Summer School Week #4: Turn in your homework here!

Author and Shaman Lynn Andrews

Many times in our lives we experience what is know more...6 points

Many times in our lives we experience what is known as 'Shaman Deaths'. It is a completion or the end of one journey, and a new beginning in a new life cycle and new life experiences. On more than one occasion, during the process of my own 'Shaman Deaths' it seems one or more of Lynn Andrews's books...6 points

A Thank You to My Daughters

If someone had told me when I was 30 that in 10 ye more...6 points

If someone had told me when I was 30 that in 10 years time, I would be the mother of one child with another one on the way, I would have told them they were crazy.The addition of my daughters (now 9 and 7) to my life has changed my life, my life path and my life purpose in ways that I wouldn't have...6 points

Gone Too Soon - In Memory of Those Gone Too Soon

This lens was inspired by the recent number of cel more...6 points

This lens was inspired by the recent number of celebrity deaths that occurred during the month of June 2009. What started out as as thoughts collected into a blog post or several blog posts over a couple of weeks, couldn't be contained and it grew into this tribute lens.I have not get the song, 'Gon...6 points

Bambi Watson

Bambi Watson is also known here at Squidoo as Myst more...5 points

Bambi Watson is also known here at Squidoo as MysticMama. I'm sure many of you already know Bambi and that in some way she has probably touched you with her kindness, encouragement, and overall giving spirit. If you haven't met Bambi yet, I would encourage you to take some time to read some of her w...5 points

Acknowledgements for People in my Life

This week's Giant Summer School lesson is to write more...5 points

This week's Giant Summer School lesson is to write a lens on Acknowledgement-giving thanks to someone who has enriched my life. I actually have a long list of people I could write about but during my thinking process for putting this lens together, I decided to write about the first three people who...5 points

Spiritual friends - thanks for supporting my spiritual blog

Sharing with you all a collection of blogs - in va more...5 points

Sharing with you all a collection of blogs - in various languages - that have supported my blog by featuring it in their blogroll or simply linking to it.I'm very grateful to each one of them for showing their appreciation. It's an interesting collection of ladies (or mostly ladies) writing about wr...5 points

To those who have touched my life

To the many gifted and gracious people,who have he more...5 points

To the many gifted and gracious people,who have helped me, inspired me, and made my life worth living, thank you from the bottom of my heart.5 points

Summer School Lensography (aka acknowledgement)

Summer 2009 Giant Squids get to join the Giant Squ more...5 points

Summer 2009 Giant Squids get to join the Giant Squid Summerschool. This involves weekly challenges, handing in homework, an extra chance at a purple star and 'graduation' for those who complete all the assignments.For an SEO like myself the greatest perk is perhaps simply the guaranteed link back fr...5 points

My Squidoo Fans

Pop stars have them. Film stars have them. Squidoo more...5 points

Pop stars have them. Film stars have them. Squidoo has them. Lensmasters have them and I'm so pleased that I have them. What are they? They're fans.This page brings together those Lensmasters who have very kindly decided to become my fans. As I write this, they amount to 261, and I am so grateful th...5 points

Thank You Dotsie Bregel and BoomerWomenSpeak.com

Dotsie Bregel is the founder of the National Assoc more...4 points

Dotsie Bregel is the founder of the National Association of Baby Boomer Women, and BoomerWomenspeak.com, the number one sites on major search engines for 'baby boomer women'.Through these venues Dotsie works hard to connect, encourage, educate, and empower baby boomer women.Learn how Dotsie's mid-li...4 points

Jamie Sams - Author and Teacher

Jamie Sams is the author and co-author of books th more...4 points

Jamie Sams is the author and co-author of books that both share and teach Native American Wisdom and spirituality. She is a member of the Wolf Clan Teaching lodge. Jamie is a healer of Cherokee and Seneca descendants who teaches us that 'medicine' is anything that has to do with making us a whole pe...4 points

Jim Cramer

Jim Cramer says his job is to help you make money. more...4 points

Jim Cramer says his job is to help you make money. Jim Cramer explains the details of various businesses and their stocks and makes recommendations as to which he thinks you should buy and sell. My husband and I are making money with what Cramer teaches.4 points

