HAPPY HOLIDAYS BERWYN LOVES! No matter where you are in the world, you are in my heart right now.

Observations of and doings in the American West…

Oh, hey guys.

As some of you may know, I’m currently about two-thirds of the way through my little adventure around the U.S. I’ve been to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, Washington, Montana, Oregon and California and will soon make a stop in Texas (to say hey to Ms. Kerry Fitzpatrick) before heading home on Thanksgiving! I just thought I would give you a little update on the Western portion of my trip.

Seattle, WA was lovely as always. If you ever go there, take the Red Hook Brewery tour in Woodinville and/or the Theo Chocolates tour. Did any of you current Berwyn folk get to try the chocolate I sent Michelle? Delicious. I wouldn’t really suggest a stop in Pioneer Square…I almost stepped in vomit.

Montana is cold. Really fucking cold. I toured the University of Montana. I loved the school and their Resource Conservation Program, but seriously? Snow on October 5th? I don't feel great about that. However, Montana is one of the only places I’ve been in a long time that actually feels like it may have some “wilderness” left in it.

I drank a lot in Portland, OR. The city has a fantabulous bookstore. The Portland Museum of art is neat. I guess Oregon is kind of how I would imagine my own personal Heaven. I’m putting in a firm vote for a Berwyn II relocation to Oregon. I met some nice individuals who grew up on a commune/farm outside the city… think about it. I mean, ours doesn’t have to include that whole free-love thing or homeschooled children…unless you’re into that…I guess.

The entire state of California smells like weed. This is not an exaggeration. Ok, I can only definitively speak for Northern California, but that’s still impressive. I’m staying in the Napa area with my Aunt and Uncle, but I just saw Amy Dewan in San Francisco last week. We ate some delicious walnut pie. Amy is working on a sweet documentary. You should ask her about that sometime.

Thursday I’m headed to Los Angeles. I’ll probably meet a lot of rich and famous people who will naturally want to hang out with me and pay me a lot of money and solve my unemployment issue.

Anyways…

I miss you all! I can’t wait for a joyous reunion. I’ll see many of you in approximately 16 days.

;)

THANK YOU GUYS!

Y'all I made it to round two!  whats that mean? That means I need your votes and Virals again, once a day from every computer you can get to. Also I need you to post links to the page from your blogs, facebooks or myspaces or titts or whatever. Most importantly I need your love and support!
DO it big or don't do it at all.
Love you guys!

Touch It. Love It. Share It. Win It. Phase 2 Sponsored by BlackBerry Storm

Don't forget to click confirm on the next page (after you click vote) also to obtain links for the page for virals go directly to the video page or click Share

THANKS

The Fun Theory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw&feature=player_embedded

it's my bday!

hi lovelies,

i'm not sure if the camping trip that was in talks for this weekend (16th-18th) is still happening, so just wanted to invite you all out for my bday on friday! i'll be heading to cornerstone around 9p and i'd love it if any of you were free to come! i'll most likely be at curtis' before heading out, so come get drizzy with me =)

and because i love to celebrate my bday, there'll be a party next friday (23rd) at curtis' house for both mine and curtis' bday!!! yayyyyy!!!!!! i'll try to throw a facebook invite together for that, but if i not, make sure you're free to par-tay that night also!

loves, hugs and kisses,
bec

Free things are here

Hey guys!

I am still in sunny california. October is the best month to be here in San Francisco. It's actually sunny right now. I just got done with my farming stint, and have been in San Francisco for a few days. In the short time that I have been here though, I have already seen some amazing live music for free (Amadou&Miriam, Old Crow Medicine Show, Aimee Mann). AND  I may be going to a conference called Bioneers where Michael Pollan will be speaking. I will be sure to report back.

I miss you berwyn kids a lot, but I've been thinking about the possibility of settling up here in northern california, eventually. Berwyn would fit in well. I'm coming back though, in mid november for a little while. So maybe I won't move out here quite yet.

Anyway, I just wanted to update. My life has gotten a lot weirder, but it's all very exciting. I also want to hear about what everyone else is up to, so update your ish.

La Cha needs your vote!

 Howdy Y'all!
I entered a contest sponsored by crack Blackberry and I need your vote. The contest is for Blackberry Storms (which I don't  actually have...) and  I made an extremely cheesy video with pictures taken from my phone; some of you are in it. Check it out and let me know what you think and click on the Vote box below the screen.  Then click Confirm Vote on the page that you are redirected too. VOTE EVERY DAY!!!
Much love &Dueces
La

Touch It. Love It. Share It. Win It. Sponsored by BlackBerry Storm

"That's no moon"

I MISS YOU GUYS!!!

