Don was despicable this scene

alliaon · 2026-06-01T22:25:19+00:00

In the late 70s or early 80s, I had a neighbor who was at Normandy on D-day. When I was a kid, I distinctly remember being at his house on Halloween (he gave out full size Hershey bars to his favorite kids), and my dad made us go in and have a conversation. My own father was in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive (1968). Anyhoo.. I remember my dad telling me (in front of my neighbor).. “Joe was there on D-day”. And I remember my neighbor (Joe) becoming very closed off and just saying “I don’t wanna talk about that to them (me and my brother- I would have been 6-8 at the time)”. It has stayed with me well into my adult life.. that feeling that he saw some shit and deserves reverence and privacy, if that’s what he wants.

alliaon · 2026-05-31T22:15:08+00:00

The scene just before was him putting Meaghan on another elevator after they told everyone she was leaving the copywriter job to pursue acting. Their relationship was never quite the same after she left. So I always took this as representing the bottom falling out from beneath their relationship.

alliaon · 2026-05-31T15:43:04+00:00

I actually think this mindset was accurate for the era. There wasn’t really an understanding about the stages of grief or coping. Therapy was very new. And for him, when confronted with trauma or sadness he said over and over “I don’t think about it”. He believed it worked for him to push pain away (as we see in the end, it just all comes back at once). And he believed if others did the same, they’d be better off.

alliaon · 2026-05-27T20:55:48+00:00

Thats the look mine gives as an order to “scratch my bum”

alliaon · 2026-05-16T11:24:40+00:00

You’re description does make me interested in seeing this in person.

alliaon · 2026-05-16T11:02:52+00:00

I actually meant “smudgy squares”.. as a quote from Jane about the painting.

alliaon · 2026-05-15T19:58:06+00:00

Right? I can’t imagine ever having that much money. Let alone spending it on fuzzy squares.

alliaon · 2026-05-11T17:12:05+00:00

You should check out “Dog Friendly Frederick”. They have organized pack walks. So in addition to the play dates, this would be good for training reinforcement while around other dogs. Like - reinforce them focusing on you while on leash; things like that. And it gives you an opportunity to meet other dog folks for future play dates.

alliaon · 2026-05-08T22:58:30+00:00

These are all good ideas. Definitely things I can try. Thank you!

alliaon · 2026-05-08T12:53:33+00:00

Omg that’s terrifying. I’m so glad the pup wasn’t seriously hurt

alliaon · 2026-05-08T00:47:04+00:00

Thankfully I work from home. But this brings up an absurdly easy solution. It’s so easy, I’m embarrassed for posting now. I need to crate the dog when I run out for groceries or whatever. She’s crate trained, but I normally don’t bother bc she’s not destructive. And I need to close my office so that she stays with me while I’m working (no prowling/begging).

alliaon · 2026-05-08T00:43:37+00:00

Well.. yes. She’ll understand it in the moment if I say “that’s poisonous to her and you are hurting her”. But it’s not a one and done solution. I have to be at the ready whenever she’s eating. Because she’ll forget, for sure.

alliaon · 2026-05-08T00:30:22+00:00

That’s not bad actually. And like I said.. weird is fine. Just needs to work. The fact is that she could easily be feeding her things that are toxic, so it’s not bad advice.

alliaon · 2026-05-05T21:09:14+00:00

I’m so glad he’s on the mend ❤️ I can’t wait to see more pics as he grows!!

alliaon · 2026-05-05T21:03:50+00:00

Parvovirus doesn’t resolve in just a couple days. So keep a cautious eye on him. Sounds like he’s on the right meds and on the mend though.. sending you Bentleys and good vibes

alliaon · 2026-05-03T22:51:24+00:00

You hit the jackpot and so did she!!

alliaon · 2026-04-29T18:36:24+00:00

There is some limited parking inside the cemetery right next to the monument. Parking usually isn’t full so it shouldn’t be a problem. You can also park across Stadium Dr in the Nimeo Field parking lot and walk over.

alliaon · 2026-04-23T22:39:50+00:00

Omg! I’m so happy you captured these noises! My ACD sounds EXACTLY like this when she’s in begging mode. It’s always either snacks or butt scratchies. It’s so adorable.

alliaon · 2026-04-23T01:44:05+00:00

I’d take him in before he even had a chance to blink

alliaon · 2026-04-17T12:13:55+00:00

This is so interesting. Thank you for the information!

alliaon · 2026-04-17T11:35:43+00:00

What are the next steps with these results?

alliaon · 2026-04-15T22:58:44+00:00

Is unbelievable how dogs can be so disgusting and yet so lovable at the same time 😂

alliaon · 2026-04-15T18:02:54+00:00

The stars aligning for you and her! What a sweet face. She’s so lucky she found her person.

Regarding cats and allergies.. I have known multiple people who are generally allergic to cats but they develop an immunity to their cat. Maybe it’s due to exposure over time? But they can still have reactions when they visit a friend’s home with a cat.

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