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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The Awesome Music of Smokie
This English rock band originally spelled their name as Smokey. The band comes from Bradford, Yorkshire, England. They have had many great hit singles and are still touring. Among their most popular singles are “If You Think You Know How to Love Me”, “Don’t Play Your Rock ‘n’ Roll to Me”, “and Lay Back in the Arms of Someone”. The hit by which they are most recognized is “Living Next Door to Alice”.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Walking Again in Manderley
British author Daphne Du Maurier was born on May 13, 1907. She became a well-known and popular writer of such wonderful novels as “Rebecca” written in 1938. Born in London, England she was educated in Paris, France. Creativity ran in the family since her father was a well-known actor and theater manager. After visiting the Cornwall coast of England she chose to make her home there and it became the setting for many of her novels.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Geeks
Meaty Good
Europe Sweden Kottbullar are famous Swedish meatballs. These meatballs are crispy brown on the outside and have a tender texture on the inside. The meatballs are made with ground beef mixed with pork or veal and seasoned with onions, salt, pepper, and allspice. Once mixed, they are shaped into small, round meatballs and browned in hot butter. The meatballs are served with lingonberry sauce, creamy mashed potatoes, and thick gravy. For a lighter meal, they can be served with cucumber salad or red cabbage.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Feast
Windy Wellington
New Zealand’s capital Wellington, sits close to North Island’s southernmost point on Cook Strait. This is a compact city that has a mix of different things such as a waterfront promenade, sandy beaches, a working harbor and colorful houses made with timber sitting on the surrounding hills. The weather is usually sunny and mild but strong winter winds have been known to blow through Cook Strait, giving the city the nickname “Windy Wellington”.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
An Unforgettable Teen Idol
David Cassidy did what most American teen boys would like to do. He became a teen idol and had thousands of teenage girls madly in love with him. However, becoming a teen idol is a big responsibility because you can get so caught up in all of the madness that you lose a sense of who you really are. Another thing that makes teen idols vulnerable is that all of their popularity can disappear as quickly as it began. David Cassidy had his day in the sun but as all teenage boys do, he grew up and even though he tried to stay popular and talented he never achieved the stardom of other rockers such as Billy Joel or Bruce Springsteen. That is a hard thing to accept and David Cassidy took it so hard that he turned to alcoholism.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Two Beautiful Towns on North Island
Paihia is the main tourist town in the Bay of Islands in the far north of the North Island. Nearby are the historical towns of Russel and Kerikeri. Paihia is a great start from which to explore the Bay of Islands. There are many different things to see and do.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Beautiful Brussels
The capital of Belgium, Brussels is an incredible city. It offers visitors a chance to see lots of impressive 17th-century buildings and there are daily flower markets. Looked upon as Brussel’s Eiffel Tower the Atomium which reopened in 2006 offers spectacular views both inside and out. The city also has lots of wonderful green spaces where people can commune with nature and relax.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Tears for the King of Rock and Roll
I am sure that Elvis greeted his daughter Lisa Marie Presley when she joined the souls in Heaven unexpectedly when she passed at the age of 54 on January 12, 2023. It got me to remember how it was when her father, Elvis died. When it comes to this legendary singer I believe lots of us can remember where we were when we heard the news of his death. Elvis Presley was only 42 years old when he died and left every fan all over the world with tears and an aching heart. I was in Canada visiting friends when I heard the news. My friend in New York City had a ticket for his next scheduled concert and she kept that ticket as a special souvenir. It was also the time I completed my Elvis record collection and spent days just listening to him singing.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Christchurch on South Island
Christchurch is a lovely garden city located on South Island in New Zealand. It sits on the east coast of the Canterbury Plains. The Avon River runs through the city center and upon its banks are cycling paths, the wondrous Hagley Park and the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. Unfortunately two major earthquakes one in 2010 and one in 2011 destroyed many city-center buildings and restoration work began.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
