Dear Sars and Stephanie —
What a great idea!Thanks so much for this opportunity.
My question is about knives.What types and brands do you recommend
for the budget-conscious home chef? What do I really need in my kitchen?
Sincerely,
Chopping …

Hi Sars,
I just finished my Bachelor of Arts degree at a very good university, and am about to start a graduate program at the same university.I maintained very good grades for the duration of my …

Sars,
Here’s the deal — I am most definitely in need of some
of your wise advice. Let’s get right to it: I am 21
and adopted — I’ve always known that I was adopted, and
I’d always wanted …

Dear Sars,
I have two older sisters. The middle one is getting married next year, and when the planning started, she immediately asked our oldest sister to be her maid of honor. A slight disappointment to …

Dear Sars,
I love your website!I don’t usually ask complete strangers for advice, but
I’d actually really like some advice from someone not embroiled in this
situation.I’m graduating from graduate school soon (somehow that sounds
redundant).(Okay, completely unrelated question …

Hey Sars,
I’ve got this friend, we’ll call him…”Richard,” anyways, we’ve been good friends for several months now, and we’ve been through quite a lot, including me being with him through a very nasty “break-up” (?) …

Okay, Girl meets Boy.Much happiness.Girl and Boy
cohabitate for years and years and years, eventually
going back to school to get their masters together.
(Awww.)They have some problems, but they get past
them eventually, with more happiness following.
One night, …

Dearest Sars,
I’ve got this wonderfully close group of friends.The four of us are an one-for-all unit that lasted all throughout high school, complete with inside jokes and nicknames.It’s disgustingly “ya-ya.”Anyhow, to celebrate graduation, we planned …

Hi Sars,
I’ve only just been reading your column for a few months, but I always find your advice honest and straight-on.
To get to my question, I’m 21 and still haven’t had a boyfriend, much less …

Hi Sars,
I am 31 years old. I own my car, I live in a nice one-bedroom. I have a college degree and a job I enjoy. I got a letter from my dad the other …