Squidoo Lensmaster Extraordinaire And My Superhero - Margaret Schaut!
In The Beginning...
Meeting Margaret.
It was around week 6 of my Squidoo lensmaster (apprentice) ship, when I noticed a fascinating new lens: "10 Quick Steps To Destroy America". This lens offers a well-documented study of the political realities in today's America. I was impressed by the thoroughness and integrity of this page and I submitted it to HQ for LotD consideration. This discovery sparked my curiosity, of course, and I decided to explore more of Margaret's work. I'm so glad that I did.Especially her tutorial lenses, "How To Make Your First (And Second) Squidoo Lens" and "The Text/Write Module For Anything", provided me with invaluable guidance to which I refer to this day.
And then I found David - "Michelangelo's David", to be exact. During the first 10 minutes of slowly scrolling down the page, this masterpiece of Squidoo lenscrafting took away all my excuses for shoddy lensmaking. Not that I felt I could produce anything comparable soon - I knew at the same time that my long-term goal has been established. This lens became my instant measuring stick for all my future aspirations as a Squidoo lensmaster. I knew, right there and right then - as long as my lenses won't capture at least a solid percentage of Margaret's high standards - I have failed.
I'm not ashamed to admit that I fail with some of my projects, but Margaret Schaut's example has given me the drive to improve my lenses continuously - based on honest self-criticism and always with one eye glancing at "David".
Squidoo Superhero Margaret Schaut
The Many Awards Of Ms. Schaut
When there just aren't enough titles...
Margaret won the coveted Lens-of-the-Day badge four times! Here are the lenses:
Michelangelo's David
Texas Wildflowers - Lady Bird Johnson
Chocolate - The Gourmet Guide
Is Global War Inevitable?
A Giant Squid is a lensmaster with at least 50 quality lenses under their belt. A 100 Giant Squid has to have at least 100 great lenses. The badges are awarded by Squidoo HQ and a distinguished group of existing Giants.
"Michelangelo's David" made #1 lensranking for an extended period and has been on the Top 100 List for over 400 days. Margaret had as many as 5 lenses on the Top 100 List at one time.
Many of Margaret's lenses have reached the #1 spot in their respective categories. Food, News, Shopping - this superhero has a mental horizon as wide as the Texas skies.
Margaret has made 186 quality lenses on Squidoo.com!
Support For Newbies - In A Heart Beat!
"Superheroic" Activities Of Margaret...
A portrait in links
- Cars and car repairs for the low income folks
- Margaret organized the gifts of hundreds of cars, and hundreds upon hundreds of car repairs to challenged single parents, low income people and others so they could have transportation to get to work or develop small businesses - here in National Catholic Reporter...
- Visit to the Vatican
- Attended the Beatification of Mother Theresa at the Vatican and the Conclave of Cardinals, interviewed Cardinal Edward Egan about the current challenges facing the church.
- Radio program "Vital Signs"
- Produced the Catholic Medical Association Radio Program "Vital Signs" with Dr. Rusty Chavey
- Advocate for the Amish
- Advocate for the Amish and their current religion/government challenges
- Room to tead
- "David" supports the Room to Read Charity
- Chimp Haven
- Supports Chimp Haven and is trying to name our cherished squidoo mascot
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- This lens honors a great woman and her beautiful cause.
- Andrew Vachss
- Honoring a compassionate man and author
A Superhero With A Super Sense Of Humor!
Bulldogs, Squids, Frankenstein and the Amish...
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Secret Frankenstein Testing & Experiment Laboratory
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This is my scientific squidoo test lens, the one where I test out all kinds of stuff to improve squidoo, the world and the human race. Since government funding has decreased, and Bill Gates is unconvinced of the ongoing value of my experiments;...
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Amish Cultural Collisions
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Even, or especially, in America, cultural collisions happen every day. Who knew Americans could be SO different, one from another. The Amish aren't exempt from modern living, they even have their own computer virus... the ONLY ...
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The Thor-acle
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I'm Thor and I'm Completely Perfect. You don't know me, but you will! You don't like bulldogs, but you will! You think I'm ferocious, you think I'm too big? You'll be stuck on me before its over! Thor on Wikifido Cr...
