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Beautiful Wreaths for Christmas

Christmas is the season for family gatherings and get-togethers with friends and neighbors. We decorate our homes, inside and out. We hang l...

Rainbows: A Spectrum of Light

Scientists claim that rainbows are due to the refraction of light with a drop of water acting as a prism ... an easily explained phenomena. ...

Giraffe Toys

If you and your child are fascinated by giraffes, you will enjoy this site. Giraffe toys, giraffe coloring pages, giraffe books -- There is ...

The Outhouse Remembered

People are nostalgic for outhouses — so much so that they are decorating their bathrooms in outhouse themes and even erecting fake out...

Annie Oakley

In an era when opportunities for women were limited, Annie Oakley's amazing ability with a gun proved that a woman could do just as we...

Crock Pot Recipes from the South

Over the years, I have found some easy crock pot recipesI never have been a fancy cook. I do, however, know how to cook "country&quot...

The Golden Eagle

The Golden Eagle is one of the best known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. They prefer the open country rather than forests and can...

Utilizing the Blackbox Module

I have been building lenses on Squidoo for over a year now and one of my favorite modules to use is the Blackbox. It's a small module, but ...

Handmade Fiber Arts on Etsy, Mine..... and Others!

This lens is a brief description of the fiber arts and it's many forms, and a place for me to showcase the works of the many creative an...

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup is one of my family's favorites! This recipe has evolved over the years as we've added new veggies to it and adjus...

Tomato Pie Recipe

Yummy! I took the Tomato Pie Recipes from three friends and combined "this" from one and "that" from another. The Tomato Pie sure was go...

Benjamin Franklin

If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing. B. Fra...

Painted Lady Butterflies

My son and I raised two Painted Lady Butterflies from caterpillars, to chrysalises, to beautiful orange, brown, black, and white Painted...

The Snowy Egret

Snowy Egrets are the beautiful birds that inhabit marshes, swamps, ponds, lakes, and shallow coastal areas and tidal flats. In the 19th and ...

Quick and Easy Appetizers

These appetizers are the most requested...most quickly devoured finger foods of all time. Most have only 2-3 ingredients, but all satisfy he...

The Carpathian Male: The Ultimate Romantic Hero

The usual description of a leading man in a romance novel usually falls into one of two categories. They are either tall, dark, and handsome...

The Snowy Owl

The Snowy Owl is often referred to as the Great White Owl. It is an apt description. It is a magnificent bird and quite a sight to see....

South Carolina State Symbols and More

South Carolina is my home and I am proud of it. I wanted to make this lens for several reasons. First.our grandson is in the third grade an...

Identifying Birds

Spotting a bird is one thing, identifying it is another story. With over 10,000 species of birds in the world, no one is an expert right fro...

Local Lenses for the December 2009 Giant and Giant 100 Challenge

If you are officially in the December 09 Giant or Giant 100 Challenge, then this is the place for you. The Challenge begins October 1, 2009 ...

The Hardy Boys

Like so many great things today, jazz, movies with soundtracks, the redefining of a woman's roll in society, art deco, and the Hardy Boy...

The Color Red

Red is the one color that evokes extreme emotions in everyone. It is a passionate color that can lead to violence and warfare, or the flus...

Dolphin Swim in the Florida Keys

We did it! We did swim with the dolphins! Actually I swam with the dolphins twice. My husband, daughter and I went for our first dolphin swi...

Lighted Magnifier

A lighted magnifier is helpful for people with low vision, baby boomers, watch and jewelry repairmen, or craftspeople who must work with wit...

The Wood Duck

Wood Ducks are dabbling ducks and fun to watch. This colorful bird will search for food near the water's edge. When they spot someth...

1950's Rock and Roll Hits!

I was born in 1944--the most perfect time in history to be born, I think! Life was simple in those days, WWII was over, things were settling...

Jane Wooster Scott Puzzles

My favorite jigsaw puzzles are the ones that have picture "clues" throughout, allowing you to work on different sections at a time. It's ...

The Northern Cardinal

The Northern Cardinal is one of the most popular birds in the United States. It is one of the first birds a child learns to recognize and mo...

Clocks Rock

Everyone needs to know the TIME, sometime or other, making CLOCKS a necessity.  So why not find a unique or unusual looking clock to ...

The American Goldfinch

Offer thistle seed in your birdfeeder and the American Goldfinch just might stop by for a visit. It is beautiful songbird dressed in bright ...

Pendleton SC Businesses

Pendleton,South Carolina is an amazing small town and is home to wonderful shops and restaurants as well as great service oriented businesse...

Selecting the Right Kitchen Knives

Contrary to what some people believe, kitchen knives are not divided into two categories, sharp and dull. There are many different types of ...

Norman Rockwell Jigsaw Puzzles

An awesome picture - that's what makes a puzzle great. Norman Rockwell paintings with scenes full of details and always an intere...

Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Pendleton SC

I have written a lot about my hometown of Pendleton South Carolina and it is mainly because I want the whole world to know what a wonderful ...

Free Advertising For Fundraising Events

Have you ever tried to advertise for a Fundraising Event without spending any money? It is possible but requires some creativity along with ...

How to Set Goals with Pictures

Set your goals and dreams in a different way! Using pictures from magazines and cut-out words, you can create a picture of your goal/dream. ...

Real Ice Cream

This recipe is for real ice cream. It has only 3 ingredients: cream, sugar and vanilla (also a dash of salt). Here you'll find the basic va...

How To Make Shadow Puppets!

Our homeschool co-op recently put on a shadow puppet play for our end-of-the-school-year program. It was so much fun!

First we selected...

Clemson Tiger Fans

Yes, Clemson Tiger Fans are proud, fun, creative, and very enthusiastic!

Clemson Tiger Fans wear orange and their blood runneth orange. A...

Caffeine Molecule

Ahhhh. The Caffeine Molecule, the jolt behind that cup of coffee that gets us through the day. If you love coffee and are at least just a li...

Selecting a Pair of Bird Watching Binoculars

When I look out my window and watch the birds flutter around the birdfeeder, I really don't need a pair of binoculars or a scope to enjoy t...

Vibrating Alarm Watches

A vibrating alarm watch is a very helpful product for people who are hearing impaired. But the hearing impaired are not the only ones who wi...

Fall Trees - A Stroll Around Pendleton SC

I took a stroll around Pendleton in Fall 2008 and soaked up the beauty of the Fall Trees around the Village Green and around our home. I was...

Decorative Walking Canes

A decorative walking cane is not only a help for your balance when walking, but a really pretty one or distinctive one can be a fashion stat...

The Brown Pelican

The Brown Pelican is a large, stocky bird with a twelve inch bill and trademark throat pouch. Although it is considered a large bird, it is ...

Barred Owl

The Barred Owl's signature call, "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you" is easy to identify. Many people simply refer to the...

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Rock Hill is a great city for a family! There are so many opportunities and activities for children here. After high school, Winthrop Univ...

The Canada Goose

The Canada Goose with its black head and white chinstrap, is among the most familiar of all the North American waterfowl. In the summer they...

Halloween Trunk or Treating

Every Halloween our Church, Pendleton United Methodist Church, sponsors "Trunk or Treating" in Pendleton, SC. The volunteers ask c...

Mourning Doves

The Mourning Dove is a beautiful bird and a common sight in my backyard. They feed of the ground cleaning up the mess the other songbirds ha...

The Barn Swallow

The Barn Swallow is a beautiful bird, and can be found worldwide. They spend the summers in North America and winter in South America. For s...

American White Pelican

The American White Pelican doesn't dive for its dinner as most pelicans do. They simply dip their heads underwater and come up with a po...

Unusual Alarm Clocks

If you landed here, you are the person who loves the unusual -- i.e. shopping for an alarm clock, you want to see the most unique alarm cloc...

Guardian Angels

Many of us grew up believing that every child born of this world has a guardian angel watching over them. As a child I believed it with all ...

Dreaming About Your Baby's Gender: Spiritual Pregnancy Stories

 
"What does it mean if you dream of having a baby boy?" "I dreamed about a baby with a pink bow in her hair. Does t...

South Carolina Headquarters

South Carolina Group Welcomes YOU!

This group is for any Squidoo lens (scroll down web page) that concerns the beautiful state of South C...

Woody Woodpecker

As with most animated cartoon characters, the life and times of Woody Woodpecker began as a simple drawing on a storyboard. Ben "Bugs&q...

Animals and Nature for Giant Squid Challenge

Attention: All Potential Giants and Giant 100's! Join the Giant Squid Challenge for December 2009!

This is the spot for all your lenses ...

Looney Tunes

In the late 1920's and early 1930's motion pictures moved to the forefront on the entertainment spectrum, and before each feature fi...

The Ferruginous Hawk

The Ferruginous Hawk is one of the largest birds of prey in North America with a wingspan of close to five feet. As with all raptors it is a...

Fall Flowers - A Stroll In Our Yard - October 2008

Fall is in the air and we are enjoying the blossoms of our Confederate Rose, Angel Trumpets and Ageratum. Our yard has been neglected lately...

Snowflake Christmas Ornaments

Decorating a Christmas tree is a tradition that grew out of Germany in the 1800's. The first trees were decorated with apples and nuts, ...

