Comfort food for thought.

When the riots in Birmingham began, Cyber Candy was one of the first businesses that suffered broken windows (though its tough glass prevented looting).  A shop specializing in foreign sweets, it isn't surprising that it was hit early as many of the looters were quite young--with some reports giving ages as low as eleven.

The next day, the manager of the store (who was inside when it was attacked) spray-painted this message onto the shop's new, temporary exterior.

Paraphrasing a British WWII poster which resurfaced a decade ago (and gained a popularity it never had in the past), he sought to soothe worried customers--and the city--with humor and the poster's wisdom:  Don't panic, and maintain the comfort of routine despite surrounding tensions.  It's good advice for anyone at any time.

So, keep calm and candy on, everyone.  Cheers.