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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Two Interesting Tasmanian Cities
Tasmania’s second major city Launceston is found at the riverside and is well-known for Cataract Gorge with panoramic views. There are many interesting things to do and see and being one of Australia’s oldest cities it offers impressive Colonial and Victorian architecture and many old and lovely parks. Tamar Valley has beautiful vineyards that stretch northwest along the Tamar River.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
The City of Light
The capital of France, Paris is a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. It has wide boulevards that crisscross the city and of course, the lovely River Seine dividing the city into two banks. It is well-known for landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral. Visitors to the city enjoy its sidewalk cafes and vibrant nightlife.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Creatures of the Deep
Mimic octopuses can imitate the appearance and mannerisms of fifteen different species. This makes them the ultimate imposters in the animal world. This octopus was discovered twelve years ago. Mimic octopuses make their home in the tropical waters of South East Asia. They exist on a diet of small fish and crabs. They have the ability to change color and texture so they can match their surroundings. The most amazing thing is that mimic octopuses can take on the appearance of other creatures like lionfish, jellyfish, sea snakes, flounders, stingrays and others.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Earth
Cannes and Nice On the Shores of the Mediterranean
The City Known for the Cannes Film Festival Cannes is located in the Alpes-Maritimes Department and hosts the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. This is a seaside resort with private beaches, elegant hotels, fashionable restaurants, and marinas with luxury yachts.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Forever As Time Goes By
forever as time goes by.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Poets
Delectable Seafood
Europe Ireland A traditional dish from Ireland is mussels in cream. It is very popular in Donegal and Cork countries. This is a simple dish that is prepared with scrubbed and de-bearded mussels. First, the mussels are heated in a skillet until the shells open. Set aside the mussels. Then a roux is made with flour and butter and mixed with a bit of water and heavy cream and stirred until the sauce thickens. The sauce is seasoned with salt and pepper and poured over the mussels with their juice.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Feast
Melbourne on the Yarra River and Beautiful Victoria
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria. It was known as “Marvelous Melbourne” during the Gold Rush in the 1850s. The city has a lovely location on the Yarra River right near the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. Today Melbourne is a beautiful metropolis with amazing hidden lanes for strolling and tree-lined streets. There is amazing Victorian architecture and breathtaking gardens and parklands.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Popular Singers Named Neil
With a career that stretches over 55 years and having sold millions of records, Neil Sedaka is a popular American pop/rock singer, pianist, and composer. Upon graduating high school Neil Sedaka and some of his classmates created a band The Tokens. They were popular regionally and had some hits.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Dance Me to the End of Love
Let’s step into the very first week of 2023 dancing! Hope you all have a healthy and progressive and successful year! “Dance (While the Music Still Goes On)” by Swedish pop group ABBA was written by group members Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. It is on their second album Waterloo which was released in 1974. The title track of this album won ABBA the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest and launched their career.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