Top 10 Personal Growth Songs That Inspire!

Country and Pop aren't usually thought of as being music with a philosophical message. But, as you'll see here with these YouTube videos, ...

Signs Of Divine Guidance During Pregnancy: Spiritual Pregnancy Stories

Did a spiritual sign let you know you were pregnant, the gender of your baby, or that you were having twins?

Perhaps a spiritual sign war...

TV Commercials We Cannot Forget

Have you ever caught yourself singing television commercial jingles? What are your favorites? Do you remember learning "two all beef pattys...

The House Sparrow

The House Sparrow, formerly called the English Sparrow, is one of the best known and abundant song birds. Like the European Starling, it is ...

Guy Harvey T-shirts and more

Guy Harvey has become the most popular marine wildlife artist of our time. His realistic paintings of saltwater sportfish (and lots of oth...

Venice! One of the Most Fascinating Cities In The World!

I've always held a special fascination for Venice, Italy. With it's gondolas and streets of water, carnival masks and beautiful an...

Lindsey Graham

Our political culture and government processes have become dark places of partisanship and bickering. Those from each side of the aisle form...

The Northern Harrier

The Northern Harrier is one of the most widespread and easily recognized hawks of North America. It has an owl-like facial disc which allows...

Child Of My Heart (Part One)

Neither bone of my bone,
Nor flesh of my flesh,
But mine, just the same.

You did not grow beneath my heart,
Instead, you grew within...

Easy Line Dances

Party line dances are simple and fun to do!   The instructional videos on this page will teach you quickly!

These are the sim...

Johnny Mathis Christmas

Johnny Mathis' clear wonderful voice is perfect for Christmas tunes -- and there is plenty of Johnny Mathis Christmas music to choose from!...

The Ivory-billed Woodpecker

The Ivory-billed Woodpecker was once a common sight throughout the Southeastern United States. That is no longer the case. As with the Pas...

Pier Fishing

The page introduces fishing piers. Pier fishing is an easy, fun and inexpensive way for families to enjoy saltwater fishing.

The Spiritual Pregnancy

Have you ever dreamed something about your unborn child, and later discovered that your dream wasn't just a dream? That it was somehow real...

Create a Kinder World

Compliments. It is a simple word and a simple concept, but one that many people have trouble with. They find it difficult to give a complime...

Wedding Ideas

Every bride wants her wedding to be the most special wedding ever! When our daughter was taking the steps for planning a wedding, we searche...

Antique Shopping in Pendleton SC

Pendleton SC is a quaint historic town nestled in the foothills of Upstate South Carolina. Pendleton is located 4 miles from Clemson Univers...

Ohme's Zazzle

Looking for an unique South Carolina gift or maybe you are from Pendleton SC and want an event shirt or perhaps you enjoy products with natu...

Educational Posters

Do you remember pictures that hung on the wall in your childhood home? I do! I especially remember a little black and white print that hung ...

The Northern Flicker

Unlike most woodpeckers, Flickers forage on the ground. They think grasshoppers and crickets are a tasty treat, but they will visit your b...

How to Peel Shrimp

There are many methods for peeling shrimp. The method I use today is not the method I was taught. Peeling thousands of pounds of shrimp in m...

Board Games, Card Games, Jigsaw Puzzles

The word TOY means "a plaything for children". To me, it is much more than that - and this obsolete Dictionary definition fits perfectly i...

Japanese Dogwood

About 15 years ago, a friend of ours gave us a Kousa Tree because I had admired the one in their yard. They are very interesting trees and s...

Benjamin Franklin's Virtues to Live By

At the age of 20, Benjamin Franklin developed a list of virtues to live by. The original list had 12 virtues but when a Quaker friend commen...

John James Audubon (1785-1851)

Since his death in 1851 John James Audubon's name has become synonymous with wildlife conservation and natural history. Audubon had a ta...

Spiritual Pregnancy Dreams

Meeting Your Unborn Baby In A Dream...and more!Was a dream your first clue that you were pregnant?

Have you ever dreamed about the appear...

Developing Effective Communication Skills

We learn to speak as toddlers and communicate with our world from there on out. Our ability to Communicate Effectively with the people aroun...

Positive Thought in Daily Life

As a member of a small Unity study group for almost twenty years, I was very familiar with the power of keeping our thoughts positive and up...

The House Finch

The House Finch is a pretty little song bird. Its cheery warble can be heard throughout the year. It is a regular visitor to backyard bird f...

Black Widow Spiders

There are over 30,000 types of spiders in the world, but the Black Widow is probably the best known and most feared. Arachnophobia, the fear...

Disco YouTube: KC And The Sunshine Band

In his youth, KC (Harry Wayne Casey), of KC and the Sunshine Band, had a happy, smiling face that always touched me when I saw him play and ...

Lighted Walking Cane

Let the walking cane help with your balance and the beam light the way! A lighted walking cane solves two problems at once! No more fumbling...

Wheat Pennies

The Lincoln Wheat Cent, commonly referred to as a Wheat Penny was the United States one-cent coin from 1909 to 1958. It was the first United...

Popeye the Sailor Man

Popeye the Sailor Man was created by the cartoonist Elzie Segar. She wrote the comic strip Thimble Theatre in the late teens and early 1920&...

South of Broad by Pat Conroy

Pat Conroy has published a new novel, South of Broad.

Pat Conroy is one of my favorite authors and Pat Conroy books are always a great re...

The Wild Turkey

The Bald Eagle is the United State's National Symbol but according to Benjamin Franklin, it should have been the Wild Turkey. The Bald E...

Growing Up In Pendleton SC - Jeanie Sims Hunt

Jeanie Sims was a name that I was familiar with but I really did not get to know Jeanie until recently. She is a couple of years younger tha...

Bose Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones

A few years ago, a gift to ourselves was the Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones.  There are other brands out ther...

Pregnancy Intuition And Inner Pre-Birth Communication

Did you KNOW you were pregnant, even before you were far enough along to do a pregnancy test?Perhaps you KNEW the gender of your unborn chil...

Pendleton's Friends of the Park (FOTP)

Are you interested in Pendleton SC's Veterans Park? If so, please join Friends of the Park.

FRIENDS OF THE PARK (FOTP)
Pendleton, South...

South Carolina Lighthouses

Lighthouse Friends.com lists 10 lighthouses in South Carolina. On a recent visit I was able to photograph 4 of them. Each of the four was un...

The Great Blue Heron

The Great Blue Heron is the largest of the North American herons, dwarfing other herons as well as its closest relatives, the egrets and bit...

Thunder and Lightning

A flash of lightning followed by a roll of thunder has instilled both fear and fascination in man since the beginning of time. For the Gre...

The Common Pheasant

The Common Pheasant is one of the world's most hunted birds. It is native to Asia but has been introduced in countless regions for the sole...

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls

When I think of Christmas, I think of traditions. Some traditions such as Christmas trees, singing carols, and hanging Christmas stockings h...

Lewis Grizzard

Some years before Lewis became famous, my sister, Betty, who lives in Georgia Bulldog country, used to send us copies of his newspaper colum...

All 50 States Group Headquarters

If you were given a blank piece of paper and a pencil right now, could you name all 50 States? What about their capitals?

Learning the 50...

The Outhouse Birdhouse

I finally found it. The perfect all purpose gift. It's a great gift for the difficult to buy for. You know who I'm talking about...

Sam, The Dot Man

Sam McMillan, from Winston-Salem, NC, started painting when he was 60 years old. Call his work folk art, outsider art, self-taught art, or v...

Bed Risers

Got storage issues? Don't raise the roof, raise the bed. There is a tremendous amount of wasted storage space hidden beneath your bed....

The Rock Pigeon

The Rock Pigeon, commonly referred to as simply pigeons, are familiar birds. They can be seen scrounging around dumpsters, picking up French...

Pendleton Fire Department

This Squidoo Lens is a Thank You to our Volunteer Fire Department These volunteers spend countless hours in training in order to protect ...

Free Christmas Gifts

Low budget Christmas gifts can be even more meaningful than the expensive gifts. Create a Christmas treasure for someone you love.

Avoid ...

Black Elk - Wise Sioux Medicine Man

When I was taking a course at Winthrop University in the 1980's, we were asked to read Black Elk: The Sacred Ways of a Lakota. I started re...

The Northern Shoveler

The Northern Shoveler is an odd looking duck. Its shovel-shaped bill is distinctive and its feathers are a hodge-podge of colors. Its head i...

Spiritual Stories Of Pregnancy Intuition

"Even though I got a negative result on my first two pregnancy tests, I knew I was pregnant."
"My grandmother knew I was pregnant before...

Nonverbal Communication: Reading the Signals

When we interpret the meaning of someone's statement, it is not just the words we need to tune into. The nonverbal factors such as gestu...

My Favorite Songbirds

Life can be stressful. When I need a break, need to unwind, I slip outside and spend an hour listening to the birds sing. Listening to the b...

Surfside Beach, SC

Are you planning a vacation and looking for a great coastal location?  Perhaps you have a family and want to go somewhere that is fun a...

Daniel Pollera: Calming Art

Do you live where you see nothing all day but cars, sidewalks, strip malls and such? I do, and I get this urge deep inside telling me that I...

