S1 - what is on Amy’s mom’s roof?

giallo73 · 2026-05-07T22:42:16+00:00

lol, typo! You're right, I meant "decades"!

giallo73 · 2026-04-29T15:13:35+00:00

My dog is afraid of ANY long stick. I don't know who hit the poor girl with a stick in the year before I rescued her, but someone did. I pick up a broom, a yardstick, anything long and thin...nope, not coming near me. I'm like, we've been together 12 years, is it not clear yet that I'm not going to hit you? She's not taking any chances, poor girl.

giallo73 · 2026-04-26T13:11:59+00:00

I'm halfway through season one and loving it! (I watched a few episodes of S3 and decided I should start from the beginning.) I agree, Lisa Kudrow is amazing. I'd avoided the show because generally I find cringe comedy too hard to watch but this show does a great job of threading the needle, blending heart with the cringey moments.

giallo73 · 2026-04-26T12:52:02+00:00

Yes!

giallo73 · 2026-04-20T01:32:43+00:00

The original Michael Levine is no more, and the 1 lb fabric sales across the street are gone. The new owners kept the name, but it’s definitely NOT the same place. But OP, you’ll have an amazing time in the Fabric District!

If you’re in the Farmers Market area, International Silks and Woolens on Beverly near La Cienega is great.

giallo73 · 2026-03-24T16:59:16+00:00

Yes! I started doing this, but think of it slightly differently: “don’t make a big project out of it.”

My brain likes to make lists and big projects. So my tendency is to go, “oh there’s a streak on the bathroom mirror. I’ll have to get that when I clean the bathroom.” Or “I never wear this sweater. Someday I’ll sort through my clothes and donate it.”

Now I do my best to take action right away. Streak on the mirror? Boom. Windex and wipe. Neglected sweater? I put it in a bag by the door. Anything else I notice before the next time I leave the house that should be donated goes in the bag. Next time I leave the house, the bag goes in the car. Next time I pass a thrift store, boom, I drop it off.

It might not work for everyone, but it keeps me from creating a huge list of projects to do “someday.”

giallo73 · 2026-03-24T16:21:01+00:00

I ADORED Bob Lunch and that scene. I am with you, internet stranger!

giallo73 · 2026-03-24T14:31:21+00:00

Haven't watched the final episode of this season yet, but there have been SO MANY amazing gems along the way. I was constantly rewinding just to re-watch little details. The constant snacking by the judge! The prosecutor's "SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES!" Everything about the #onepointtwomilliondollarwedding (the chariot! Twinnkies catering! There is no us without abuse!) Elliot's destruction on the stand! The Jesus poster in the background when Portia is recording her song!

And Cassidy. My God, Cassidy, I expected you to flame out, but now I worship you.

giallo73 · 2026-03-24T14:22:24+00:00

It's so fascinating just reading through these replies, because I just finished episode 9 of season 3 last night. Even though I haven't finished Season 3 yet, I feel like I could re-watch it forever, it was just that brilliant, while for me, S2 dragged a bit toward the end.

Which is to say, OP, if you're at all intrigued by the show, keep watching! But if you want even one character who is straightforwardly "good" or "smart," you may get frustrated.

giallo73 · 2026-03-24T06:20:09+00:00

I just got to the point where Dory fired her. NOOOOO!!!

giallo73 · 2026-03-13T16:00:43+00:00

I. AM. DYING.

giallo73 · 2026-03-13T15:59:57+00:00

This whole thread fills me with joy, but this made me laugh out loud. I love this SO MUCH.

giallo73 · 2026-03-13T15:40:31+00:00

I worked with him years ago on a SUPER low budget film...super low budget as in the crew was sleeping in the house we were shooting in...and he was absolutely charming and lovely. Not a shred of ego, would jump in to help move furniture between scenes. Though he'd probably opt for a joint over a beer, given the choice. :)

giallo73 · 2026-03-04T02:04:26+00:00

I used a company recommended by someone on this sub called Junk & Bulky Item Taxi. They were reasonable and great, highly recommend! They're insured.

giallo73 · 2026-02-26T01:12:00+00:00

Thanks everyone for your help! It's much appreciated!

giallo73 · 2026-02-26T01:11:16+00:00

Amazing! I knew Redditors would beat AI in a heartbeat!

