Thanks for all the responses on “octopodes.” The consensus seems to be that it’s a word adopted from the Greek “octopous,” so it’s really the only word to which the rule applies in re: a …

Dear Sars,
I have longed to be lambasted by you but my common sense works pretty well so I haven’t had anything to ask you. Until now, and even now my common sense says I have …

Dear Sars,
My problem deals with my two closest friends,
“Ashley” and “Sam.”Ashley has always been a loner,
quiet and distant.As far as I know, Ashley started
cutting her arms last year.I honestly didn’t (and
don’t) think that she would …

Sars,
The site rocks.Rocks, I say!Ahem…
So, this question has to do with what seems like two favorite topics of
yours — baseball, and grammar (there might also be some cat stuff thrown in
if I decide to be …

Dear Sars, dispenser of wisdom,
I have a mini problem concerning two of my close friends, “Alexandra” and “Nicole.” We like to say that we share a brain, and that we’re really too much alike for …

Dear Sars,
Hey there, I’m hoping maybe you can help me with a wee problem I’m having.
I’m 21, and in my final year of university. Last year I moved off-campus into a shared house (our university …

Hooray! I finally have a Vine-worthy question, I think.
I just read your answer to Worried Cat Mom, and I have a related question,
since I might be in somewhat of a similar position next summer. I’m …

Hi Sars,
I have a problem that could use some outside perspective, and as a smoker, I’m hoping you can help me see a side of the situation that I’m having a hard time seeing myself. …

Here’s the basic situation: a 1200-square-foot house containing two people,
a normal amount of furniture and goods, and 10,000 books.I’m assuming you
already see the problem.We ran out of wall space for bookcases within a
year of moving …

Hello Expert!
Can you tell me why, oh why, my popovers do not pop? I’ve tried starting them in a cold oven, and a hot oven. I’ve tried heating up the pan first, I’ve tried using …