2020: Not Such a Bad Year
You probably noticed that the year 2020 was unusually challenging. But I want to point out that it could have been much worse. Let’s focus for a moment on some things we can be grateful for.
1. The incredibly vicious Murder Hornets seldom attacked me.
2. Obnoxious Martians didn’t land and make a nuisance of themselves.
3. My take-out orders were no more error-prone than usual.
4. Wardrobe failures were minimal.
5. There wasn’t much quicksand.
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I like to think that 2021 will be better. But if it turns out to be no better than 2020, I’ll take comfort in the knowledge that it could probably be even worse.
Don—Pittsburgh, December 11, 2020
PS: By the way, if you need a strangely opulent keepsake to help you remember 2020, we have a ridiculous, limited-edition print here.
Comments on this post (27)
Although many skunks ventured forth this year none attacked me. Thanks for reminding me to count my blessings.
— Sharon in Philly
12/24/20
Santa couldn’t locate his sled and Rudolph tripped and broke his leg but Last I heard they are still coming tonight’
MAYBE !!
— Judith
I survived Covid19 and other calamities in 2020. Holding out for 2021 :)
— Andrea D
Our children haven’t ask us to move in with them yet?
— Nancy
RE: #2 — YET, Don. YET. Year’s not over, my friend.
— Lisa Hicks
Ya , I miss quicksand too ! Also , a little sad the Martians didn’t show up.
Would you please offer your T-shirts in long sleeve !!!!!
We had a cold day here in Arizona , the other 364 days we need UV protection.
Best regards and keep going ,
DBC
— Diana
Another year when I wasn’t eaten by sharks!
And I agree with Kathy about the quicksand. I used to worry about that as a kid, too.
— Diane
Mothra did not emerge from the Hudson River and devour New York City. I don’t know where the quicksand went. Yes, in the westerns of my youth, it was everywhere.
— Solange De Santis
Well, the electrician’s van missed me when it drove up on the sidewalk to make a left from the parking lot exit last Sept.
while I was walking from my doctor’s office.
— Debbie Fritts-Boyce
my house burned to the ground yet i feel truly blessed that my garden survived….mostly. truth is i never liked some aspects of the house; example, the dark dark dark granite kitchen countertop. wouldn’t a calamityware countertop be amazing?! one can always fantasize!!!!
— Annette
The problem with optimists is that they never see it coming! Optimism is why people get into fender benders, are caught in down pours, and answer jury summonses.
— Marlene Teter
I got stuck in quicksand once, many years ago. It was kind of funny until I sank in above my knees.
— J.M.
I haven’t been attacked by one zombie poodle!
— Sue
Well, I didn’t get hit by a truck. But seeing as I never went out that was a given.
— Betsy
The mostly obnoxious events of this year did inspire us to do what we could to improve things that were in our power to control. So we’re packing up all our Calamityware and moving to Portland on Monday. I’m feeling a bit of optimism- yep, things definitely could be worse! Happy Holidays, Don. Keep making awesome stuff that keeps us all smiling!
— Robyn
Hello! My son and daughter (in-law) gave me the teapot for my birthday yesterday (12/10). I already had the cups. I love it! It is sitting in the the show place on the living room table. Thank you! Jay T
— Jay Tarleton
I didn’t get covid 19.
Yet.
— Erin
The Pittsburgh Steelers almost had a perfect season in 2020.
The Lagoonies haven’t attacked us yet.
— Sari
Love your art; love your sense of humor!!
— Jana Brenning
I agree. I had many opportunities to learn and time is never wasted if you spend it on love or learning.
— Jan C.
Where has all the quicksand gone? When i was a kid, quicksand was rampant in the kids’ cartoons and in westerns. But i have never encountered it, even though i grew up thinking it was an ever-present danger. Do you suppose its disappearance is because of climate change? That would be a positive effect!
— Kathy Dunbar
Hi Guys!
Please,please work on a way to get ApplePay back in your shop! It is the only way I can charge things without going through a painful process of getting onto my husband’s computer, getting special charge numbers, etc. I am so spoiled in the Apple way of computing!
Happy Holidays, stay safe!
— Beckee
No 20 0z. mugs. Little Billy is so sad.
— William Shuck
Thanks for putting things into perspective!
— Connie
The mugs were a huge success as early Christmas gifts or on time Hannukah gifts
— Judi Israel