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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Holding Out for a Hero
Gaynor Sullivan was born on June 8, 1951, and became known professionally as Bonnie Tyler. She is a Welsh singer known for her distinctive raspy voice. She gained popularity with the release of her 1977 album, The World Starts Tonight. Her biggest hit is “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” In 2022 she was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honors for services to music. These are some of the top songs recorded by the singer. She released her third live album, In Berlin, in 2024.
By Rasma Raisters12 days ago in Beat
The Dying Swan
“Good grief, it’s 8 AM on a Saturday morning. Why’d you wake me?” “Sorry, but I couldn’t wait any longer. While you slept, I was up with the sweats and then cold chills. I think this flu is going to be the end of me.” “I would like you to get me a cup of hot tea with honey and lemon and some toast.” “And besides my mother got me all upset as well yesterday.”
By Rasma Raisters12 days ago in Fiction
Amazing Birds of India
Bar-headed geese are a migratory bird species wintering in India. These birds can be seen in wetlands like Chilika Lake in Odisha and Irai Lake in Maharashtra. They are known by their features with pale, gray bodies, yellowish-orange legs and bills, and distinctive black bars on their necks. In the spring they return to their breeding sites in Central Asian countries. Bar-headed geese are social birds, and when migrating in flocks, they fly in “V”-shaped formations, communicating visually and vocally. They are herbivores and feed mainly on grasses that surround lakes where they nest. They also eat corn, barley, rice, and wheat, and occasionally will take mollusks, insects, and crustaceans.
By Rasma Raisters12 days ago in Earth
Take a Hike
The 1000 km Bibbulmun Track is one of the best-known long-distance hiking trails in Australia. It stretches from Perth to Albany. Along the way are jarrah forests, fields with wildflowers, and the breathtaking coastal cliff of Western Australia. This trail is divided into eight sections with huts to rest in along the way.
By Rasma Raisters12 days ago in Earth
Enjoying the Small Towns of Wyoming
The town of Afton is renowned for its hospitable arch. It is the biggest arch made of elk antlers in the world. The Call Aircraft Factory, which manufactured CallAir aircraft, had its headquarters here. You can find information about them at the CallAir Museum.
By Rasma Raisters12 days ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in New York
Catskill Animal Sanctuary in the Catskills of New York State is where visitors can enjoy 300 goats, pigs, chickens, sheep, and other barnyard residents. The place opened in 2001 as a rehabilitation center for neglected or abused farm animals. With great care these creatures can be adored and cuddled.
By Rasma Raisters12 days ago in Wander
Partying on New Year’s Eve
Wishing everyone a joyful and healthy New Year 2026! Hope you enjoy the music and party on. “Bringing In a Brand New Year” is a blues song that was written by Charles Brown. It was recorded by the American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter B.B. King. It is featured on his album A Christmas Celebration of Hope. It is the 11th track on this 2001 album.
By Rasma Raisters16 days ago in Beat
Impressive Artwork by Paul Gauguin
French post-impressionist artist Paul Gauguin experimented with colors and the Synthetist style, setting his paintings apart from Impressionism, but was not recognized for this until after his death. Toward the end of his life, Gauguin spent time in French Polynesia and created artworks of the people and landscapes. He formed a friendship with Dutch artists Vincent and Theo Van Gogh. The artist had an impact on the French avant-garde and contemporary art, and as a painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, Gauguin played a significant role in the Symbolism movement, which followed post-impressionism.
By Rasma Raisters16 days ago in Art
Top Art Museums in Australia
Located in Sydney, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is among the largest art galleries in Australia. It was founded in 1872 as the New South Wales Academy of Art. Presently the museum offers 40 exhibitions per year. It has a collection of Aboriginal, Asian, Australian, and Pacific art. There are also displays of European and contemporary artworks.
By Rasma Raisters16 days ago in Art
