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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Singing in the Rain
“A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall” is a song that was written by American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan in 1962. It is on his second album The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan. Dylan has said that all the lyrics of the song were taken from the initial lines of song he thought he would never have time to write. Dylan formally premiered the song at Carnegie Hall in NYC in 1962, as part of a hootenanny organized by Pete Seeger.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
The Mysterious Beauty of the Black Forest
Located in the southwestern corner of Germany in the Baden-Wurttemberg region, the Black Forest beckons with its fairy tale-like atmosphere. The forest stretches southward from Pfortzheim and Baden-Baden, along the Rhine Valley to the lakes bordering Switzerland.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
The Big Island
Hawaii is the 50th US state in the Western US, in the Pacific Ocean. It lies about 2000 miles from the US mainland. This is the only state outside of North America, the only one comprised entirely of islands, and the only state in the tropics. The eight main islands are Hawaii, Maui, Kahoolawe, Lani, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Flying with the Wind
“She’s Like the Wind” is a song by American actor and singer Patrick Swayze, from 1987. The song is on the soundtrack of the movie “Dirty Dancing.” It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and went to number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song was co-written by Swayze and Stacy Widelitz. After the movie the song became a big hit.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Hannover on the Leine River
Hannover is the capital of the federal state of Lower Saxony in Germany. The city is an important commercial center and a trade fair and festival center. It is lovely with its extensive parks and gardens so Hannover claims to be “the city in the country”.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Exploring Western Australia
Mandurah is located at the entrance to Peel Inlet. Here you can enjoy sunbathing on lovely beaches, swimming, and fishing. It is also the gateway to the Austrian South West. The town is close enough to Perth, the capital of Western Australia to enjoy the vibrant life of the city and far enough to enjoy the wonders of nature.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
By the Light of the Moon
“Bad Moon Rising” is a song that was written by American singer and songwriter John Fogerty. It was recorded by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. It is the lead single on their album Green River and came out in 1969. The song charted on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles charts. It is at number 364 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Amazing Alaska
The US state of Alaska is an amazing place to visit. It is not your usual kind of state with many populated cities instead it has a lot of uninhabited wilderness. You can enjoy nature, wildlife, and birds. There are many outdoor attractions like national parks. So it is no wonder why this state is known as The Last Frontier.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
