Coffee Philosopher Mugs

"Why do I have to be talented at something? Why can't I just be talented?"

The Department of Blind-Side Bias, Knowledge Gaps and Really Great Coffee.

"I wish there was an easy answer but there's a sexual subtext to consider...even if you are comliant in meeting my needs am I subconsciously placing you in the sexually subservient role or nurturer and provider."

"Take my coffee—it's worth five dollars."

"I'm so ready to quit - the pay sucks, and every night I go home reeking of hazelnut."

"We have three house blends: 'One More Chance', 'Forget About It' or 'I'll See You In Fun Court'."

Nothing like that first cup of coffee, eh, Frank?

"There's no point in lifting the minimum wage… they'll only squander it paying taxes."

"Your idea is strong. Really strong. But I've gotta ask myself, is it too much espresso for a decaf world?"

"I'm sorry, Ms. Cole is busy balancing family and career. Can I take a message and have her call you back?"

Burning the midnight oil.

"I remember when we first met you were an exhausted young doctor! Now you're an exhausted middle-aged doctor!"

"I'm losing my patience with you."

'We've just become the biggest corporation in America.. let's celebrate today and begin downsizing tomorrow.'

Name one serious woodworker who doesn't use state of the art kit. Thomas Chippendale.

"You don't whisper anymore."

"Who knew we had so many dislikes in common?"

"You call this sweating bullets over the Jackson account? What caliber?"

"It's me. I'm calling in sick of it."

A breakthrough in the morning meeting

"Ugh! They always spell my name wrong?"

"Do you mind if I bounce something off you?"

"Of course I have a life. Not one worth living, mind you."

Waiting for retirement.

Broken Alarm Clock.

"I really start dragon around 3 o'clock."

Teapot

"Oh, don't mind that, it's just my body of unseen work."

'Are you just back from work or on your way to the office?'

'Long term I want student achievement to increase. Short time I want a cup of coffee and a biscotti.'

'Would you like a push Dear?'

Bearded Leftie.

'You've had enough!'

Short story. Collected works. The Tolstoy gulp

"He gets his best ideas that way."