Peaceful Problem Solvers Mugs

Cat thrusts note through mousehole that reads 'Can't we talk about this?'

"Good" "Bad" "Work on it" "Keep working - maybe it's not as bad as you think it is" "Put it to a committee" "Give up" "Make it worse" "Make it better" "Still a bad idea" "Overthink it" "Throw yourself into a pit of wild badgers" "Throw it away" "Call it done" "Sigh."

'The plumber said he can't come right now, but promised to put us on his 'wading list'. Cute, huh?'

"This is where baby gets some alone time."

When Engineers Crack.

"You're good at asking all the right questions. Now let's hear some right answers."

'I don't like the sound of the engine.'

Innovation & Calculation

'I'm still not sure HOW it happened. One minute, we were bouncing ideas off each other, and the next thing I knew, we were using furniture instead!'

Brainstorm in progress.

"Managing a major project in these challenging times requires IMAGINATION, the FIRST thing I'd like you to imagine is that you have a team to help you."

Illogic Tree

Supply Chain

Kiwi Ingenuity

"Yes, I'm sure of my 3 wishes - I wish I had a pen, I wish I had paper to write a 'rescue me' note, and I wish I had a bottle to send it in"

Men Working Things Out

When mediation failed, they tried meditation.

Enlightened Cursing

For the musician strapped for space...the Murphy piano.

"Cancel the trip. The cook didn't get a visa."

"In a move sure to revolutionize the industry, Lincoln Middle School is using Halloween candy energy levels to offset costs in November, December and January."

"Never marry an engineer."

'It's the boss! Everyone look mellow!'

= too complex

Man on desert island using elastic to shoot him off the island.

"The sellers had a lot of kids, so they got tired of running out of hot water. So they upgraded."

"Have you tried turning it off and on again?"

Problem Solver Wanted

'This is no time to start wondering whether you turned off the oven!

Research, Development and Second Thoughts

Kate's first task as new principal was to right a number of wrongs.

The pass the ball to Jones for a three=pointer. I wish I got to shoot sometimes. Me too. Public Health Dept. Vaccine Distribution. Distributing the vaccine is just like when we were coaching basketball. We draw up a plan which specifies who gets the shots. And whatever we decide some people will be unhappy.

"What would happen if you put down your weapon and tried to work things out peacefully?"

'I thought you wanted a clothes dryer.'

Research -Development - Wishful Thinking