WWE Action Figures

My 9 year old grandson has 36 WWE Action Figures and has become quite the expert on them. This will be his lens so after this introduction, ...

Eskimo Curlew

Once an abundant bird, there hasn't been a reliable sighting of the Eskimo Curlew in over 40 years. There are occasional reports of sightin...

Ranch Dressing - America's Salad Dressing

I made this lens to showcase all things Ranch Dressing. I love Ranch Dressing and can eat it on almost anything.

My son dips just about e...

Aids for Low Vision

As you read this short article, you will discover ways you can assist friends and relatives with low vision and those who are partially sigh...

Wild and Majestic Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey or Raptors are birds that usually hunt on the wing. They use their keen sense of sight to spot prey, swoop down, and capture...

Learn How to Listen

Most people assume they are good listeners. They hear what is being said and some can even repeat it back verbatim. Unfortunately hearing wh...

Dreams Of Being Pregnant: Spiritual Pregnancy Stories

"I dreamed I was pregnant last nightWhat does that mean?"
"I woke up knowing I was pregnant today. It came to me in a dream."
"I dr...

Tufted Titmouse

The Tufted Titmouse is a noisy song bird and can usually be heard before it's seen. It is a social bird and will frequently join with Ch...

Learning To Squidoo

*$#%Sh#*ucks-bleepity-bleep, Grrr :-(( Yeah... that's right...Does this not look like I am pulling my hair out??? An enthusiastic Squidoo...

Jimmy Durante Songs

Jimmy Durante came into our homes via early television sets in the 1950's. His soft manner, his quirky comedy, and his sweet songs remain w...

Columbia, SC Y'all!

Whether you live here, you're a student at USC, you're one of our proud soldiers at Ft. Jackson or you're just dropping by for a visit, C...

Classic Slapstick Humor

As an avid watcher of Comedy Central, I can tell you comedy, or what is considered funny, has changed over the years. (Today words are said,...

What is a Mystery?

In years past defining a mystery was easy. A mystery was a riddle or a puzzle. The reader and the protagonist had to determine the secret, s...

Cinnamon Apple Baked Beans (And Other Baked Bean Recipes)!

Baked beans have long been a favorite for chilly winter dinners, summer picnics, and potluck dishes year round. This version adds the swee...

The Rufous Hummingbird

The Rufous Hummingbird is a pretty little bird. I rarely see them in the summer, but I often see them at my bird feeder in September and O...

Ms Betty Boop

It has been nearly 80 years since Betty Boop, America's first animated sex symbol, made her film debut. The Betty we know and love today...

Surf Fishing

This page is has information on surf fishing.

Predators in the Wild

When we think of predators, frightening images come to mind. Our heart rate jumps and we glance around warily. In society predators have thr...

Potholder Soup

If someone had suggested I write a recipe lens as a newlywed many years ago, you would have found my family & friends "rolling on the kitch...

Positive Parenting with Thumbuddy

Remember when you were little? What did the grown-ups say to you? Do you remember any of those words?

As a parent, I am sure you already ...

Congo Squares - A Tate Family Bar Cookie Tradition

In 1954, the Tate family lived in Pendleton, SC. I can almost smell the congo sqares in the oven. We loved to gather round and "lick the bo...

Life In My Grandmother's Time

This lens includes my own personal opinions. It is based on my memories and times shared with my grandmother, when I was a child, growing ...

Yo-Yos and Hula Hoops - fun with the oldest toys on earth!

In the Phillippines, yo-yo translates as "come back". Some people believe that the yo-yo was created to be used as a weapon. That theory i...

From Mechanical Banks to Piggy Banks

Save five pennies and you have a nickel, five nickels and you have a quarter. Four quarters can be turned into a dollar. Every generation ha...

Horses - Books and Toys for Children

We begin our love of horses with a rocking horse. Isn't a rocking horse one of the first toys we buy for our children? Humans and horses ha...

My Favorite Mythbusters Myths

One of my favorite television shows is Mythbusters. I think one of the reasons I like it so much is that I have heard many of the Myth's th...

Gift Ideas For Graduation

I remember when I was graduating from high school and college, I wanted people to give me money. I wanted to pick out the things that I need...

Create a Backyard Bird Sanctuary

Bird watching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the world. It provides a relaxing and educational diversion from the stres...

Red-winged Blackbirds

The Red-winged Blackbird is a beautiful songbird and easy to identify. Its red epaulets are easy to spot even when in flight. They are a fai...

The Art of Small Talk

We have all been in situations that call for Small Talk. Your supervisor invites you to a little soiree. No one else in the office was invit...

Spiritual Signs During Pregnancy

Did a spiritual sign let you know you were pregnant, or that you were having a boy, a girl, or even twins?Does it ever seem as if God, or Li...

Television Theme Songs

You can probably sing all of these television theme songs from memory without looking at the lyrics, but just in case you have forgotten a f...

The Purple Finch

The Purple Finch is a pretty little song bird, but distinguishing the Purple Finch from its cousins, the House Finch and the Cassin's Fi...

Common Grackle

The Common Grackle is an opportunistic feeder. They will devour insects, grains, frogs, mice, and even the eggs and hatchlings of other bird...

Richburg, South Carolina -- 29729

The Greater Richburg Association is a group of concerned citizens whose membership consists of the industries, local businesses, and individ...

The Painted Bunting

Since moving to South Carolina I have seen many birds that were not endemic to the Midwest. The Painted Bunting is one of them. The Painted ...

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is one of sixteen hummingbirds to inhabit North America. It is a tiny bird, weighing less than a penny. Hummin...

The European Starling

The European Starling is a beautiful songbird and is a fairly common sight in North America, but it not a native species. It was brought to ...

The Mute Swan

The Mute Swan was first introduced in the United States as an ornamental bird in the 19th century. Since then their population has exploded....

Nikon Monarch Binoculars

Bird watching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the world. It provides a relaxing and educational diversion from the stres...

Haunted Halloween Supplies

Are you planning a Halloween party? Shopping for scary Halloween yard decorations? Looking for pumpkin carving kits? Searching for jus...

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wrens are a southern bird and once they've established their territory, they usually remain there throughout their life. The ma...

Set Your Table with Christmas Spode

Set a beautiful table with Christmas Spode dinnerware! It is fun to add a few pieces to your collection each year - and is a great gift for ...

Bathroom Humor

Do you read in the bathroom? Don't bother denying it. At one time or another most people read while sitting on the "throne." W...

Songbirds: Nature's Soloists

As we go through life, some sights and events have a profound impact on our lives, while others flutter past unnoticed. Some passions can be...

The Hairy Woodpecker

The Hairy Woodpecker is often confused with its smaller cousin, the Downy Woodpecker. They both are dark with a characteristic white stripe ...

The Spotted Owl

Spotted Owls are predators but rather than hunt for prey, they sit back and wait for the prey to come to them. They will watch from a perch,...

Be Positive: Like Joan Adams

Joan Adams has inspired me, motivated me, and garnered my esteemed respect more than any other person I've met online — in my 12...

Burrowing Owl

The Burrowing Owls are aptly named. They live underground in burrows. Rather than dig their own, they let the ground squirrels and prairie d...

Make a Fashion Statement!

Years ago I managed a laboratory in a walk-in clinic. The dress code was strict. Nurses and lab techs wore white-white uniform and white s...

South Carolina Song Birds

There are over 4,000 species of birds that are considered song birds. They are capable of producing a variety of sounds commonly referred to...

How to Set Up a Native Saltwater Aquarium

If you are fortunate enough to live near the beach, you can catch and keep your own sea creatures. This lens is about my own experience sett...

Pass the Salt

Most people think of salt as simply that white granular seasoning found in a salt shaker on virtually every dinner table around the world. I...

Tadpoles To Frogs

My son and I have been watching the frog life cycle unfold before our eyes. Over the past few weeks, we've recorded in photos and text...

Best NCAA Football Team Alarm Clocks

Football Season is almost here! Don't be late for the game! NCAA Football alarm clocks are fun gifts and great items for college student do...

My Favorite Quotes....And More!

As I sat down at the computer, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite quotes with you. But really, this is way more than that. T...

Corn, Bean, and Avocado Salsa...& Vegan Nachos!

Corn, Bean, and Avocado Salsa combines the flavorful tastes of cilantro, lime, corn, and red onion, with black beans and tomatoes. Thi...

Dogwoods and Azaleas

I do enjoy the Springtime!

It is so beautiful in Pendleton SC with all the Dogwood Trees and Azaleas in bloom. We live toward the bottom ...

The Red-shouldered Hawk

Unlike most hawks, the Red-shouldered Hawk hunts from a low-lying perch. They sit quietly, waiting and watching, until prey wanders into the...

Doggie Birthday Party

Squidoo has lots and lots of lenses on just about any subject you can think of. Some are meant to educate, some are meant to entertain and s...

Trumpeter Swans

Similar in appearance to the Tundra Swan, listening to the Trumpeter Swan's call is usually the easiest way to identify it. It has a deep, ...

The Baltimore Oriole

The Baltimore Oriole is a cheerful bird. It can be spotted in wooded lots and whistling along city streets. The mainstay of their diet is be...

Shaggin' in South Carolina

In 1984, The Shag became the official South Carolina State Dance. There is even a SC Shaggers Hall of Fame. The Shag originated on the coast...

