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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There Goes My Everything
This British singer was born on May 2, 1936, as Arnold Dorsey in Madras, India. He took the stage name of Engelbert Humperdinck from the same name of the German composer who composed the opera “Hansel and Gretel.” The singer made his breakthrough in 1966, releasing the song “Release Me.” He had many other hit singles on the UK Singles chart. In 2003 Humperdinck came out with an album in the country music genre Always Hear the Harmony: The Gospel Sessions.
By Rasma Raisters24 days ago in Beat
Silver Screen Magic with Grace Kelly
Born on November 12, 1929, Grace Patricia Kelly was an American actress who achieved stardom in Hollywood films. She received an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. The actress met and married Prince Rainier III on April 18, 1956, and became Princess of Monaco. She died in 1982.
By Rasma Raisters24 days ago in Geeks
When Things Get Really Nasty
I have a whole collection of Disney videos, and sometimes when I just enjoy watching the cartoon movies, I wonder how all these nasty villains don’t scare children out of their wits. I know even today when I enjoy a Disney adventures the villains certainly scare me.
By Rasma Raisters24 days ago in Geeks
Best Artwork by Egon Schiele
Austrian artist Egon Schiele rose to popularity as a key figure in Austrian Expressionism. The figures he created were usually distorted and exposed and explored problems of sexuality, identity, and mortality with an unrelenting gaze that captivated and occasionally surprised his colleagues.
By Rasma Raisters24 days ago in Art
Small-Town Beauty in Rhode Island
The northernmost town in Providence County, Cumberland is located in the Blackstone Valley. It is the state’s seventh-largest municipality, named in honor of Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. The town attracts visitors with its historic sites and natural scenes.
By Rasma Raisters24 days ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Texas
In Huntsville, see the Blue Lagoon, two limestone quarries filled with blue-green spring water. Pine trees shade the water. It is a great place for scuba divers, who can camp overnight. Those who come just for swimming cannot stay overnight. However, you can have a great day, so pack up a picnic.
By Rasma Raisters24 days ago in Wander
Sing Me an Aria
The Barber of Seville is a comic opera by Gioachino Rossini, centered around themes of love, deception, and clever schemes. The story follows Count Almaviva, who is in love with Rosina, the ward of the wealthy Dr. Bartolo. He disguised himself as a poor student, Lindoro Almaviva, and serenaded Rosina to win her affection. Figaro, the clever barber of Seville, assists Almaviva in his plans to outsmart Dr. Bartolo, who intends to marry Rosina himself.
By Rasma Raisters27 days ago in Beat
