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The Vine: July 26, 2001
July 26, 2001 – 1:37 PM | No Comment

Okay, Sars, I don’t know is this will make the Vine, but I’m at a loss and being that this problem involves one of my best friends, I can’t exactly go to her for advice …

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: July 18, 2001
July 18, 2001 – 11:51 AM | No Comment

Dearest Sars,
A friend recently decided to quit her job to be a freelance writer. I heard she was struggling a bit, so I offered her some work for my company. I wasn’t that desperate for …

The Vine: July 11, 2001
July 11, 2001 – 4:27 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I feel pretty strange writing this, as this is not the sort of thing that I would usually do, but you’re a stranger and that makes it a little easier for me to unburden, …

The Vine: July 6, 2001
July 6, 2001 – 3:46 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars —
I’ve been reading the Vine for some-odd months now and it seems to me that you give pretty level-headed advice on just about anything — and I’m a strong believer in that sometimes, …

The Vine: June 30, 2001
June 30, 2001 – 10:41 AM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I am a sophomore in high school, and I have a problem.See, my friend “Lisa”‘s mother is dating a man whose son, “John,” goes to our school.John is a freshman.He’s a nice kid, sure, …

The Vine: June 22, 2001
June 22, 2001 – 4:12 PM | No Comment

Sars,
I couldn’t let your answer to the woman with narcolepsy go by. I’m not a lawyer, but I think people should know their basic rights under employment laws. In the US, the Americans with Disabilities …

The Vine: June 6, 2001
June 6, 2001 – 12:39 PM | No Comment

Hi Sarah,
When I read The Vine (as I love to do and you’ve even printed one of my letters) and I saw the letter from Bitter Bridesmaid, it really struck a note with me.I had …

The Vine: June 5, 2001
June 5, 2001 – 12:31 PM | No Comment

This is in response to the letter from The Untouchable. I’ve experienced exactly what she is going through. I too grew up in a very conservative, religious family, and did not start dating until I …

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 …