Monthly Archives: May 2011

An Evening with the Shotgun Betties and a Few Bad Apples, Part Two

By Laura Ann Klein Be sure to read the first part of this article! *** The other night we went to the Dolls’ bout. I have to admit: a part of the fun was chair-dancing to disco music, bad nachos … Continue reading

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An Evening with the Shotgun Betties and a Few Bad Apples, Part One

By Laura Ann Klein [Allow us to introduce to you another guest writer for the Urchin Movement. Who is Laura Ann Klein? We’ll let her answer in her own words: I hate writing bios; it reminds me of the twee … Continue reading

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High Noon Urchins

Today’s theme: Scientific Studies Geo Leigh Super Happy Fun Time Deluxe Recorder Sarah Laura Kindra Margaret  Next week’s theme: Mission: Impossible Let us know where you’ll be at high noon!

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That’s What He Said

What I required was something cheap and small and hardy, and of a stolid and peaceful temper; and all these requisites pointed to a donkey. Robert Louis Stevenson, Travels With A Donkey In The Cevennes

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Story on a String: Road Grit, Chapter Seven

Road Grit Chapter 1 * Chapter 2 * Chapter 3 * Chapter 4 * Chapter 5 * Chapter 6 *Join the story!* Chapter Seven by Sarah Jost Gray threw his head back and let out a whoop. “Yeah, you’re from … Continue reading

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Eating Adventures on the Road; Or the South Dakota Hunger Part 1

Margaret and Rory are headed west! Check out where it all began. How they plan on getting there. And how things have gone so far. Oh, and don’t forget to read about what they’ve been drinking. By Margaret Hedderman Ever … Continue reading

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Can Humans Give Peace a Chance?

By Sarah Jost The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has released their 5th annual Global Peace Index. An independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit international research institute, the IEP partners with organisations such as the World Bank, the United Nations, the Economist … Continue reading

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A Bad Case of the Block, Doc

By Geo Ong Yesterday I went to see a doctor. And as usual, when you see a doctor, you see a nurse first. After checking my weight, blood pressure, and temperature, she asked me a few questions. ‘Do you drink?’ … Continue reading

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The Urchin Internet

Generally speaking, youtube is a big time waster. You log on to watch one video, and three days later you realise you’ve forgotten to leave for work. Well never you fear! The Urchins have taken over the internet! Here are … Continue reading

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High Noon Urchins

Today’s theme: Growing pains Margaret Sarah Geo Laura  Next week’s theme: Scientific Studies Let us know where you’ll be at high noon!

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