abode and self

Collecting PEZ Dispensers

PEZ was originally a German mint made for adults in the 1930s.  Reinvented with colorful character heads atop candy dispensers in the 1950s they were reflavored and marketed to kids, going on to become one of the strangest and most collected pop...

My Dream House

So I've got this idea that I'm going to build a house someday, and it's going to be a round house.  I've been investigating dome houses, yurts and tipis as part of my research, and thought I'd share it with you. Please let me know what you though...

Purple

pur·ple [pur-puhl] noun a group of colors with hues between violet and red. adjective Of the color purple, imperial or regal. transitive & intransitive verb purpled, purpling, purples - To make or become purple. A color can be a visual,...

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avocations and diversions

The Apiary: Bees & Beekeeping

An "apiary" is a place where bees and hives are kept, especially when it is for the production of honey. I don't keep bees presently, but it is an ambition of mine.  I started this lens so I would have a place for me to put all the info...

Tribal Belly Dance

I decided to start doing tribal belly dance almost two years ago.  It was something I'd always wanted to do, and I wanted to literally shake-up notions our society has about older, non-skinny women. I've found it's been a great antidote to sitti...

Using Pendulums

A pendulum is a method of divination or dowsing that produces a yes or no answer in response to a question.  Pendulums have been used in various cultures for thousands of years and can be made from very simple materials. 

edibles

In addition to having some food lenses of my own, I also moderate/edit Chez*Squid, the BEST food resources on Squidoo and Enjoy A Refreshing Beverage, the Squidoo drink group.

Gongfu Tea

Gongfu tea is really about a shared tea drinking experience, where small pots of tea are brewed and the drinkers sip rounds of tiny cups of fresh tea. This lens has info on Yixing teapots, how to "birth" your teapot, what brewing temperature...

Miso Soup

Miso soup can be made as a breakfast, an appetizer, a stand-alone soup course, or a full entree.  Its presence in Japanese cooking runs the gamut from home cooking to high cuisine. Learn the basics of making your own miso soup and then explore m...

The Cheese Shop

Welcome to the Cheese Shop! Sliced, cubed, shredded, melted, grated, or spread, we entreat you to sit down and sample a bit from our selection of cheese history and information on how to choose, store, serve or even make your own cheese. Bon App&eac...

body arts

my interests in body art go back to my childhood. I've been reading about and experiencing various body art practices for over 20 years now.

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Nose Rings and Piercings

It's only been in the last two decades that nose piercing has gained a mainstream popularity in Western culture.  Presently, it is the second most-popular body piercing desired by teens and young adults. This lens will tell you about nose piercin...

Mehandi - The Art of Henna

Most people will recognize "mehandi" by its Americanized name, as the art of henna body painting.  Although often mistakenly identified as a "temporary tattoo" henna is done on the surface of the skin, not into it as with tat...

Body Art - Customize Yourself

Do you cut your hair or shave body hair?  Paint your fingernails?  Have any tattoo or piercing?  Sculpt your body by wearing a corset?  ....Welcome to the Body Art Club. Please let me know what you think of this lens by rating it....

sojourns

Emerald City: Seattle City Guide

Seattle sits at the edge of Puget Sound, with Lake Washington nestled on the other side.  It's a city of bridges and islands, where the high-tech sector regularly has a morning latte with environmental engineers and Burner artists. Shown here, t...

Sin City: The Las Vegas Guide

Las Vegas is the fastest growing city in North America, and one of the most popular travel destinations. Here are some tips to guide you through the wide range of casino, hotel, resort, golf and other entertainment attractions offered for the whole f...

The Big Apple: The NY City Guide

When most people say "New York City" they are really referring to the island of Manhattan, a borough of NYC.  When most people visit New York, this is where they go.  The area is small compared to the State, but the history is a r...

art & media

Roger Dean

Roger Dean is a British illustrator and architect best known for the distinctive album cover designs he created for rock bands such as YES, Uriah Heep and Asia.  After creating some of the most-popular fantasy art of the 70s and 80s, spread inte...

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp is one of the most popular movie actors in the world.  Depp has gone from teen idol to strange supporting characters to commanding quirky leading roles in the movies NEVERLAND, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, and the PIRATES OF THE C...

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam is a film director who first came to public attention with the British comedy troupe Monty Python's Flying Circus, where he first became known for his cut-out animations.  With the expansion of the Pythons into feature films, he be...