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The Vine: April 8, 2004
April 8, 2004 – 4:07 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I suppose, when you get right down to it, mine is not a dilemma of the upmost importance, but the subject is really beginning to strain some of my friendships. The issue? Abortion. And …

The Vine: March 25, 2004
March 25, 2004 – 8:26 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars:
I have a cat psychology problem. The problem is a
little boring, but I really want this cat to get
better so I hope you’ll have some suggestions.
I volunteer with an animal shelter and recently agreed
to …

The Vine: January 2, 2004
January 2, 2004 – 11:16 AM | No Comment

To the one and only Sars —My problem is simple. I wrote a lot in high school, mostly “my poor little
teenage heart is broke” poetry that makes most people ill. Hell, it makes me ill
reading …

The Vine: December 19, 2003
December 19, 2003 – 3:57 PM | No Comment

Dear Wing Chun,
I bet you’re going to get a ton of email expressing this same woe — I feel like I’m getting buried in clutter!We’re so busy that we’re almost never home, and when we …

The Vine: December 18, 2003
December 18, 2003 – 3:49 PM | No Comment

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 …

The Vine: December 17, 2003
December 17, 2003 – 3:43 PM | No Comment

Dear Wing Chun —
I have a small problem. Actually, it’s a big problem in a small apartment. I
am a self-admitted pack rat — I mouse away souvenirs, books, mementos, and
especially paper. Anything that looks even …

The Vine: December 12, 2003
December 12, 2003 – 7:40 PM | No Comment

Dear SarsDad,
My husband and I just got married, and are starting to save funds for a first home.Do you have any recommendations for a savings plan that gives you the most bang for your buck?Something’s …

The Vine: December 11, 2003
December 11, 2003 – 7:32 PM | No Comment

Hiya Sars!
I think your “Ask The Expert” series is a fantastic idea. Already I’ve put
new knives on my Christmas list. My question is for your financial expert
father: I’m looking to give stocks to my young …

The Vine: December 2, 2003
December 2, 2003 – 10:03 PM | No Comment

Sars,
This is a genius idea.I’d like to ask Keckler a simple question: How do I
cook chicken breasts in the oven so that they aren’t too dry, or so pink that
my small intestine cramps just looking …

The Vine: November 26, 2003
November 26, 2003 – 8:12 PM | No Comment

Hi Stephanie:
I am asking really nicely if you can give me some help.It’s a very basic question, but one I feel sure others have as well.
I’ve heard the debate of red wine with beef, white …