Riddles from the Border Regions, 01/07/12
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
From: Joan VanBuskirk
Length: 00:01:30
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- Riddles from the Border Regions, 01/07/12
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- Joan VanBuskirk
A wind will howl
And cause a fowl
To raise up many peaks.
This is a riddle about goose bumps. The clues are pretty obscure, as evidenced by the fact that no one guessed it. We usually associate goose bumps either with the cold or with a spine-tingling experience. So the first clue, about the howling wind, I hoped would bring either of these to mind. But apparently it didn't. And attempting to prompt the word goose, I suggested a fowl. But alas, the peaks I raised weren't goose bumps, but shrugging shoulders.
NEW RIDDLE:
A dragon fly
Except my wings
Are found atop my head.
(answer: see 1/14/12 piece)
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Piece Description
A wind will howl
And cause a fowl
To raise up many peaks.
This is a riddle about goose bumps. The clues are pretty obscure, as evidenced by the fact that no one guessed it. We usually associate goose bumps either with the cold or with a spine-tingling experience. So the first clue, about the howling wind, I hoped would bring either of these to mind. But apparently it didn't. And attempting to prompt the word goose, I suggested a fowl. But alas, the peaks I raised weren't goose bumps, but shrugging shoulders.
NEW RIDDLE:
A dragon fly
Except my wings
Are found atop my head.
(answer: see 1/14/12 piece)
Broadcast History
KUSP,Central Coast Public Radio, Santa Cruz; 1/07/12.
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 |






