2Eklectik - My Lensography

An Eklectik Lensography

Hello everyone and Welcome to 2Eklectik's Lensography.

As you can see, I'm from New York, Long Island to be exact, and we love going to Manhattan. Some of our favorite reasons are:

This is one of the reasons you'll see why my user name is so appropriate. Although I haven't written lenses on all of these topics yet, my current ones cover an eklectik range, some of which you will hopefully find interesting.

For The kids

This was the first lens I ever published, and knowing my daughter, and her love of dolls, I expect to have plenty of new content for a long time.

My Favorite Classic Animated Christmas Songs

As a parent, you immediately start feeling older when conversations with your children include the phrase 'When I was your age...' But when it comes to those great animated television Christmas specials, I don't mind feeling my age. Today, kids can p...

My Daughter Loves the American Girl Dolls

I'd never heard of the American Girl Dolls until my sister-in-law (a very talented quilter who also makes clothes for dolls) showed my daughter Grace (4 yrs old at the time) one of her Historical Dolls. She enjoyed changing the clothes, and brushing...

Walt Disney World Lenses

The first time I ever visited Walt Disney World in Orlando I was in my mid thirties. I figured I'd go to say I'd been there, since I thought it was mostly for kids. Several years, and 6 return trips later, I still love the variety of attractions, and all of the details that make it the best theme park in the world. I can't wait until the kids get a little older so we can take the behind the scenes tour. These lenses are about some of our favorite attractions.

Walt Disney World High School Musical 3 Pep Rally

Like many young girls, my daughter loves to sing and dance. So when Disney's High School Musical came out, it wan't long before I was being serenaded to "Bop to the Top" and "We're All in This Together". By the time High School Musical 2 came out, ev...

Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Courses at Walt Disney World

Fantasia Gardens is a beautifully landscaped 11 acre complex containing two 18 hole miniature golf courses, located near the Swan Resort on Epcot Resorts Blvd. The two courses are strikingly different in that one Fantasia Gardens is literally themed...

Star Wars - Star Tours Ride at Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios

Of all the attractions at Walt Disney World in Orlando, this is porbably our favorite. Since everyone in our family (in-laws included) are big Star Wars fans, this was the one ride we didn't have to convince the kids that there was nothing to be afra...

The Pangani Forest Exploration Trail at the Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World

If it wasn't for a rainy day at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom theme park a few years ago, my family and I might not have wandered into the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. Now we make a point to fit it in when we visit the Animal Kingdom. Loca...

The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Walt Disney World

The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, at Hollywood Studios, is a 30 minute live action show that recreates scenes and effects from the first Indiana Jones movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark. The show contains fights, fires, chases, and explosions al...

Walt Disney World

General Tips & Reviews

Having been to Walt Disney World several times in the last few years, it's becomming more familiar every time we return. As a result, we've developed some tips for getting the most out of our vacation time. There are also certain things about Disney that just love, and had to write about.

Walt Disney World's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort

We've taken several family trips to Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida. We always stay at Disney resort properties since I don't want to drive when I'm on vacation. We've stayed at The Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Wilderness Lodge, and The Beach Club,...

How to Best Use Your Fast Pass at Walt Disney World, Orlando Florida

The Disney FastPass is basically a 'go to the head of the line' pass that you can use only within the time period specified on the ticket. The great thing about the FastPass system, is that it allows you to reserve a time to go on the most popular a...

BOMA - The Flavors of Africa at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in Walt Disney World

BOMA, located in the Animal Kingdom Lodge (Jambo House) at Walt Disney World, is my favorite Disney restaurant. The first time we took our twins to Disney we stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, so they could experience the Savanna views. While there...

Using the PhotoPass Service at Walt Disney World

Don't you hate going on vacation, coming across the perfect spot for a picture and realize that you forgot your camera, the battery is dead, or it's so crowded you can't get a shot without having lots of strangers in it. As usual, Walt Disney World...

