Rasma Raisters
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My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
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Graz On the Mur River
The capital of Styria and Austria’s second-largest city is Graz. It has a lovely location in the shadow of Schlossberg hill and is situated on both sides of the Mur River. There are beautiful views all around and the city itself is charming with lots to see and delight in. It was actually the castle upon The Schlossberg that gave the city its name. It came from the Slavonic word Gradec for “little castle” and later became Graz.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Beautiful Bela Horizonte
Minas Gerais means “General Mines”. This is a state in southeastern Brazil rich in natural and cultural heritage. Bela Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais in South America. Bela Horizonte was carved out of the forest surrounding a settlement for gold-diggers known as Curral del Rei, founded in 1701. It was a new city modeled after Washington D.C. the capital of the U.S. The city has a wonderful background of mountains. Its skyline is a mix of old and new. In the 1940s Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer designed several of his first buildings here and gave Bela Horizonte some of his best-known works and top tourist attractions.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Exploring the U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands are a group of Caribbean islands and islets. They’re among the top tourist destinations in the Caribbean, located in the Lesser Antilles, between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The largest islands are St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Love That Never Dies
How many times and in how many ways do our loved ones let us know that they are near? It is a question that has been repeated over and over again and yet, there are still those who do not believe that after death our loved ones are still near us. I know that they are and that they will be there to watch over us until we meet again. I am not only talking about family members but also about friends, past loves, and anyone who has closely touched our lives. We despair when they are gone but that despair should fade if we let them into our hearts and into our lives once more. The main thing is to never, ever be afraid. There is nothing to fear and what you gain is having that person you miss so much be beside you again. It doesn’t mean that they will be there all the time but at certain times you will feel, hear or just know that they are there. I thought about writing this now because I find that spirits come more often at certain times and one of those times is when the seasons change.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Horror
Musical Alphabet Letter N
Usually, we choose songs we like by the melody, the lyrics, and by the musical genre. I’m starting a series with songs from all kinds of genres going according to the alphabet. Here are songs with titles that begin with the letter N. Links will be posted below as we proceed through the ABCs. At the end, you’ll find the links to the songs with titles that begin with the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
This Was Buffalo Springfield
Buffalo Springfield was an American rock band that came together in Los Angeles, California. The band was formed by Canadian musicians Neil Young, Bruce Palmer, and Dewey Martin and American musicians Stephen Stills and Richie Furay. They are still recognized for their song “For What It’s Worth”. From 1966 – 1968 the band came out with several singles and three albums. Their music was a mix of folk music and country music. When the British Invasion came on the scene it influenced as well as psychedelic rock.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Walk Like an Egyptian on a Manic Monday
The American pop-rock band The Bangles formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. They quickly became popular and came out with many memorable hits. The band members are Susanna Hoffs, Vicki Peterson, Debbi Peterson, and Annette Zilinskas.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Hit Me Once Hit Me Twice Hit Me Again
Hey, I don’t know about anyone else but some of these songs are just awesome. So it is no wonder they were such great hits of their time and luckily can still be found online to listen to. It always seems to me that after a really great hit that you want to listen to again and again and the groups could not repeat their success it is just like a sudden silence envelopes the world. I hope some of these are your favorites too.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Porkfectly Delicious
Europe Norway Medisterkaker is a traditional dish that is made with ground pork meatballs. The ground pork is mixed with flour, eggs, salt, nutmeg, ginger, milk, black pepper, and oil. The mixture is shaped into balls and fried in oil until browned on both sides.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Feast
Exploring the Dominican Republic
Sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti is the Caribbean nation of the Dominican Republic. It is known for its beaches, resorts and golfing. The nation is a mix of rainforest, savannah and highlands. The capital Santo Domingo is one of the Caribbean’s oldest cities.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
