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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Catch a Tiger by the Tail
Tigers are known around the world for their distinctive orange fur and black stripes. They are among the most popular animals on the planet and the largest living cat species. These cats are widespread across all of Asia. They also are popular in ads like Frosted Flakes, where everyone knows who Tony the Tiger is. Animated movies like “The Jungle Book” and “Life of Pi” feature tigers as central characters, often symbolizing strength and majesty.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Earth
Remembering Rembrandt
Artist Rembrandt Van Rijn, best known as Rembrandt, was a Dutch painter in the 17th century. The Baroque style came shortly after the Renaissance, and Rembrandt was influenced by some of the most prolific Italian artists who had arrived in the Netherlands a century before.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Art
Historic Caribbean
Brimstone Hill Fortress in St. Kitts is an imposing fortification and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was built by the English in the 18th century and is one of the best-preserved citadels in the Americas. It sits on a steep 750-foot-high hill overlooking the Caribbean Sea on the northwest coast of the island.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Dreaming in the November Rain
“November Rain” is a song recorded by the American hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. It was written by the band’s lead vocalist Axl Rose. This is a power ballad that is featured on their 1991 album Use Your Illusiong. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is the third-longest song by the band.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Beat
Flying Beauty
American flamingos are known for their bright pink plumage and curved bills. They inhabit different regions in the Americas, among them the Caribbean, coastal areas in South America, and the Galapagos Islands. These elegant birds can be found in lagoons, estuaries, and saline lakes. American flamingos enjoy eating algae, aquatic plants, and small vertebrates.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Earth
Popular Artwork by Nicolas Poussin
Baroque artist Nicolas Poussin moved from France to Rome during the 1620s and made a name for himself in the world of art in Rome. He became well-known for his creations of mythological and religious subjects. His paintings became one of the main inspirations for neoclassical artists like Jacques-Louis David.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Art
Amazing Rock Formations
Brimham Rocks is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and Geological Conservation Review located northwest of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, in England. The site is known for its water- and weather-eroded rocks formed more than 325 million years ago. They have formed amazing shapes.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Hawaii
Hawaii is the Aloha State and the only state comprised entirely of islands. The state stretches over the northeast corner of Polynesia in the North Pacific Ocean. The state is known for its gorgeous landscapes, unique culture, abundant outdoor activities, and relaxed way of life.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Wander
The Devil’s Revenge
Three Halloweens had come and gone. The Devil was ready it was time for revenge. He had been sifting through the ashes of Devil’s Manor and had been able to renew enough of the house to give him the will power to go on. However he was hungry and he needed to feed on blood before his big debut on Halloween. Oh, yes you betcha he was ready and chomping at the bit.
By Rasma Raisters3 months ago in Fiction
