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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Bitter Sweet Symphony
The seasons change, time moves on, time for reflection as the autumn leaves begin to fall. “The Times They Are A-Changing” is a song that was written by American singer and songwriter Bob Dylan. He recorded did and it is featured on his 1964 album of the same name. Dylan wrote the song as in an attempt to create an anthem of the change of time, influenced by Irish and Scottish ballads. The song charted on the UK Singles chart. In 2019 it was certified Silver by the BPI. It was covered by the American rock band The Byrds and is featured on their album Turn! Turn! Turn! They performed their version on the US TV program Hullabaloo.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Beat
American Animals Rhode Island and South Carolina
Wildlife in Rhode Island The little US state of Rhode Island which is one of the New England States has more than 800 native and non-native wildlife species among them raccoons, coyotes, and skinks. These are the most common mammals and make their homes close to civilization because of their nature to hunt for food. There are also opossums, deer, squirrels, rabbits, and many birds.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Earth
Exploring Nevada
Hoover Dam was built during the Great Depression. Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the US and is contained by the 726-foot-high dam. The dam provides hydroelectric power to Nevada, Arizona, and California. It was built on the Nevada/Arizona state line and is a 45-minute drive from the center of Las Vegas or a short helicopter flight away. Visitors can walk out onto the dam and look out over Lake Mead.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Walking in the Musical Steps of Queen
Pre Ordained Pre Ordained was the first album released by the band Queen. It came out in 1973 and was a combination of heavy metal and progressive rock. On this first album, Freddie Mercury wrote five of the songs, and lead guitarist Brian May four songs. The drummer Roger Taylor wrote and sang “Modern Times Rock and Roll”. This made everyone aware of how talented this band was and that they were worth listening to.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Beat
Sunsets on Canvas
European Artists The Houses of Parliament Sunset 1904 Claude Monet French Impressionist artist Claude Monet focused on painting famous landmarks in London, England during the early 20th century. Many of his artworks featured the popular Houses of Parliament stretching along the Thames River. In this painting, the artist captured the thick fog that London is well-known for blanketing the towering buildings lined up by the riverbank with the setting sun just barely seen casing a dim light.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Art
Keep the Light on for Me
Europe Ireland Hook Head Lighthouse County Wexford, Ireland sits at the tip of the Hook Peninsula. It is the oldest working lighthouse in the world. It has stood for 800 years. The first keepers of the light were monks whose monastery stood on the peninsula. They lit warning fires and beacons warning sailors of the dangerous rocks surrounding the area. The first actual lighthouse keepers came in the mid-17th century. This lighthouse was converted to automatic in 1996. Tours are available through the adjacent visitor center. For stunning views, visitors can climb the 115 steps to the balcony.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Reno on the Truckee River
Nevada is bordered by Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. It is known as the “Silver State” due to the importance of silver in its history and economy. Most of the state is desert and semi-arid lying in the Great Basin areas within the Mojave Desert and Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range lie on the western edge.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Gadansk on the Baltic Sea Coast
Gdansk is a port city on the Baltic coast. In German this city is known as Danzig. Walking along the Motlawa River between two city gates along Ulica Dluga or Long Street and then Dlugi Targ or Long Market, the Royal Way first got thus designated when the King of Poland Casimir IV Jagiellon entered Gdansk in 1457. It begins in the west at the Upper Gate and ends at the Green Gate. The route is flanked by tall, narrow, patrician tenements that have been painted in various bright colors and topped with gables.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
