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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Most Unusual Artwork on Canvas
The Famous Artist Quarreling with His Neighbors Edvard Munch Norwegian artist Edvard Munch was best known for his anxiety-provoking paintings. Munch has a neighbor Axel Gunnerud who adopted a dog named Rolle. The dog grew to love his owner and he became the only human Rolle would tolerate. The dog was aggressive and attacked mailmen and neighbors including the painter. During this time Munch made some drawings of Rolle and it resulted in this painting.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Art
European Animals France
France is a large Western European country. It shares its borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel, and the Mediterranean Sea. The country has forests, plains, hills, and several mountain ranges among them the Pyrenees and the Alps.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Earth
US State Capital History Georgia and Hawaii
A Place Called Peachtree This lovely city was once an American Indian village and its name translated to “Standing Peachtree”. The land that has become the Atlanta Metropolitan area was gotten from the Cherokee Indians and Creek Indians in 1822. The first white settlement was established in Decatur.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in History
Basel on the Rhine River
Switzerland is a lovely and mountainous country located in Central Europe. It has many lakes, charming villages, and incredible views of the high peaks of the Alps. Basel is located right where the Swiss, French, and German borders meet. The city also has suburbs in both France and Germany.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Exploring Akron and Toledo
Ohio is a Midwestern state that stretches from the Ohio River and the Appalachian Mountains in the south to Lake Erie in the north. Akron is the fifth largest city in the state. It is located in a very picturesque part of the U.S. It is a city where the old blends in with the new.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
I Am I Said
I’m starting a series of songs that use English pronouns in their titles. I begin this with the most common one “I” and I am sure you would not be surprised to find out that there are a lot of songs with titles beginning with this pronoun. I will begin with one of the songs I would say started it all “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles. I hope you enjoy this series.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Beat
US State Capital History Connecticut Delaware and Florida
Capital Honoring an English Town Adrian Block a Dutch explorer visited the area in 1614 and set up a trade post at Fort Good Hoop or Good Hope. Today in the city of Hartford, Connecticut this site is still a neighborhood called Dutch Point. When the first English settlers arrived in 1635 they renamed it Hartford in honor of the English town of Hertford, and home of Samuel Stone, one of the settlers.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in History
European Animals Estonia and Finland
Wildlife of Estonia Estonia is one of the Baltic States along with Lithuania and Latvia. It is one of the least inhabited countries in Europe. There are many beaches, pasturelands, marshes, and forests where wildlife make their homes.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Earth
Take Away the Autumn Chill with Chili
Arizona chili was influenced by Mexican, Native American, and cowboy culinary traditions. The chili is a combination of beef or pork, and regional chilies like Anaheim or poblano peppers. The meat is simmered with tomatoes and spices such as cumin, oregano, and guajillo chili powder. The meat is slow-cooked for a thick consistency and full flavor.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Feast
Taking a Look At North Dakota
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in western North Dakota at the point where the Great Plains meet the rugged Badlands. There are canyons, mountains, Badlands, and the Missouri River. The two main sections of the park are about 50 miles apart with the 26th U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch between them. You can see the place where the ranch once stood but not much remains today.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
