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The Vine: July 31, 2002
July 31, 2002 – 2:51 PM | No Comment

Hey there Sars —
I have a problem that I’m pretty sure has never been covered in your illustrious column. See, my otherwise lovely and well-behaved husband is a compulsive talker.
And when I say “compulsive,” I …

The Vine: July 23, 2002
July 23, 2002 – 1:22 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I’ve been reading The Vine for months, and now I have a question I know you can help me with.
I was having a discussion with a friend of mine the other day about homographs. …

The Vine: July 12, 2002
July 12, 2002 – 10:19 AM | No Comment

Sars,
You mentioned in your response to “Been There, Done That” that you had to acknowledge at some point that you’d “make a sucky reporter.” If you don’t mind using Vine space to talk a bit …

The Vine: July 10, 2002
July 10, 2002 – 4:25 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
The letter from Take Me Out To A Ballgame…Any Ballgame reminded me of a column by the Sports Guy called “Rules For Being A True Fan.” I don’t agree with all of it, but …

The Vine: June 19, 2002
June 19, 2002 – 3:22 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
Generally, I really dig your advice and think that it’s spot-on.I read Little Miss Purity’s letter waiting for the sort of verbal smacks you usually hand out to people who don’t understand where their …

The Vine: June 14, 2002
June 14, 2002 – 2:24 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars,
Here’s another heart-attack tip, in case no one else has sent it in yet. If you’re at risk for having a heart attack, it’s a very good idea to carry an aspirin around with …

The Vine: June 12, 2002
June 12, 2002 – 2:11 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
Okay, here’s my problem…it’s my parents. My parents have always been strict with me, meaning no sleepovers, no clubs, no weekend vacations, et cetera. Until I was 18 (I’m 24 now), I had to …

Live
June 10, 2002 – 1:52 PM | No Comment

Last Wednesday, my uncle had a heart attack — and not the mild soft-focus slo-mo Bayer commercial kind where everyone’s standing around wearing chambray shirts and looking tragic and well-coiffed in the driveway as the …

The Vine: June 4, 2002
June 4, 2002 – 12:26 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars,
This is for I Don’t Need A Man To Be Happy, But One Would Sure Be Nice.
I know exactly what you’re going through. I’m 21, a senior in college, and I’ve only recently met …

The Vine: May 22, 2002
May 22, 2002 – 4:40 PM | No Comment

Hi. I’m writing for brainstorming more than advice. I just graduated from college and need to send a thank-you gift.
For the last four years, my very wealthy (multi-millionaire) and childless aunt and uncle have …