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Urchin Eats

My, how we are hungry! Kate’s Joint East Village, New York City, New York Kate’s Joint is my kind of joint. Pretty divey, pretty punky, and pretty vegan. It has all the unassuming charm of a neighbourhood dive bar. Rock … Continue reading

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Urchin Freebies

Many cities have a lot to offer, and some of it is free! It’s just a matter of knowing what’s out there. Luckily for you, dear reader, you have three cheapo detectives known as the Urchins on the case! Here … Continue reading

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The Urchins Celebrate America

We’re obviously a very patriotic group. So when the time comes to celebrate America’s independence from those stupid Brits, you can bet we’re first in line for illegal fireworks, American flag-print everything, and lots and lots of grilled meat. If … Continue reading

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Story on a String: Road Grit, Chapter Four

Road Grit Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 by Margaret Hedderman “Do you care to explain why there are people falling out of your vehicle, sir?” Gray now sat behind the wheel, looking up at the state trooper. … Continue reading

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Touring America and Candy Land by Automobile

By Margaret Hedderman Preparation is an important part of the travel planning process. Therefore, we have equipped ourselves with a Candy Land spinner and a 1950’s road atlas for navigational purposes. For ten days, my good friend Rory and I … Continue reading

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Playing Dress-up with the Pros at Substance of Taos – Urchin Indie Spotlight

By Margaret Hedderman “You need to put things on. Here, I’ll show you.” Molly Massen pulls me in front of an enormous ensconced mirror and dresses me in various cardigans and sweaters. This must be how paper dolls feel. I … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving with the Urchins

Every November, Americans come together to celebrate the displacement and destruction of a people and their culture…or something like that. Gotta love our ability to look on the bright side, though. Yes, we stole your land, but we’re so grateful … Continue reading

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High Noon Urchins

Geo Sarah Margaret Full High Noon Urchins Archive

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A Sneak Peek into an Urchin Board Meeting

By Geo Ong You probably wonder everyday how our wonderful blog is run. Do those three really get along as well as they seem, or do their meetings consist of arguing and the throwing of household objects? Does one of … Continue reading

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Ever Wonder What an Urchin Is?

Drawing inspiration from the sage and cedar infused air of New Mexico, Margaret Hedderman is known as the “outdoorsy Urchin.” Whether it’s whittling a pencil with a Swiss Army Knife or jotting down notes under a Cottonwood, Margaret’s writings are influenced … Continue reading

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