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Squidoo's Peculiar Lensranking System!
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How would you feel if your creator hadn't bothered to give you a name? (S)He (It's) our All Important Squidoo mascot, and a very busy boy (girl) (thing)! It's just... outrageous! Help right the wrongs done to this poor little squid. Help us Sec...
Margaret's "Lenses Of The Day"!
A well-deserved honor for these masterpieces...
Many lensmasters (like myself) consider winning this coveted award the elusive highlight of their career on Squidoo.Margaret was honored four (4) times, so far!
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Michelangelo's David
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The stature and prominence, the importance and influence of Michelangelo's David statue may surprise you! The David statue tells a story, yes, and that story is here. But the statue has his OWN story to tell, one that not many people know. Here i...
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Chocolate :: The Gourmet Guide
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From the moment the aroma rises to your nose, to the sensual bliss of the feel and taste, fine chocolate is a gastronomic experience like no other. The focus of this lens is on the finest chocolates available. Understanding the differences between th...
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Is Global War Inevitable?
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The Peace Movement, the AntiWar Movement, has a huge number of adherents in America and all over the world. It seems, though, no matter what we do, the antiwar people are on the losing side. What do I mean? Afghanistan... Iraq... Iran??? What are...
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Texas Wildflowers :: Lady Bird Johnson
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I'm not a Texas girl. Yet one of the things that I like best about Texas are the wildflowers. With 268,000 square miles - most of it undeveloped - there is plenty of room for a riot of wildflowers! Bluebonnets, paintbrushes, phlox and salvia are...
"2277 comments at SquidU! Margaret helps lensmasters and makes Squidoo an awesome place to hang out."
Expert Help For Squidooers...
Learn from the most prolific creator of masterpiece lenscrafting!
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The Text/Write Module for Anything!
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I love the Write module. It's really one of my very favorites... you can do anything with it. It is one of the easiest ways to make your lens stand out. It is the primary carrier of your best content, originally written information or stories, and it...
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How to Make Your First (or Second) Squidoo Lens
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Step-by-step, here's how to get started, answers to clear up some confusion, and all the basics to help you be a GREAT lensmaster right off the bat! There are FAQs, instructions, tips and techniques, common mistakes, some strategies and some technic...
Margaret's Invaluable Blog For All Squidoo Lensmasters
Read it every day, subscribe to it, stay informed!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byMargaret Loves Family And Travel!
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French Alps Travel & Cooking: La Bérarde
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About 20 km outside of Grenoble, deep into the French Alps near the Italian border, is a beautiful hidden little hamlet called La Bérarde. I spent some time there, exploring the life and food of the French, ...
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1963 Corvette Grand Sport
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Breaking news- the #002 of the two original ROADSTERS is going on the auction block in January- take a look if you want to see Corvette history being made! This Corvette was stashed away, never finished, never assembled, until recently when my broth...
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Lovely, Lonely and Haunted Lighthouses
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Lighthouses! Living in Michigan, I've seen lighthouses all around the Great Lakes all my life. The Great Lakes have LOTS of Lighthouses, perhaps more per square mile than anywhere else. But since America has LOTS of coas...
My Superhero's Favorite YouTube Video!
Are you a fan of Monty Python, too?
Star Trek Meets Monty Python
The Best "Groups" On Squidoo...
Administered by Margaret, of course!
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The Mall Headquarters
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The Mall on Squidoo is for everyone who wants a special, assisted and central shopping experience and resource on the internet! Bring your friends, and a cup of coffee, and have the best time shopping on the internet EVER...
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Got Something to Sell? Headquarters
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Wanderers: The travel group Headquarters
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Wanderers :: The Travel GroupDo you love to travel? Destinations Tips Inspiration Transportation options Road Trips and more!
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The Chocolate Group Headquarters
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Chocolate :: One of the Primary Food Groups From pure pleasure, to healthful dietary addition, chocolate truly fulfills the myth of being the "food of the gods," a myth probably generated just to give an excuse to have lots of it! We are...
