Senior Optimist Mugs

Happy retirement!

'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."

That shows business confidence.

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

The Philosopher Pine, or, The Eternal Optimist.

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

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

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."

"Surgery up here is free!"

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

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

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

Six Thinking Hats

'Half an optimist is an odd bird, Sarah.'

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

"I love your optimism."

"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?"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why Do Old Hippies Smile?

The Death of the Blues

Infinity Tavern

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.'