Thank You Everyone Who Has Helped Me Online

Those of you that know me, know I have been workin more...4 points

Those of you that know me, know I have been working online off and on for the last 11 years. Once in a while, I do look back and think to myself 'What if I would have stuck with things the first time around', but then I have to tell myself to stop kicking myself while I'm down.I'm not going to get i...4 points

A true friend that is like solid gold

I have a friend that has been there for me in time more...4 points

I have a friend that has been there for me in times of need. She was sometimes the only reliable friend one I had.She is wise, patient, not condemning. She has a amazing humor and more endurance than anyone I know.My life has been a roller-coaster many times and she has been there like a steady infl...4 points

Thanks Mom

I guess I've never thought about just how instrume more...4 points

I guess I've never thought about just how instrumental my mom was in helping me create the person I am now. Do any of us really think about it that much?Our moms are usually the ones that do all the teaching and most of the caretaking. This is going to be very important to us when we grow up.My mom...4 points

Thank You Squidoo

Thank you Squidoo, this is my anniversary date of more...4 points

Thank you Squidoo, this is my anniversary date of joining Squidoo, July 4, 2008. On that date, Squidoo was just another social network; one more avenue to advertise, get traffic and network with other entrepreneurs. It had not cross my mind that this was a real community and a unique club of some of...4 points

Kevin Skinner - America's Got Talent - Poll

Kevin Skinner is a Unemployed Farmer and Chicken C more...4 points

Kevin Skinner is a Unemployed Farmer and Chicken Catcher Who Has Talent! Kevin Skinner a simple young man from Mayfield, Kentucky, who made the judges speechless on the popular show, 'America's Got Talent'. An amazing emotional performance of the song 'If Tomorrow Never Comes' by Garth Books.You can...4 points

Grateful For Joan

At the end of 2007, Pat O'Bryan released his book, more...4 points

At the end of 2007, Pat O'Bryan released his book, 'Your Portable Empire' for publication. He bought an island on Second Life and generously invited all his fans to join in a pre-launch celebration. We not only met him in this virtual reality, but we also met many others who showed up there.This is...4 points

Thank you to Squidoo

I was thinking about making a lens on how Squidoo more...4 points

I was thinking about making a lens on how Squidoo has helped me. Then lo and behold, I received our new RocketMoms advanced assignment this week, and it is to write an acknowledgement lens.My acknowledgement lens is to Squidoo, and all the wonderful people that make Squidoo happen and work.4 points

You-Pick Blueberries in South Louisiana

I would like to acknowledge and celebrate the smal more...4 points

I would like to acknowledge and celebrate the small Blueberry farmers in our area. Growing blueberries is difficult in south Louisiana because of the heat and humidity, but the local Mom and Pop operations seem to weather whatever Mother Nature throws at them. Actually, as I write this, I am thinkin...4 points

Bill O'Reilly

Let me start off by saying that I know Bill O'Reil more...4 points

Let me start off by saying that I know Bill O'Reilly is a controversial man and he has a lot of enemies. I am not one of them. I am a Conservative and I agree with many of his points. He is my main source of political news along with the rest of the Fox News Channel.Let me also say that I am very op...4 points

Typewriter History: A Tribute to the Typewriter

Paying Tribute to the Typewriter and Its Role in M more...4 points

Paying Tribute to the Typewriter and Its Role in My Life Story - Ever wonder who invented the typewriter? Or do you think much about typewriters at all? Chances are, most of us take for granted the predecessor to the modern keyboards that we use today on our home and office computers, our laptop computers, and even on our phones.These days, just about everybody t...4 points

My Squidoo Role Models

Hi! I'm Cynthia (aka) ClassyGals on Squidoo. I lea more...4 points

Hi! I'm Cynthia (aka) ClassyGals on Squidoo. I lead a rather hurried life and don't often have the time to say thanks to the many people that have influenced my life. For this reason, I'm especially eager to do my Squidoo acknowledgment homework that was assigned this week. I'd like to take the time...4 points

It Takes A Village To Raise A Giant Squid

The old African proverb 'It takes a village to rai more...4 points

The old African proverb 'It takes a village to raise a child' can also be applied to Squidoo and becoming a Giant Squid. It is often said that the Squidoo community is the best part of Squidoo, and I have to agree. The Squidoo community is full of friendly, intelligent lensmasters who are always wil...4 points

