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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Memorial Day 2010
The Urchins would like to pay their respects to the approximately one million American men and women that have died in war since our country’s inception. We would also like to take this opportunity to extend a plea to, in … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Politics & Global Issues, Sarah
Tagged give peace a chance, memorial day, peace, the beatles, veterans, war deaths
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High Noon Urchins
Margaret Being an Urchin means waking up long before the sun, drinking exorbitant amounts of coffee, and going on location. And also looking really confused about it. Sarah Being an Urchin means seizing every opportunity, like stopping to pet baby … Continue reading
That’s What He Said
In every work of genius we recognize our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty. Great works of art have no more affecting lesson for us than this. They teach us to abide by … Continue reading
Posted in Examples in Urchinism, Geo, Literature, That's What They Said
Tagged ralph waldo emerson, self-reliance
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You Know You’re an Urchin When…
…you ask ‘why?’ more often than children do. …you describe your vocabulary as ‘ostentatious.’ …you often don’t hear what people tell you because you are too busy punning their words in your head. …you’re most productive at the pub.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Louisiana Celebrates Oil and Shrimp
By Margaret Hedderman Press Release: MORGAN CITY, LA - Bienvenue à la 75th Annual Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in magnifique Morgan City, Louisiana. Come rain, sun, or sludge the po’boys will be sizzlin’ and the Diggy Liggy Lo afiddlin’. Come on down to our … Continue reading
A Hair-Raising Trip to the Theatre
By Sarah Jost Last weekend I had a little hols in New York City. Not only was it a great opportunity to soak up some culture and eat an overabundance of delicious vegan cuisine, I also got to visit with … Continue reading
Posted in Sarah, Theatre
Tagged broadway, hair, hippies, marijuana, musicals, new york, new york city, play, sexual revolution, sixties, stage play
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Urchin Pastoral: Misadventures in the Cotswolds
By Geo Ong A few days ago, we were asked via formspring ‘What do the Urchins do for fun?’ Both Sarah and Margie expressed their love for outdoor activities. Me, not so much. I don’t hate being outdoors – I … Continue reading
Hey, Have You Seen MacGruber? Yeah, Me Neither!
By Geo Ong I haven’t seen it, so you don’t have to listen to a word I say about the actual movie. But The New York Times writer A.O. Scott did, and he turned in a truly entertaining review of … Continue reading
High Noon Urchins
Where were you Thursday at High Noon? Being an Urchin means striving to be like those you look up to. Being an Urchin means finding no shame in passing out at noon on a Thursday. As long as there is … Continue reading
Posted in Collaborative, Examples in Urchinism, High Noon Urchins
Tagged canada, Geo Ong, margaret hedderman, nap time, sarah jost, Vermont
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That’s What He Said
Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. -John Muir
Posted in Examples in Urchinism, Literature, Margaret, That's What They Said
Tagged John Muir, mountain climbing, Nature, Sierra Club, trees
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