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Quote of the Week*

April 15 2022

“Judging from the record of the past interglacial ages, the present time of high temperatures should be drawing to an end . . . leading into the next glacial age.”

– 1972 National Science Board

*We know little about the artwork accompanying this ‘Quote of the Week’ entry. It is suspected that the image was originally drawn for an article discussing variations in weather and the hysteria surrounding changes in world climate, possibly for the Utne Reader. It was most probably created by our Marketing Director, Jack Molloy, here at ELVIS SWIFT Dry Goods & Supply, in that his former occupation was as an illustrator. We have entrusted our future fortunes to his ability to predict future trends for our product designs, but we are not confident he is up to the task based on the attached image.

Quote of the Week

January 7 2022

“What could be nicer? I sit and draw funny pictures and people send me money.”

– Roy Doty

(Image by Roy Doty via Core 77)

Boom laka laka laka

January 5 2022

I want to, I want to, I want to take you higher. If you remember 1968 and all the goings on, you’ll surely recall Sly and the Family Stone. Stand!, Everyday People, You Can Make It If You Try, Sex Machine, these songs defined the day. Where’s Sylvester Stewart when we need him? Calling onĀ Sly Stone!

Quote of the Week

September 23 2021

“It turns out I’m not paranoid after all.”

-Anonymous