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PHOTO PROMPT © Jen Pendergast
The photo this week is of two coffee pots on a marble counter. Hope this gets your story brewing. 😉
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
BLESSED BEANS
“Holy Father,” Father Niccoló knelt before Pope Clemente VIII. “We have a serious problem brewing. You must forbid the people from partaking of this Satan’s drink, Your Holiness. This bitter beverage from the Muslim infidels stirs unnatural passions in good Christians.
The pontiff stroked his beard. “Bring me a cup of it, so that I might discern for myself,”
A steaming cup was brought to him. He breathed in the earthy aroma and then took a sip. After savoring the strong coffee’s warmth, he smiled and said, “This devil’s drink is delicious. We should cheat the devil by baptizing it.”
And just for fun. Wilkins Coffee commercials by the Muppets that aired from 1957-1960. 😀
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Cheating the devil? In today’s world, the devil laughs at our hypocrisy.
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You know it James. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely story of pragmatic adaptation
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Thank you so much, Neil.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ha, fabulous. Now can this be applied to spiced rum and maybe single malt?
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Dear Peter,
Hmmm…interesting question. 😉 I have my doubts. Thank you
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I always say a prayer before my first cup of coffee each morning. It goes “thank God there’s coffee” in a world where it gets harder to get started each day. Good one, Rochelle.
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Dear Sandra,
Coffee is my morning companion for which I’m thankful. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’m convinced that’s precisely how it happened. Nice one, Rochelle.
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😀 Thank you so much, Joy!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Devil’s drink. It’s absolutely from Heaven.
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Dear James,
Your comment makes me smile. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I wonder what else the devil has up his sleeve to tempt us with?
The Wilkins ads are so funny!
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Dear Keith,
Your comments make me smile as a sip my necessary caffeine. Thank you
Shalom.
Rochelle
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Funny every which-way, Rochelle. Love seeing the Kermit and Oscar prototypes.
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Dear Lisa,
I had fun watching the video and had to share. Never heard of Wilkens coffee myself. Thank you for your kind comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle – Not the first or last time the pope turns things around to suit his purposes.
Great story and hilariously dangerous Muppet commercial.
Shalom 🕊️
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Dear Nancy,
It’s up in the air as to whether or not the story is true. But it is fun. Thank you,
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I liked the commercials – wow – so old and never heard of that instant coffee.
Also, I enjoyed your story – great ending – fun religious layers and great play on words (stirs, problem brewing, etc) enjoyed this!
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Dear Yvette,
I’m glad you picked up on the word plays. 😀 Makes me happy someone is paying attention. I never heard of Wilkens coffee either. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I think most of the readers pick up on the word plays – but then they keep the comments brief – ya know?
and really fun post that stayed with since I read it.
I might not be able to join in this week – but if I did – I would maybe create a fiction about DIY tile projects – because those tiles are simialr to some I installed myself back in 2004. hmmmm
hope you have a great weekend
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Amen and I’ll take a 2nd cup!
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Cheers, Roy. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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can’t do without coffee….if its devil’s drink…he did something good after all it seems
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Dear Nandini
I’m drinking my necessary caffeine as I write. Thank you. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This is a great one, Rochelle. It’s easy to say it’s from the devil until you try it. I’m glad I can partake without being too sinful. 🙂
Have a good rest of the week.
-David
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Dear David,
I start every day with the devil’s brew. No guilt. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love it
And coffee
More the coffee
Hmmmmm
Ok, the devil might be laughing at me too 🤪
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Dear Laurie,
Coffee is a morning requirement. 😉 Let him laugh. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great story Rochelle – and I love the Muppets clip is so funny – I didn’t realise they have been going so long!😃
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Dear Angela,
The Muppet clips was a definite find. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I don’t doubt for once second that is how it all went down 😉
And those commercials! They would never fly today! Love ’em!
Shalom and lotsa coffee-sipping love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
The commercials and the story were fun finds. Glad you enjoyed them. 😀 I lift my morning coffee to you in thanks.
Shalom and lotsa caffeinated hugs,
Rochelle
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Very much so!
Cheers!
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Since coffee is life 🙂 I love this story! Entertaining tale, Rochelle.
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Many thanks, Brenda. Glad you enjoyed and took the time to say so.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This made me laugh Rochelle. A fun story. Unfortunately, i can no longer enjoy even a sip of coffee without my tummy throwing a fit 😦
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Dear Dahlia,
I’m so sorry to hear that. I can only drink so much in the morning before I’m done. But I still look forward to that morning rush. Thank you re my story
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I don’t care for the taste of coffee but I love the smell. You described that well.
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Dear Dawn,
There’s nothing more enticing than the aroma of coffee in the early morning. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A blessed piece of writing.
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