brief, mostly because I am too damn old to be thinking like this.
I got out of a five-year relationship at the end of …