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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Jump in the Line with Harry
I can picture American singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte, who made Calypso music popular, dancing down the Milky Way in Calypso style. He died on April 25, 2023, at the age of 96 in NYC, but he leaves us with his fantastic music to be enjoyed by future generations. He is one of the few performers to have received Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. In 2022 Belafonte was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Early Influence category.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Ghostly Passion for Books
I was a passionate reader from the time I first learned to read. I loved my library card and could never seem to find enough books to read. So this got me thinking that once I passed from this world how fantastic it would be to at least once a week visit a library in spirit. While still on earth I would love it if I had someone who could accompany me and I could combine my two passions reading and searching for spirits.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Horror
Visiting Springfield
Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois. Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden had its start in 1936 with Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops planting acorns that with time grew into large oak trees. Here you can find walking trails lined with wooden benches inscribed with quotes by Lincoln. This memorial garden was designed to represent the landscape Lincoln would have been familiar with in his lifetime, living in the Midwest. It has plants native to Illinois. Indiana, and Kansas.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
A Gem of a City Paphos
Paphos or Pafos in Cyprus is a city that is rich in culture and history. Archeological evidence has shown that Paphos has been in existence since the Neolithic Period. It is believed to be the birthplace of the Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty –Aphrodite. Here you can see the modern and old villas and castles from the Classic, Hellenistic and Roman periods. Paphos is also popular for its wonderful beaches. It is a major port and was the capital of Cyprus during the Roman era. Its harbor is a popular tourist destination.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
The Phenomenal Fab Four
The Beatles came on the scene when they were most needed by the world of rock and roll. With their unusual hairstyles, awesome music, and popularity they quickly became known as The Fab Four. However, it seemed that as quickly as they skyrocketed to fame they were also changing in many different ways and even though you would expect that a band like this would have kept on rockin' they disbanded after releasing 12 albums. But with all the compilations and other special releases, it was enough to make them legends and very successful on their solo musical journeys.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Sugar and Honey Sweet Love
Sugar and honey are two terms used as endearment between partners. They are interchangeable and can be used when referring to either females or males. When in love usually it gives the person being addressed a warm all-over feeling that their partner loves them so very much. I remember back in high school a very silly saying that had me and my girlfriends laughing until tears came to our eyes – “sure as the grass grows round the stump, you are my darling sugar lump”. These terms have inspired many songs. Among these one of my favorites is “Sugar Baby Love”. Which is yours?
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Lovely Seychelles
The Seychelle Islands have been designated as one of the world’s most beautiful tropical destinations. This is an archipelago nation that consists of 115 islets, cays and coral atolls. They are located in the Indian Ocean about 1,600 kilometers east of Kenya and mainland Africa. They have become a popular destination for tourists.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Exploring Boise
Boise is the capital of the US state of Idaho. The Boise River Greenbelt stretches for 25 miles and is a very popular park. There are tree-lined paths that follow the Boise River. It is a place to relax, stroll, and enjoy the views. Besides taking the walking trails there is a ten-mile self-directed bike trail or you can take a hike that includes a scavenger hunt related to the history of the city.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Tirana the Center of Sport
Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania in southeast Europe. It has quite a lot to offer tourists and this city is the center of the economic, political, and cultural life of the country. The city is also the center of sports in Albania across amateur and professional levels.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Everglades National Park
The Everglades National Park is a 1.5-million-acre wetland preserve at the southern tip of Florida. It consists of coastal mangroves, sawgrass marshes and pine flatwoods. Hundreds of different animal species make their home here among them the endangered leatherback turtle, Florida panther and West Indian manatee. There are many unusual things to see here so take the time to explore when you visit.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
