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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Adorable Booby Birds
Boobies are seabirds inhabiting tropical and subtropical water all over the globe. These birds are part of the Sulidae family of seabirds, which also includes cormorants and gannets. Boobies are known for their graceful flights, large size, and distinctive colors. They nest in large colonies alongside other seabirds. Their diet consists of fish, squid, and other small sea animals. They dive into the water to catch their prey.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Earth
Best Artwork by Georges Seurat
French Impressionist artist Georges Seurat got his artistic education from the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France. After returning from military duty in 1879, the artist developed a new painting technique called Pointillism. It is a painting technique characterized by the application of small, distinct dots of color to create an image. Seurat displayed his first major painting at the Groupe des Artistes Independants. Unfortunately, his artistic career was cut short by an undiagnosed illness, and he passed away at the age of 31.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Art
Keep On Hiking In Africa
Africa is home to amazing mountain ranges such as Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, the Rwenzori Mountains, the Mahale Mountains, and much more. There is a lot of wildlife to see. Rocky summits to climb, mountain forests to admire, jungles to explore, and watering holes where animals take a drink of water.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Wander
Small Town Beauty in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is known as “The Badger State.” The state has a diverse landscape with rolling hills, rocky bluffs, and forests. There are many rivers and streams and about 15,000 lakes. Wisconsin joined the Union in 1848 and features historical buildings, preserved town squares, and monuments reflecting the state’s history. The state also has a strong maritime heritage, especially along two Great Lakes—Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in North Carolina
Built by local artist Robert Mihaly, Castle Mont Rouge is located in Rougemont. The castle was built out of marble and cinder blocks, combining European and Middle Eastern architecture. The interior was left uncompleted when the artist’s wife died. Today the castle sits abandoned but is an interesting site to see and has recently become popular with graffiti artists.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Wander
Holding Out for a Hero
Gaynor Sullivan was born on June 8, 1951, and became known professionally as Bonnie Tyler. She is a Welsh singer known for her distinctive raspy voice. She gained popularity with the release of her 1977 album, The World Starts Tonight. Her biggest hit is “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” In 2022 she was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s Birthday Honors for services to music. These are some of the top songs recorded by the singer. She released her third live album, In Berlin, in 2024.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Beat
The Dying Swan
“Good grief, it’s 8 AM on a Saturday morning. Why’d you wake me?” “Sorry, but I couldn’t wait any longer. While you slept, I was up with the sweats and then cold chills. I think this flu is going to be the end of me.” “I would like you to get me a cup of hot tea with honey and lemon and some toast.” “And besides my mother got me all upset as well yesterday.”
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Fiction
Amazing Birds of India
Bar-headed geese are a migratory bird species wintering in India. These birds can be seen in wetlands like Chilika Lake in Odisha and Irai Lake in Maharashtra. They are known by their features with pale, gray bodies, yellowish-orange legs and bills, and distinctive black bars on their necks. In the spring they return to their breeding sites in Central Asian countries. Bar-headed geese are social birds, and when migrating in flocks, they fly in “V”-shaped formations, communicating visually and vocally. They are herbivores and feed mainly on grasses that surround lakes where they nest. They also eat corn, barley, rice, and wheat, and occasionally will take mollusks, insects, and crustaceans.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Earth
Take a Hike
The 1000 km Bibbulmun Track is one of the best-known long-distance hiking trails in Australia. It stretches from Perth to Albany. Along the way are jarrah forests, fields with wildflowers, and the breathtaking coastal cliff of Western Australia. This trail is divided into eight sections with huts to rest in along the way.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Earth
Enjoying the Small Towns of Wyoming
The town of Afton is renowned for its hospitable arch. It is the biggest arch made of elk antlers in the world. The Call Aircraft Factory, which manufactured CallAir aircraft, had its headquarters here. You can find information about them at the CallAir Museum.
By Rasma Raistersabout a month ago in Wander
