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The Vine: March 24, 2004
March 24, 2004 – 8:18 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I desperately need some sane advice on a problem I’ve
had for awhile now. Basically: I don’t like people.
I’m okay in crowds, and I do enjoy talking to the rare
person I consider to be a …

The Vine: March 19, 2004
March 19, 2004 – 1:10 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I know that you have handled some interesting cat experiences in the past, as well as handled some puzzling questions from your other readers, so I was wondering if you could give me a …

The Vine: March 17, 2004
March 17, 2004 – 12:45 PM | No Comment

Sars,
What the hell is it with the pronunciation of the word “negotiation” with a
“SEE” instead of
a “SHEE”? Am I nuts, or is this needlessly pretentious? One of my most
earthy pals
has taken, in the past year …

The Vine: March 16, 2004
March 16, 2004 – 12:36 PM | No Comment

Hooray! I finally have a Vine-worthy question, I think.
I just read your answer to Worried Cat Mom, and I have a related question,
since I might be in somewhat of a similar position next summer. I’m …

The Vine: March 3, 2004
March 3, 2004 – 10:58 AM | No Comment

Oh wise Sars,
Hi, love the site, and I think your advice generally rocks, so here goes. I have a problem that I don’t quite know how to deal with. You see, there was this guy. …

The Vine: February 20, 2004
February 20, 2004 – 2:15 PM | No Comment

Hi, Sars —
In response to Linsay, whose cat is licking all her fur off — my cat
Splinky had a compulsive licking problem also, to the point that she
licked the fur off her feet, and then …

The Vine: February 17, 2004
February 17, 2004 – 1:42 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
My flatmate, B, has been unemployed and desperately
looking for a job for what seems like forever. He has
recently applied for a job and is extremely excited by
it. I, on the other hand, have a …

The Vine: January 25, 2004
January 25, 2004 – 3:18 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars —
I require your wisdom. The other day I had a good idea for a website. In fact, I’d call it a really good idea. I sat around pondering for a little while, the …

The Vine: January 22, 2004
January 22, 2004 – 5:54 PM | No Comment

Hey Sars! I love your site, and was wondering if you could maybe help me out.
I’m sixteen, and have zero business experience. A few months ago, I applied to be on the school newspaper, and …

The Vine: January 16, 2004
January 16, 2004 – 5:09 PM | No Comment

Dear Lora,
I completed my Master’s degree in Library Science in August of this year. Since that time I’ve been trying (admittedly, sometimes it’s been a little half-hearted) to find a job in my field. My …