Moka Madness
I have sad news to report.
After going missing, Muse Brad has been found, but he’s in bad shape.
After a series of breakdowns, attacks, escapes, and affairs, Muse Brad has contracted a new strain of fever called Moka Madness. He can’t eat, sleep, or do anything except think of the divine Moka Chino. It’s an understandable affliction. With her caramel complexion, dark curves, coffee roots, and creamy overtones, Moka is one hot drink of goodness. Please send your prayers that the herbalist, Miss-Tea, can cure him of this caffeine madness. She is recommending a gradual weaning off Moka, starting with Moka Latte, then decaf Moka, Chai Latte, Herbal Tea, and finally lemon water. Sounds like torture to me!
It’s a good plan, but those of us who have tasted the luscious liquid love of Moka Chino know the strong hold she holds over our mind, body, and even our soul. We are convinced there is no one for us but Moka. The more caffeine, sugar, milk, and chocolate the better. Wisdom might suggest a pulling back, but wisdom doesn’t have much voice in the treacherous tribulations of Moka Madness.
Meanwhile, I’m stuck with Discipline Dave as my primary muse. He’s a real task master when it comes to publishing schedules. Publish three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with no time off for good behavior. The only breaks he condones are for the bathroom, job, and occasional visits to nature. If we beg profusely, he authorizes brief lapses in the schedule for vacations.
I can’t wait for the return of the more relaxed Muse Brad. He is known to follow flights of fancy, chasing butterflies and dreams across the sky. But I’m worried about his health. Besides a serious bout of Moka Madness, he has been lusting for aimless travel, love affairs, unstructured play, and an end to all schedules with threats to give up writing and blogging for good. Thanks to his enduring followers who shower us with endless love and support, I keep urging MB to keep writing.
Who knows, maybe Muse Brad simply needs a roll in the hay, play dates, meals with friends, or a stiff drink. If those remedies don’t work, we might have to call in the big guns: Detective Dave and his partner Medusa Mary. They offer muse location, revitalization, and seance services. Dave finds their body while Mary tracks their spirit. If all goes well with their chants, cursing, spells, and invocations, MuseBrad happily rejoins the land of living and writing. If not, he could become one of the growing numbers of MIAM; missing in action muses. These muses are doomed to an eternity chasing listless writers around the ethers.
Please play for me and Muse Brad! 🙂
great intro! it had me hooked and wanted to read more. it’s nice to have ‘discipline dave’ around. i think a muse like that 😉 hope ‘muse brad’ strolls in.
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Thanks Vera and welcome to our muse madness. May our muses inspire and amuse. 🙂
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I started blogging back when both Discipline Dave and my hippy free-spirited muse got along. Now that they are broken up, the only inspiration and motivation I get is from long walks with Scooter, my dog.
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Sorry Greg. At least you have Scooter. I have nothing. Maybe we need muse therapy. 🙂
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“aimless travel, love affairs, unstructured play, and an end to all schedules” sounds good to me Brad! And so does a chai latte. 😊
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Wonderful Julie. I can probably handle chai latte without too much caffeine madness. 🙂 Let’s meet in Rumi’s fields of love and relax into peace!
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haha I liked this post, keep up that muse, Brad! 🙂
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Thanks Neha. I’m enjoying the playful muse posts too. Maybe it will become a series. 🙂
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very funny, Brad, have a nice day, regards Mitza
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I’m glad you enjoyed Mitza. Play and silliness are good for me.
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just stay forever young, Brad 🙂
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Thanks Mitza. You too!
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So funny, Brad. What a riot. I don’t even know which part to comment on… your world of muses expands into a whole parallel dimension. I’m so glad you’re having fun with this. 🙂 I hope Muse Brad is just taking an extended vacation – chilling at the pool, getting massages, and drinking top-shelf rum at the beach bar – and will be home soon, even if Moka has to come with him. 😀
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Thanks Diana. Muse Brad and I are having fun. This might become an ongoing love affair and series. And Moka would be most welcome. 🙂
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Loved this, especially “amusing” because you had TWO muses. Great idea! You can play them off of each other liked kids do with parents. 🙂
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I wish I was that clever. I have all kinds of muses and voices running loose. 🙂 Welcome to the mayhem.
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I hope that Muse Brad does not get his way and resort to never writing and posting. Better to let Discipline Dave in for a a bit or I can lend you General Write [wink].
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Thanks Robbie. I appreciate your kind? offer. 🙂 My muses seem to be cooperating.
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I warned you she was addictive. 🙂
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Yes, I’ll expect we’ll be seeing more of her. 🙂
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I am glad that Muse Brad has returned basically unharmed. I would like share a rumor that Moka gets bored with muse worship after a day or two. But those who do fall prey to her smoking warmth and sweet smelling perfume are susceptible to her crueler more macho cousin Mock E. Otto. With his white hair and bitter personality he can be quite convincing that just a small amount of him is worth one and a half times more than Moka. I am afraid that if MB meets Mock, Moka could be quickly forgotten. And then what would be Brad’s plight? We won’t discuss the sleepy lackadaisical Somme Nex.
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Very fun and clever twist to the plot. I might borrow bits of this is that is OK? Thanks for adding to the misadventures!
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Yes it would be okay, in fact I would be flattered.
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Thanks!
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Muse Brad is obviously in need of a little rebellion, but I’m sure he’ll return to the fold when he’s had his fun 🙂
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Sounds about right. Thanks Andrea.
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I love this! Very clever and fun too, Brad. Muse Brad is a hoot!
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Thank you Cynthia. MB and I had fun. We’re working on new mis-adventures!
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Yes, I was thinking the misadventures have legs!
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Thanks. 🙂
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This is fabulous Brad, and its showing a wonderful unique side of humour that I just adore.. More Please 🙂
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Thanks Sue. MB & I have had a blast and are working on future misadventures. XD
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Glad to hear of your great collaboration.. and so pleased you are having a blast. 🙂
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MB says he’s doing all the work. 🙂
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Haha… 🙂
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😀 What a fun read!
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Thanks Nadine. There is more madness to come! 🙂
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Hmmm….. more! 🙂
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So you want me to feed the madness? 🙂
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I enjoy your joy. When you are in joy – you can do what you want/need, of course!
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Thanks Ka. I enjoy my joy too and love to follow/ allow it when I can. The muse series seems to be full of joy and passion for now. I’m just back from my trip east and getting ready to feed the muse. 🙂
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With Dave breathing down his neck, I don’t see how B could possibly sneak in a roll in the hay, LOL. Good luck!
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Ha, ha. Sounds like a creative opportunity!
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But it looks like your muse is doing just fine. Don’t need that roll in the hay after all. lol.
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Yes, I really do!
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oh my god, Brad, these are hilarious!! Bless you, I’ve so been there! I have found as I get older, my will power gets weaker…I last about a week and I’m ‘rolling in the hay’. 🙂 Brilliantly written!
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Thanks Brooke! Now I’m smiling and glad you enjoyed our wacky adventures with caffeine and lack of dating! It’s good to find humor in the foibles. XD
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You simply have to, right? I’m smiling, too. Thank you for that!.
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