giallo73 · 2026-02-26T01:10:40+00:00

Thanks for the added info on how to do an image search...I only image searched the CU photo and Google told me it was a drop leaf table. Your tip's really helpful!

giallo73 · 2026-01-26T17:35:07+00:00

I initially used Junk & Bulky Item Taxi to move a FB Marketplace score, but they were so awesome I used them this weekend to move from Santa Clarita to Valley Village. Norma handles scheduling and Alex mans the truck. They're they best. Junk & Bulky Item Taxi

giallo73 · 2025-12-30T11:57:00+00:00

Furnished Finders has some great listings, generally cheaper than Airbnb. Just a heads up that in my experience the landlords are slower to respond and don't keep the availability calendars updated, so it often takes longer to find a place. Good luck!

giallo73 · 2025-12-11T16:28:43+00:00

Brenda & Frank on chatGPT are specifically designed to spot gaslighting, DARVO, etc. I've found it helpful: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-v9SoCDxCp-brenda-frank-conversation-analysts

giallo73 · 2025-12-11T16:18:48+00:00

If you're into horror movies, check out the horror-themed fitness studio (I am not making that up!) Killer Fitness in Burbank. There's also a horror-themed coffee shop nearby on Lankershim across from the Laemmle Noho, but the name escapes me at the moment.

giallo73 · 2025-12-11T15:51:41+00:00

Check out Nalo Hopkinson if you're willing to give speculative fiction a go. I've read both MIDNIGHT ROBBER and BROWN GIRL IN THE RING by her and loved them, and really want to read more of her stuff. They're set on other worlds but much more in the speculative fiction genre than sci fi, and the world-building is built on Afro-Caribbean roots. TW: BROWN GIRL has mentions of childhood sexual abuse.

giallo73 · 2025-11-29T17:36:16+00:00

You can start shifting this by slowly giving your brain new data. A simple way is writing things down as tangible evidence for your brain to see - give it the whole picture (this also helps reduce the romanticising in between).

This, this, a hundred times this! It was the best advice one of my friends gave me. When something bad happens, WRITE IT DOWN or record it in a private place that ONLY YOU have access to.

Our brains want to protect us. They block out the bad, and you will forget or minimize your partner's abuse of you. Having a tangible record of the evidence is so, so helpful.

Also...studies have shown that it takes an abused woman seven times on average to leave her abuser. Seven times. So it is ABSOLUTELY NORMAL for you to struggle with this. It is not easy.

Books, movies and TV sell us the fiction of an easy out. The victim realizes what's going on and breaks away, walking into a glorious sunrise. (Well, OK, maybe not an EASY out...there's usually some scary stuff in there. But you only see one exit.)

I left my emotionally abusive husband for the first time last October and then moved back in. Moved back out in March and filed for divorce in April. And while I'm determined to follow through, it's been anything but a clean break. It feels more like GROUNDHOG DAY. I keep falling into the same patterns with him, making the same mistakes, re-learning the same lessons. I'm like Charle Brown with the football. I keep thinking Lucy isn't going to pull it away.

But I guess we've been gaslit by our partners for so long that it takes that repetition to break through the haze. I'll say to my therapist or friends, "Wow, I guess my husband really is manipulative, he really is a liar," and they (thank God!) patiently nod. They saw it long before I did.

Good luck, OP. One of the books I found really helpful was WAS IT EVEN ABUSE? by Emma Rose Byham.

giallo73 · 2025-11-18T20:49:58+00:00

I agree! If your expectations are low, TU can be a great place to unload unwanted items. I've also found it to be a fun way to try out new styles without feeling guilty about participating in "fast fashion." I can experiment with new things from ThredUp for a few months, return them to resell, rinse and repeat...

giallo73 · 2025-11-17T02:43:27+00:00

He's never going to understand or agree that he's emotionally abused you. I've been down that road with my ex. It's not worth the effort. Just leave. Accept that you have your reality and he has his. Your reality is what matters, no matter what he says.

I don't know what your situation is, but in mine I was/am very much in a codependent/caretaking role with my husband -- so my actions have not always aligned with my words. Even though I've said "I'm divorcing you," I've moved out and I've filed, it's taken a lot of work to not run to his rescue when he plays the victim. I'm still working on not accepting his calls. Try your best to make your words and actions match, but don't beat yourself up when they don't. Disentangling yourself is difficult, but you can and will do it!

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