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Riddles from the Border Regions, 08/4/12

From: Joan VanBuskirk
Series: Riddles from the Border Regions
Length: 03:00

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MY FIRST CAN MAKE AN ARROW FLY... Read the full description.

Br_logo_small My first can make an arrow fly
My next with O a yes reply
Combined I please the nose and eye.

This is a riddle about a bouquet .   To solve this one, first you have to figure out the structure.   My first?   My next?   Combined?   Is it a cake recipe?   No, these aren't ingredients, they're syllables.   It's a traditional form for a riddle.   My first can make an arrow fly.   That's a bow.  My next with O a yes reply.   That's a K, as in okay.   Combined, they please the nose and eye.   A bou-quet.  I know, it's a groaner.

NEW RIDDLE:
My shingle is a candy stick
Though sweets I do not offer
And though my work's impeccable
I soon must do it over.

(answer:  see 8/11/12 piece)

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Piece Description

My first can make an arrow fly
My next with O a yes reply
Combined I please the nose and eye.

This is a riddle about a bouquet .   To solve this one, first you have to figure out the structure.   My first?   My next?   Combined?   Is it a cake recipe?   No, these aren't ingredients, they're syllables.   It's a traditional form for a riddle.   My first can make an arrow fly.   That's a bow.  My next with O a yes reply.   That's a K, as in okay.   Combined, they please the nose and eye.   A bou-quet.  I know, it's a groaner.

NEW RIDDLE:
My shingle is a candy stick
Though sweets I do not offer
And though my work's impeccable
I soon must do it over.

(answer:  see 8/11/12 piece)

Broadcast History

KUSP 88.9FM, Central Coast Public Radio, Santa Cruz; 8/4/12; aired on Weekend Edition Saturday during the 6:59 break.

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

Related Website

http://www.borderregions.com