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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 5, 2006
December 5, 2006 – 12:01 AM | No Comment
The Vine: December 5, 2006

Hi Sars —
This doesn’t necessarily address the alarm part, but Seriously
Sleepless in Seattle mentioned her earplugs falling out — she might
want to consider custom earplugs.I have mine made at the annual
motorcycle show (I’m a biker), …

The Vine: November 30, 2006
November 30, 2006 – 8:51 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars,
How far can you allow a friend to make “stupid” decisions?
I’m sure we’ve all had the classic scenario, where a friend/sibling/parent dates someone who is “wrong” for them, at least in our eyes,
but at …

The Vine: November 28, 2006
November 28, 2006 – 8:27 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
I’m twenty-two and currently in some heavy-duty therapy. I have a kind of complicated and scary history of anorexia, bulimia, depression, suicide attempts, hospitalizations, et cetera, all of which I’m working on. I’m making …

The Vine: November 16, 2006
November 16, 2006 – 4:52 PM | No Comment

Sars,
As someone with a lifelong history of similar back pain due to scoliosis (among other things) I feel Matt’s pain. Some options -– if the new bed is harder than the old one, Matt could …

The Vine: November 14, 2006
November 14, 2006 – 3:59 PM | No Comment

Blistex Medex in the blue pot/tube!
For very extreme cases, it’s the only thing that sinks in and works!
C in Toronto

Dear C,
Thanks!Many other readers also suggested Blistex Lip Medex.Other lip-balm suggestions appear below; if I got …

The Vine: November 10, 2006
November 10, 2006 – 8:11 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I recently moved back home after finishing up my degree. I will be here for about a year while I apply to grad programs. Problem? The mattress in my “old” room is killing me. …

The Vine: November 10, 2004
November 10, 2006 – 7:55 PM | No Comment

Sars,
I saw the letter in The Vine about someone with books to donate, and if there’s any way you could pass this on to Pack Rat, I’d be most grateful.
Another place you can donate books …

The Vine: November 7, 2006
November 7, 2006 – 7:23 PM | No Comment

The Relax Therapy Green Tea body mist by The Healing Garden is a nice, fresh scent.Really mild (it clings to skin and clothes, but can get overpowered by cigarettes or fast food).It also has aloe …