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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Living on the Wild Side
Living on Land and in Trees Aye-Ayes have large eyes and are rare lemurs native to Madagascar. They are the largest nocturnal primates in the world. These creatures have rodent-like teeth that grow perpetually. They have special middle fingers that are long and thin. These fingers are needed for their unusual feeding ritual known as “percussive foraging”. The aye-ayes tap on trees to locate grubs, chew a hole into the wood, and with their long middle fingers pull the grubs out.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Earth
Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland is located on Chesapeake Bay. It is a wonderful city with scenic views over the ocean. The city is one of the oldest cities in the US. It had the honor of serving as the capital of the nation before it was moved to the District of Columbia. Annapolis was one of the first cities to be designated as a National Historic Landmark District.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Amazing Venice
Venice is a truly amazing city that was built on over 100 small islands in a marshy lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. The city is the capital of northeastern Italy’s Veneto region and exploring it means that you’ll find something to delight in around every corner. Transportation here is by boat on the canal. Venice has been the background of many romantic movies.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
A Musical Journey through My Life
The world was smiling on a Friday in March 1957 when I came into this world. Somewhere on the radio, Elvis was singing “All Shook Up” and my parents felt the same way. With a battle cry, I had come into this world. Elvis played a part in our family when I was a toddler. I was fascinated with watching this man on TV and the moves he was making. Dad saw his daughter was not paying him any attention and he made me laugh when he imitated Elvis.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Queen of Hearts
This is part of my little series of songs written about the feminine gender. It began with songs with the word girl in the title, then songs with the word woman in the title, you'll find the links below. Now the last in the series are songs with the word queen in the title. Some lucky women do have their partners put them on pedestals and consider them to be their queens.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Traveling in Benin
Benin is a French-speaking country in West Africa. It is a fascinating place and is the birthplace of the vodun or “voodoo” religion. It’s also home to the former Dahomey Kingdom dating from 1600 – 1900. Even though it is a small country it does have a few large cities and beckons tourists to explore its impressive architecture, museums, and markets. A trip here will bring you many adventures, a look at amazing wildlife, and relaxing on great beaches.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Exploring Genoa
The city of Genoa in Italy is a sprawling port with many treasures to uncover. There are palaces of splendor, museums with impressive works of art, and narrow, twisting lanes that can lead you back into history. The Old Town is most interesting with lots to explore. Genoa is home to the largest aquarium in Europe and has the best maritime museum.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Augusta on the Kennebec River
Augusta the capital of Maine is the ninth-largest city in the state. It stretches along the Kennebec River. Among the highlights in the city are the historic Blaine House which is the official residence of the Governor of Maine, the Lithgow Public Library, the Maine State Museum, the Capitol Building, and the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine located at the University of Maine at Augusta.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