The Ghosts of Charleston

With a birthday close to Halloween, I came by my interest in ghosts honestly. The idea of ghosts fascinates me. A ghost is said to be an app...

Tickle Your Funny Bone

Laughter is the best medicine. We've all heard it, or variations of it, throughout our lives. We hear it because it's true. Laughter...

South Carolina Shorebirds

Shorebirds belong to the avian order Charadriiformes. Within the order there are numerous families and species. Most have small bodies with ...

Seed and Garden Supply Catalogs and Product Reviews

Time to order those seed catalogs, so you can start looking through them to order your seeds for your gardens! Or for faster , easier orderi...

The Tundra Swan

The Tundra Swan was formerly called the "Whistling Swan" due to the sound made by the powerful beating of the wings in flight. It ...

Teach Your Children How to Set Goals

Knowing how to set reasonable goals and striving for them is an important life skill. The earlier you encourage your children to think abo...

Pawleys Island, SC

Pawleys Island is located in Georgetown County, South Carolina. The island is on the southern side of Myrtle Beach and is one of the oldest ...

Fruit Salad Recipe

The first time that I enjoyed this recipe was back in the 70's when I was teaching at Pendleton Elementary School. I found out that it was ...

Christmas Wish List

This Christmas gift ideas list includes all price ranges. As I begin my Christmas shopping, I look for items that are really special. I hope...

Turkey Vultures

The Turkey Vulture is a scavenger, feeding off the remains of dead domestic and wild animals. Dependent on its sense of smell to locate the ...

Birthday Ceremony At Montessori

Happy Birthday!   The Montessori birthday celebrations enjoyed by our grandchildren are a treasure.  As you will see from t...

Family Reunion - A Tate Lesson by Example - have fun!

The Tate Family Reunion started in 2000. We did not know each other well at that time. We were scattered all over the USA, and some folks we...

Murrells Inlet, SC

Murrells Inlet, SC is a quaint little fishing village on the shores of the Atlantic ocean.  This lovely town is just south of the ...

The Optimist Club of Rock Hill, South Carolina

The Optimist Club of Rock Hill is a small group of energized adults in our area striving to make a difference in the lives of our young pe...

The Swainson's Hawk

The Swainson's Hawk is an impressive bird of prey, but unlike other hawks, it doesn't prey on rodents and songbirds. They are pr...

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Lily Owens is the daughter of a brutal father and a mysteriously deceased mother. Her only solace is the black woman, Rosaleen who acts as h...

The Common Loon

The Common Loon or the Great Northern Diver is often called the "Symbol of the North." They are reported to be among the oldest groups of ...

Trains, trains, trains! Fun for all!

Do you remember your first train set? I certainly do. Mine was a wind-up Mickey Mouse train. It was a gift from Santa. We moved that year to...

Spring Jubilee Arts & Crafts Festival - Pendleton SC

Just as the dogwoods begin to show their buds, the small historic town of Pendleton, South Carolina begins to get busy preparing for Spring ...

Herring Gulls

The Herring Gull is a familiar bird. It is often seen along the coast and in coastal urban settings. It has a gray mantle and black wing-tip...

Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Murrells Inlet is an old fishing village now filled with great restaurants! When you are hungry at the beach, head to Murrells Inlet for the...

Tides and Nautical Tide Clocks

Time and tide wait for no man. A famous quote reminds us that time and ocean tides will never be interrupted. Beachgoers and boaters are s...

The World of Owls

Throughout history man has been fascinated by owls. In some cultures they represented death and destruction while in others they hold a plac...

Pearl Fryar... Art According to Him

Let me introduce you to a man named Pearl Fryar of Bishopville, South Carolina. Bishopville is located in Lee County known the 'The Garde...

Flag Day In The USA

Our American Flag, the Stars and Stripes, was first designed and made by Betsy Ross. According to legend, she was asked to do this by George...

South Carolina State Flag - Beadwork Pattern

In the autumn of 1775, the Revolutionary Council of Safety asked Col. William Moultrie to design a flag for the South Carolina troops. Colon...

How to Scramble Eggs

Hello! Someone told me that you need to know how to scramble eggs! You are in the right place!

Eggs-- one of the first things we learn to...

Wagener, South Carolina

Wagener, South Carolina, is a small town near the capital city of South Carolina - Columbia, SC. Wagener is in Aiken County. We lived in W...

Delicious Vegetarian Curry Recipes

This is a collection of vegetarian curry recipes, including Curried Fruit, Vegetable Curry, Curried Squash, and Curry Beans. Most of the rec...

The Omron HJ-112 Pocket Pedometer

Exercise is important. Most of us understand and accept that. It can help us maintain a healthy weight, maintain muscle strength, and reduce...

The Northern Pintail

The Northern Pintails are diligent parents. The female will protect her brood by flying at an intruder, or by pretending to be injured and l...

My Mother's Shoes

My Mother's Shoes is an entertaining humorous mystery. It is set in a small town where the tradition of gossip reigns supreme.

When her ...

29670 in Pendleton SC

The beautiful historic town of Pendleton SC and the surrounding area is located in Anderson County and only 4 miles from Clemson University,...

Connestee Falls: In the Land of Waterfalls!

Transylvania County, in North Carolina, has often been referred to as the "Land of Waterfalls." Brevard, North Carolina is the l...

Writing Book Reviews

I love to read and I'm a writer. It stands to reason that I should be able to write a good book review. At least that's what I assum...

Coin Collecting for Kids

I started Collecting Coins as a child and started my children collecting coins when they were young as well. It is a thrilling hobby that ca...

Pendleton Memories 3 - Nell Seawright Reeves

Nell Seawright Reeves shares her memories of growing up in Pendleton SC in the 1920's and 1930's. I had a delightful afternoon toda...

A Dog Named Beau

Jimmy Stewart's poem about his precious dog, Beau, is one of my favorites ever. His total enjoyment of Beau's personality and habits will ...

Little Anthony and the Imperials - A Virtual Concert

I don't know about you but "Little Anthony and The Imperials" bring back some fond memories of lying in my dorm with my Anatomy book open...

The Laughing Gull

Named for its well-known laughing call, the Laughing Gull is a common sight along the Atlantic coast. They are a social bird and are often s...

Birth Order - How Did It Affect Me?

Yes, I think that my place in the Birth Order did affect me. I am the third child in a family of four children. I am the youngest of three g...

Inspirational Poetry

Poetry soothes our souls, feeds our minds, and clears our thoughts. These are a few of my favorites and I will continue to add to them.

M...

The American Robin

As a child, I was told that spotting a robin in the yard heralded the arrival of spring. Living in northern Minnesota, that was usually the ...

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Officially Random Acts of Kindness Day is an unofficial Holiday. The banks don't close, picnics are rarely planned, and there's no...

The Ring-billed Gull

The Ring-billed Gull is a highly social bird. They occupy large colonies, especially during breeding season. They are a playful bird and can...

Carowinds Theme Park

Carowinds is an exciting theme park located on the North and South Carolina border - near Charlotte, North Carolina - in Fort Mill, South Ca...

Child Of My Heart (Part Two)

I believe God led Audrey to me. Though she is not mine genetically, she has grown to become my child through experience, sacrifice, hard...

Ebook Downloads and How to Use Them

If your mailbox is like mine, it is filled with offers for free or not-so-free ebooks. Are you taking advantage of those?

When you joined...

The Wisdom Of Children

Have you ever considered the vast wisdom in the innocence of a child's thoughts?

At fifty-eight years old, I realized recently, I have...

Aiken County Farmers Market

The Aiken County Farmers Market has a long history of providing excellent locally grown produce to discriminating shoppers. It is open year ...

Our Annual Church Picnic

What a great day it was for our Annual Church Picnic! The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, the attendance was great and the fell...

The Water Around Us

Although water is all about us, seen and unseen, we still find it mysterious and, in many ways, one of the least understood of all our natur...

Halloween Costumes for Adults

Adults love Halloween costumes, too! We never outgrow our love for playing dress-up! Whether accompanying children on Halloween or presentin...

Bathing Rituals Through the Ages

How often do you bathe? Once a day? Twice? Do you hop in the shower or bathtub on a whim? I know I do. I take the water and the bath for gra...

South Carolina's Historic Georgetown

Rich History & Culture - "Little Charleston" as it is sometimes called is the third oldest city in South Carolina. In fac...

Janiece's Lensography

Welcome to my site! I'm glad you're here!

I am a member of Squidoo, an online group of people (called lensmasters) who make webpages (c...

The Wagon Wheel in South Carolina

Down in the country in Chester County, South Carolina, the Wagon Wheel is everybody's favorite place to eat. Even though we live about 25 m...

The Double-crested Cormorant

The Double-crested in this Cormorant's name refers to the crests that grow during the breeding season. It eats mostly fish and it is often ...

Extravagant Christmas Gifts

Do you value a gift by the cost? Love the lush and extravagant gifts? Do you measure friendships by how much someone spent on you this year ...

Sing-Along with the Tate Family

I think we started singing in the car to pass the time on long trips over to Georgia to visit relatives. How many times did we sing "99 bot...

Hurricanes

Hurricane Hugo formed off the coast of Africa on Sept, 19, 1989, tore through Charleston, SC on Sept 22, and finally dissipated on Sept. 25t...

