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Some people really have a way with words!
When I heard the words, “retroactive retirement”, I knew it would be a good starting point for a workplace themed mug. Last week Ed Gillespie, Mitt Romney’s senior campaign adviser used this term in a CNN interview to explain how … Continue reading
Why does that man sit on his porch and drink coffee all day?
The idea for this mug came in an email from one of my customers: Dear Tom: For years I had a “Sleep is for wimps” cup at my desk at Intel. I was appropriate since I would arrive by 5:00 … Continue reading
Four New Mugs!!!!
This week’s firing has a quartet of cups for your perusal. First up is a brand new take on a tried and true theme in my life and work: sleep deprivation. “The benefits of insomnia” boils it all down to … Continue reading
Of Mice and Marriage
I had a good time doing the research for this joke. Spencer Johnson’s, “Who Moved My Cheese?” is a widely popular motivational parable on how to deal with change in the workplace. I find it somewhat disturbing that the the … Continue reading
“The Agony and the Economy”
Here’s a timely new Wally adventure! With the economy and the debt ceiling front and center in the news today, it’s only natural that Wally should be riffing on this theme. I love the fact that now, when someone asks … Continue reading
Etsymania!!!!!
I’ve had a shop on Etsy for over two years now, and I have mixed feelings about this DIY retail site for craftspeople. . While it’s great that there is a place for artists to sell their wares online with … Continue reading
CRAZY NEW DESIGNS!!!
It’s a curse doing topical humor for a living. When there is something really big and really silly in the news, people naturally expect you to do a joke about it. But the problem with big silly news stories is … Continue reading
BBQ tools, bummed-out birthers and drug-crazed air traffic controllers!
This week’s post has a trio of odds and ends from the world of Wallyalia. First up: an item that’s going to make all you Wallyheads out there drool with envy because it’s not for sale! This one of a … Continue reading
CONTEST: How many pots are in the kiln?
With all the small items I’ve been making lately (e.g. shot glasses, tiny plates), my kiln has been densely packed to the roof. Every available inch of space is utilized and it’s fun to roll out the finished product. I’ve … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions
We just rolled out the first firing of the year and I’m really excited about making pots these days. This week I’m throwing a whole new line of Ohata Kaki Red functional ware and it’s wonderfully fun to have a … Continue reading