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The Vine: August 10, 2001
August 10, 2001 – 4:21 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I just read the letter from Stuck in the Middle and figured I would comment on it, since I have had a similar issue with a friend of my boyfriend’s, and I have a …

The Vine: August 9, 2001
August 9, 2001 – 4:16 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
I’m writing about Sincerely Concerned. I think she may be a little selfish — I mean, come on, she as much said she wants her mom around when they start having kids. Do you …

The Vine: July 19, 2001
July 19, 2001 – 11:58 AM | No Comment

Hey Sars:
First of all, the usual kudos for your very fine writing — I think I’ve laughed at or enjoyed everything I’ve ever read that you write — and that includes your editorial comments over …

The Vine: June 27, 2001
June 27, 2001 – 10:18 AM | No Comment

Hey, I just read your response to the Missourian at college in California.
In order to stop people from badmouthing her home, she needs to show them something that they’ll find impressive.Knowing what’s important to college …

The Vine: June 26, 2001
June 26, 2001 – 10:12 AM | No Comment

Sarah,
My good friend D and I (we are housemates in college) decided to live in DC
this summer, in a group house with a bunch of other people from our school. While we got off to …

The Vine: June 4, 2001
June 4, 2001 – 12:15 PM | No Comment

Oh great goddess of Reason and Humor,
I bow to thee.
Let me begin by stating that I adore your site…I have read EVERY SINGLE piece on Tomato Nation, and look forward to reading more.Unfortunately, I didn’t …

The Vine: May 30, 2001
May 30, 2001 – 12:44 PM | No Comment

Sars Dear,
In that same vein [as Sick Of Personal Questions], one of the things I truly hate from people is the overwhelming urge they seem to have to touch a pregnant woman’s stomach. As if …

The Vine: May 29, 2001
May 29, 2001 – 12:48 PM | No Comment

Dear fellow cat slave,
I have a problem, and I was hoping that between you and your illustrious felines, you might help me see my way through it. My problem is this: I’ve been with Bear …

The Vine: May 22, 2001
May 22, 2001 – 4:42 PM | No Comment

Sars,
Have I got one for you…
My ex’s current girlfriend is semi-stalking me online. Okay, so stalking might not be the best term, but basically she’s sent me harassing emails, somehow found out my instant messenger …

The Vine: May 21, 2001
May 21, 2001 – 9:29 AM | No Comment

Here’s my story:
I recently moved from NYC to Southern California.While in NYC, I had a triangle friendship with two others (guy and a girl — no pizza place).Everything was cool until I developed feelings for …