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We are Geek! Headquarters
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We are Geek Intelligent, creative, and fun. That's what makes us geeks, and that's what makes these lenses some of the most interesting you'll find anywhere!
Margaret Schaut Facts:
Margaret attended seminary, learned ancient greek in all its forms (doric, attic, koine), translated much of the scripture, homer, etc. She learned some ancient hebrew and latin, ancient history, and church history. Her degree is in communications - journalism.
And 5 More Groups You Want To Belong To...
Make a good lens and apply for group membership!
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Squidoo-It-All Headquarters
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Squidoo-It-All :: Join the Fun! Anything and everything can be squidoo'd! Sign In and Tell Us About Yourself, Your Squidoodlin's! BIG NEWS: Headquarters is cooking up something to make groups BETTER THAN EVER! LET'S SHOW THE WORLD YOUR BEST SQUIDO...
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SquiZoo: The Animals Group! Headquarters
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SquiZoo :: The Main Zoo on Squidoo!At Squid City!!!!!
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Squidoo's Masterpiece Lenses Headquarters
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For the ABSOLUTE 'OVER THE TOP' Lenses at Squidoo! Is your lens a WINNER? Took #1 Lensrank? #1 in Topic? Then get your badge HERE and show the world your commitment to the highest quality on Squidoo or anywhere on the internet! We have the top l...
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Squid City Headquarters
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Squid City- Virtually Virtual! Squidoo is a real virtual city with even its own superheros, traffic circles and characters of all sorts! We have malls, we have entertainment, we have our own celebrities! Put your lenses & groups here and help...
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Pimp My Lens: Great Lensmastering Tips & Tricks Headquarters
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PIMP MY LENS: Great Lensmastering Tips & Tricks! The home for lenses & Info & tips on how to maintain or improve any lens on Squidoo! Why have an average lens when you can have a "Splendiferous" Lens? Content, Layout, Design, Resources and more. Grea...
Here's my favorite link:
Margaret Schaut Speaks At The Moving Wall Veterans Memorial
Margaret Schaut at The Moving Wall Veterans Memorial
Blogger/Political Analyst Margaret Schaut speaking at The Moving Wall Veterans Memorial for Congressional Candidate Linda Goldthorpe Check out Margarets blog here: http://mschaut.wordpress.com/ And go to the Goldthorpe for Congress Campaign site here: http://www.goldthorpeforcongress.com
Superhero Qualities - As Defined By Seth Godin
Quoting from Seth's blog:
"Superheroes don't have a look, but they definitely have an attitude. They're restless and impatient, but, here's the cool paradox, they're also calm and patient. Patient because they realize that change takes a while. Patient because they understand that if it's worth doing, it's worth getting through the Dip. Impatient and restless, though, because they refuse to accept the status quo."
Keep this in mind when reading Margaret Schaut's personal blog below...
Margaret Schaut's Personal Blog
One more viewpoint of the world at large...
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byWhich Are Your True Superheroes, These Days?
Comic book characters or real people?
Shall we keep dreaming about Super Man saving us from all evil - or should we consider a paradigm shift and begin to recognize that many a superhero lives among us - today!
Who is the more important superhero?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byBatman, Super Man and friends - dreams come true, some day!
Margaret Schaut, and others who work hard today to help us understand our realities!
ElizabethJeanAllen says:
Real people. I know several superheros. They go quietly about their business... offering a helping hand when its needed and even when its not. They don't push to the front of the line or ask for recognition. They are angels here on earth. All we have to do is open our eyes and we can see them.
Posted June 21, 2008
Janusz says:
Without Margaret, Squidoo Design probably wouldn´t exist. I am a Fan for life.
Posted June 19, 2008
KimGiancaterino says:
Anyone who strives to make the world a better place is a superhero in my book. Margaret proves through her generosity and actions that she truly cares for her country and fellow human beings (and of course, her fellow Squidizens!)
Posted June 18, 2008
John_Fenzel says:
Heroes are those who go first, and Margaret was there at the creation....