Star Wars Lenses

I've always enjoyed science fiction. Star Wars is more than just really cool special effects, it's a great story that appeals to us because we can relate to the characters. It's much more than good vs evil. It's about believing in yourself, doing what is right, sacrificing to help others, and many more of the values that we believe in. Besides, since my kids also love the movies I've seen them hundreds of times each.

Star Wars - Star Tours Ride at Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios

Of all the attractions at Walt Disney World in Orlando, this is porbably our favorite. Since everyone in our family (in-laws included) are big Star Wars fans, this was the one ride we didn't have to convince the kids that there was nothing to be afra...

Obi Wan Kenobi

In the movies, Obi Wan Kenobi is the most pure Jedi (besides Yoda). He never questions, never gets frustrated or disobeys the Jedi Code. This is usually the conversation my wife and I have whenever we come across one of the Star Wars movies on TV. Cl...

Darth Maul

Darth Maul simply looks evil. It's not as if he's not menacing enough with the black and red Sith tattoos all over his face, or the fact that his eyes are yellow, but all those horns sticking out of his head leave no doubt that this is not a particul...

Marc Ecko Star Wars Hoodies

In its most basic form, the hoodie has been around since the Middle Ages. However, those early cowled monks could never have imagined their robes would one day be designed like characters from a galaxy far, far, away. Fortunately, Marc Ecko is here...

Yoda

Yoda was one of the most powerful and renowned of all Jedi Masters, also holding the rank of Grand Master of the Jedi Order during the last centuries of the Galactic Republic. Yoda was widely known for both his mastery of the Force and his skills wi...

Home Accents

Inside and out...

These lenses were originally designed to promote our ebay store HELP I Have Twins. They're attractive accents that can be used to enhance the appeal of any room in your home.

Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps

Salt crystals were formed millions of years ago, when the peaks of the Himalayan Mountains were at the bottom of a pre-historic ocean. The salts crystallized, and were slowly raised, inch by inch, until they rested on the top of the world. Having for...

Wrought Iron Accents for your Home

HELP-I-have-twins is the home of great products at great prices. We offer a wide range of items from top brands including Rawlings Sports Equipment and Apparel (baseball, football, basketball) Yak Trax, Kakadu of Australia, Authentic Coach Bags, Pott...

Healthy Cooking & Nutrition

Having twins not only means I don't get as much sleep as I used to, but that I've also learned more about nutrition and preparing healthy meals. Before I got married my idea of a healthy meal was a large bowl of salad (half head of iceberg lettuce, sliced cucumber, bacon bits, crutons, cubed cheese, and 1/2 bottle of blue cheese dressing), all washed down with Classic Coke. My habits changed rapidly after getting married, and even more after having kids. Not only do I want them to grow up healthy and strong, but I want to make sure I'm around long enough to enjoy watching them grow up.

Nutrition Definitions

How many times have you looked at the label on a package of food and wondered to yourself, what exactly is a saturated fat? I'm sure everyone has heard that there is both 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol, but which is which and what's the difference. In...

Prepare Healthy Meals for Kids

Wanting to prepare healthy meals for your kids, and actually having the time (or knowing how to) are usually quite different things. Although as parents, we mean well, it is usually much simpler to grab a juice box when they're thirsty than to consid...

Healthy Recipes for Kids

Getting kids to eat healthy meals is one of the biggest challenges that most parents face.While it is true that if we eat healthy our children will also develop the habits of healthy eating, kids don't always like to eat what is good for them. Some...

General Cooking Lenses

I have always loved to cook a variety of different types of food. Being married and having children now means that I can no longer cook whatever I like, but have to make something for everyone (although I can usually find a reason to add some hot sauce onto what I'm having). In addition, it also helps to make it nutritious.

XXX - Means Hot HOt HOT SAUCE!

XXX hot sauces, or any hot sauce for that matter, were not what I would have considered as condiments back in high school. I remember being a college freshman at Georgia Tech, and having a contest with my fraternity brothers to see who could eat the...

Holiday Cooking Hotlines

We've all been there. It's Thanksgiving morning and you're getting ready to put the turkey in the oven, when you suddenly realize - you forgot to defrost it! Can Thanksgiving be saved? You've decided to surprise everyone by baking Grandma's secret...

