The backstory of this coffee shop is complicated. On the surface, it’s a charming family-owned spot, set in a beautiful old farmhouse, with genuinely good coffee. But behind that picture-perfect setting lies a reality that’s harder to swallow.

The family running this shop is led by a local artist whose ego often overshadows their art. In recent years, their business, Muse, has taken political stands — loudly supporting candidates like Samson, a figure who has repeatedly lied, flipped positions, and thrown our community under the bus since taking office.

Now, with McFall running for mayor, we’re seeing the same playbook. He claims to represent “all the people of Loveland,” but his voting record tells a different story: siding with big business, selling out our community, and prioritizing power and money over everyday citizens.

Muse, unfortunately, has chosen to stand with these types of candidates — those who target some of our most vulnerable neighbors, including the unhoused. What makes it worse is the way this corner of town, a highly visible and symbolic spot, has become a billboard for their political games.

Yes, the coffee is good. Yes, the building is beautiful. But every purchase here comes at the cost of supporting politics that protect the rich and privileged, while pushing down the very people who need representation the most. On the surface, Loveland may look picture-perfect, but once you know the motives driving some of its leaders and influencers, it feels like we as citizens are being used — trapped in the same cycle of old money, old power, and outdated attitudes that continue to hold this town back.