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 Wild Side of Life
“Wild Thing” is a song written by American songwriter Chip Taylor. The song became popular when recorded by the English rock band The Troggs in 1966. It was originally recorded by the American rock band The Wild Ones but never charted. The Troggs' version went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and made it to number two on the UK Singles chart. The song is at number 257 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Amazing Los Angeles
Los Angeles or L.A. is the largest city in California and one of the most popular because of the movie industry and Hollywood. It is also known for the glamorous Beverly Hills. The city has been filmed many times and has a large tourism industry.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Salzburg On the Salzach River
This is the lovely Austrian city on the German border where the hills came alive with the sound of music. In and around Salzburg, where many of the scenes of the popular movie about the Trapp Family Singers, “The Sound of Music” was filmed so many years ago. There are tours available that take you to all the familiar sights seen on the silver screen. Salzburg is divided by the Salzach River. The city has impressive Medieval and Baroque-style buildings with the pedestrian Old City on the left bank and the 19th-century New City on the right bank. It is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Her Last Halloween
It was Halloween and party time among friends as usual. Sally and her group gathered for a masquerade party. Ben was telling that old Halloween tale, as he did every year, about the curse upon Skull Cemetery. They all lived in a small town called Oakdale, whose only claim to fame, was having a haunted cemetery. However, this tale told that on Halloween the cemetery turned into a frightening nightmare. Anyone, brave enough to walk through Skull Cemetery beneath the light of the full moon and reach a large crypt and knock three times. The door of the crypt would open, then walk down into the crypt and take a look at what was there. Walk away, and out of the cemetery and the curse would be broken. It would just continue to be a haunted place no one liked to walk in.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Fiction
Drinking With a Ghostly Spirit
Europe England The Ten Bells in London, England, is thought to be the most haunted pub in London. Do you remember a notorious fellow from long ago called Jack the Ripper? Well, this pub was once called by his name because two of his victims – Annie Chapman and Mary Jane Kelly used to drink there. The bar staff has reported hearing strange footsteps from the floor above where tenants were once housed. Then, if that is not enough as you sit and sip your drink, look for the shadowy figure of an old man in Victorian clothing, which might be the ghost of a victim or the murderer himself.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Horror
Innsbruck on the River Inn
The capital of the western state of Tyrol and the fifth-largest city in Austria, Innsbruck is well-known as a winter sports destination. The city is located in a magical setting with the Alps all around. It sits on the River Inn. The city itself has lots to offer tourists, and then you can stray up the mountains and into the meadows for breathtaking views. In winter this is the ideal place for skiing and other winter sports, and in the summer months for hiking and mountain climbing.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Enjoy the State Fair
Alabama Oak Mountain State Fair in Pelham, Alabama will be held from April 21 – 23, 2023. The fair is known for its live music and great family atmosphere. The Mi Pueblo food stand has become especially popular for its esquites, a creamy corn salad, tacos, and tamales. The tamales are what attract most people. They are prepared with a homemade masa wrapped around a filling consisting of shredded pork with red salsa or shredded chicken with tomatillo salsa. The tamales are assembled in individual corn husks, then stacked and steamed in a large pot for two hours and served warm. You just peel back the husk and add toppings like mild salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Feast
Rock and Roll Shines On
“It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” is a song written and performed by American singer, composer, songwriter, and pianist Billy Joel, and on his album Glass Houses from 1980. It was at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was the seventh biggest hit of 1980 according to American Top 40. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Enjoying the American Riviera
Santa Barbara is a beautiful coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California. The city lies between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Since it has a Mediterranean kind of climate the city has been referred to as the “American Riviera.” Everywhere you look there are amazing things to see like palm-lined beaches and elegant Spanish-style architecture.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Tempting Beginnings
Europe Scandinavia Gravlax is a delicious appetizer that consists of raw, salt-cured salmon seasoned with dill. This dish originated when fishermen would bury the salt, sugar, and dill-rubbed salmon above the high tide line to ferment. Today it is all done under refrigeration. Gravlax can be served in many ways among them pieces on crackers with cream cheese or on pieces of bread with different kinds of spreads, and the flavor can be enhanced but adding some freshly ground pepper.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Feast
Giżycko in the Heart of the Great Mazurian Lakes
Gizycko is the largest town on what is known as the trail of the Great Mazurian Lakes. The town lies on a narrow pass between Lake Niegocin and Lake Kitano. This is one of the most attractive regions of Poland and great for tourists looking to visit places away from overcrowded cities. As much as European cities sometimes provide a lot of excitement, it’s great to get away from the crowds and discover lovely places you might have overlooked.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
