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The Vine: January 30, 2003
January 30, 2003 – 7:06 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars,
Right now, I am going through a really…interesting…time in my life.
Well, more to the point, an interesting break-up. I met a guy about three
months ago, and it was the casual Hey, I Think You’re …

The Vine: January 29, 2003
January 29, 2003 – 7:01 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I’m an American living in a residence hall for international graduate
students at a university in England, and the situation with my flatmates is
rapidly degenerating. We now write snarky Post-It notes to each other. I
have …

The Vine: January 21, 2003
January 21, 2003 – 5:46 PM | No Comment

Hello, Sars.
I have written to you before, and maybe my woes weren’t significant enough to print before, but I can really use some advice today.
I moved across the country from big city to small city …

The Vine: November 22, 2002
November 22, 2002 – 7:53 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I have a question concerning job interview etiquette.I love my current job, but they seem to have a problem with paying me on time.My cheque is often a day late, sometimes up to three.So …

The Vine: October 29, 2002
October 29, 2002 – 7:54 PM | No Comment

After reading The Vine today I needed a cigarette real bad because Living on the Hellmouth’s problem and your response hit really close to home.
J’s problems are much like my own, except I’m on the …

The Vine: October 25, 2002
October 25, 2002 – 7:51 PM | No Comment

Sars,
I met a girl last July named Susan.A mutual friend of ours, Allison,
thought we would be good together and set us up.The first date was a
double-date with me and Sue, Allison, and her boyfriend.It went …

The Vine: October 18, 2002
October 18, 2002 – 7:42 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
I know this is a silly question. It’s usually pretty common sense, and a normal person who is not a slob would be able to deal with this. My apartment is overridden with gnats. …

The Vine: September 27, 2002
September 27, 2002 – 9:57 AM | No Comment

Sars,
I agree with absolutely everything you said to “Wandering” yesterday, but I’d add one thing.It’s possible that it’s the last thing she wants to hear, and it’s hardly the panacea some folks would have you …

The Vine: August 29, 2002
August 29, 2002 – 10:42 AM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I’ve got a question that I’d like to hear your answer to. Yesterday was my birthday, and Grandma sent me a china Lenox clock. This is the third time she’s given me a piece …

The Vine: August 21, 2003
August 11, 2002 – 12:07 PM | No Comment

Sars, another answer for Quoi Faire would be to check into refinancing the mortgage now that she has that full-time good job. Having the job is a substantial financial change for the positive, so a …