Hello Berwyn,

I haven't been homesick, but I miss all of your faces. It's growing on me that I won't see so many of you for so long. I don't like it. I am having a blast and working all day everyday doing some pretty cool/interesting stuff (cadavers and cutting up stuff), but this is no Berwyn.

I appreciate so many folks trying to keep in touch. I love you guys so much.

I just got Skype as it keeps me entertained when I am at school for 14 hours at a time. So Skype me: My name is David Pearce. My skype name is davidtaylorpearce. It'll make my day. Like really, MAKE MY FUCKING DAY.

Happy birthdays to Steph and Mich. You guys are fucking old. XOXO

Hanna, safe travels and enjoy your vacation, you totes deserve it.

Everyone in school, good luck and don't forget to have fun. I have 20 hour days and am still having a blast, so you better as well or what's the point?

BTW I like how you guys are spreading rumors about me.

LOVE YOU,

-Pearcey-Poo

Camp Fest '09!

Last weekend Berwyn travelled to Phoenicia, NY for a glorious weekend in the woods. After waking up in a lunchin campsite (complete with bears) we hiked, swam, tubed, and chilled in some of the most serene natural settings imaginable. This is the group shot I had been waiting all weekend to capture. ~> CliCk HeRe <~to see the rest of my pictures. Much love berwynites.

This Friday

Hello my Berwyn Lovies! I sent most of you facebook messages but I know many of you dont check or are no longer on the book of face - so heres your message......


are you listening??....


COME TO MY APARTMENT THIS FRIDAY! :)

its a celebration bitches.

9 pm. seven springs village. text or call or really just ask a friend for the deets. See ya then!

- Stephalina

The chorus from ode to joy (Beethoven's 9th, 4th movement)

A wonderful choral from Beethoven's greatest symphony. It makes me thing of Berwyn. You should read it while listening to the piece, which can be found on youtube at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_5z0m7cs0A

BARITONE

Oh friends, not these tones!

Let us raise our voices in more

pleasing and more joyful sounds!

ODE TO JOY (Friedrich Schiller)

BARITONE, QUARTET, AND CHORUS

Joy, beautiful spark of the gods,

Daughter of Elysium,

We enter fire imbibed,

Heavenly, thy sanctuary.

Thy magic reunites those

Whom stern custom has parted;

All men will become brothers

Under thy gentle wing.

May he who has had the fortune

To gain a true friend

And he who has won a noble wife

Join in our jubilation!

Yes, even if he calls but one soul

His own in all the world.

But he who has failed in this

Must steal away alone and in tears.

All the world's creatures

Draw joy from nature's breast;

Both the good and the evil

Follow her rose-strewn path.

She gave us kisses and wine

And a friend loyal unto death;

She gave lust for life to the lowliest,

And the Cherub stands before God.

TENOR SOLO AND CHORUS

Joyously, as his suns speed

Through Heaven's glorious order,

Hasten, Brothers, on your way,

Exulting as a knight in victory.

CHORUS

Joy, beautiful spark of the gods,

Daughter of Elysium,

We enter fire imbibed,

Heavenly, thy sanctuary.

Be embraced, Millions!

This kiss for all the world!

Brothers!, above the starry canopy

A loving father must dwell.

Can you sense the Creator, world?

Seek him above the starry canopy.

Above the stars He must dwell.

Be embraced, Millions!

This kiss for all the world!

Brothers!, above the starry canopy

A loving father must dwell.

Can you sense the Creator, world?

Seek him above the starry canopy.

Above the stars He must dwell.

Joy, beautiful spark of the gods,

Daughter of Elysium,

We enter fire imbibed,

Heavenly, thy sanctuary.

Be embraced, Millions!

This kiss for all the world!

Brothers!, above the starry canopy

A loving father must dwell.

Can you sense the Creator, world?

Seek him above the starry canopy.

Above the stars He must dwell.

Be embraced, Millions!

This kiss for all the world!

Brothers!, above the starry canopy

A loving father must dwell.

Can you sense the Creator, world?

Seek him above the starry canopy.

Above the stars He must dwell.

Joy, daughter of Elysium

Thy magic reunites those

Whom stern custom has parted;

All men will become brothers

Under thy gentle wing.

Be embraced, Millions!

This kiss for all the world!

Brothers!, above the starry canopy

A loving father must dwell.

Joy, beautiful spark of Gods!,

Daughter of Elysium,

Joy, beatiful spark of Gods!

