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The Vine: Runner Fest I
October 19, 2007 – 10:19 AM | 21 Comments

Dear Sars,
 
I am a runner.I run a lot.While I love it, my body does not.I have had problems with chronic and extremely painful shin splints for a year or so now.I’m on the distance …

The Vine: October 12, 2007
October 12, 2007 – 2:47 PM | 84 Comments

Hey, Sars,
I’ve got a question that I’m hoping either you or your readers can help me with. A makeup consultant at the Lancome counter at Macy’s recently recommended that I use a facial exfoliant with …

The Vine: September 26, 2007
September 26, 2007 – 1:24 PM | 44 Comments

Hey Sars,
I’ve got a question for the readers. It’s about shoes. I don’t think I’m being unreasonable when I say that I like cute shoes, but I also like being able to walk in them. …

The Vine: September 14, 2007
September 14, 2007 – 9:09 PM | 53 Comments

Hey Sars,
Here’s a question for Vine readers. I’m wondering if there is a neutral or unflavored toothpaste. Toothpaste flavors are, to me, so over-the-top intense and sweet that they make me gag almost every morning. …

The Vine: August 24, 2007
August 24, 2007 – 2:19 PM | 7 Comments

Hi Sars!
 
I love the site, and I was hoping your readers (or you) could help me out. I’ve been looking online for a support group/message board for people with bipolar siblings. There are a lot …

The Vine: July 2, 2007
July 3, 2007 – 10:55 AM | 43 Comments

A fashion question! I really enjoyed the recent “layering” discussion, and thought you and your very fashionable readers might be able to help me.
I’m looking for some kind of fashion sneaker or comfy knock-around shoe, …

The Vine: May 18, 2007
May 18, 2007 – 12:53 PM | 25 Comments

Dear Sars,
This sounds a lot ickier than it is. I have a small raised mole on the side of my face, near the hairline. It’s not some giant monstrosity; I’m used to it, and having …

The Vine: May 14, 2007 #4
May 14, 2007 – 11:24 AM | 21 Comments

Hi Sars,
I’m hoping you or the readers can help me salvage a t-shirt that I like very much but seem to have contaminated. I wore it to work and sweated in it, and now I …

The Vine: May 14, 2007
May 14, 2007 – 11:09 AM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
I just read the Vine about the roommate with the pooping problem, and I would strongly suggest she visit a doctor to check for intestinal parasites. With her new symptoms of particularly smelly stools, …

The Vine: May 8, 2007
May 8, 2007 – 9:43 AM | No Comment

Sars,
I have a roommate problem I hope you can help me solve. It’s disgusting, but I thought, given the topics of some of your essays, maybe you wouldn’t automatically delete this.
My roommate Lauren and I …