Maybe it's the back-to-school vibe that comes every fall but doing a "fall reset" every year, where you tweak some of your habits, or ditch ones and start new ones altogether, is becoming more of a Thing. Some take more of a practical focus, others take things slower. If you're doing one, feel free to talk about it in here - or, since this is a free thread, about whatever you want.

School's out? Back to school? Summer school? In the USA, kids have been back to school for about a month now. Is school in or out where you are? Were you excited to go back to school or longing for school breaks and vacations? Did you go to summer school? Do you love new school supplies? Tell us about school breaks, favorite teachers, or anything at all (except politics) - it's your free thread!

Bonus question: a school year ritual is picture day, when everyone gets their picture taken for the yearbook or class photo collection. Got any class photo stories?

Tell us about a time you clashed with an individual or group due to background differences. Or maybe not even clash, but felt *ahem* shock. Generation difference? Regional differences? Differences in work culture? Your first time visiting France? Whatever! And remember to punch up or at least sideways. Or talk about whatever is on your mind. Because this is the internet dive we call Metafilter Tavern.

Negotiation is something that we hear about all the time, but it's one of those skills that's harder to do than to say. What are some minor or major negotiations that you've done? This is your free Thread, so you can negotiate with us to talk about different things too, just no politics

Tumblr is infamous for creating holidays, and one of many is today, September 21st: Earth, Wind & Fire. What unconventional holidays do you celebrate? It's your free thread!

What's a piece of art that you've seen recently and you enjoyed or that you hold in your heart and want to share? Or if you just want to chat and share your experiences, they're welcome too. Please come and relax, just no politics please.