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The photo this week is of two coffee pots on a marble counter. Hope this gets your story brewing. 😉

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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.”

Legend or Fact? Who knows?

And just for fun. Wilkins Coffee commercials by the Muppets that aired from 1957-1960. 😀