10 Things I Want to Do in the Next Five Years

In just five years, I will be 70 years of age. It is time to make my dreams come true! As you scroll through this site, I hope you will be i...

Legally Blind Blunders

Legally Blind is a scary diagnosis. But life can still be fun -- if you learn to laugh at yourself, situations, and with others. No, it's n...

Limelight Hydrangea Or Is It?

The Hydrangea Pictures on this page were taken in my yard. I really am not sure what variety we have. Let me tell you about it and maybe you...

A Lifetime of Favorite Music

Welcome to my 100th Squidoo Lens!

I have thought for weeks about this 100th lens -- what do I want to say on such a momentous occasion? I...

Cooking in the Microwave

I love my microwave! I use it 5-10 times a day. Don't you?

I boil water for coffee, tea or hot chocolate. I warm soups. I reheat leftove...

Stornoway Scotland - Our Sister City

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to join friends in being part of the 36 member Pendleton Delegation to go to Stornoway Sco...

Attracting Birds to Your Yard

Next to gardening, bird watching is one of the fastest growing hobbies around. It doesn't require a trip around the world or thousands...

Book Reviews by Senior Squids

This is a library of book reviews created by the Senior Squids.  We cover a wide variety of subjects -- scroll down and roam through th...

Carolina Parakeet

The once abundant Carolina Parakeet was a gregarious bird. They would form large, noisy flocks that fed on cultivated fruits and grains. The...

Sanderlings

Sanderlings are the most widespread of all the shorebirds. They are often seen on beaches scurrying after waves as they roll back to the sea...

Halloween Directory on Squidoo

Happy Halloween! This is the place to find exactly what you are looking for! All of your Halloween Supplies, Specialty Items, Costumes, Food...

Best of The Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt on Twitter

It's a sales craze that could only happen on the internet! One young law student wrote a "tongue-in-cheek" review of his new Three Wolf M...

Morning Has Broken

Today, March 20, 2009, is the first day of Spring and as I was sitting on my porch listening to the birds sing, I thought about the hymn "M...

Have A Spiritual Pregnancy Story To Share?

Have you ever dreamed you were pregnant...and then found out you were?
Have you experienced a spiritual sign or intuition about your pregna...

The Purple Martin

If there was a ten most wanted list for birds, Purple Martins would be on it. Over a million people in North America put up Martin houses ...

Songs for Family Sing-Along

Does your family sing together? What songs are you teaching your children?
It seems we have been singing since early childhood! We are not ...

Deadlock by Iris Johansen

Emily Hudson is a UN artifacts expert. In times of conflict, warring factions rarely consider preserving and protecting the country's hi...

Wedding Program - Make It Yourself!

A wedding program allows you to show the order of the ceremony, introduce the wedding party, thank guests for participating in your special ...

York, SC - Small town America

York is the County Seat of York County, SC.

Take a little walk in downtown York and you hear music. You really do! A charming old/new cit...

Lizzy's Bookshelf

My first clear memory of reading was when I was in first grade. My teacher, Mrs. Gold, had set up a chart and for each book we read, we wo...

Introducing Granny Geek

How do your customers find you? In the yellow pages? That was probably true ten years ago. Today most people search for local businesses on ...

Foster Teen Parenting

Nothing prepared me for fostering teens!! I was given nine weeks of training from the Children's Home Society before taking my first foster...

FaeFever

Faefever is the third book in Karen Marie Moning's Fever series. In Darkfever MacKayla Lane is pulled from a world isolated from the har...

Charleston - South Carolina's Most Beautiful City

Charleston, South Carolina, is a beautiful city to visit. There is much to see and do there. The first thing to do is a carriage tour. This...

Kids With Special Needs

Over thirty years ago, Mary M. Wood, Ed.D. established Developmental Therapy - Developmental Teaching for educators and parents of children ...

Ding Dong School

In the 1950's, the best children's television show - and maybe the only one for a little while - was Ding Dong School. Remember Miss Franc...

Creative Toys

I admit it! I love my computer! I enjoy playing baseball or bowling with my grandson on the Wii. And I am thankful daily for the convenience...

Child Of My Heart (Part Three)

The night I first brought Audrey home, I promised, if she were still with me when she was grown, I would try to find her mother for her....

The Three Stooges

When my sons were pre-teens, moving beyond cartoons to more adult humor, my husband pulled out his collection of Three Stooges videos for th...

The Best Squidoo Lens NOT To Do

Oh, yippee yay! This is all about me and my Website and what I want you to buy. I am not going to add any of my personality or give you any ...

Barbara Stanwyck

The release of Robert Wagner's new autobiography brings Barbara Stanwyck back into the news. The internet and bookstores are buzzing with t...

Songs About Dogs

Dog-lovers are an interesting lot! We not only feed and care for our dogs - we talk to them; we walk with them; we treat them as members of ...

Are you a thermometer or a thermostat?

Most people pick up and reflect the opinions around them rather than develop their own.
Last week I was at a conference in Las Vegas called...

The Atlantic Flyway

This page explores the Atlantic Flyway - the migratory path of waterfowl, shorebirds, pelagic birds, and songbirds of the North American Eas...

Using Lists to Lower Your Holiday Stress

The holidays are meant to be a season of peace and joy, and sharing that joy with friends and family has always been a high priority. Christ...

Writng Fiction: Cooking Up a Story

I have never been one to ignore a challenge, but when Bonnie, the Rocket Moms illustrious leader, published our third week assignment, I too...

Jolly Judicious Jetsetters-2

The Squidoo Greeters present the Giant Squid Challenge for September 2009!

This is soooooooooo exciting. We all had a great time with the...

Experiencing Pre-Birth Communication

Have you ever been aware of your baby communicating with you... before his or her birth?

Perhaps you had an experience with pre-birth com...

James Dillet Freeman

I was introduced to the work of James Dillet Freeman as a young wife and mother. I was reading Norman Vincent Peale's Positive Imaging - an...

Selecting a Birdwatching Field Guide

Watching the birds in your backyard is both fun and relaxing. You may have already put up a birdfeeder and even recognize some of the regula...

Pig Roast Recipes

In the early 80's when we were much younger and much more energetic, we had an annual Pig Roast at our home. It was always after a big Clem...

Feeling Safe - An Autobiography

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 depressio...

Papa Doc's Creamy Peach Ice Cream

When was the last time you churned ice cream?

We used to make it on special occasions but haven't made it in so long that I am not even ...

Engelbert Humperdinck

The romantic music of Engelbert Humperdinck constantly drifted through our little apartment in the late 1960's. I had two 8 track tapes of ...

My Nature lensography

I enjoy writing about nature and using the photos I've taken. I am not sure when I began to appreciate Mother Nature but I think I was very...

Defining Stress

Stress is a fairly common term and if asked, most people can tell you what it means to them. For some it is the pressure or the everyday s...

Raising Financially Responsible Children

Our children need to learn how to handle their money. We as parents know that it is a vital part of their education. Are we correct in assum...

Scottsboro, AL

When I was a college student, in the early 1960's, my parents moved to Scottsboro, AL. When I went home on Christmas break that year, we ha...

The Charleston City Market

As a history buff, I love Charleston, South Carolina. There are incredible places to visit such as the Maritime Museum or Fort Sumpter. The ...

Growing Up in Pendleton SC in 1950's and 60's

Pendleton SC Town Council woman Sandra Gantt was asked to speak to the Leadership Pendleton Class of 2009. She was asked to tell how it was ...

Long Walk Part of Gift

Norman Vincent Peale used to tell a story about a missionary in Africa who received a beautiful seashell as a gift from a student. He had wa...

The Complete Thanksgiving Directory

Thanksgiving recipes, decorations, prayers, songs and original ideas! Everything you need to make a perfect Thanksgiving dinner!

For flow...

The Northern Mockingbird

The Northern Mockingbird is an incredible songbird, but it's nearly impossible to identify by its song. It is a mimic. It will mimic the so...

Queen Anne's Lace

Every summer my grandson and I have fun cutting Queen Anne's Lace and dying the flower different colors with food coloring. We started doin...

Lake Wylie

Lake Wylie is located on the North Carolina and South Carolina border near Charlotte. It is the oldest lake of the eleven on the Catawba Riv...

Board Games For Teenagers

My children love their video games and spend a great deal of their free time developing phenomenal hand-eye coordination while traversing wo...

Best Christmas Directory

From Santa Claus stories to Christmas dinner, Christmas recipes, Christmas gifts for all ages, and decorating ideas -- everything you ever w...

Freedom Fest in Pendleton SC

Freedom Fest in Pendleton South Carolina is an old fashioned Patriotic community celebration that is fun for the whole family. We have Games...

South Carolina Towns and Cities

South Carolina is a small state in the southeastern part of the United States. Our population numbers over 4,321,249.

From the mountains ...

Angels in the ER - Inspiring True Stories from Emergency Room Doctor

Robert Lesslie, MD has written a captivating book about his experience in the Emergency Room, the patients, the staff and the life lessons h...

Pileated Woodpeckers

The Pileated Woodpecker is an impressive bird, and spotting one winging its way through the trees is a sight to see. It is one of the larges...

