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The Vine: December 19, 2003
December 19, 2003 – 3:57 PM | No Comment

Dear Wing Chun,
I bet you’re going to get a ton of email expressing this same woe — I feel like I’m getting buried in clutter!We’re so busy that we’re almost never home, and when we …

The Vine: December 17, 2003
December 17, 2003 – 3:43 PM | No Comment

Dear Wing Chun —
I have a small problem. Actually, it’s a big problem in a small apartment. I
am a self-admitted pack rat — I mouse away souvenirs, books, mementos, and
especially paper. Anything that looks even …

The Vine: December 16, 2003
December 16, 2003 – 3:26 PM | No Comment

Okay, so here’s the deal. I work for this professor. I was originally hired to do basic office tasks, but they quickly realized that I have more than half a brain and I’ve been given …

The Vine: December 11, 2003
December 11, 2003 – 7:32 PM | No Comment

Hiya Sars!
I think your “Ask The Expert” series is a fantastic idea. Already I’ve put
new knives on my Christmas list. My question is for your financial expert
father: I’m looking to give stocks to my young …

The Vine: December 9, 2003
December 9, 2003 – 12:36 AM | No Comment

Dear Mr. Bunting,
What would you do with a windfall right now?
I recently got some money from a relative’s life insurance policy. I
don’t have any debts other than my mortgage, which is at a fairly
competitive rate. …

The Vine: November 26, 2003
November 26, 2003 – 8:12 PM | No Comment

Hi Stephanie:
I am asking really nicely if you can give me some help.It’s a very basic question, but one I feel sure others have as well.
I’ve heard the debate of red wine with beef, white …

The Vine: November 21, 2003
November 21, 2003 – 7:00 PM | No Comment

Hello,
This isn’t so much about food itself but about etiquette about food.Do you professional food people enjoy receiving gifts of homemade food from non-professionals?I’m wondering about the success I’ll have giving a friend who bakes …

The Vine: November 18, 2003
November 18, 2003 – 6:19 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars and Stephanie —
What a great idea!Thanks so much for this opportunity.
My question is about knives.What types and brands do you recommend
for the budget-conscious home chef? What do I really need in my kitchen?
Sincerely,
Chopping …

The Vine: November 15, 2003
November 15, 2003 – 4:17 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I know that you give good advice on coping with parents, so I was hoping you could help. I’m in college in Cincinnati, about 10 hours away from my mother, who is a bit …

The Vine: November 12, 2003
November 12, 2003 – 8:43 PM | No Comment

Sars,
Here’s the deal — I am most definitely in need of some
of your wise advice. Let’s get right to it: I am 21
and adopted — I’ve always known that I was adopted, and
I’d always wanted …