Economic Growth Gifts

Sign: 'Welcome to Fernbanks. Beneath our quaint Norman Rockwell-ish exterior beats a big-box chain store heart, ready to sell out at the drop of a hat.'

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

"The Net National Product rose slightly last month."

Late Stage Capitalism and the Biosphere Engage in Some Meaningful Dialogue...

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

Man to realtor: 'How much for a starter cubicle?'

Businessmen trying to prop up a line-chart with sticks

"In recognition of last month's little upward blip, I suggest we allow ourselves a spontaneous victory fist bump."

GAS PRICES AT PUMP

'He's so rich, when he writes a cheque the bank bounces.'

"The president demands that staff take responsibility for failures, and the multi-trillion deficit is down to YOU!"

'We need to change our luck. Let's move our headquarters to Redmond, the home of Microsoft.'

It's okay Mom! As a broker, I'm under supervision of the SEC!

'It's okay. We'll just push our retirement plan back a bit.'

Upward Progress

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

World Economic Crisis.

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

'Ho,ho,ho, but can you be more specific?'

"I had that nightmare again where everyone found out I'm in my late thirties and still have no idea how the stock market works."

Businessman sees door sign 'Department of Mismanagement and Overbudget'.

'Call the boss! We're in trouble!'

You can breed these if the environment is right.

"It seems like only yesterday that Dad told me I'll be an adult before I know it."

Soaring Profits

First National Bank. Keep life exciting --- Ask about our variable rate, interest-only mortgages.

Preparing for casual dress friday at the investment bank.

"I was going to tell you it's a jungle out there, but I realize that's probably old news to you."

What happens when the bears are running the market.

"That was a great ideaof yours, chester."

Remember take time to stop and smell the profits.

"You've changed."

'I'll be in late, Ms.Fernwood. Did I get any important margin calls, default, stock splits, foreclosures or bailouts?'

"Why do you always assume I'm going down?"

'Greenspan said today the alert staus for the possible interest rate has been reduced from orange to yellow.'