From March of 2001 through today I’ve awoken to coffee in Downtown Norwich. Sitting first every morning at Kyrena’s. [now LaStella] Followed by a series of places in the same space Daddy’s Downtown, Tony “Ds” and certainly the the Highlight was Merrihews Cafe. 2003-2004 Sitting there for hours writing observing, Norwich yawning. The view of the Courthouse Parade was like “Groundhog Day” [the movie] Tom and Lisa provided a safe haven for the creative curiosity of this passionate observer who had picked up a pen when a broken shoulder silenced my visual voice for 5 months. So how is small business faring? Is the cup half full or half empty? October first 2007 around a dozen coffee shops later. The next few posts will look at metaphorically at coffee beans, business and downtowns. From my caffeinated seat and yours if you have a view. You can still have a view. enjoy pjc
