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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Yo Ho Ho And A Bottle Of Rum
The Beheaded Pirate About 1680 a man named Edward Treacher was born in Bristol, England and later would become known as Captain Blackbeard. He was tall and had broad-shouldered. His face was covered by a long, black beard and he had long dark hair. Blackbeard was an impressive sight with a wide-brimmed hat upon his head, long boots, and across his body slings full of pistols. To make himself look angry and dangerous he would attach lit fuses to his hair and as the sparks started to burn smoke was all around. What made Blackbeard stand out from other pirates was that he could read and write.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in FYI
Strangest Foods
When it comes to strange foods it all depends on how people look at them, where they live, and what they can afford. We all know food is expensive but to live we have to eat. There are places in the world that do not have supermarkets or are far from where they live. Many people are living in poverty and struggling to feed their families and particularly their children. Among the strangest food that is eaten is blood pudding or blood sausage as it is known in Latvia. I was born in the US but my parents came from Latvia. I grew up in two cultures and learned to eat a lot of food I would otherwise not have even known about.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Feast
The Amazing Bridges of Europe
England The Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge spanning over the River Thames. It has become an iconic symbol of the capital city of England, London. The bridge has two towers and a high-level walkway between them.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
A Barrel Of Monkeys
Asia The Cutest Primates Francois Langurs are covered by black fur all over their bodies except for white stripes that stretch from the mouth to the eyes. On top of their heads, they have a triangular peak and a white crest that looks like an eyebrow above the eyes.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Petlife
Climb Every Mountain
Europe Norway Stetind was unofficially named Norway's national mountain in 2002. Author and mountaineer Peter Wessel Zapple gave this mountain the description going by its smooth, steep shape as “an anvil whereupon the Gods can hammer”. It is located in the municipality of Narvik in Nordland County.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Wander
Sandwich Me
Europe The UK England Bacon Butty is a delectable bacon sandwich that is a taste treat consisting of plenty of bacon between two slices of bread or on a bread roll. Some variations are adding butter, ketchup, brown sauce, or topping the fried slices of bacon with an egg.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Feast
Three Cheers For the Red White And Blue
The best songs to play on the Fourth Of July. These are songs that are sure to get you into a patriotic mood no matter how and where you are celebrating. So enjoy your time with your family and friends and sing along with these rousing and memorable songs.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Beat
