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Ask Bubbe Jewish grandmothers think they know it all and Bubbe is no exception, a bleached blond Baby Boomer who adores alliteration, even ryhmes at times, and is in-your-face and on-the-edge. She tells it like it is — you'll laugh, you'll cry, you may even learn something! Write to her at, what else, at writetobubbe@aol.com. Read more of her work at at the Miami Herald

Male Call Got a dating or relationship problem? Can't decide which socks to wear with your Birkenstocks? Male Call can help. We tackle all manner of questions from men and women on etiquette, relationships and more. And if we don't know the answer well, trust us, that won't happen. Write to Male Call at malecall@mercurynews.com and read more Male Call columns at the San Jose Mercury News.

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Steve is a 50-something married man who's been around the block. Mia is a 20-something single immersed in the Center City, Philadelphia, dating scene. They may not agree, but they have plenty of answers. If you'd like an answer to your romantic troubles, e-mail them at S&M;@phillynews.com or write: S&M; c/o Daily News, Box 7788, Philadelphia, PA 19101.

Advice Diva She's been described as Ann Landers on acid, and it couldn't please her more. Outspoken diva Tara Solomon gives her take on everything from flatulent first dates to shopping addictions, and features a celebrity "Guest Diva" Q&A; in which pop culture favorites such as Kelly Osbourne, Dave Navarro and Bruce Willis answer reader questions. Solomon, a columnist for The Miami Herald since 1992, is obtaining a dual master's degree in mental health and marriage-and-family counseling. You can reach her at advicediva@herald.com and read more of her columns at Miami Herald.