make a wish

[porcupinepie]

Writer Erica Jong has been quoted as saying that advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't

Comments

[24hourmama]

"you blow at a downy white ball of advice and hope that a few of the little parachutes you disperse will land where they'll germinate."

nice turn of phrase, mama.

and all very true.

[augsyox]

I agree. Having counseled and been counseled, there is no doubt that people, in general, have the answer that they're looking for. It sometimes takes another person to remove the emotion and guide their "client" to the right outcome. You are very good at that.

[migrainegirl]

hey -- this is tracey from the areahipmamas list -- add me? thanks!