Rasma Raisters
Bio
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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Musical Alphabet Letter S
Usually, we choose songs we like by the melody, the lyrics, and by the musical genre. I’m starting a series with songs from all kinds of genres going according to the alphabet. Here are songs with titles that begin with the letter S. Links will be posted below as we proceed through the ABCs. At the end, you’ll find the links to the songs with titles that begin with the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, and R.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Beat
Rolling Along Down the Highway
Alaska When in Alaska on Ada Island stop by to see the Adak National Forest. Sure it only has a grove of 33 pines that have survived the Alaskan climate but there is a nice sign that says “You are now entering and leaving the Adak National Forest as you drive by. You might want to stop and take a picture. It seemed like a good idea when there was only one tree and others could be planted. During WW II US Army General Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. decided it would be a good idea to start a tree-planting program. The program was meant to boost the morale of the soldiers who were stationed at this remote Alaskan outpost. Unfortunately, the planted trees could not thrive in the harsh climate but a grove of 33 trees finally survived.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
Ghostly Inhabitants of Maryland
Hampton House is located just ten miles north of Baltimore in Towson, Maryland on an estate that originally included 2000 acres. Hampton House was built by successful businessman Charles Ridgely. He started building in 1783 and completed the house in 1790 just before he died. The house is considered to be the largest and most magnificent Georgian mansion of the post-Revolutionary War. On the estate, there are over 20 buildings including slave quarters.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Horror
Banja Luka and Sarajevo
Banja Luka is the second-largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a most charming city that has been divided by the Vrbas River. This city counts as the capital of the Serb Republic or Republika Srpska. It is surrounded by lovely green, rolling hills. In Banja Luka, visitors delight in the tree-lined avenues, boulevards, gardens, and parks. There is a vibrant nightlife as the sun goes down and a choice of music in the bars and clubs found all around town.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
Musical Alphabet Letter R
Usually, we choose songs we like by the melody, the lyrics, and by the musical genre. I’m starting a series with songs from all kinds of genres going according to the alphabet. Here are songs with titles that begin with the letter R. Links will be posted below as we proceed through the ABCs. At the end, you’ll find the links to the songs with titles that begin with the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, and Q.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Beat
A Delicious Latvian Treat
This little snack-sized roll in singular One pirags is made of baked dough stuffed with lean bacon, finely chopped onions and salt and pepper. If made right it isn’t greasy but downright delicious. In English they have been referred to as “bacon buns”. Piragi are usually baked on special occasions and holidays. However, sometimes I bake up a batch just to have something to munch on and it’s so much better than any of the usual snacks everyone is always noshing on.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Feast
The Ghosts That Haunt Indiana
Hannah House is located on Madison Avenue in Indianapolis, IN. It is a privately owned house. This 24-room red brick mansion was built for Indiana State Legislator Alexander Hannah. It has two floors, an attic and a basement. Built in 1858 it is a pre-civil war era “Italianate-style” of architecture.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Horror