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The Vine: April 23, 2004
April 23, 2004 – 6:28 PM | No Comment

This is probably a long-winded explanation before a fairly simple question, but here goes.
I’ve been in college for what feels like forever. When I started out, I was convinced I wanted to study engineering, so …

The Vine: April 14, 2004
April 14, 2004 – 4:49 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I hooked up with this guy last week. He’s a good friend, and let’s say for the sake of this letter, there’s a very good chance said hooking up will occur again.
The problem was…he …

The Vine: April 8, 2004
April 8, 2004 – 4:07 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I suppose, when you get right down to it, mine is not a dilemma of the upmost importance, but the subject is really beginning to strain some of my friendships. The issue? Abortion. And …

The Vine: April 6, 2004
April 6, 2004 – 3:53 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
I’ve been mulling this one over for a few weeks and would really appreciate
your excellent advice.
I come from a very successful “built something from nothing” kind of family.
My sibling and I have both pursued …

The Vine: April 2, 2004
April 2, 2004 – 11:52 AM | No Comment

Dear Sars, grammar maven from on high,
Glad to see this touched on in The Vine, but I’d like to know what you think
of the prevalence of “women” or “woman” used as an adjective in place …

The Vine: March 31, 2004
March 31, 2004 – 9:57 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
Thanks for doing what you do and keeping me laughing at work. I have a
particular pet peeve about the word “entitled.” My dad pointed it out to
me years and years ago, and it’s bugged …

The Vine: March 25, 2004
March 25, 2004 – 8:26 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars:
I have a cat psychology problem. The problem is a
little boring, but I really want this cat to get
better so I hope you’ll have some suggestions.
I volunteer with an animal shelter and recently agreed
to …

The Vine: March 19, 2004
March 19, 2004 – 1:10 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I know that you have handled some interesting cat experiences in the past, as well as handled some puzzling questions from your other readers, so I was wondering if you could give me a …

The Vine: March 18, 2004
March 18, 2004 – 12:58 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
My problem involves family and money, which makes it sticky as hell. And if only it were family wanting money from me. That I’d know how to handle.
My dad is 60. All my life …

The Vine: March 17, 2004
March 17, 2004 – 12:45 PM | No Comment

Sars,
What the hell is it with the pronunciation of the word “negotiation” with a
“SEE” instead of
a “SHEE”? Am I nuts, or is this needlessly pretentious? One of my most
earthy pals
has taken, in the past year …