Riddles from the Border Regions, 10/8/11
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
Length: 01:30
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- Joan VanBuskirk
When the bull ranges free
Birds build nests in the tree
Until on his hind legs
The bear eats all the eggs.
This is a riddle about the stock market. The images are well cloaked, but they're all there. First, the bull market promoting a sense of financial security, even invincibility. Until the inevitible bear market pillages the eggs, creating mayhem for all. Those vulnerable nest eggs, so cleverly portrayed, are so sadly lost.
Riddles from the Border Regions -- nest eggs for thought.
NEW RIDDLE:
Oh tell me why
He blinks one eye
He speaks of what will be.
(answer: see 10/15/11 piece)
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Piece Description
When the bull ranges free
Birds build nests in the tree
Until on his hind legs
The bear eats all the eggs.
This is a riddle about the stock market. The images are well cloaked, but they're all there. First, the bull market promoting a sense of financial security, even invincibility. Until the inevitible bear market pillages the eggs, creating mayhem for all. Those vulnerable nest eggs, so cleverly portrayed, are so sadly lost.
Riddles from the Border Regions -- nest eggs for thought.
NEW RIDDLE:
Oh tell me why
He blinks one eye
He speaks of what will be.
(answer: see 10/15/11 piece)
Broadcast History
KUSP, Central Coast Public Radio, Santa Cruz; 10/15/11.
Timing and Cues
The tone and theme music of this piece work well with Weekend Edition Saturday.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk 'em on Down Bass Blues | Loryn Long | live performance. | none | 2008 | 00:20 |
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