What Foods to Stock in your Pantry

I really enjoy cooking, and once I learned the basics I started collecting cookbooks and trying to prepare every recipe that caught my eye. In the beginning, it seemed as though I needed to buy every ingredient for every recipe, since I had just move...

Cooking Apparel

Living on your own means you either learn to cook, or get used to frozen foods and take out. When I cook I tend to have alot of things going on at once, at I'm sinc eI;m prone to the occassional accident (spill), it only takes 1 ruined shirt and pants to know that if you want to stay clean - cover up.

Chef Aprons - Cool Comfort

I never really associated aprons with chefs. I was accostomed to only seeing them worn at bar-b-ques, until I happened to see a PBS coking show featuring Jacques Pepin. I suddenly had new respect for the humble apron. Chef aprons, also known as bib...

Chefs Jacket - Cooking in Style

Chefs are immediately recognizable by their uniforms: the checkered pants, the chef jacket, and the toque. Although the uniform is a distinguishing characteristic of food service employees, it is more than a mere uniform. It is the result of a histor...

Golf Putting Improvement

I've been playing golf since I was 16 yrs old. I saw a tournament on TV and thought to myself, that looks easy. With a set of garage sale golf clubs, a book from the library, and an empty high school field I was ready. It wasn't until some 20 yrs later, frustrated at not being able to get any better (low 90's) I finally broke down and took a few lessons. I found out that my swing was fundamentally sound, but I had never learned to putt properly. Shortly there after, my scores were in the mid to low 80's.

How to Improve Your Putting Stroke

Improving your putting is probably one of the last things you think about when considering how to lower your golf score. Considering how golf club manufacturers put so much effort into marketing their newest, longest, lightest, furthest hitting drive...

How to Putt Better

If you play golf, you want to score as low as possible. When you learn how to putt better, you will have learned the fastest way to slash strokes off your score. If every time you teed up the ball, you were able to drive it 350 yards straight down th...

Tips for Better Putting

The best golifng tips you can get are tips for better putting. Driving the ball an extra 10 yards off the tee may look good, but at the end of the round the majority of your score will be made on the greens. If your'e an amateur golfer currently shoo...

Golf Putting Improvement

If you want to play better golf, putting improvement should be at the top of your "to do" list. How many PGA Tour events and Major Championships have been won, and lost, on the green. No one wins a tournament by outdriving their opponent by 10 yards...

More Golf Related Lenses

I learned to play golf on all 5 courses at Bethpage State Park. My friend and I would typically play which ever course had the shortest wait. One day it was the Black Course. We got to the first tee, saw the sign, and thought - how bad can it be? Several painful hours (and many lost balls later) I couldn't wait to try it again to see if I could do better. Later, when the US Open came to Bethpage, my 'hobby' as a USGA Volunteer started.

Bethpage Black Golf Course - Bethpage State Park, New York

The infamous warning sign says it all. New Yorkers have known for years that the Black Course was as difficult as advertised, but it wasn't until the US Open in 2002, that the rest of the country got its first look at The Black Course. Prior to the...

Lucas Glover

Lucas Glover, who had never made a US Open cut before, is now the 2009 Chammpion. Although the fans were squarely behind Phil Mickelson, it was Glover who outlasted the field to take the title. Since turning pro in 2001, Glover has played in 3 US Op...

Be a USGA US Open Volunteer

The first time it was announced that the US Open Golf Championship would be played at Bethpage's Black course, in Farmingdale, NY, I was truly excited. Being a native Long Islander, my three favorite courses were the Black, Green and Red Courses at B...

Other Sports Lenses

I've been around sports all my life. From Little League baseball and Conference League footbal at 8, to a wrestling scholarship to college. It now appears that my son has the same love of sports that I do.

How to Raise a New York Yankees Fan

Actually, I have to admit that the NY Yankees are my wife's passion. I grew up liking baseball but since all of my friends were Mets fans, so was I. My wife however, grew up listening to Yankee games on a transistor radio, while hiding under her shee...

