10 - Wine and a Candle

It isn't easy finding time to ourselves with two little kids in the house that we can't leave, so Davis and I took advantage of naptime and unsupervised playdough and TV time to record another date night (and by night I mean 2:13 p.m.) This time, from a tidied-up bedroom, besieged by noisy pets. Because we're NEVER alone.

Today's topics:

An unsettling deep-dive into Reanna's and Davis' respective psyches, notably Reanna's spiraling neurosis and Davis' uncanny ability to compartmentalize (and equally uncanny ability to repress almost all emotions related to the crisis at hand). Skip ahead about 15 minutes in this episode if you don't want to hear someone wallowing in despair.
How we're managing with kids in the house, practically and generally speaking. Routines, as they were, are out the door, and new routines are slowly forming.
#Farmlife: What we're planting this year, an argument about crabapples and the backstory on our chickens, plus unsolicited advice for the chicken-curious. Looking to start your own garden? We *love* rareseeds.com. Reanna is now featuring the flock on her Instagram stories and making them kid-friendly, to compete with the dozens of zoos sharing behind-the-scenes tours every day. Check them out @arkayokay.

Other recommendations:

Movies (And Other Things) by Shea Serrano, who has been giving out cash to people in need via Twitter these days
The Power of Positive Dog Training if you find yourself similarly trapped in a home with a wild puppy and no training classes
Ordering books from independent bookstores instead of Amazon when you can. We really like Carmichaels out of Lexington, Kentucky.  You can find a local one (that will ship to you, of course) at IndieBound.

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