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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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 Raisters3 years 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 Raisters3 years 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 Raisters3 years 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 Raisters3 years ago in Feast
Guayaquil Gateway to Pacific Beaches
Ecuador is a country on the equator on the west coast of South America. The country has a diverse landscape including the Amazon jungle, the Andean highlands, and the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Guayaquil is a port city that is known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Bangkok on the Chau Phraya River
The capital of Thailand, Bangkok is a sprawling metropolis with many decorative shrines and a vibrant street life. The Chao Phraya River has a network of channels and is full of boats. You can take a cruise on the river and see many interesting places such as the Grand Palace.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
The Dream Weaver Has Flown
On September 4, 2023, we lost another talented singer American musician, and composer Gary Weaver. He was best known for his 1976 hit song “Dream Weaver”. In London, England where he spent seven years he was a member of the British blues rock band Spooky Tooth. He became close friends with former Beatle George Harrison and played keyboards on Harrison’s 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass. Wright passed from this world at the age of 80 after battling with Parkinson’s and dementia.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Exploring Columbia
Bogotá the capital of Columbia is a beautiful city surrounded by lush mountains. You can start your tour in La Candelaria, the historic center of the city. It is a colorful area with buildings that date back to the 1800s. There are narrow streets and walkways.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Birmingham in Jones Valley
Birmingham is a city in the north-central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. The Birmingham Museum of Art is located in the heart of the city’s cultural district and opened its doors in 1951. Its permanent collection consists of more than 25,000 art objects. Its collection of Asian art is one of the finest in the Southeast and its collection of Vietnamese ceramics is one of the best in the world. Other highlights include a Kress collection of Baroque and Renaissance paintings, decorative arts and sculpture, 18th-century European decorative arts, and the world-renowned collection of Wedgwood china. The museum offers lectures, events, and activities for a variety of audiences including school children.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
