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The Vine: December 11, 2001
December 11, 2001 – 7:29 PM | No Comment

Sars,
When I was in high school, there was a guy that I had a crush on and I’m 90 percent sure he felt the same, but we’re both shy and never hooked up.Three years pass …

The Vine: December 4, 2001
December 4, 2001 – 11:04 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I have a question for you, in your infinite grammatical wisdom.I was talking to My Uncle Who Was In Star Wars and My Uncle The Journalist this week (sorry, I only found out about …

The Vine: November 27, 2001
November 27, 2001 – 8:18 PM | No Comment

Hi Sarah,
I need your advice.I started a new job two weeks ago, and the two guys I share my cube farm with are driving me absolutely bonkers.
One is loud and constantly on the phone on …

The Vine: November 14, 2001
November 14, 2001 – 3:48 PM | 3 Comments

Dear Sars,
Due to the lack of decent television viewing, I’ve been forced to spend more time with my in-laws than usual, which prompted a recent unfortunate incident on which I’d like to get your take.
A …

The Vine: October 12, 2001
October 12, 2001 – 11:14 PM | No Comment

Sars,
I’ve been reading the problem of and answers to Officemate with interest. Although I don’t have a co-worker with this abusive boyfriend problem, I do have a close friend. Although I don’t think it’s gotten …

The Vine: October 2, 2001
October 2, 2001 – 10:58 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
My heart really goes out to Ben’s Shadow, as I’m sure many, many readers have said.What a beautiful person he must be to have written so touchingly from his pain.
I don’t have any words …

The Vine: September 28, 2001
September 28, 2001 – 9:49 AM | No Comment

Sarah,
I’m sure you’ve been inundated with people looking for advice after last week’s tragedies.Even so, I hope that you can give me a little guidance.
Last May, I fell in love with the man of my …

The Vine: September 26, 2001
September 26, 2001 – 9:46 AM | No Comment

I’ve had three early miscarriages. I didn’t name any of them, nor do I “celebrate” the birthdays or due dates or anything like that, but I will defend to the end the right of a …

The Vine: September 25, 2001
September 25, 2001 – 9:44 AM | No Comment

I felt like I should comment on the problem that Lise is facing with her mother, as I have been in her mother’s situation.
She says that she and her family “did not have a chance …

The Vine: September 20, 2001
September 20, 2001 – 9:41 AM | No Comment

O Wise Sarah,
Should I get a tattoo?And if I do, should I talk to my husband about it first?Sheesh.
Here’s the situation. Firstly, we’re both grown-ups of the late twenties/early thirties variety.I had the thought that …