E. Joseph Cossman

Welcome! this lens is based on the Giant Squid Sum more...4 points

Welcome! this lens is based on the Giant Squid Summer School week 4, Acknowledgments. Besides my parents who have been my most important supporters and advisers in my life, whom I love very much and constantly thank for all they have done and continue to do for me, Thanks Mom and Dad! I decided to p...4 points

Becoming a Squid

When I found Squidoo, like many people, I was sear more...4 points

When I found Squidoo, like many people, I was searching through free sites to create pages where I could advertise my affiliate links.I am not new to the internet. I have been around for quite a while and am a computer technician by trade.July 18, 2008 I happened on Squidoo and I finally found my ho...4 points

Another Day of One Hundred Squid Angel Blessings

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Thank You For The Umbrella, Totes!

Totes umbrellas have kept me dry & warm severa more...3 points

Totes umbrellas have kept me dry & warm several times this week.3 points

Acknowledging Inspirational Quotes

There are certain people in this world who inspire more...3 points

There are certain people in this world who inspire through the words they speak.I have always loved quotes and enjoyed reading them. Inspirational quotes can inspire attitudes, bring about change, and in some cases - change a person's life.This lens acknowledges quotes that have changed my life and...3 points

Thank You Mom!

So, when was the last time you took a moment to ac more...3 points

So, when was the last time you took a moment to acknowledge your mom ... to tell her how much she has meant to YOU ... to thank her for all that she has done ... to tell her that you love her? Huh, what's that you say? You haven't taken time to thank your mother because you know that she knows that...3 points

Feeling Safe

Peggie Shealy was one of the dearest friends I eve more...3 points

Peggie Shealy was one of the dearest friends I ever had. In my young adult years, she was my therapist during a terrible bout with depression, and what a brilliant, caring therapist she was!Many years later, when I was in my fifties, and after she retired, she moved to the mountains of South Carolin...3 points

Michael Kunze - Thank You For Changing My Life!

Can you remember when many years ago a teacher, pa more...3 points

Can you remember when many years ago a teacher, parent or friend gave you advice that stayed with you for the rest of your life? I do. Michael Kunze - most successful German stage author and musical producer of all times, and early mentor of my 1970's songwriter career - once rejected my song demos a...3 points

Giant Squid Organizers

Are you aiming for Giant Squid? Or have you alread more...3 points

Are you aiming for Giant Squid? Or have you already been through that rewarding but sometimes stressful process? This lens is for anyone who is either just staring out on the quest for Giant Squid status or those of us who have been proud to be a Giant for some time.Let us all turn our attention for...3 points

Deborah Meaden - Common Sense Rules

Deborah Meaden is the only female 'dragon' on the more...3 points

Deborah Meaden is the only female 'dragon' on the popular BBC TV series 'Dragons' Den'.Renowned for her straight talking approach to would-be entrepreneurs, Deborah Meaden is an extremely successful businesswoman herself.Described as a 'multi-millionaire, Deborah Meaden has both run and invested in...3 points

Gratitude and Acknowledgements Long Overdue

Recently I read this reminder: 'When an author wri more...3 points

Recently I read this reminder: 'When an author writes a book, she writes an Acknowledgments section where she pays homage to and says thanks for all the people who helped along the way.' This lens of Gratitude and Acknowledgements is long overdue. I have written not one but over 200 lenses and I cou...3 points

Kab's Fab Squid Squad - June 2009

In May '09, a squidoo competition kicked off. Five more...3 points

In May '09, a squidoo competition kicked off. Five teams were assembled in a team race for the most giant-worthy lenses created before the giant squid, and 100 Club deadline of June 30, 2009.This lens is to honor the Squid Squad team members who did an amazing job in this race.3 points

Teacher Thank You

I thought long and hard about this giant summer sc more...3 points

I thought long and hard about this giant summer school assignment....there are so many people that have influenced me and impacted my life in a positive way. But after mulling it over, I decided that a few of my teachers really deserve a lot of recognition. And these days, it seems teachers never re...3 points

Celebrating Sisters! I Love My Sister!

