I love the free activities organized by different Meetup.com hiking groups. There's no pressure to join anything, no political agenda, and no requirement to attend any get together. Once you sign up (free), you get email invitations to all the activities you're interested in. You can choose to RSVP Yes or No, or sometimes Maybe, anonymously.
Hikes and other activities are well-described and you can review events online after each outing. Meetup.com also offers hundreds of other interest groups, so if you're looking to get out on the town or the water, there's a group for you too. — August 20, 2009 10:34 a.m.
Mary Birch does not deny that its C-section rate is high
I just wish that it had been thoroughly explained to me that if my birth didn't progress while on Pitocin, that the "dry" contractions could cause the baby's heart rate to drop dangerously (fetal distress), which would necessitate an immediate C-section. I was under the impression that if the Pitocin wasn't helping, that it could be stopped and delivery could be postponed until my body did respond to it another day. Instead, once the bells and whistles started going off due to the baby's slowed heart rate, I was whisked into surgery and was given a C-section within minutes. My baby was so unready to be born that she still hadn't dropped into my pelvis. Despite pushing and tugging hard, the OB's couldn't even pull her out once I was cut open and they had to perform a rare delivery: a forceps-assisted C-section. This was not at Mary Birch, but it was at a major medical center. It occured at 37 weeks due to a maternal medical problem (severe cholestasis of pregnancy, non-emergency).— December 17, 2011 5:05 p.m.
Hook Up to Hike
I love the free activities organized by different Meetup.com hiking groups. There's no pressure to join anything, no political agenda, and no requirement to attend any get together. Once you sign up (free), you get email invitations to all the activities you're interested in. You can choose to RSVP Yes or No, or sometimes Maybe, anonymously. Hikes and other activities are well-described and you can review events online after each outing. Meetup.com also offers hundreds of other interest groups, so if you're looking to get out on the town or the water, there's a group for you too.— August 20, 2009 10:34 a.m.
Get the Union-Tribune — For Almost Nothing
After ignoring several U-T renewal requests, I was sent the $29.95 one year Thursday-Sunday offer. Of course I signed up! What a deal! As an added (but unexpected bonus), I get a paper delivered seven days a week. I generally enjoy the U-T, except for its conservative political slant. Besides, the Sunday coupons pay for the paper.— August 20, 2009 10:24 a.m.
Love Is Not Enough
And that trait which flatters the most (the guy falling for you fast and furious) can cause an inbalance in the relationship when you begin to think of him as a devoted, but clingy, puppy. Read a good description of "Borderline Personality Disorder" and see if a few of the traits apply to you or your partner.— June 18, 2009 8:05 a.m.
Some Enchanted Evening
I will not be patronizing ANY restaurant that automatically tacks on a gratuity. Are they afraid that their food and service doesn't merit a decent tip?— February 5, 2009 8:34 a.m.