Much Love,

Curtis

A Lovely Tour of My New Apartment, St. Kitts Style

Hey Everyone,

So I spent all of last night trying to put together a video of my apartment. I failed miserably and ended up with this 8 part series, which I could be happier with. Regardless, I had a lot of fun doing it until the first four attempts wouldn't upload. I like the video thing, if it ever works for me. So here is the tour if you will:





















Much love to all of you.

-Pearce

Week 2: More Music and Some See Ya Latahhhhs

Dear Berwyn,

This is a combinatorial post regarding some departure and some music.

First and foremost, I love all of you guys. Leaving Berwyn, much less the US is going to be tough, but its never really a goodbye it's a see you later. Thanks so much for all of the love and such (the cell cake and beers were awesome!). Everyone is welcome to visit for my 15 month stint so hopefully see you all then! Not to beat a broken record, but I love all you cuties tons. I'll keep in touch more than welcome, post some tropical pictures, and be on gchat all time long whenever I am not super busy.

Secondly, I'll put up some more music and hopefully you guys will enjoy it!

Check out http://www.radiohead.com/deadairspace/ for Radiohead's new song "These are My Twisted Words."

Sufjan Stevens' Illinois is one of my favorite albums. It's just gorgeous. http://www.mediafire.com/?lvorj5p9ybn

There is also a new Deadmau5 album for those who enjoy techno/house/minimalism.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CY75BR7K

Last, but not least, El Michels Affair made this album called Enter the 37th Chamber. Its funk covers of Wu-Tang songs minus the lyrics.
http://www.mediafire.com/?zunmegn1go2

-Pearcey-Poo

Big sky country is a lone-star state,
but the reward of being away is
realizing how much you love the
people who have come to fill your
life. Even the trivial walk down
Berwyn seems something of a
pleasure in hindsight. All things
considered, Texas has been amazing.
Seeing family and focusing myself
has been a gift that I plan to use
wisely.

Best,

Curtis

Umapper link

Umapper

I love you all

Cuties!

So many posts so quickly! I love you all so much, and I'm so glad that we're already using this hard. I invited most or all of you all to be an admin here, but let me know if for whatever reason that isn't working.

Let's get creative with this! If you all have any idea you want to see here, let me know! Between me Eric and Len, I'd say we have enough HTML/website experience to handle some fresh bizz, not to mention that almost all of you all have blogs of your own.

Something I'm trying to get up here soon is an interactive map so we can update where we are and where we're heading. One goal of the blog for me is to coordinate Berwyn adventures around the globe. I feel so happy to have amazing people in so many amazing beautiful places, and I'm only sad that I can't be everywhere at once.

Another thing I'd really like to see happen here is planning for Berwyn II. We have all been talking about this for a while, and by now you all know how serious I am about this. Seems to me that the timeframe is two years for most everyone, and in that time I'm going to be learning, brainstorming, planning for the eventual farm/commune/berwyn love fest. This can be our spot to archive everything we all learn, especially you farmers (looking at you mich amy steve and christian :P, wow that list keeps getting longer).

Berwyn is such a strong force in all of our lives, and I'm so glad to see people looking at this phase as just a phase and not the end all be all. Environments change, but in the end we're all just entering the next chapter of our lives and our relationships. Change seems the scariest right before it happens, and after that we realize that really not too much has changed. I gotta say, if my grandchildren don't know all your grandchildren, I'll be heartbroken.

I'm babbling but I'm just so excited to know all of you and to share my life with you. So much love always!!
brisky

Week 1: Music from the Mind of Pearce

So I've been trying to wrap my head around the best way to share music over the blog as we all have been consistently swapping flash drives loaded with all sorts of tunes. I want to still be able to do something of the sort when I am thousands of miles away.

About once a week I am going to try to through up a few links (mediafire/megaupload/sendspace/rapidshare/etc...) of music that I've been listening to a lot or stuff I know a few of you may love. They usually won't be my links so they will most likely die eventually. So grab them when you can! Most will be rar and zip files.

To start this off:

A new Radiohead song "Harry Patch (In Memory of)" that is actually also available on their website for one pound!
Or free here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PDF92739

I've listened to these two albums by Passion Pit more than anything else in the last few weeks. They aren't the best band ever and aren't even really close, but every time "Better Things" comes on it makes me hella happy and want to dance. Maybe you'll feel the same way?

Chunk of Change EP (2008): http://www.mediafire.com/?zhhzdd3lzji
Manners (2009): http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?tmmwrlmyyyy

To round up this first post I'll put up something that I know James will love. Simian Mobile Disco just came out with a new album this last week and it certainly has some moments that will make rumps get out of their seats and dance a wee bit.