I LOVE MY SISTER!Sisters are Special. Sisters are more...3 points

I LOVE MY SISTER!Sisters are Special. Sisters are Friends. They Laugh at Jokes that No One Else Really Understands. Sisters Share Memories of Smiles and Tears. They Share the Same Parents, Pets, and Silliness. They Share the Holidays. They Walk Together through Life, through Death, through Common Bo...3 points

My Squid Love

I have been a member of Squidoo since July, 2006 b more...3 points

I have been a member of Squidoo since July, 2006 but it wasn't until the end of 2007 that I was really bitten by the Squidoo lens making bug. By June 2008 I entered the realm of the Giant Squid and shorty into the fall I entered the 100 Club.There are a few people I'd like to thank for my addiction:3 points

The Importance of Books and Reading

Books have been around for centuries but for much more...3 points

Books have been around for centuries but for much of that time they were not available to the common person. Only the upper classes or monks and scholars were able to read. Books were very expensive and had to be copied by hand. It was not until the invention of the printing press that books and esp...3 points

Thank You Squidoo

This is my acknowledgment lens. I was thinking, wh more...3 points

This is my acknowledgment lens. I was thinking, what could I write my acknowledgment lens about? I could write about anything and all that really came to mind is Squidoo and how much I really love this site, so that is what I am going to do with this lens.3 points

A Thank-You Party

I'd like to invite everyone over to raise a toast more...3 points

I'd like to invite everyone over to raise a toast to the women at Squidoo, especially Rocket Moms, who are so generous to me with their suggestions, how-tos and overall helpful attitude.This is the first time in over 25 years of knocking out copy on the computer that I have...3 points

Squidoo: Making The Internet A Safer Place To Play

Thank God for businesses that care.With the introd more...3 points

Thank God for businesses that care.With the introduction of the World Wide Web into the homes, and lives of so many people around the world, social and business opportunities that never existed 'pre the internet' are busy springing to life. Unfortunately so are new methods of crime and corruption, i...3 points

In Love With My Guy

My guy, that I love to this moment and forever, ca more...3 points

My guy, that I love to this moment and forever, captured me because he was unpretentious and unlike any other man that I had ever met.He did not have me at 'hello', nor did he Flamenco dance or even have a million bucks. It was that tad bit of shyness, as well as being a real looker that drew me in!...3 points

Happy Birthday Mom

Yes, our personalities clash and we bicker often. more...3 points

Yes, our personalities clash and we bicker often. But I want you to know I love you and totally appreciate the love and support you have given me throughout the years. I truly like the person I've become and it's because I've learned so much from you.Enjoy the photos!;)3 points

Thank You For The Music

I was only 13 when Abba began their journey to wor more...3 points

I was only 13 when Abba began their journey to worldwide fame in 1974 when they won the Eurovision song contest with Waterloo, their first single under the name of Abba.35 years later Abba's music is still enjoyed by millions across the world and I for one would like to say...Thank You For The Music...3 points

Thank you Jillian Michaels

After my second baby, I thought the 50 pounds I ha more...3 points

After my second baby, I thought the 50 pounds I had gained would be here to stay. Through the postpartum-gooey-giggly body phase, I managed to lose 30 of those pounds myself, but my body refused to cooperate any more.A closet of cute clothing was calling to me, but I couldn't fit in them and it was...3 points

Thanks and Acknowledgements From A (Former) Stray Dog

Sarah's minds on vacation - she was having trouble more...3 points

Sarah's minds on vacation - she was having trouble coming up with someone or something to acknowledge for her Squidoo Summer School assigment, so I decided I'd take over.I'm Hunter, and Sarah and her husband adopted me when I was about 6 weeks old.I was found in a culvert along with a few of my brot...3 points

The wordpress plugins I use - SEO, cache, statistics

This is in response to a blogpost on the wordpress more...3 points

This is in response to a blogpost on the wordpress blog where people are saying that wordpress is a thankless community. Well, I thought instead of complaining I'd do a lens on the plugins I do use. Thanking the plugin authors with links to their plugin pages.I will keep it updated as well.3 points

My Web Design Mentor - Nancy Hoft

I'm thankful for the wonderful opportunities a kin more...3 points

I'm thankful for the wonderful opportunities a kind mentor presented to me in the early days of the Internet and World Wide Web. Nancy Hoft's generous guidance helped shape my second career path and laid the foundation for my success today.3 points

