Eliza Rickman: A Cockeyed Pop Song - NPR

Eliza Rickman: A Cockeyed Pop Song NPR by Marc Hirsh Eliza Rickman's "Pretty Little Head" is simple yet intricate, a contradiction which helps give it the feel of a nursery rhyme that's just starting to teeter off the rails. Except for the bridge, it's built entirely around two chords, ... and more »

What Went Wrong With SpaceX's Launch? - Popular Mechanics

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What Went Wrong With SpaceX's Launch? Popular Mechanics There's an old nursery rhyme that starts "For want of a nail, the shoe was lost" and culminates in the loss of a kingdom. Fortunately, the outcome wasn't that bad for SpaceX early Saturday morning, but the failure of a part that probably cost just a ... and more »

'I Saw A Peacock With A Fiery Tail': What's Your Favorite 'Trick' Art? (VIDEO) - Huffington Post

'I Saw A Peacock With A Fiery Tail': What's Your Favorite 'Trick' Art? (VIDEO) Huffington Post "I Saw A Peacock With A Fiery Tail," the mysterious 17th century poem a 4-year-old Atwood found in a nursery rhyme book became known after that as a "trick poem," a writer's version of trompe l'oeil. The magic of the anonymously-written poem, ...

Community Calendar: Week of May 23-29, 2012 - The Rock River Times

Community Calendar: Week of May 23-29, 2012 The Rock River Times Classes in yoga, strength training, Qigong, line dancing and support group. Info: 815-395-5649 or healingpathwayscrc.org. Health Classes/Seniors Meetings/Support Groups – OSF Saint Anthony Center for Health. Call for specific meetings/dates/info: ... and more »

Music, Mother Goose set for Players' Summer Yourth Theatre - Ledger Independent

Music, Mother Goose set for Players' Summer Yourth Theatre Ledger Independent First Stage Players “Nursery Rhyme Time," ages 5-7, June 11-15, 9 am until noon, or 1 pm until 4 pm Maximum enrollment is 15 students per session. The cost is $70 per student. Both sessions will meet together at 9 am, Friday, June 15 to prepare for a ...