My coworker brought everybody a pumpkin cheesecake. I returned the knife and said thank you.

Color by Compound

A co-worker's abstract creations on litmus paper.

What is better than a dog eating your homework? Being attacked by ninjas and bleeding on your homework en route to turning it in.

Visit from an Old Friend

The view outside my window at work:

Gargoyle Josh

I'm watching the person who is watching students take their organic chemistry exams.

Organic Chemistry Lab

My students. Trying to convert an alcohol into an ester.

Grading Organic Chemistry Exams

Various creative answers students wrote on their final exams for the second quarter of organic chemistry:

STUDENT: Is this what my product is supposed to look like?

ME: *takes a look* No. How much sodium carbonate did you add?

STUDENT: A few dr-

ME: OOOOH! Pretty! I love sparkly nail polish with stars on it.

STUDENT: You are the most random teacher I have ever had.

ME: I get distracted by shiny objects. Add a few more drops.