Monthly Archives: May 2012

High Noon Urchins

Today’s Theme: Easy Peesey Margaret Geo Sarah Next week’s theme: I see what you did there. UMail us what you saw.

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That’s What He Said

The mountains are calling and I must go. – John Muir

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Take that, Chicago – It’s Taste of Durango

By Margaret Hedderman You’ve probably read Sarah rave on and on about Taste of Chicago and its supreme awesomeness. As she lavishes on the praise for all of Chicago’s delectables, completely oblivious to the drool flowing unabatedly from my hungry … Continue reading

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How to Write Your First Song in 45 Years

By Bobby Hedderman [Urchin Dad, Bobby Hedderman spent years in the rock n’ roll business – producing some legendary shows (Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, and Freddie King, among others) at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, TX. Now, after a … Continue reading

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Francois Hollande: France’s New Socialist President

By Sarah Jost On 6 May, Socialist Party candidate François Hollande was elected the new president of France, beating incumbent president Nicolas Sarkozy by 3.26% of the votes. With a voter turnout rate of approximately 81%, the French people made … Continue reading

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Bryant Terry’s Food Justice

By Geo Ong Last week I had the good fortune of hosting an event for Bryant Terry, a chef and food justice activist, in celebration of his latest cookbook, The Inspired Vegan, at Greenlight Bookstore. Before the event, I could … Continue reading

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Dreams, Come True

The Urchins are dreamers and daydreamers alike. Surely you’ve been able to tell. So sit back and enjoy, if you will, these latest wouldn’t-it-be-nice-ifs and feel free to share your own! Later this summer, I will be fulfilling a four-year-held … Continue reading

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High Noon Urchins

This week’s theme: Icing on the cake Sarah Geo Beth Next week’s theme: Easy peesy.

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That’s What He Said

I have to tell you that over the course of several years as I have talked to friends and family and neighbors when I think about members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed monogamous relationships, same-sex relationships, … Continue reading

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A State of Discrimination

By Margaret Hedderman About a week ago I called about a “quaint cottage” near my work. The woman, whom I shall call Blanche, sounded lovely, as did the cottage. It was on a beautiful Eden-like garden property shared with another … Continue reading

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