A Modern Girl's Guide to Personal Finance

When the economy started heading south, my husband and I knew we had to take control of our finances. It has been a struggle and we have a w...

Family Photo Captions!

I love family photos and they are even more fun with captions to help tell the story-- or not! Here are some photos of family members -- the...

Nursing Pajamas

Nursing pajamas are such a convenience for a new mom and baby! Having a new baby in the home is a busy, happy time. I hope that shopping her...

The Black-crowned Night Heron

The Black-crowned Night Heron is one of the few nocturnal aquatic birds. Instead of heading for the roost at dusk, it starts foraging for ...

The Downy Woodpecker

The Downy Woodpecker is a familiar sight throughout most of North America. It is a pretty little bird similar in appearance to the Hairy Woo...

My Favorite Dogs

Living in the country most of our lives, many of our dogs have been "yard dogs". Nothing fancy. No special foods, no kennels, no grooming,...

Spinach Pie

My husband works the PM shift now and I work days. More often than not I dine alone. After years of cooking for a family of ravenous males, ...

Squidkin

My sister and I are having such fun Squidoo-ing! Her Squidoo name is Ohme. Every day we talk on the telephone and e-mail about all the excit...

How to Count Calories to Lose Weight?

I know you are probably saying how do you count calories to lose weight. Well I am about to show you. I have found the best way to lose weig...

Ash Grove Resort Cabins and Camping - A Camper's Review

Ash Grove Resort Cabins and Camping is nestled deep in the woods in Brevard, NC. The fourteen acres that make up Ash Grove host shady and ...

Our Florida Vacation

My husband decided to take a whole week off of work and we enjoyed a week long vacation. This was something that we had not done in several ...

July 4th - Independence Day Songs

July 4th is Independence Day in the United States. We celebrate with fireworks, picnics, and parades big and small.

Our little neighborho...

The Passenger Pigeon

The Passenger Pigeon used to be the most common bird in North America. They lived in huge flocks, and during migration, they covered the sky...

Recycle Buttons into Refrigerator Magnets

When I was a teenager, if I wanted more clothes I bought some material and pulled out the sewing machine. I had to buy the material and ma...

How to Dress for Work - 5 Quick Tips

Dress codes continually change. It's hard to know what is appropriate for work and what is not. Do check with your employer if you have any...

Eugenia's Journal Of Short Stories

"The world is a looking-glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it in turn, will look sourly u...

How To Master Mind for Success

A Master Mind group is formed whenever two or more people have a common goal and decide to work together on a regular basis on that goal.
...

Francis Beidler Forest

One of my favorite birding spots is a little known corner of the Francis Beidler Forest. The Francis Beidler Forest Bird Sanctuary encompass...

Jolly Judicious Jetsetters on Zazzle

The Jolly Judicious Jetsetter's better known as the JJJ's is one of the Squidoo Teams for the Potential Giant/Giant100 Challenge. The JJJ...

MiMi's Personal Growth and Motivational T-Shirts

Coming from an unfortunate childhood, I didn't know what life was all about. All I knew was that life sucked. Where is the order? What is m...

Unusual Sights In South Carolina

Growing up in Pendleton, SC, I was constantly reminded of our history. I can still hear my mama telling us -- every time we passed the Episc...

Seabrook Island, South Carolina

Seabrook island is located about 25 miles from Charleston, South Carolina.

There is an abundance of protected wildlife at Seabrook. Watch...

Spiritual Pregnancy Experiences Survey

Did you first find out about your pregnancy from a dream?Did you learn anything about your baby or pregnancy from a spiritual sign or a drea...

Recycling Fabric

Recycling is a popular buzz-word in today's society, but recycling in one form or another has been around since the beginning of time. The ...

The Cosco Step Stool

I'm getting shorter. That's the only possible explanation I can come up with. It's getting harder and harder to reach the stuff stored in...

Classic Humor

Can you imagine a world without laughter? I can't. We need to laugh at ourselves and with others. It lowers blood pressure and reduces...

Busy Lizzy's Aquatic Birds

Aquatic birds live on or near bodies of water. They acquire their food from the water, the shorelines, or animals within the same region. I ...

Eugene H. Robinson?

I became a news wonk this summer. It was hard not to with one of the most interesting presidential races in many years going on. I discovere...

North Myrtle Beach Flea Market in North Myrtle Beach, SC

The North Myrtle Beach Flea Market
was built in 1984 and has been in business for 25 years (2008).

The North Myrtle Beach Flea Market is...

Spell Of The Highlander

Spell of the Highlanderby Karen Marie MoningFor the last eleven hundred years Cian MacKeltar looked out at the world through a plate of silv...

Beat the Blues

How do you beat the blues? There are some simple techniques that will change your mood. Were you aware of that fact? Here's how to lif...

Lego Sets For All Ages

Legos have sure come a long way. My grandson played with them when he was younger and now that he is 9 years old, he is actually building an...

Building Traffic on Squidoo

I love Squidoo and I spend a great deal of time building and improving my lenses. I love to write and to share my thoughts with the world. S...

Travel Alarm Clocks

Have you ever overslept and missed an important conference? Have you tossed and turned in a strange town, afraid the hotel wake up service w...

South Carolina On Squidoo!

South Carolina is my home and Squidoo is my passion! Joan4 and I realized that we were not the only South Carolinians on Squidoo so we deci...

Sausage Bean Chowder

This sausage bean chowder is wonderful on those cold winter nights! It's easy to make and serves a family of four easily. I always double t...

Wedding Music - Videos and Lyrics

Choosing your wedding music is one of your most important tasks as a bride. Do find music that is meaningful for you and your groom. In this...

SouthernBelle on Fripp Island, SC

Discover Fripp Island... South Carolina's most charming barrier island and boasts 3 1/2 miles of uncrowded, unspoiled beaches. The wildlife...

Raggedy Ann and Andy

Raggedy Ann officially came into being in 1915, but actually existed for some time before that. Johnny Gruelle, an artist and political cart...

The Cattle Egret

The Cattle Egret is classified as a wader, but are usually seen foraging in grassy fields rather than along waterways. They follow along beh...

What is your favorite inspirational quote?

Do you have favorite quotes that you depend upon in a crisis, special quotes that motivate you to move forward, quotes that you are teaching...

Living Within Your Means

During these uncertain economic times, the average citizen is cutting back on their spending determined not to add to their debt load. They...

Selecting a Birdbath

Bird watching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the world. It provides a relaxing and educational diversion from the stres...

Saint Patrick's Day Songs

Saint Patrick's Day celebrations and parades occur all over the world, it seems. In the United States, Savannah Georgia boasts the largest ...

Toys and Books from Grandma

Our grandchildren enjoy toys and books at our house. I constantly search for the best, most creative toys I can find.

The latest rage for...

Squidoo with Grandma!

Can senior citizens learn to use Squidoo? Of course! As a group I will admit that we are -generally speaking- a technically challenged group...

Spinning Toy Tops

Toddlers love to play with Toy Tops and have for a long, long time. I remember the top that my son played with and he is now 30. My grandson...

Legally Blind - Please Be Kind

Yes, it can be awkward. You suddenly realize that the person you have been introduced to cannot see you. How should you act? What should you...

PEEPS PreSchool

PEEPS is an acronym for Pendleton Educational Enrichment Programs & Services. PEEPS is a ministry of the Pendleton United Methodist Church a...

Sandhill Cranes

Evidence suggests that the Sandhill Crane is the oldest known bird species in existence today. A fossil of a bird estimated to be10 millio...

Squidoo Lens Reviews

Since July 2008, I have been blogging about and promoting creative, interesting and otherwise outstanding Squidoo lenses. This lens is all a...

in Johns Island, SC

Johns Island, also spelled John's Island, is one of the many Sea Islands along the coast of South Carolina and is one of the six distinct a...

I'm the Mom!

I am a Mom. And a Grandmother. And very proud and thankful for both roles.

Perhaps when my life is done, no other work I do on this earth...

Alcoholics Anonymous And Recovery - Squidoo Stories

As I researched Alcoholics Anonymous for this lens, I was constantly reminded of the phrase "each one, teach one" phrase. Bill W and Dr. B...

Ten Tips for Squidoo Newbies

Squidoo is easy and fun! If you are new to Squidoo, this top 10 list will cover the basics. These are the things you should learn first. Aft...

Mac Frampton - Amazing Pianist

Mac Frampton was a member of my class at Erskine College in Due West, SC, in 1962. In those days, we would sit in awe as he played piano for...

Family Sculpture

The day was filled with electricity as we ascended the steps and entered the sanctuary of the beautiful, old stone church. Our lives wer...

Setting and Reaching Goals

"The greatest discovery of this generation is that a human being can alter their life by altering their attitude." ----William J...

Teach Your Children to Save

Teaching our children how to manage their money is a vital part of their education. In our spend-happy society, it's too easy to put off sa...

The Weekend Reader

So many books and so little time. Narrow down your choices by reading book reviews. Here are my top picks for this month. I hope you enjoy t...

What Is Friendship?

Friendship is a valued relationship between two or more people that fosters support. My friends make me a better person.

I am so lucky to...

Pendleton Memories - A Series

This is a lensography of the Pendleton Memories Series. I hope you will visit each one because they are so different and offer much in learn...

