What do you do to burn off stress?

I think you are right--quilting bees, canning parties, tupperware parties--sure people like to poke fun at these events, but they have throughout history been a way for women to bond and share and learn about life.
Sadly, I've moved around so much, I have no anchors like this and sometimes I miss them.

For the record I will not quilt, and I do agree with you RR, I think some male bonding is in order...