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The Vine: March 11, 2003
March 11, 2003 – 11:56 AM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I’m being stalked by a cat. A big gray cat who is most definitely owned by someone in my neighborhood, as it has a collar, but I don’t know who the owner might be. …

The Vine: March 6, 2003
March 6, 2003 – 11:18 AM | No Comment

Sars,
I just got a cat
about eight weeks ago. She was a poor cat that had been abandoned when her
owner had died, and whoever came to take the woman away didn’t realize the
woman had this cat. …

The Vine: February 28, 2003
February 28, 2003 – 3:37 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I have noticed how much you despise the word “irregardless,” and I also
have a word pet peeve. I have a severe dislike — no, hate for the words
“flammable” and “inflammable.” I mean, what’s the …

The Vine: February 27, 2003
February 27, 2003 – 3:28 PM | No Comment

At least a dozen people have written to me since yesterday’s batch of letters went up, asking about “the Garner.” I thought I’d linked to the book on Amazon enough times that y’all knew what …

The Vine: February 25, 2003
February 25, 2003 – 3:16 PM | No Comment

Sars,
I’m not sure really how to begin my letter, but I wondered if you (or any of
The Vine’s other helpful readers) might be able to offer some advice. I’ll
get to the point.
I have a friend …

The Vine: February 20, 2003
February 20, 2003 – 2:12 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I have to write in regard to the chick who is pissed at her friend for cramming religion down her throat via email. What struck me about her letter was the fact that this …

The Vine: February 18, 2003
February 18, 2003 – 1:55 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars, I got a quick cat question for ya, if you’ve
got the time.
About 45 minutes ago…damn, it was the funniest
thing. Bob (youngest cat) was sniffin’ around in a
plastic bag, and I leaned over to …

The Vine: February 14, 2003
February 14, 2003 – 1:21 PM | No Comment

Sars,
Had to respond to “Once Thin, Twice Shy” and other folks looking to stop someone from being hurtful to others/sharing TMI.
A friend of mine used to think it was hilarious to ask strangers stupid questions …

The Vine: February 13, 2003
February 13, 2003 – 1:17 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
Yes, on a day when you’ve got drunk driving, class conflict, and urinating
dads in The Vine, it’s the grammar question that compels me to fire up the
email program. Grumpy Second-Year Teacher asked for some …

The Vine: February 11, 2003
February 11, 2003 – 1:04 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars:
Normally, I would be cheering you all the way and I love your advice, but right now, I’m so mad I can hardly breathe. I’m furious that you were so flip and rude to …