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The Vine: January 15, 2004
January 15, 2004 – 5:01 PM | No Comment

Dear Lora:
I’m hoping you can shed some light on a subject that I’ve always been a bit uncertain about. When I’m looking for a new job while still employed at my current one, what’s the …

The Vine: January 14, 2004
January 14, 2004 – 4:53 PM | No Comment

Dear Trash,
I am a writer/editor who was laid off from my job of five years just before
Christmas. I found that job, and the two before it, by answering newspaper
ads on a whim while employed. As …

The Vine: January 13, 2004
January 13, 2004 – 3:49 PM | No Comment

Hello, expert!
I have a (couple of) simple question(s). In an awful,
awful economy like this, how does one go about getting a
job when she has never actually had a job? Ever? What do I
put on my …

The Vine: January 9, 2004
January 9, 2004 – 3:01 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars…
I love reading Tomato Nation and The Vine. I often have to explain why I’m just sitting in my office laughing! Great job!
I see that Glark is up as a vegetarian computer tech expert …

The Vine: January 8, 2004
January 8, 2004 – 2:51 PM | No Comment

Hi Glark,
I have been a vegetarian for about five years and I am
considering becoming a vegan. The only problem is
that I really love cheese. Can you recommend some
alternatives for me? Even if I don’t become …

The Vine: January 7, 2004
January 7, 2004 – 8:28 PM | No Comment

Glark,
I recently tried to install “Halo” on my PC, and was told the video card was not up to “minimum specs.” The minimum requirement is 32MB/3D T&L, I’m at 4MB currently. I have no working …

The Vine: January 6, 2004
January 6, 2004 – 7:52 PM | No Comment

Dear Glark,
This is a really basic question about the vegetarian lifestyle. What are some good cookbooks/websites for the busy vegetarian cook? I would like to incorporate more vegetarian cuisine into my lifestyle; however, it seems …

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 30, 2003
December 30, 2003 – 11:10 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
I have a problem that could use some outside perspective, and as a smoker, I’m hoping you can help me see a side of the situation that I’m having a hard time seeing myself. …

The Vine: December 23, 2003
December 23, 2003 – 10:52 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
I just read your Vine regarding “Terminally Gender Confused”, and I have a
book to recommend that might be of some help.I had a friend in college
that was MtF, and while I supported her, I …