Pendleton Honors Squidoo and Ohme!

On September 8, 2009 the town of Pendleton honored Nancy Hellams aka Ohme with a proclamation -- the date was set aside to honor Nancy's pr...

Busy Lizzy's Journey into the Land of Squid

"Squidoo. What kind of name is that?"

I had followed a link from a blog and landed on Squidoo. I was looking for a means to promote my ...

Ohme's Recipes

Recipes by Ohme? Anyone who knows me might think that this is a joke. You see, my hubby is the cook in the family and I gladly step aside an...

Keep Money and Valuables Safe

"I am going to buy a safe" or "I am pricing safes right now."
I have always wanted a fireproof safe just for scrapbooks and family item...

Senator Graham's New Regional Office

May 15, 2009 was a proud day for the town of Pendleton South Carolina. That was the day of the Grand Opening of the new Regional Office of U...

Fitness: One Step at a Time

Exercise is important. It helps us maintain a healthy weight. With a good exercise regime, we are less likely to lose bone density and we ma...

Minnie Remembers

I was working at a nursing home back in the 1970s. Nursing Home Week arrived with a special movie for the staff called Minnie Remembers.

...

Seniors On Line - The Tate Girls

If you have sisters, I hope you have as much fun as we do! Separated by miles, we are in touch via the internet, instant messaging, e-mail ...

Top Ten Reasons to Add a Walk to Your Daily Routine

There is no fountain of youth, but as we approach midlife and the years beyond, most people realize that there is a secret to feeling better...

Squidoo To-Do Lists

I am by nature a list-maker. I make lists of everything! As I started learning about Squidoo and making lenses, I started making lists. Retu...

Red Alarm Clock

A red alarm clock implies high energy and action. Red stop lights, stop signs, fire hydrants, and fire trucks all in the color red to demand...

Senior Fitness: The Value of Exercise

I'm looking forward to retirement. After years of working, I will have the time to pursue my hobbies, and fill my time with things I want t...

Family Myrtle Beach Vacation

Whether your seeking a weekend getaway or a fun filled vacation, planning a Myrtle Beach, SC vacation is a great choice. Myrtle Beach is loc...

North American Hummingbirds

I love to watch the hummingbirds flutter through my flower beds. Some are as tiny as a butterfly and their wings beat faster than the speed ...

Father's Day 2009

This lens is in dedication of my father, Ed Sims, in the hopes that what I have to say may help some of you to understand the men of his...

South Carolina Festivals

The South is loaded with festivals, and SC is no exception. Year round you can find a festival somewhere across our great state. Read on to ...

Echoes Of Reminiscence

The next time you pass an old farm house with its blackened boards and paneless windows, stop for just a moment. Take time to reminisce ab...

Joan's Jolly Judicious Jetsetters

Update: July 1, 2009
Congratulations to all of the super members of the Jolly Judicious Jetsetters! You created a total of 221 Prospective ...

Busy Lizzy's Lenses

Before I sat down to create this lensography, I took a look at my list of lenses. They are as varied as the students in my classroom. Can on...

Thoughts & Things, Mine..... and Others!

The title, "Thoughts and Things ..... Mine & Others" comes from the name I gave my first Journal as I not only like to write down my own t...

Busy Lizzy's Woodpeckers

Woodpeckers are impressive birds. They are rarely seen but often heard in forests and wooded areas throughout North America. The characteris...

What Does Your Family Think Of Your Love For Squidoo?

If you are like me, you have become obsessed with Squidoo. I find myself talking more and more about my activities on Squidoo and my new Squ...

Get to Know Surfie!

My name is Melissa and I'm from South Carolina.  I'm married, and have two beautiful Chihuahuas named Pixie and Gypsy.&nbs...

The Red-Bellied Woodpecker

It's odd that the Red-bellied Woodpecker is named for its red belly when in truth the faint blush on its belly is rarely seen, but it is an...

5 Life Lessons I Want to Teach my Grandchildren

My precious grandchildren,

There are so many things I want you to know. Your mom and dad will teach you, your Poppy will teach you, and y...

Roaring Gap, North Carolina 28668

Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the small town of Roaring Gap is the ideal spot for a vacation of scenic beauty. The easiest ...

Pendleton Farmers Market

Please support your Local Farmers Market! The Pendleton Farmers Market is located in historic Pendleton South Carolina.

What a sight to s...

Peter Oosterhuis

In September 2008, Peter Oosterhuis was the guest speaker at the Adams Cup Golf Tournament dinner. The Adams Cup is a 17 year old local golf...

Valentine's Day Songs

February 14 is Valentine's Day! Have you bought that special valentine yet?

Write a special love note. Or better yet, make a Happiness B...

New Year - Goals or Resolutions?

Goal Setting is fun! I began setting goals and visualizing them accomplished after I read Positive Imaging by Norman Vincent Peale in 1982. ...

D. J. Gregory - Walk On!

Some days, the entire plan completely changes. This is one of those days. Early this morning our son sent me a link to a video that has insp...

US National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the World's largest artificial whitewater river and is a home to the United States Olympic Team Trai...

Everything Hummingbird!

Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures! They get their name from the humming sound made by the rapid beating (60 to 80 beats per second)...

The Whimbrel

The Whimbrel is one of the eight remaining species of curlew. It is a shy bird, but can be spotted along the shore of North America, Europe ...

The American White Ibis

The White Ibis is a wader. It can be seen along the shore, up to its knees in water, sweeping its head from side-to-side in search of food...

The Osprey

The Osprey, often called the Sea Hawk, is a fish-eating bird of prey. Its eyesight is phenomenal. It can spot a fish lurking beneath the wat...

What is your favorite romantic movie?

What movie would you like to watch with your sweetie on Valentines Day? Dirty Dancing? The Notebook? Titanic? Gone With the Wind? Ghost? Pre...

Amazing and Talented Children!

Children inspire us; they make us reflect on our own lives and challenge us to do more. We learn from them. We can be entertained by them. S...

Keep Your Muse Happy: Back up Your Data

In a house we have closets, basements, and attics to store the things we are no longer using, but unwilling to part with. To some degree we ...

The Shack - Is it Fact or Fiction?

The Shack is an amazing, even shocking, picture of God - told by a man who has lost a child. Mackenzie Allen Phillips meets God in the shack...

Visit the North Star State

I live in South Carolina and have for many years, but every summer I return to Minnesota to spend time with family and friends, and to let t...

What is Your Secret of Life?

Welcome! This lens, with your participation, answers the question: What is the Secret of Life? Submit your secret of life; vote on your own ...

Recipe for Aging Happily and Creatively

My sister, Betty, sent a quote today. The quote was on the front of a memories book presented to Jane Douglas on her 80th birthday.

"Jus...

Does Shopping and Selling Online Hurt The Local Economy?

Most of us online are here to make money but what does this do for the local economy? My situation may be different than most because I live...

Dolphin Encounter with Captain Chad

When we arrived at Seabrook Island, SC, for a family weekend, our son announced that we were all in for a big surprise the next day! We were...

April Fool's Day Pranks

I married the world's # 1 practical joker about 50 years ago! And my birthday is April 1! April Fool's Day is a national holiday in my hou...

Become a Fairy Godmother!

Wouldn't it be fun to be a real Fairy Godmother? While the bride has her bridesmaids to assist her, the mother-of-the-bride is often alone ...

Maypole Dance

At Pendleton Elementary School in the 50's, we danced the Maypole. I remember like it was yesterday. Here is the photo of my class! Is that...

Honored Volunteer - Jane Douglas

All over America this week (April 19-25, 2009), celebrations are happening to honor thousands upon thousands of volunteers. The theme this y...

Virtual Musical Concerts

I love music - naturally, I have created a number of musical lenses. This is a directory of my music lenses interspersed with some of my fav...

The Squidoo Learning Curve

For some, the Squidoo Learning Curve has been a road with gentle inclines and peaceful valleys. They traverse it with ease, picking up new i...

Kate Salley Palmer

I remember the first time I met Kate Salley Palmer. It was in the early 70's and we had a mutual friend. Both of these women were way ahead...

Pet Talk

We have a bulldog named Pitty Pat, a bird named Henrietta, a turtle named Billy, two calico cats named Mott and Fran, and lots of fish. I th...

Dawn Staley: Athlete, Entrepreneur/Philanthropist, Mentor

Dawn Staley was a high school basketball player of the year, a three time gold metal Olympian who was elected to carry the flag in the 2004 ...

Handmade Soap Buying Guide

I hope this lens will be helpful information about why handmade soap is so good for your skin, and also help you learn about the properties ...

The Way to Bliss Now

I met Laura Whitelaw as a member of Pat O'Bryan's Portable Empire University. I am so thankful for Laura. We have been members of the same...

Jetsetter Giants and Giant 100's!

Welcome to our JJJ Celebration party! We are celebrating the accomplishments of our entire Jolly Jetsetters group in April and May of 2009! ...

Golf in Scotland

May 2009 - The Adams Family Tour for Golfers will depart South Carolina and go to Scotland for a marathon week of golf, golf and more golf....

Dogs - Toys, Books and Movies

Children seem to love all animals naturally-- dogs, cats, horses, rabbits -- but especially dogs. Dogs and puppies! They love to read about ...

