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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Austin on the Colorado River
Austin is the capital of Texas and is an island city that borders the Hill Country region. It sits on the Colorado River. The city is known for its eclectic live music scene centered around rock, blues, and country. There are many parks and lakes in the city so people can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, and even boating.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Sapporo on the Sosei River
Sapporo is located on the island of Hokkaido in Japan and is the capital of this mountainous northern Japanese island. In the Ainu language, the name Sapporo means “important river flowing through a plain”. The city has the man-made river Sosei running through it. The city is well-known for its skiing, beer, and annual Sapporo Snow Festival with gigantic ice sculptures. Here you can still see the ski hills and jumps from the 1972 Winter Olympics.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Cordoba on the Suquia River
Argentina’s second-largest city is Cordoba. The city sits on the Suquia River. The people of the city are known as Cordobesas and are people who enjoy Cuarteto music and rally car racing. This beautiful city offers visitors a mix of the old and the new.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Happy Valley Farm
Happy Valley Farm stretched along the Prairie River and was a popular farm. People enjoyed coming here in spring to see the newborn farm animals, in the summer to picnic along the Prairie River, and by the man-made lake simply referred to as The Duck Pond. During harvest time they came to buy the fresh-grown vegetables. Then one day things went from bad to worst. The farm relied on the Prairie River for irrigating their crops and for water for the farm. Besides that, there was a deep well that seemed to have a very low water level now and the sun seemed to blaze upon the farm until the Prairie River just dried up and all that was left was a deep, dry river bed. Farmer Brown was considering selling the farm.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Fiction
Musical Alphabet Letter B
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 B. Links will be posted below as we proceed through the ABCs. At the end, you’ll find the link to the songs with titles that begin with the letter A.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
What a Fine Stew
Europe Ireland One of the best-known stews, Irish stew dates from the beginning of the 19th century. The stew consists of mutton, onions, potatoes, and at times barley. If lamb is used it is combined with root vegetables like carrots, turnips, and parsnips.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Feast
Nashville on the Cumberland River
Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and lies on the Cumberland River in the north-central part of the state. In downtown Nashville, you’ll find the famous Music Square. Music Row is the heart and soul of the nation’s music industry. There are many souvenir and memorabilia shops and museums that honor music and musicians.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Osaka on the Yodo River
Osaka is a large port city and commercial center located on the Japanese Island of Honshu. The city is well-known for its modern architecture and delicious street food. There are also many impressive shrines to visit as well as modern attractions.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Musical Alphabet Letter A
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 A. Links will be posted below as we proceed through the ABCs.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
