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 Rita Hayworth
Born on October 17, 1918, as Margarita Carmen Casisino she became one of the most versatile stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. American actress, dancer, and pin-up girl Rita Hayworth appeared in 61 films, and the press coined the term “The Love Goddess” to describe her. After actress Betty Grable, she was the second top pin-up girl for GIs during WWII. The actress as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1980 she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and passed away in 1987 at the age of 68.
By Rasma Raisters2 days ago in Geeks
Best Artwork by Franz Marc
German expressionist artist Franz Marc was born in Munich, Germany, the son of a professional landscape painter. He studies at the Academy of Fine Arts. He lived in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, drawing inspiration from the artworks of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. Marc became the co-founder of Der Blaue Reiter with Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky. This journal features some of Marc’s colorful paintings inspired by Cubism and Futurism.
By Rasma Raisters2 days ago in Art
Amazing Sculpture Parks
Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is located in the US in Grand Rapids Township, Michigan. This botanical garden and sculpture park has more than 200 artworks. Their permanent collection is one of the most extensive collections of outdoor sculpture in the world. There are sculptures by well-known sculptors like Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin, Louis Bourgeois, and Ai Wei Wei, among others.
By Rasma Raisters2 days ago in Art
There Goes My Everything
This British singer was born on May 2, 1936, as Arnold Dorsey in Madras, India. He took the stage name of Engelbert Humperdinck from the same name of the German composer who composed the opera “Hansel and Gretel.” The singer made his breakthrough in 1966, releasing the song “Release Me.” He had many other hit singles on the UK Singles chart. In 2003 Humperdinck came out with an album in the country music genre Always Hear the Harmony: The Gospel Sessions.
By Rasma Raisters5 days ago in Beat
Silver Screen Magic with Grace Kelly
Born on November 12, 1929, Grace Patricia Kelly was an American actress who achieved stardom in Hollywood films. She received an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. The actress met and married Prince Rainier III on April 18, 1956, and became Princess of Monaco. She died in 1982.
By Rasma Raisters5 days ago in Geeks
