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The Vine: November 19, 2004
November 19, 2004 – 6:43 PM | No Comment

Oh, wise and whimsical Sars,
I hope the heat/hot water issue is resolved soon; nice of the problem to make an appearance at the beginning of winter, eh?
Well, you’ve started it now.Your TN contest inspired me …

The Vine: November 11, 2004
November 11, 2004 – 8:30 PM | No Comment

I just wanted to send a big THANK YOU to Book Lover for recommending booksforsoldiers.com.While the site requests books, it also requests birthday cards, Christmas cards, and pen pals for soldiers. I work in a …

The Vine: November 5, 2004
November 5, 2004 – 6:34 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars:
Can you help me find a couple of programs to which I can donate some books?
They’re in good condition, but eclectic in topic, to say the least. Most of
the programs I’ve seen want you …

The Vine: October 26, 2004
October 26, 2004 – 7:44 PM | No Comment

And now, BSD on The Curse…

Dear Cupped Candles,
“The Curse.”Ahhhh, two words I hope to never hear again by the end of this weekend.As to what it is, there’s really no official definition to what it.I …

The Vine: October 23, 2004
October 23, 2004 – 7:36 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I’m a big fan of all your sites, and I also really agree with your stance that it’s okay for fans of other teams to berate Yankees fans, but the other direction is not …

The Vine: October 20, 2004
October 20, 2004 – 7:26 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
So how ’bout that security last night at Yank-me Stadium???
Love always,
Bill Simmons’s Dad

Dear BSD,
I would like to apologize to you on behalf of Yankee fans, New Yorkers, and humanity for last night’s total horror …

The Vine: October 19, 2004
October 19, 2004 – 7:22 PM | No Comment

Dear Bill Simmons’s Dad,
Do Boston fans really think they’re that bad off? I mean, even aside
from the easy examples like the Cubs and the White Sox (who have gone
even longer since they won a World …

The Vine: October 12, 2004
October 12, 2004 – 7:00 PM | No Comment

Sars,
Love the site, love TWoP, and in need of help with a parenting issue.
Yes, I’ve read the columns about you and kids, but I’m asking your advice
anyway.
I am a mom, of a two-year-old little girl.Not …

The Vine: October 8, 2004
October 8, 2004 – 6:54 PM | No Comment

Sars:
I have this great idea for a stage production that involves adapting a piece of literature that is in the public domain.At least I’m pretty sure it’s in the public domain.Finding that out, however, isn’t …

The Vine: October 6, 2004
October 6, 2004 – 6:50 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
My cat, like yours, tends to vomit from time to time.She has had this problem for ten years now, so I’m not worried about her health; it’s just the way she is.Instead, I would …