- Chemical ::not natural
- Poker ::the dog picture
- Federal ::red tape
- Mattress ::comfy
- Who am I? ::Dr. Seuss
- Investigation ::CSI, NCIS, Without a Trace, Bones, House, etc…
- In good hands ::GOD
- 8:30 ::time for more coffee
- Creditors::unscrupulous
- Resource ::books
Free association is described as a “psychonanalytic procedure in which a person is encouraged to give free rein to his or her thoughts and feelings, verbalizing whatever comes into the mind without monitoring its content.” Over time, this technique is supposed to help bring forth repressed thoughts and feelings that the person can then work through to gain a better sense of self.
That’s an admirable goal, but for the purposes of this exercise, we’re just hoping to have a little fun with the technique. Each week I’ll post ten words to which you can respond to with the first thing that comes to mind.
“Rules are, there are no rules.” There are no right or wrong answers. Don’t limit yourself to one word responses; just say everything that pops into your head. AND you don’t have to have your words up on Sunday. Take all week if you want! 
What great answers! I hadn’t even thought of the dog picture – very original of you. And your response to resource is right up my alley. Mostly, though, I wish I’d thought of God as the answer to in good hands. . .because of course that’s the most accurate one. Thanks for an interesting read and a good reminder.