Ode to the cup

On behalf of my sweet husband who gets a little attached to cups, we must take a moment to pause and remember the good life of this unique cup. Passed on to us by friends leaving the country, this cup became special to Clay. Not only it is a great size, it has an exciting color-changing feature (as evidenced by the picture). We have many other Eskimo Joe's cups, but only two change color...and this one is apparently "cooler" than the other. It became a favorite of visitors of our home, especially Meghan, and has often been requested. It has served many a drink quite well.

Sadly, the cup now bears a crack produced by all the use. It is time to retire it, but I think it will still take up space in our cabinet. I'm not sure Clay is ready to part with it.

Silence for a moment, please.

Thank you.

In response to this post, Clay wrote his own eulogy:

Thank you for finally doing your duty and paying proper respects to this wonderful cup. It has served proudly and faithfully to family and friends alike with out regard to its own personal safety and well being. It has endured countless cycles in the dishwasher. It has survived several days of repeated use of storing my tea as the cup I would use for days in a row. It proudly served frigid beverages to numerous friends on countless occasions. It never failed to amaze all who saw it as it changed from a light almost fluorescent yellow into a deep rich blue. Never in my life have I seen a certain cup requested so often. Despite all of its years of harsh usage, it served proudly and without complaint. It was a loyal companion, a faithful friend; it was family. So, to you oh color shifting Eskimo Joe’s Cup, we salute you for your selfless and sacrificial duty. You have served with immense bravery and dedication. We will be forever indebted to you for delivering cold, tasty, and refreshing beverages. Go and rest in peace good buddy; Rest In Peace.