Parental Optimist Mugs

'I bought it off the irregular rack, but I'm hoping he'll grow into it.'

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

That shows business confidence.

'Chocolate milk, carrot cake,candied yams...see, there's a solution to everything!'

"This could be the year someone actually goes up there."

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

Boptimism

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

What the Thinker was thinking: 'I think I can...I think I can...'

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

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

"I will always cheer you on, but I will never 'Woo-hoo!' you."

"Even if forced to slave all day, in my mind I'll always play!"

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."

Happy Days Are Here Again

"Pollyanna, your teeth are shot. Stop sugar coating everything!"

Six Thinking Hats

"I love your optimism."

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

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

The Ekert Saga: 'Ah, another week of school begins...might as well try to make the most of it!...You're crampin' my style, Ekert.'

"I've learned something in this trial. My firm needs to hire that prosecutor."

"The pizza came late and it was cold!"

Well, everything's going great! I guess it's time to bring in the naysayers.

"Raymond's prospects look good, Daddy. . . He's pretty sure he's picked all six lotto numbers!"

"You might ask, 'Can two people who love each other find happiness in an era of skyrocketing deficits?' I think they can."

"It all looks fine to me."

'Actually, my mom was the first to notice he'd lost that new boyfriend smell!'

'I want to give my children all the things I never had. Then move in with them.'

Well, she certainly is one of our more positive employees!

"Yes, we're stranded here... but think how healthier we are eating nothing but fish!"

Always expect the best

"Well, so much for my lucky hat! I've worn it to five interviews and not ONE callback!"