Temporary Pleasure (2009): http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EI2OMOS6

Enjoi!!

The Yes Men Fix The World

WATCH THIS DOCUMENTARY... or at least check out the trailer and website online. I don't think it's actually out in the U.S. currently. However, the film is available on Comcast On Demand (I just watched it with my dad last night).

Brilliant.

Here is a description from their website:

"THE YES MEN FIX THE WORLD is a screwball true story about two gonzo political activists who, posing as top executives of giant corporations, lie their way into big business conferences and pull off the world's most outrageous pranks.

From New Orleans to India to New York City, armed with little more than cheap thrift-store suits, the Yes Men squeeze raucous comedy out of all the ways that corporate greed is destroying the planet.

Brüno meets Michael Moore in this gut-busting wake-up call that proves a little imagination can go a long way towards vanquishing the Cult of Greed.

Who knew fixing the world could be so much fun?"

What the fuck

There is no point in me trying to describe this in words. You have to watch the video for yourself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8K90hX4PrE&feature=channel

Blogging is apparently fun

I have to second what Tasha has said. I know i'm extremely excited to see what everyone is up to and that we can have an easy way to let each other know about different things going on/travel plans to their neck of the woods. Good to see we've started actually utilizing it. I miss you guys and look forward to hearing from everyone.

Hey Berwyn!

i like the fact that we're spreading our bewryn constellation so far and wide... it doesn't seem as if any love is lost across the space of the continent, so all i'm left with is the joy of knowing that I've got peeps well represented all across this huge interconnected web- cali, austin, vancouver, nevada, florida, philedelphia, new york, washington/oregon, washington d.c. and now berwyn goes Caribbean ... to st. kitts. It feels good to share berwyn love with other parts of the world :-) And I'm expecting that someday we'll all come together again in one way or another... but who knows where? That's the exciting part. Til then, I'm glad we have this cyber space to share and use for whatever purpose of connectedness we feel we need! i love you all... forsureburgers. Mmmmmwah!!

Hello from Willits!

Hey guys!
So I don't know if the point of this is to share cool things, or to talk about our new experiences, or both. But, I really enjoy the fact that Berwyn is expanding it's horizons. I am now on the Green Uprising farm in Willits, CA, about to milk the goats. The two that run the farm, Sara and Michael, are ex-political science professors from the DC area. Now, they live on a 6 acre farm with two other households of extended family. No one is rich here, and sometimes the lack of money is stressful, but the food here is plentiful and healthy and everyone is very happy. Its a great lifestyle that I someday hope to have myself.

I do however miss the city. I miss meeting new people everyday, but I enjoy sitting down after a long day of work in the hot sun. I am not sure if after this I will come back to DC or go to San Francisco, but I'm leaning towards SF if I can find a job and/or a friend to help me out with a place to crash while I look for one. I'd love to hear about everyones new adventure experiences.

I also have a personal blog if any of you are into that, at: http://greatyonder.tumblr.com

Check this link

I came across this site:

http://www.affluenza.org/

It's got a ton of stuff to read about all of the different components of the global environmental situation. Here's a blurb from the homepage to wet your willy:

"Never before have our emerging environmental crises been laid out so clearly before us. Rather than shouting from the fringes, respected economists, scientists, and politicians are sounding the warnings in high-profile journals and the halls of government -- warnings that our oceans are dying, that the ice shelves are melting, and that we are setting ourselves up for the most massive and devastating market failure humanity has ever seen.

So we recycle our garbage. We vote greener. We buy sleek, new hybrid cars and fill our houses with energy-efficient light bulbs. And we put our money and faith in the brave and ingenious technologies that will rescue us from the whirlwind.

But it won't be enough. Because this is not, fundamentally, a technological problem. Nor is it, fundamentally, a political problem. This is a problem of appetites, and of narcissism, and of self-deceit. The planet is breaking, and it is breaking under the weight of our hunger for more. To reform the world, we must first reform ourselves."

Everyone can login themselves now

Yooo

So I've invited everyone that I could remember the email address of off the top of my head. We're allowed up to 100 people who can sign in.

Freshhhh
brisk

Fresh Blog. I wonder if rather than signing in to the same account we could allow access to whoever wanted to post something. that way we could see who posted what.

Yooooo. Ya'll should "follow" the blog if you have Gmail. You can set that up by clicking on the icon on the right hand side of the blog page. I think it will send you updates by email when someone posts. Anyways, that would be mad pref.

~Len

Berwyn Love!

YOOOO

Here it is! Start blogging berwyners!

I'll try to get a interactive world map soon but for now use it for w/e you all see fit

J