Posted June 18, 2008
Margaret Schaut's EBook "Masterpiece Lenscrafting On Squidoo"
Can you afford NOT to learn from a master?
Seth Godin and Megan Casey were "fantastically impressed" by this work and they renamed it Masterpiece Manifesto.
From Megan's email:
"I hope you don't mind that I shared this with Seth in the office here, and we're both fantastically impressed by your effort.
The more people you can reach with your message about quality content and authentic voice and writing and recommendations, the better Squidoo will be. But more importantly, the better those people will do, and in the end, the better the web will be. Suffice it to say I think this is an important manifesto - and I actually think you could call it that."
Chef Keem's review of this ebook, 4/25/08
This ebook is written like an article - no hype, no announcements in triple bold letters, no space-wasting this or that. Here you'll find paragraph after paragraph after paragraph chock-full of invaluable information and direct guidance on "Masterpiece Lenscrafting on Squidoo". During my first quick read-through I couldn't help but gasp at the realization of glaring "mistakes" on my lenses which block my success with lensrankings and visitor numbers alike. And I learned about the "true secrets" of high rankings on Squidoo, Google, and the entire web.
Today, I'm honored with my first LOTD recognition. This book shall guide me to my second nomination and much, much more.
The author is someone we all know as one of the most successful lensmasters in the history of Squidoo. A beautifully generous mentor of the essence of Squidoo, a big-hearted angel to all sincere squidlins - Margaret Schaut.
Margaret doesn't have to prove anything, anymore. Her masterpiece lens on Michelangelo's David is one of the very few pages that has achieved #1 lensrank.
She is one of the Top 100 Club Giant Squids, a 4-time LOTD recipient, a "retired" Citizen Squids, blogger and multiple group master. That's enough credibility for me. Wouldn't you agree?
Say "hello" to Margaret - and maybe "thank you"...
This Squidoo superhero has helped thousands of lensmasters!
Thank you for visiting this lens and Margaret's important body of work on Squidoo. Please leave a comment in the duel module above and in the guest book right here.
cannedguds wrote...
Me, too! I'm a fan of Margaret and I'm very impressed that you have made a lens about her and her book! But not only us who's following her footsteps! We all are! Everyone here at Squidoo! I'm very proud to be a member of this big happy family! thanks for sharing this lens! I never thought I can read something about Margaret as awesome as this! Hope you can also try to take a peek on my lenses and maybe make a comment. Some of them are about where to order business checks . They might be of interest to you! thanks again! 5 stars!
Posted September 29, 2008
Margo_Arrowsmith wrote...
Well, now we know why she doesn't post a picture. She doesn't want to brag, super cool!
Thanks!
Posted July 29, 2008
Hi,
I love your lens. Given you the 23rd 5-star.
Check out my 1st lens "Weight Loss and Back Pain".
Thank you.
Posted July 10, 2008
evren wrote...
Margaret, Thank you for what you have done, are doing and about to be doing. There should be a new verb tense created for you... And thank you for making this lens chefkeem!
Posted July 08, 2008
NancyOram wrote...
I love seeing the real Margaret, even more beautiful than her avatar! But her real beauty comes from within. Thanks, Margaret for helping so many of us, and thanks ChefKeem for this lens and the pretty great stuff you do yourself.
Posted July 07, 2008
Margaret_Schaut wrote...
Wow, you got that picture of me! That's one of the few in existence! Very well done btw, and I'm swiping it! (Or getting a copy from Jessica). Excellent work, superhero chef!
Posted July 07, 2008
Frankster wrote...
A Superhero who deserves an award (or a cape). Chefkeem, thanks for putting this tribute together. Bear hugs, Frankie
Posted July 03, 2008
RolandK_Mary wrote...
I give my vote to this! Margaret is the top of the top, superhero it's not enought to describe this woman, she's the example that all woman should follow, she's living history, she's the best!
Posted June 20, 2008
newsgirl wrote...
oh yes, this is the most big truth in the world. Margaret it's a superhero, but not a "common" one. She's the superhero of all superheros!! She's one superb example of courage, strengh and knowledge, that we all must admire and follow.
Posted June 20, 2008
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