This morning’s AJC has a rather substantial article about the health of small businesses around Atlanta.   To point out some positive examples they featured Marietta and Decatur business owners, including Ettie Wurtzel of Squash Blossom, Bill Baran, and the new owners of Cafe Cliche.  None of the “struggling” examples were from Decatur.

Unfortunately, the article is hardly earth-shattering.  Some business are doing well, but are wary.  Others aren’t doing well…and are wary.   I would have loved to see a comparison of ITP/OTP, a look at what types of businesses are doing well vs. those that are not, etc…

But hey, in the age of headlines like “Boston Globe could file shutdown notice Monday“, I guess I’m expecting too much.

My wife and Carl forward today’s Daily Candy email, which features Squash Blossom’s selection of “Peacock Tights”.

Peacock Tights
What: Get a leg up on plumed calfwear while this weather decides what to do.
Why: It ain’t even April yet.
When: Mon., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Squash Blossom, 113 E. Court Sq., Decatur (404-373-1864).

My wife wonders whether Catherine and Lauren are daring enough to sport these around town.  Sounds like the gauntlet has been thrown!