Future Optimist Gifts

"Oh I don't think it's as bad as all that. In fact, I think we're in the golden age of something which we won't even realize it's the golden age of until many years from now."

"Don't worry, all the politicians are promising that we have a bright future ahead of us..."

"The side effects of this experimental medication are; happiness, improved eye sight and increased strength. . . Oh well, back to the drawing board."

'Past performance is not an indication of future results.'

'For your information, I am engaging the energy of change and complexity to create the future I desire.'

"I figure if I was still employed, I wouldn’t get to spend all this time with you!"

"Fred's calculating what future natural catastrophes he can ignore based on his probably life span."

'You just don't know when to give up, do you?'

The Philosopher Pine, or, The Eternal Optimist.

"Alright! Whoa! Yes! More boiled food!"

"Well, look at the bright side, Timmy — you're 100 percent wrong."

"Of course this'll be a great year. The data, sales projections, customer surveys, and my mom all think so."

Road Forks in the Road: No Way and Yes Way.

"Surgery up here is free!"

"I feel like that I've been given a unique oppurtunity to speak out on issues."

'Oh for heaven's sake, you're a cow. Just eat grass and be happy.'

"Will you listen to the same three anecdotes until one of you dies?"

Economic Outlook Conference - 'Remember the seating is optimist, pessimist, optimist,...'

Optimist

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

"You're new here ... it's customary on dismal Monday mornings to be miserable."

Six Thinking Hats

"Who's a good boy? You're a good boy."

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

"The good news is...you've one less window to wash."

'I tried being pessimistic. I was terrible at it.'

"What's this for poorer stuff?"

'Jane, cancel all my appointments for the rest of the week.'

Why Do Old Hippies Smile?

'When my business turned into a lemon, I made lemonade....but that also failed when nobody liked its taste'

Infinity Tavern

'The only part of my body that defies gravity is my age.'

The Death of the Blues

"Well, there's nowhere to go but up."

I have to get the Positive Thinker...