It’s time once again to dig deep within our psyches, using only our index finger, to see what random items we might get in response.  Don’t let your mind’s gag reflex slow you down or frighten you away.  Sometimes it can be unpleasant, I know, but forcing our brains to upchuck random yet correlated thoughts most certainly provides some insight, yes?

Without further ado, here is this week’s free association.  My answers are below the fold as usual, and you’re invited to play along in the comments if you so choose.  Just remember that the correct answers are those which come to mind first in response to each item.

1. Displacement::
2. Grease monkey::
3. Vacancy::
4. Conquer::
5. Payroll::
6. Personal::
7. Housewife::
8. Lateral::
9. Tissue::
10. Multiplication::

This is my synaptic regurgitation for the week:

1. Displacement:: Hurricane Katrina
2. Grease monkey:: hot mechanic
3. Vacancy:: so says my cranium
4. Conquer:: fear and doubt
5. Payroll:: paycheck
6. Personal:: life (i.e., I want one)
7. Housewife:: I’d actually prefer a houseboy
8. Lateral:: phonetics (think /l/)
9. Tissue:: organic material
10. Multiplication:: increasing