Crazy Muffin Lady

People often ask me, "Steve, you and Pilar release new material EVERY day... How do you keep coming up the different topics?".

Ideally, I like to set some aside time over the weekend for writing and I'll kick back with coffee and a muffin. Take it from me, if you want to get the ideas flowing, there's nothing quite like dousing a sugar rush with a healthy dose of caffeine. Makes ya feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

This weekend was no different and I entered my local provider, Connecticut Muffins, extremely focused on my selection.

Would I go with a classic, like blueberry? Blueberry's been around the block and has survived the test of time.

Or perhaps I would take the Cherrys & Berrys route? I was even pondering Pumpkin, the up and coming contender which has been known to pack a wallop.

Yet, in the end, I busted out the big guns and selected... Chocolate Chip Walnut. Yea baby, now were talkin'!

It was a feel good moment. I knew that my taste buds were in for a real treat. Plus, Saturday night was right around the corner. There was a buzz inside of Connecticut Muffin as the small cafe blasted the upbeat "Sweet Escape" by Gwen Stefani.

... And then it happened.

I heard a voice from within the room join Gwen and start singing along. Like out loud... Really.

It turned out to be the woman standing behind me in line. At first, I was doubting my instincts. After all, nobody sings while waiting on line at a coffee shop, right? There's other people around. It's unusual... and embarrassing. Unless you're a performer, that type of behavior is supposed to be reserved for when you're in private, like in the shower or your bedroom.

The rest of my muffin eating patrons appeared to have been equally in awe but the crazy lady showed no regard and continued vocalizing her appreciation for the song. She even started throwing in her own hooks!

A few seconds later, Crazy Muffin Lady was humming a solo and I began to wonder what was going to stop this woman. Would she completely let loose and start harmonizing?? At this point, I was prepared for anything.

Then, as corny as it sounds, I have to admit that I loosened up and actually caught myself smiling. Somehow her genuine enthusiasm hit me with the "life is too short" vibe and rubbed off on me like the swine flu (too soon?).

She was in a great mood and felt the need to sing for the moment... so why judge? We should all be so lucky to enjoy the ride as much as Crazy Muffin Lady.

And so it seems that while I love my coffee & muffin combo for churning out ideas, every once in a while if you just keep your eyes open... sometimes the material jumps onto the page for ya.

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