Free Association

Having a conversation is sometimes strategic and planned but is more fun with free association. Stream of consciousness and letting the conversation go where it wants to go, at the whim of the group around you is really the best; Read More …

Free Your Mind

Easier said than done sometimes…but, free your mind is what they will tell you when: You can’t sleep You’re distracted You need to come up with a creative solution You are considering a new career You want to develop a Read More …

Ideas Are Free

In many circles…ideas are free. Think: free speech friends gathering to help a friend family who pulls together to solve a problem or to simply rescue new parents from a colicky baby All of those things, the ideas and the Read More …

But, It’s Free

The argument “but, it’s free” doesn’t work on everyone. Sure, sometimes it does. Sometimes it doesn’t. Free samples of wine at the liquor store on a Friday night. Probably works. (Even if you don’t buy the wine that was being Read More …

There Are No Tricks

In life, there are no hacks, there are no shortcuts and there are no tricks to making things happen. You just have to learn how to do it. You have to commit the time to do it. You can get Read More …

That Remake Is Magical

That remake is magical… you know that song, the one on the radio – the one I can’t get enough of hearing. Weezer and their interpretation of “Africa”…which sounds an awful lot like the original. My husband just heard it Read More …

There’s Something Magical

There’s something magical about your children – or your team – working together to accomplish a goal without you having to step in and… help; assist; guide; break up a debate; solve a problem; or, do the work. Create the Read More …

Acting As If…

Less about impersonating a Valley Girl…but, acting as if: you don’t care; it doesn’t matter; you are not upset; it won’t change what you think; you are not involved; it isn’t important; you are not affected; or, it isn’t something Read More …