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The Vine: December 23, 2011
December 23, 2011 – 10:21 AM | 45 Comments
The Vine: December 23, 2011

I have a culinary question for the readers. My diet is probably around 25% popcorn. I’m shoving fistfuls of it in my mouth for dinner at least three times a week. I make it on the stove …

The Vine: December 16, 2011
December 16, 2011 – 1:07 PM | 18 Comments
The Vine: December 16, 2011

Last year, my husband and I spent a great deal of cash money to renovate our house. Underneath the grody taupe carpet, we found gorgeous oak floors that are original to the house. Imagine our …

The Vine: September 9, 2011
September 9, 2011 – 10:12 AM | 37 Comments
The Vine: September 9, 2011

On my drive to work I often drink coffee and eat cinnamon graham crackers. Sometimes during my lunch hour, I’ll go out to the parking lot and sit in my car, reading a book and …

The Vine: July 15, 2011
July 15, 2011 – 10:03 AM | 13 Comments
The Vine: July 15, 2011

I’m hoping you and/or the Nation can help me out here. Last year I lost a ton of weight, met a great man and so a few weeks ago for the first time in my …

The Vine: November 5, 2010
November 5, 2010 – 11:20 AM | 23 Comments
The Vine: November 5, 2010

Dear Sars,
A question for you and the Nation. I am a cat-owner who loves to cook. The problem is this: I want a herb garden. Since I rent, it’s going to have to be in …

The Vine: June 18, 2010
June 18, 2010 – 9:07 AM | 75 Comments
The Vine: June 18, 2010

Hi Sars,
I have a perfect birthday gift idea for my sister. At least, two-thirds of a perfect birthday gift. I’m hoping you or your readers can help me find the final third.
My sister loves …

Big Country Little Car Tour, Day 9
April 3, 2010 – 2:45 PM | 13 Comments
Big Country Little Car Tour, Day 9

I went back to Chao Camp at midday. AB had tried to text me to say that Mad Chao was getting sprung from the clink, but I’d left my phone at Chao Camp, and my …

The Vine: March 19, 2010
March 19, 2010 – 9:56 AM | 27 Comments

Dear Sars,
A few months ago, I remember hearing (on NPR?) about a newish website which allowed users to rent/put up for rent rarely used appliances and household items to help others and make some extra …

Contest: Warm and fuzzy feelings
October 27, 2009 – 10:35 PM | 24 Comments
Contest: Warm and fuzzy feelings

UPDATED WITH MORE PRIZE-AGE.   SCROLL DOWN.
Good morning, friends.   What’s up?   Ohhhh right, of course.   $131,137 raised; 953 donors (welcome, first-timers!); and 40,422 students reached.
Hell of a weekend at sea.
In case you …

Support Local Biz: August 21, 2008
August 21, 2008 – 11:40 AM | 7 Comments
Support Local Biz: August 21, 2008

The 90210 reruns on SOAPnet have just cycled back to the beginning — and you can read S1 recaps at The HeldenFiles.
You can also get yourself a big bag of Hoffernalia while browsing the Hoff’s …