Rule 046 | Don't Let The Dog On The Duvet

*Thankfully, Gerard was ONLY sick when we recorded the intro for this one... Hang in there for the first few minutes, and you’ll be past the nasally voice in no time.*

This week, we consider the opposing values of puppy cuddle time vs. perfectly clean sheets. Gerard gets excited about hopping back on stage to play the bass in a band, and The Peppers discuss pros and cons of pursuing distinctly separate hobbies.

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QUICK BITES:

• Listen to Episode 36 to find out why The Peppers are not currently sleeping in the same bed.

• Sadie Mae reminds us of Slinky Dog in the Toy Story movies… Family Halloween costume idea, perhaps?

• The fan we wish we had, and the fan we would NOT recommend are both proof of why we should ALWAYS listen to Cameron -- our friendly guy at the local Home Depot.

• The Santa Ana winds have us sweating during dinner, and we’re left daydreaming about an AC unit that fits on our super-old windows.

• Gerard’s concern with dog-hair splinters makes Jessie break down and agree he needs to wear his stylish Birkenstocks more often. 

• Jessie realizes that she should take full advantage of the chance to shop for her faves at West Elm and CB2.

• In case you're curious about our favorite white sheets... (They're durable, affordable, made from organic cotton, and easy to order online!)

• We would do pretty much anything for our precious furry daughter… Find out why we aren’t parents by listening to Episode 40.

• A sneak peek at our cheap gray coverlet will give you a glimpse at why we don’t care when our dog jumps on it for a snuggle.

• Gerard gets schooled in the anatomy of a well-layered bed and then admits to one of his biggest fears that has us buying lint-rollers in bulk.

• Jessie busts out into song while Gerard hums the bass… And now we both need to beg your eardrums for forgiveness.

• Gerard gets excited about getting back up on stage to play his bass, and we both see the benefits of having distinctly separate hobbies... Listen to us chat about the benefits of having SHARED hobbies back in Episode 41.

• Jessie is attracted to Gerard in spite of his (adorable) chocolate-chip-cookie-gut, and admits that being married to a musician is certainly something that counts as a turn-on.

TRIGGER QUESTIONS:

1. Do you sleep with your pet(s) in the same bed? Have both partners always had the same preference about this decision?
    
2. Can you come up with at least one way to encourage (or actually make it possible for) your spouse to pursue one of their own personal hobbies?
    
3. What was one of the very first things that you can remember being attracted to about your sweetie pie?

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