Thanking God

Every day I receive a short daily devotional via e more...3 points

Every day I receive a short daily devotional via email.Here is what I received today:WAIT IN FAITH Psalm 27:14 -- Wait for the Lord.'Waiting may seem easy, but it takes years to learn. Most of God's soldiers find it easier to march, even double-time, than to stand still. There are times of confusion...3 points

Acknowledging Four Wonderful Women

Acknowledgment is the act of recognising, apprecia more...3 points

Acknowledgment is the act of recognising, appreciating and expressing gratitude.Recently I read this reminder: 'When an author writes a book, she writes an Acknowledgments section where she pays homage to and says thanks for all the people who helped along the way'.This particular act of Gratitude a...3 points

Geoffrey Hodson books on clairvoyance

Geoffrey Hodson (12 March 1886 in Lincolnshire, En more...3 points

Geoffrey Hodson (12 March 1886 in Lincolnshire, England - 23 January 1983 in Auckland, New Zealand) was a occultist, Theosophist, mystic, philosopher and esotericist, and a leading light for over 70 years in the Theosophical Society. He was educated in England. Aside from all that, he was also a fre...3 points

NoScript: the Best Firefox Add-on Ever!

My thanks to NoScript for making my browser safer.3 points

Best Mendocino Real Estate Agent

Leave it to WeaverBuying or selling property on th more...3 points

Leave it to WeaverBuying or selling property on the Mendocino Coast of Northern California is easy with the help of real estate agent, Mary Cesario Weaver. I've worked with her extensively buying property in Fort Bragg and wanted to thank her for all I've learned about real estate and property manag...3 points

Kudos to Some Facebook Friends

I have many wonderful friends on Facebook. The maj more...2 points

I have many wonderful friends on Facebook. The majority of them are also on Squidoo, and I want to pay tribute to those I have the most contact with on Facebook.Please check out some of their lenses while you're at it!2 points

Women I admire: The Mad Macpurple

I have known Tina, the Mad MacPurple for nearly a more...2 points

I have known Tina, the Mad MacPurple for nearly a decade now. Though we live the length of the UK apart, she is one of my dearest and closest friends.We were given the task for the advanced RocketMoms assignment this week to create a lens acknowledging someone deserving of thanks and recognition in...2 points

Writing Words of Wisdom

Idea Girl Consutling - Writing Words of Wisdom is more...2 points

Idea Girl Consutling - Writing Words of Wisdom is my acknowledgements page to those who have given me words of wisdom to keep writing my books, making squidoo lenses and people that have inspired me to be a better person!2 points

The Grace Spitfire - flown by Carolyn Grace

Flown by Carolyn Grace, the world's only female sp more...2 points

Flown by Carolyn Grace, the world's only female spitfire pilot, the Grace Spitfire is a common sight at airshows around the UK.After seeing active service in World War Two, Supermarine Spitfire ML407 was used in the film 'Battle of Britain'. Dismantled and stored at a museum it was bought and restor...2 points

Friends That Helped With A Bike Run

The Friends, Darryl and Shelly (yes their last nam more...2 points

The Friends, Darryl and Shelly (yes their last name is Friend), stepped in and provided their support, in October of 2008, for a bike run that was thrown together and held in a matter of three weeks; ending with resounding success.Tim Henson was accumulating medical bills from the operative procedur...2 points

Thank you Unlimited Space, Australia

I have the best internet service provider ever.Not more...2 points

I have the best internet service provider ever.Nothing is a bother when (if) I have a problem. Any time I have needed help, it has been instant, efficient and friendly.Since I have experienced other providers through my clients and some I've used myself, I would like to say a big thank you to the st...2 points

Thank You Bissell

This page is my acknowledgment assignment from the more...2 points

This page is my acknowledgment assignment from the RocketMom Summer Assignment series. As part of my homework I needed to create an acknowledgment lens. After much thought I can up with who I would thank while mopping my kitchen floor. So I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bissell for cr...2 points

What A Year! From Newbie to Giant Squid

It has been one year since I joined Squidoo. I hav more...2 points

It has been one year since I joined Squidoo. I have been reflecting about what has happened since that date and am amazed at how my life has changed in just one year.I can not look back without remembering those who are responsible for my getting this far on Squidoo and becoming a Giant Squid theref...2 points

Arthritis in the Kitchen

Since first suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis my more...2 points

Since first suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis my life has taken some adjustments. There have been down moments, painful moments, denial, frustration, basically a kaleidoscope of things to adapt to.Along the way there have been a few things which have helped and a whole heap of things that haven't....2 points

An Angel thought these lenses were special!

