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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All About Laura, Paula, and Margo
Laura In 1944 Otto Preminger directed and produced an American film noir with an all-star cast. The film was selected for preservation in the US National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. The American Film Institute named it one of the ten best mystery films of all time. It has appeared in Roger Ebert’s “Great Movies” series. The film was by 20th Century Fox.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Geeks
The Taste of the Dark Continent
Algeria Chakhchoukha is a flavorable stew prepared with torn pieces of a thin, round, flatbread known as rougag and marqua. Other ingredients in the stew are diced lamb, tomatoes, chickpeas, and onions. The stew is flavored with cumin, ras el hanout, caraway, galangal, lavender, and red chili peppers.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Feast
Touring Ottawa
The capital of Canada, Ottawa is located at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. The city is in the southern portion of the Canadian province of Ontario. The city is directly opposite the city of Gatineau, on the northern bank of the Ottawa River in western Quebec.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Great Rhythm and Blues Sound
The Drifters It’s real nice music and it has the American doo-wop sound. The Drifters are an American doo-wop and R&B soul vocal group. Having a rough time at the beginning they gave the public 13 hits which became a part of the Hot 100 Top 30 Chart hits.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Loving Those Golden Arches
No matter where we are when we see those large golden arches we know we have found a McDonald’s. With no matter to all the plastic around us we give our order and wait for the delicious food to arrive. Then find a table and throw ourselves onto a plastic seat and start enjoying our meal. McDonald’s food is enjoyed by many each and every day, but imagine how much more we would enjoy the experience if the atmosphere around us was different.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
In the Caribbean
Bahamas Conch salad is among the popular dishes in the Bahamas. The main ingredient is conch, a shell fish whose population is unfortunately depleting in the Caribbean seas. To make the salad you add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and a marinade prepared with goat pepper (a local hot pepper), lime, and orange juice. This mixture partially cooks the raw white conch meat. A tropical version of this salad includes apples, pineapples, and mango.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Feast
The Music of Billy Joel
Billy Joel is a famous American pianist, singer, songwriter and composer. He came into this world on May 9, 1949 as William Martin Joel in Long Island, New York. He was born to a German-Jewish holocaust survivor and accomplished pianist Howard and his wife Rosalind Nyman. Joel began studying the piano in 1953, taught by the noted American pianist and a musician/songwriter. He began his music career with the band Echoes, later changing the name to Lost Souls. He is considered to be one of the most popular recording artists and the biggest entertainers in the world. Joel became famous with his signature song “Piano Man”.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Like Being in Wonderland
Europe Located in Buckinghamshire, England Dockey Wood is a lovely forest on the edge of the Ashridge Estate. In the springtime it becomes magical when the woodland floor becomes vibrant with an abundance of bluebells blooming in blue and purple hues. To enjoy this you’ll find many walking trails.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
