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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Abu Dhabi in the Persian Gulf
The impressive and modern capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi sits off the mainland on an island in the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. There is much to delight the eye here and is one of those cities where as you see one site you want to see so much more. So get comfortable and sit back in your armchairs and let’s begin the tour.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
Have One on Me
Europe England Originating in London, Bramble is a spring cocktail. The drink consists of dry gin, lemon juice, sweet blackberry liqueur, and sugar syrup. An old-fashioned glass is filled with crushed ice and the blackberry liqueur is poured over the other ingredients to create a marbling effect.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Potent
Quito at the Andean Foothills
Quito is the capital of Ecuador located high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2.850m. It was built on the foundations of an ancient Incan city. It is known for its architecture combining European, Moorish, and indigenous styles.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
Manila on Manila Bay
The capital of the Philippines, Manila is a densely populated city on the island of Luzon. The city is located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and has the moniker, the “Pearl of the Orient”. It is an incredible city with lots to see, explore and admire.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
Anchorage on Cook Inlet
Anchorage is surrounded by the Chugach Mountain and is the largest city and commercial center of Alaska. The Alaska Native Heritage Center explores the cultures of eleven Alaskan Indigenous groups. Here you can learn about the history and culture of Alaska. Six traditional dwellings surround the small Lake Tiulana. Each displays artifacts and offers various experiences. Visitors can enjoy cultural dances, games, and artist demonstrations. In the Hall of Cultures you can see local and regional artwork and a theater shows an educational film series.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
Musical Alphabet Letter L
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 L. 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, and K.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Beat
Color My World With Music
The heading refers to a great hit by the band called Chicago. This is a band that has created quite a stir in their time and hails from Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is an American rock and roll band that was formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1967. They were successful with a string of hits through the 1970s and 1980s and they count among the longest-running and most successful rock groups in history. During the 1970s Billboard referred to them as the leading U.S. singles charting group. Altogether Chicago has 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums and 21 top-ten singles. In 2016 the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2017 Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm, and James Pankow were elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 2020 the band received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Beat
Benefits of Ginger
Heart Health It is a known fact that the human heart beats around 70 times per minute. This process goes on throughout your lifetime non-stop. The heart pumps over 10 million liters of blood all around your body every year. Since it does all this hard work, your heart needs to be taken care of and appreciated. Unfortunately, heart disease in the U.S. is the leading cause of death in both men and women.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Feast
Tasty Chicken for Dinner
Europe England Parmo is a popular British dish. The dish is prepared with a breaded, deep-fried chicken cutlet that is covered with cream sauce. It can be topped with anything from cheese to bacon. Traditionally it is served with chips and a salad on the side.
By Rasma Raisters8 months ago in Feast