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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The Ghosts of Vermont
The Spirit of Margaret Spencer The Old Stagecoach Inn at 19 N. Main St. in Waterbury, Vermont was built as a private residence by a millionaire in 1826. It has become one of Waterbury’s most well-known historic inns. The Old Stagecoach Inn has 3 floors. The downstairs parlor and other rooms are decorated with antique furnishings. Guest rooms are located on the third and second floors there are a total of eight rooms and three modern suites.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Horror
Flemish Painter Peter Paul Rubens
Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens was the head of the Flemish Baroque School. The Flemish School of Painting was struggling in the last decades of the 16th century. It had been a long time since the school at come out with a master in the arts. During the time Rubens trained at this school he became a believer in the humanistic values of classical antiquity. During the painter's lifetime, he earned a reputation in the world of art. This brought him commissions from many European countries and he became known for his creative imagination, productivity, and capacity for work.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Art
Amazing St. John’s
Newfoundland is a large island off the eastern coast of the North American mainland. It is the western part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The capital of Newfoundland St. John’s is the oldest city founded by Europeans in North America and has one of the finest natural harbors in the world.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Kunming on the Panlong River
Kunming is the modern capital city and transportation hub in the southern Yunnan province of China. The city is known as “The City of Eternal Spring” since it is like spring all the time. It has a large student population. There are lovely bridges, pavilions, and temples. In an amazing location, it’s surrounded by snowcapped mountains and red lands.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Bonn on the Rhine
The beautiful German city of Bonn lies on both banks of the Rhine. It is officially known as the Federal City of Bonn in the German state of North Rhine-Wastphalia. The city is the birthplace of composer Beethoven and is known for its Beethoven Fest annually from mid-September to mid-October.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Exploring Fort Wayne and Bloomington
Fort Wayne is located in northeastern Indiana. The Fort Wayne Museum of Art or FWMoA exhibits a wide range of mediums in American art. You’ll find over 7,000 paintings, sculptures, and delicate glass. Highlights include Indiana Impressionists, world-famous painters, and artisan glass cutters. The museum also hosts different programs, events, and classes. Every October they have the family-friendly Dia De Los Muertos celebration.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Some Joy for Today
This is part of a creative musical series of songs that began with songs with yesterday in the title. Now here are songs with today in the title. These will be followed by songs with tomorrow in the title. Afterward will be songs with presents, past, and future in the titles. I hope you enjoy and have lovely memories of days gone by.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Singing and Dancing Through the Week Friday
This is a short series of songs written for each day of the week. I began with songs with Monday in the title and progressing through the week we are now up to songs with Friday in the title and will add the links to each one below as I progress.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Dutch Painter Jan Vermeer
Even though he counts as being among the most beloved and well-known Dutch painters, Jan Vermeer wasn’t very well known during his lifetime. One of the main reasons was that he created around 45 paintings done for a small group of patrons in Delft, The Netherlands. During his lifetime most of the work that Vermeer created was bought by a small number of collectors. His work was best known in Delft, Hague, and some neighboring regions. Vermeer’s father was an art dealer and the pieces that his father collected let him study different art forms. When his father died in 1652 there wasn’t much money left for Vermeer to study art so he taught himself.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Art
Ghostly Residents of Tombstone
Lots of places in the Old West, and especially abandoned Ghost Towns are fascinating places to visit and to look around. Often you can expect to see some ghostly residents waiting for someone to talk to. The town of Tombstone, Arizona has gained the reputation of being one of the most haunted in this state. Here you can find lots of former residents now ghostly inhabitants roaming about the streets.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Horror