Valentines Day Directory

Whatever your age - in school trading penny valentines - or this is the year you will propose to your love on the 14th of February - Valenti...

Pendleton Goes Squidoo

I'm a SAPP (Self Appointed Pendleton Promoter)!

My sister, Joan4, made the first Squidoo lens about our hometown of Pendleton SC and I h...

Festivals, Fairs And Other Special Events

I have found Squidoo to be a very effective way to promote our small town's local events. Squidoo is free and fairly simple to execute and ...

Be Happy!!! Stage Your Home to SELL.

There's no need to stress about putting your home on the market when you've enlisted the help of a professional home stager. You can relax...

Celebrating with Profile Pictures

My sister aka Ohme aka @hellams is a very talented lensmaster and artist. At Christmastime in 2008, she magically used clip art to create a ...

Bordeaux & Bordeaux, CPAs, PA - Serving Charlotte and Lake Wylie

We discovered many years ago that most small businesses were not getting the proactive advice that they needed from their accountants. Most ...

Bird Watching Excursions

Watching the birds in your own backyard can be both rewarding and satisfying, but as your expertise grows, you may want to join other birder...

Beginners Guide to Coin Collecting

I started collecting coins as a child and have continued to do so throughout my adult life. Most coin collectors slide into the hobby withou...

Giant Floor Puzzles for Super Fun!

Our grandchildren have always enjoyed puzzles. Recently their wonderful mom told me about floor puzzles, and I immediately bought one for ou...

Banish the Blahs

All 3 of the Tate sisters enjoy writing. Sister Nancy aka Ohme and I both enjoy Squidoo. Sister Betty has been published in regional magazin...

Using Music to Lower Stress

Stress. For people constantly on the go, it's a fact of life. There is always something to do and never enough hours in the day. Some ...

My Work Experience with March of Dimes

During the late 1970's I was pleased to become the Executive Director of our 5 county March of Dimes Chapter. We worked hard recruiting vol...

Mystic Messenger

I had the pleasure of meeting a true mystic last week. My daughter and I were part of a small group of 15-20 who met with Maudy Fowler and G...

The Invitation

On July 28, 2009, Sharon Eden was our guest on the Moon Moo and You Blog Radio show. At one point, Sharon began to quote from one of her fav...

Blog Talk Radio - Moon, Moo and You

Moon Moo and You is a Blog Talk radio show dedicated to the wisdom of all of us. Kate Loving Shenk and I discuss a wide variety of subjects ...

Charlotte Family Challenge

This lense is for families that want to get out of the house and do things in the Charlotte area as a family. After many wasted days of sitt...

Rocket Mom Lenses by Ohme

I had already decided that Squidoo would have to take a back seat during the months of May and June because I had so much to do to get ready...

Easter Songs and Springtime Songs

Sing a song of joy! Winter is past, spring is here. Springtime brings the Easter season - a time of renewal, a time of celebration. Easter i...

Resume Writing Strategies Revealed

Laura Whitelaw has written the perfect guide for resume-writers! Laura is a certified resume strategist. She will teach you:

How to selec...

Life Lessons on Squidoo

Almost every good thing I know about life, I practice on Squidoo, don't you?
Squidoo is a community. It's a great place to make friends, ...

Camp Old Indian

Camp Old Indian is the Boy Scout Camp operated by the Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Camp Old Indian is located in Norther...

Organize Your Purse

I simply must organize my purse! How about you?
My house is filled with important sentimental possessions. From my mother's diary to all t...

My Favorite Squidoo Lenses

This is a selfish lens. I just want to create a place to put all the lenses that I seem to search for all the time. Thank you for joining me...

Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice

It is exciting news! The new Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice will be such fun! Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice runs on batteries, so easy to t...

Ireland - Vacation in Terryglass

Kathie e-mailed: "We loved Terryglass...small village...on the shores of Lough Dorg. Lovely, friendly, peaceful, pastoral. Here we are stro...

Lensography: Azareal

No, that picture is not me, though my cat 'helps' type most lenses so it seems fair that she should have a photo op. I just really liked t...

Touring Fort Moultrie

Most people know South Carolina for its role in the Civil War. But this state has a treasure trove of colonial and Revolutionary sites open ...

Holidays on Squidoo

This is a special lensography - my lenses that dance throughout the year. Of course, it will continue to update as I make more holiday lense...

LinkedIn - Why You Need to Be On It!

What is LinkedIn and why should I be on it? That is the question that I first asked myself when I got my first "invite to connect" a coupl...

The Adams Cup Golf Tournament

This lens is under construction. thank you!

The Adams Cup is a golf tournament in York County, SC. It is played between Spring Lake Golf ...

Iron and Wine Tablature

Iron and Wine, an indie favorite of mine, is mostly acoustic guitar music with vocals, something a guitar-enthuasist like myself would love ...

Things to do in South Carolina

Don't get it confused with "North"

A Joyful Squid Angel

I was delighted to become a Squidoo angel in April of 2009. Delighted because -- I totally "in- joy" visiting lenses; I sincerely "in-joy...

What A Year! From Newbie to Giant Squid

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...

Olde English Artisan Center

Artisans in the 7 counties of the Old English District near Chester, South Carolina have a new place to display their creations. The Old Eng...

Splash Zone Waterpark

In the hot summer sun, especially in the south, water parks are a huge relief! The Splash Zone Water Park at James Island, SC is a family fa...

Finding Time

I work full time, manage 196 lenses on Squidoo, an account on RedGage, two active blogs, post articles on Associated Content, have an assort...

Kate Loving Shenk

I first met Kate Loving Shenk at Pat O'Bryan's Portable Empire University. Since that time, she has become one of my dearest on-line frien...

Charlie Rymer - Golf hits and giggles!

Charlie Rymer has been a golf announcer at ESPN since 1998. His wit and humor adds delight to each golf event. He was a member of the PGA To...

Joan's RocketMoms Lensography

I am enjoying the challenge of RocketMoms! RocketMoms keeps me inspired to create more and more lenses -- and there are always great ideas o...

The Giant Squids Interviews

 I am so excited for the new Giant Squids that it just had to come out in this lens! I want to know who all of them are, how they got b...

Jeff Herring, The Article Writing Guy

To learn all about article writing, I started reading everything I could find that was written by Jeff Herring. Jeff's advice is always cle...

A Bushel And A Peck

Our parents sang this one often, and we sang it as children, too! So Bushel and a Peck was a family favorite.

I also remember singing thi...

Jolly Judicious Jetsetters-2 Graduation

The Graduation of the Jolly Judicious Jetsetters-2 Class of July-September 2009 will now begin!

We did it! For 3 months, we worked togeth...

Emma And Mommy Talk To God

Emma and Mommy Talk to God is a wonderful way to share God's love with your child or grandchild. I enjoy reading it to my young grandchildr...

Greenville,SC

about Greenville,SC
Greenville,SC is a progressive city located in northwestern South Carolina. Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge ...

One Week Marketing - My Review

As you read every word of this report, you will become convinced that you can also make money on line. This e-book package is written for ev...

Young and Free South Carolina!

The 18-25 age group is one of the most financially diverse age groups in the U.S. It contains single people, married people, part time and f...

Pat O'Bryan

Pat O'Bryan is a very successful author and internet marketer. He also directs the Portable Empire University and from time to time he offe...

Charly Leetham

I am happy to introduce you to Charly Leetham. Charly is an expert in all things related to computers, the internet and internet marketing. ...

Easter Baskets

Even I remember the fun of an Easter basket - and I am the grandma! Oh the joy of finding special candies and little surprises in those wond...

Father's Day Tribute and Gift Ideas

I never heard my father raise his voice - not once! Can you imagine such a thing? On thisFather's Day, I join you in honoring your dad and ...

Home Repair in Columbia, SC

HOCOA stands for Home Owners Clubs of America. HOCOA is a Home Repair Network that takes the hassle out of repairing your home. One call to ...

Pendleton Hometown Painters

Do you need your house painted? There is a new painting business in town and we will do your exterior or interior!

Pendleton Hometown Pai...

Great Recipe Using Leftover Roast

Who wants the same meal twice in a row? If your family is like mine, they frown at leftovers. But who has the time or the money to make some...

Mother's Day Gifts

Mothers come in all shapes and sizes and ages. Choosing a gift for your mom is a challenge. You want your gift to be really really special t...

Hilton Head Island, SC

Hilton Head is a hugely popular beach destination. This unique island in Beaufort County is home to gorgeous beaches, and a lush feel. Over ...

Swamp Rabbit Trail

The  Swamp Rabbit Trail is a new trail system between Greenville,SC and Travelers Rest, SC. The trail is on the site of a former rail l...

Charleston Ghosts

Charleston Ghosts  by Margaret Rhett Martin was published in 1963 by the University of South Carolina Press and is one of the most well...

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach is an incredibly popular beach on the east coast, along with Hilton Head. They are both located in South Carolina. Hilton Head ...

South Carolina: Come Visit

Welcome to a little slice of South Carolina! From our white, sandy beaches to our majestic mountains, there is something here for everybody....

People Are Idiots

People Are Idiots. That is just a fact. You are an idiot, your cousin Bob is an idiot, the lady at the grocery store is an idiot. Even I am ...

Making Your Own Magnets