There are so many good members on Squidoo who visi more...2 points

There are so many good members on Squidoo who visit and leave comments. BUT there are some very special members who are 'official' angels on Squidoo.These wonderful folks take the time every day to drop by lenses and leave a blessing.How do they have the time to do this and be great and prolific len...2 points

Grateful for Critique Group Friends

I'd like to introduce you to some wonderful people more...2 points

I'd like to introduce you to some wonderful people who have helped me by critiquing my novels. The dedication it takes to critique a novel is no small thing. Novels take time to critique -- hours and hours of precious time. So I want to give a special shout-out and huge THANKS to some people who hav...2 points

Importance Of Acknowledgement

It is important to know how to acknowledge feeling more...2 points

It is important to know how to acknowledge feelings, manage emotions, delay impulses, be sensitive to others and consider peers' perspectives.Readers will learn How to acknowledge and respect differences More about themselves and diversity How to improve themselves and their surroundings How to writ...2 points

Thank You, Mamie Lu!

My mom is an extra-special mom in that she has pre more...2 points

My mom is an extra-special mom in that she has pretty much always been my best friend. She's always been there for me, and she never, ever judges or tells me what to do.She's pretty, she's smart, she's kind and loving and fun. She sings, she dances, she makes me laugh. Together we shop 'til we drop,...2 points

My Friend Martin

It's hard to imagine a time when there wasn't inte more...2 points

It's hard to imagine a time when there wasn't internet, fax, computers, calculators or e-mail. But I remember the first time I ever used the internet thanks to my friend, Martin. Back in the 90s, Martin invited a friend and I to campus to use 'Mosaic', an archaic version of a web browser. At that ti...2 points

Thank You--An Acknowledgement Lens

This is my page on everyone I would like to thank! more...1 point

This is my page on everyone I would like to thank! People who have helped me, given something great to the world, wrote a favorite book, made good music, etc. This list will be ever growing, so I'll keep you updated when I add some more! This is just the basics, and like I said I will always be find...1 point

Typewriter Ribbon

Name one of the most important parts of a typewrit more...1 point

Name one of the most important parts of a typewriter. For sure, the first one that came into your mind is the typewriter ribbon. Your typewriter will be definitely useless without it.1 point

Patio Umbrella Base Wheels

Family bondings are mostly done outdoors, unfortun more...0 points

Family bondings are mostly done outdoors, unfortunately the heat of the sun sometimes interrupts the fun. Patio umbrellas are made to protect the people from that kind of situation; patio umbrella base is a thing that must be considered to let the umbrella stand firmly.0 points

USMLE 1

Get tips on usmle step one, compare cme and board more...0 points

Get tips on usmle step one, compare cme and board reviews in your specialty and find more healthcare audio to help you succeed in licensing examination!0 points

Gainesville Apartments

Lakewoodvillas offer you best apartments & Roo more...0 points

Lakewoodvillas offer you best apartments & Rooms on rent in Gainesville Florida. We provide one to three bedroom floor plans each with vaulted ceilings and patios. Upgraded units with private courtyards are also an option.0 points

apartments in gainesville

Hunter crossing is the fastest way to find cheap a more...0 points

Hunter crossing is the fastest way to find cheap apartments in Gainesville Florida with many facilities like Gym, swimming pool, tennis court and more. Along with this you can also find Apartments for rent in Gainesville fl at affordable prices.0 points

Gainesville apartment

Nantucket Walk provide stylish luxurious rooms &am more...0 points

Nantucket Walk provide stylish luxurious rooms & apartments rental in Gainesville & Orlando. The two bedroom flats are designed for college living and at Nantucket the entire college experience is held in very high regard.0 points