Rawlings Gold Glove Award

The Rawlings Gold Glove award was established in 1957 to be the benchmark by which fielding excellence is measured, and rewarded. Initially, the award was only given to 9 players, one from each position. In 1958, the award was expanded to nine player...

So You Want to Fight?

Being a typical 'c' type personality, I'm usually very accomodating and try to make everyone happy. But there are certain times when you just have to take a stand for what you believe in. Disagree, chime in and prove it!

Who Killed JFK

Who Killed JFK According to The Warren Commission - Oswald acted alone. According to the House Select Committee on Assassinations - President Kennedy was probably assassinated as the result of a conspiracy. According to conspiracy thoerists - it w...

Squid Who's

Although not everyone Squid Who is of a real person, I like people with interesting stories/lives.

Astrid Kirchherr

Astrid Kirchherr was much more than the first person to take studio photos of The Beatles, back in their early Hamburg days. In many ways she was the pivotal figure in the transformation of The Beatles from a struggling group into the band that would...

Darth Maul

Darth Maul simply looks evil. It's not as if he's not menacing enough with the black and red Sith tattoos all over his face, or the fact that his eyes are yellow, but all those horns sticking out of his head leave no doubt that this is not a particul...

Yoda

Yoda was one of the most powerful and renowned of all Jedi Masters, also holding the rank of Grand Master of the Jedi Order during the last centuries of the Galactic Republic. Yoda was widely known for both his mastery of the Force and his skills wi...

Obi Wan Kenobi

In the movies, Obi Wan Kenobi is the most pure Jedi (besides Yoda). He never questions, never gets frustrated or disobeys the Jedi Code. This is usually the conversation my wife and I have whenever we come across one of the Star Wars movies on TV. Cl...

Flatware & Appliances

This group of lenses is an off-shoot from my love of cooking. If you want to do something good, not only do you have to practice, but you also need to have the proper equipment (and know how to take care of it). About kitchen appliances, knives and silverware.

Small Electric Kitchen Appliances

I believe that cooking is a direct reflection of the personality of the chef. Whether professionally trained or comletely self taught, what a chef cooks, and the tools and techniques he/she uses are all decisions based on personal preference and comf...

How to Care for your Chef's Knife

Chances are you've spent a lot of time and effort to purchase the right knife, or knife set, for yourself. So whether you've ended up with a Henckels, Wusthof, Forschner, Global, Victorinox, or other brand, you want to make sure they maintain their q...

How Much Silver is in Your Silverware?

Today, the word silverware is a very generic term which can refer to a multitude of items ranging from flatware and cutlery (forks, knives & spoons) to candlesticks, serving platters, tea services, and even jewelry and sports trophies. But this wasn'...

For the Outdoors

All animal friendly

These lenses were mainly inspired by my wife who's love of the outdoors has rubbed off on me. I'd never been hiking unitl I met my wife, and now I have a much greater appreciation, not only for the beauty of nature, but for all living things.

Deer-X Protective Fencing for your Garden

Deer-X protective netting is an economical, and humane way to proctect your flowers, gardens and other edible landscaping from local foraging animals (deer, rabbits, etc). Innocence Art Print - Available Here

Edible Birdhouses - Handmade in the USA

Edible birdhouses are both functional and attractive. They provide food for many types of wild birds, and will also serve as a nesting house once the food has been eaten. These delicious homes are available in a variety of styles including: A Church...

The Beatles

My favorite band of all time.

Like most people there are some songs I enjoy more than others (Can't Buy Me Love, I am the Walrus, A Day in the Life), bu tI have no problem listenin gto any of their albums. Sure they changed the shape of modern music. Their accomplishments were (and still are) unparalleled. That's because they performed some of the best music ever.

Today, even my kids sing along.

Astrid Kirchherr

Astrid Kirchherr was much more than the first person to take studio photos of The Beatles, back in their early Hamburg days. In many ways she was the pivotal figure in the transformation of The Beatles from a struggling group into the band that would...

The Beatles A-side Singles

One of the many great things about the Beatles, is that they didn't want their fans to pay for the same music twice. This is why many of their singles do not appear on any of their albums. This fact tended to be lost in the US, since Capitol would i...

