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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Silver Screen Magic with Lucille Ball
Even though the legendary actress Lucille Ball was best known for the hit TV sitcom “I Love Lucy," she also had a movie career. Starting in the 1920s, she was modeling and appeared in the 1933 movie “Roman Scandals” as an unaccredited extra until she got starring roles of her own.
By Rasma Raisters2 days ago in Geeks
Remarkable Looking Lizards
Inhabiting the southwestern US, collared lizards are known for their vibrant color and their characteristic black “collar” mark around their necks. These lizards have quick movement and impressive speed. Collared lizards are primarily insectivorous, meaning their diet mainly consists of insects. They are known for their hunting skills, often pouncing on prey after displaying tail movements.
By Rasma Raisters2 days ago in Earth
Ghostly Happenings in California
Ghostly Spirits of Notorious Criminals When visiting San Francisco, take a tour of Alcatraz Island, which was once home to the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. The island once locked up the most dangerous criminals in the US until 1963. Becoming a popular tourist attraction, the island soon showed that the most notorious of criminals have never left but stayed on in spirit.
By Rasma Raisters2 days ago in Horror
Charming European Towns Latvia
The town of Cesis, which lies in central Latvia, was founded in the thirteenth century. The town is associated with the 1919 Battle of Cesis, which is perhaps one of the most significant events for Latvians in the Latvian War of Independence.
By Rasma Raisters2 days ago in Wander
Sing a Disney Song
Aladdin One of the most romantic Disney films, Aladdin was based on the well-known Arabic folktale about a young robber named Aladdin, in the kingdom of Agrabah, who discovers a magic lamp and longs to be a prince to earn the love of the beautiful Princess Jasmine. The late, great comedian Robin Williams gave an amazing performance with “Friend Like Me” as the Genie, which is among the best known and celebrated songs. The song introduces the character and highlights the Genie’s magical abilities.
By Rasma Raisters6 days ago in Beat
Silver Screen Magic with Natalie Wood
Actress Natalie Wood began her career early, before she became ten, in the films “Miracle on 34th Street” and “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir." She earned a Golden Globe award for her performance of Karen Holmes in the TV adaptation of “From Here to Eternity." She died tragically drowning in 1981 at the age of 43.
By Rasma Raisters6 days ago in Geeks
Ghostly Happenings in Arkansas
The Ghost of Ladell Allen In Monticello, the Allen House is a historic Queen Anne Victorian home known for its beautiful architecture and haunted history. Within the house ghostly spirits have been seen, and strange events have occurred. One of the ghostly inhabitants is Ladell Allen, who took her own life in the house in 1948 due to an unhappy love affair with her former high school sweetheart. Paranormal experts have toured the house and six spirits were identified. Unfortunately, the house was sold in 2024 and cannot be toured.
By Rasma Raisters6 days ago in Horror
