Seuss Mob

Last month I read about a group of people in Baltimore who were going to get together on Saturday, March 4th (two days after Dr. Seuss' birthday), dress up in Seuss-themed costumes, and read "Green Eggs and Ham" at random street corners. At first I thought about driving to Baltimore to join them, but then I decided, why not try to do the same thing in Pittsburgh, where I live?

So I did. And we did. Not a lot of us, mind you, but enough to put smiles on peoples faces and bring a little sunshine to an otherwise cold and cloudy day. "Seuss Mob" it was called.

People smiled and cheered as they walked by. Honked and waved from passing vehicles. Families stopped to listen to us finish the story, and lots of people snapped pictures with their camera phones.

It felt great to be able to bring unexpected smiles and laughter to everyone, and even more so to the random people who joined us. I think this event proved that you don't have to have a large group to share the spirit of cacophony--and a little bit of happiness--with the world. A few dedicated people can get the job done!

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from Noise E. Piranha