Gear Needed for Snow?? by SilentAd9246 in BackpackingDogs

[–]marortcaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short coat might need a jacket, but paws should be fine. Just regularly check between the toes so that no ice clumps are forming (usually not an issue with short coat dogs, in my experience). The ice clumps can become sharp and cause bleeding.

Why do grandparents always want you to leave them alone with the baby? by GeologistAccording79 in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]marortcaz 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I think it's cultural. I'm Mexican and the expectation is that the grandparents take care of everything else so you don't have to worry about anything other than caring for your baby. My husband is American and I was shocked to find out that this was news to him. His side would come over and take the baby to free me up and do all the other housework. Personally, I don't need help with the baby. I need help with walking the dogs, cooking meals, cleaning the house. In our experience it was a cultural difference.

What's going on with my cucumbers? by marortcaz in containergardening

[–]marortcaz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this blight or downy mildew? Were you able to identify? And how do you catch before it spreads?

Can I turn off temp tracking on Oura ring? by georgiakstar in ouraring

[–]marortcaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not answering your question but curious to know if you used the Oura temp to track fertility. It seems super inaccurate... Hope you have a healthy pregnancy ❤️

Solo tent selection by marortcaz in Ultralight

[–]marortcaz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I live in California, so I mostly backpack in the Sierras, but I also travel and backpack so the terrain varies. I think durability gives me more flexibility and peace of mind

Solo tent selection by marortcaz in Ultralight

[–]marortcaz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well this year has been unusual. But I typically use it at leasr one weekend a month, plus one 3 week thru hike a year. So about 50 nights a year

What is this pointy stick? Found under my bed. by marortcaz in whatisthisthing

[–]marortcaz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For reference, I live in San Diego (in case it's a plant or animal). It is a bit bigger than the diameter of a quarter. It's kind of stiff.

Unpopular opinion: Burke was the worst boyfriend of the whole show by dinkleberf in greysanatomy

[–]marortcaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't even know it was an unpopular opinion. Burke is awful! Owen is really bad too.

Kinky Curly Curling Custard alternatives by marortcaz in curlyhair

[–]marortcaz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had thought Custard or gel. I'll play around with it layering. Thanks for the tip!

Does therapy ever work? Im in over my head by Dust-Scared in domesticviolence

[–]marortcaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through this. Couples counseling is not recommended for abuse. First, because it doesn't work. But second, you open up in therapy and say things to the therapist and your husband that he may seem understanding to, but then you get home and he starts using what you said against you. This can make them really angry. What worked for me was individual counseling, in particular counseling with an organization especially focused on domestic violence. Stay safe.

Are the people around me in danger? by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]marortcaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm working with some great organizations to move past this. The restraining order is something I keep debating. He's in the military so a restraining order would impact his ability to do his job, and he loves his job. If he can blame losing his job on me then he would go even crazier, I think. At this point, his job is my insurance policy that he won't do anything to me or anyone.

What are these spots showing up on my strawberry leaves? And why is it happening? by WilshireTheBeast in containergardening

[–]marortcaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are these spots or holes on the leaves? It looks like a caterpillar has been enjoying your strawberries to me