almost there…

CUPtopia is signing off until the middle of September.
Lesson / Koan : remember who you are.
CUPtopia 2.0 is on its way.

adds up…

Accidents happen in Utopia too.
Lesson / Koan : Take advise.
A fateful CUPtopia reader pointed out that August 21st is the one year anniversary of this blog. Yesterday was the 365th post, but today & tomorrow we’ll post again to complete the one year goal…so, a few more days in Utopia sounds good.
BTW,
CUPtopia’s staff likes working on the weekend.

one lap…

CUPtopia has completed its goal of 365 consecutive blog post on the subject of Utopia.
Lesson / Koan : sleep well & dream often.
BTW,
Stay tuned for CUPtopia 2.0 coming in September 2011.
See you all again in about a month.
Thank to all for reading and your comments.

tick tick…

CUPtopia’s staff found a new time piece for counting down to tomorrow’s last blog post.

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2011/08/18/garden/18goods/18CURRENTS3-popup.jpg

Lesson / Koan : Step away.

BTW ,
The weighty 4th Dimension wall clock stands out, thanks to an unusual material: concrete. Created by the Taiwanese industrial design firm 22designstudio, which also makes sculptural concrete rings and photo frames, the three-pound clock resembles a circular staircase with each hour represented by a miniature triangular step.
NOTE :
“I like concrete because it’s cheap,” said Sean Yu, who runs the studio with Yiting Cheng. “But through different processes, it can be very smooth and elegant.” The designers were also inspired by the minimalist concrete buildings of the Japanese architect Tadao Ando, Mr. Yu said, which typically have “a simple shape but a strong concept.”

water way…

CUPtopia’s new view is directly above the Chicago river.
Lesson / Koan : treat yourself well.
CUPtopia’s water way neighbor is very friendly.

next step…

CUPtopia is moving today…preparing for the next blog.

Lesson / Koan : everything is temporary.

walk off…

Walking to utopia is easy.
Lesson / Koan : take a pitch.

do do…

CUPtopia’s team hits the road for a weekend trip to Chicago.
Lesson / Koan : ground yourself.
CUPtopia & Chicago have a few things in common.

kick start…

CUPtopia’s staff has seen some early signs of Fall.
Lesson / Koan : spell it out.
BTW ,
Being polite reflects culture, not computers.

sunny side…

CUPtopia’s staff has very few rules, but there is one especially tailored to utopia.
Lesson / Koan : Give them what they want.