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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Beware of What You See
Illinois Alton Mental Health Hospital is still a functioning hospital. In the early 1900s, it was an institution known for its hard mistreatment of patients, subjecting them to electroshock therapy, lobotomies, and cold water treatments. Staff, patients, and visitors report hearing strange noises like doors slamming shut and whispers. A nurse on duty heard someone ask “Who’s that?” when no one was around. Orbs have been caught on camera featuring the pained face of a human male.
By Rasma Raisters8 days ago in Horror
Best Artwork Georges Braque
Georges Braque, a French Fauvist artist who was close to Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, first embraced this art movement in the first decade fo the 20th century. The artist incorporated vivid and unnatural colors in his artworks. Later, he created some of the most well-known Cubist paintings in history. His works of art make it interesting as a mix of Fauvism and Cubism, whereas other artists choose just one.
By Rasma Raisters8 days ago in Art
Away from the Crowds in South Carolina
On John’s Island, you’ll find the impressive and beautiful Angel Oak. Growing and thriving in Charleston, this is one of the oldest living oak trees east of the Mississippi. It is estimated to be between 400 and 500 years old and has survived several hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. The branches of the oak spread out in all directions. Its name comes from the Angel Estate. Local legends say the ghosts of former slaves appear as angels around the oak.
By Rasma Raisters8 days ago in Wander
This Old Heart of Mine
Sir Rod Stewart is a legendary British singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. He began his musical career in the 1960s singing in music groups before beginning his solo career. The singer is known for his raspy singing voice and has become one of the best-selling artists of all time.
By Rasma Raisters10 days ago in Beat
Silver Screen Magic with Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian and American actress and inventor. After a brief early film career in Czechoslovakia, she fled from her first husband, Friedrich Mandl, and secretly moved to Paris. Traveling to London, she met Louis B. Mayer, who offered her a film contract in Hollywood. Lamarr became a film star with her first performance in the romantic drama “Algiers.” In 1960 the actress was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
By Rasma Raisters10 days ago in Geeks
Take a Roundtrip to Hell and Back
The Acheron River in Greece got its name from a river in Greek mythology located in the underworld of Hades and associated with woes and pain. The river flows through the region of Epirus in northwestern Greece and flows into the Ionian Sea at Ammoudia.
By Rasma Raisters10 days ago in Earth
Small-Town Beauty in Texas
Castroville is known as the Little Alsace of Texas with a French heritage. It was founded in the mid-1800s by French settlers from the Alsace region. The stone houses, narrow streets, and preserved historic buildings will make you feel like you're in Europe. To get a touch of France, just come to Texas.
By Rasma Raisters10 days ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in Rhode Island
Block Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to all kinds of creatures. There are over 70 songbird species filling the air with song as well as rare beetles. The remote beaches are good for exploring and relaxing. On the island you can picnic and go fishing. Take part in informative and educational guide-led wildlife walks. The island is connected to the mainland by ferry.
By Rasma Raisters10 days ago in Wander
