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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Exploring West Virginia
New River Gorge National River is one of the oldest rivers on the continent. Flowing into West Virginia the river cuts through the Appalachian Plateau and forms the New River Gorge. It provides great whitewater rafting, tubing and canoeing. There are plenty of activities to choose from like hiking, zip-lining, hunting, fishing, bird watching, camping, biking, and rock climbing.
By Rasma Raisters10 months ago in Wander
Always and Forever the King of Rock and Roll
Elvis had a powerful voice and when he sang ballads he seemed to put all his emotions in them. Listening to him singing a love song could touch you very heart and soul. The best way to listen to Elvis is to crank up the volume, sit back, close your eyes, and let his voice thrill you.
By Rasma Raisters10 months ago in Beat
Amazing Virginia
If you wish to step back into time to the period of the American Revolution then visit Colonial Williamsburg. Many of the original 18th century buildings are still standing. Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia from 1705 and all through the Revolution. It was a most prosperous and politically active capital. Here costumed interpreters show visitors what life was like in days past.
By Rasma Raisters10 months ago in Wander
Crossing Many Bridges
A pedestrian or footbridge lets people cross from one side of the river to the other without the danger of encountering any traffic. Both walker and cyclists make use of them safely. There are quite a few amazing pedestrian bridges in the world.
By Rasma Raisters10 months ago in Wander
Famous Surrealist Paintings
Surrealism became one of the most bizarre and intriguing styles of art. It started in the early 1920s. This style was an exploration into the unknown for many artists wanting to look into the deeper imagery and meaning of dream and other subconscious imaginations. At this time artists like Salvadore Dali and Jean Miro stood out from the rest.
By Rasma Raisters10 months ago in Art
Beautiful Chesapeake
Chesapeake is the third most populous city in the state of Virginia. The Chesapeake Arboretum is the place to go so you can learn all about the flora and fauna in this area. It dates back to the 18th century at which time the farmhouse was built. There are lovely themed garden here. Among them you’ll find a fragrance garden and an antique rose garden. There is also a hardwood forest to explore. This is a stop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail South Chesapeake Loop.
By Rasma Raisters10 months ago in Wander
Fruit Juicy Cocktails
Bahama Mama will make you think of palm trees, the sea, and the sanda. It is an exotic drink made with rum, pineapple and orange juices, grenadine, and a bit of coconut rum. Serve over ice in a highball glass with a pineapple wedge and a cherry.
By Rasma Raisters10 months ago in Potent
Famous Precisionism Artists
The Precisionism Movement was also referred to as the "Cubist-Realist" Movement. It came about in the early 20th century in the US. The movement focused on capturing urbanization and industrialization in precise detail. It reached its peak in the 1920s and 1930s.
By Rasma Raisters10 months ago in Art
Lovely Virginia Beach
The state of Virginia stretches from the Chesapeake Bay to the Appalachian Mountains and it has a long Atlantic coastline. Virginia Beach is a coastal city located at the point where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Along the oceanfront is a 3-mile boardwalk.
By Rasma Raisters10 months ago in Wander