The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night

I remember being in grade school when I first heard the single 'I Should Have Known Better', my cousin played the 45 on his record player. That one song was all it took to make me a Beatles fan for life. I didn't actually buy the album until it was...

A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles First Movie

A Hard Day's Night is one of my favorite films of all time. This pseudo-documentary of a few days in the lives of the Beatles captures their wit and charm as they struggle for some free time, and a little fun, as they are relentlessly pursued by thei...

Other Music Related Lenses

I really enjoy music. Though some of it is popular (who doesn't like the Beatles), I also enjoy lesser known artists. Similarly, I'm also interested in people who, might not be musicians, but have had an influence on music.

My Favorite Classic Animated Christmas Songs

As a parent, you immediately start feeling older when conversations with your children include the phrase 'When I was your age...' But when it comes to those great animated television Christmas specials, I don't mind feeling my age. Today, kids can p...

Kate Bush - The Kick Inside - 1978 UK 1st Ed

I can't remember the first time that I ever heard Kate sing. More than likely, it was a video, back in the early 80's when all MTV showed was music videos. Whether it was 'Suspended in Gaffa', 'The Dreaming' or 'Babooshka', it really doesn't matter n...

Chuck Berry

The first time I heard a Chuck Berry song was in 5th grade music class. We were learning about different types of music and the teacher introduced us to Rock n Roll by playing us songs from the American Grafitti soundtrack. One of the songs she playe...

Crafts

This is all about my wife, her sister and their love of crafts - especially quilting.

Don't you just Love fabric?

The closest thing I've ever done to quilting is sewing a WHO patch onto some torn jeans when I was in High School. I can also sew buttons back onto my shirts with a needle and thread - and that's it. Then I met my wife, who's sister is an incredibly...

General Informational Lenses

Emergency Disaster Preparedness

The ability to survive an emergency disaster situation does not depend as much on luck, as it does on being prepared. There are several simple steps that you can take immediately to increase your disaster preparedness for an emergency situation. &nbs...

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Just some really cool stuff

These lenses were also originally designed to promote our ebay store HELP I Have Twins, but as you'll see they're some really cool stuff.

Tooks - Hats for your iPod or MP3 earbuds

Do you like to listen to music no matter where you are or what you're doing. It's easy in the summer, just slip in your earbuds and crank up the sound. But what about in the winter, when low temperatures make a hat a necessity to keep your ears from...

Yak Trax - Amazing Traction on Ice

The first time I saw Yak Trax was in a mail order catalog. Normally I would have just flipped the page, but my girlfriend (now wife) and I love to hike, which is a little difficult in the winter - especially with the ice. So after a few minutes I tho...

Kakadu Of Australia Leather & Canvas Bags

Kakadu of Australia was established with over three decades of working class roots in the workwear and outerwear industries. The Kakadu brand was born from the knowldge and experience that is earned over time. All of Kakadu's products are manufactur...

My Mini Lensographies

2Eklectik's Walt Disney World mini Lensography

My family and I love Walt Disney World. There is so much to do and so much to see, that 6 visits later, there are still things we haven't done. Also, if you decide to just relax, Disney can accomodate you with any number of pools, spas and even golf...

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partybuzz partybuzz Nov 12, 2009 @ 7:33 am

What a wide variety of topics...all interesting. I will come back and check them out. Lensrolling with my lesnography. Have a great day!

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SoyCandleLover-Maker SoyCandleLover-Maker Nov 4, 2009 @ 9:59 pm

Impressive body of work and congrats on the giant squid-dom. 5 stars and Fav. :D

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rms rms Oct 5, 2009 @ 7:44 pm

congratulations New Giant!

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2Eklectik 2Eklectik Aug 1, 2009 @ 1:18 pm

Thanks!! Shooting for 50 on the 9th!!

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ajgodinho ajgodinho Jul 26, 2009 @ 9:08 pm

Great job with this lensography - you've covered a wide variety of topics and structured this very well...nice to meet you, Mark! ;)
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