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TOP TEN RANKED LENSES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA GROUP

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Carolina's Finest - Featured South Carolina Group Lensmaster

It Could Be You!

We will choose one lensmaster to feature each quarter and it could be you. This lensmaster could have as many as 100 lenses in our group or as few as one. This featured lensmaster chosen on the basis of how well he/she exemplifies our great state. We read every lens that is a member and make a decision. Good Luck.

We encourage you to be an active member of this group by helping to promote all these great lenses.

CAROLINA'S FINEST - 2nd Quarter 2009

Sittonbull aka John Sitton is fairly new to Squidoo but has already made a name for himself. He is known for his ability to write beautiful and meaningful comments when visiting other lenses which he does quite often. He has only written two lenses but they both stand out for their high quality.

The South Carolina Group is proud to announce Sittonbull as the recipient of our 2nd Qtr 2009 Carolina's Finest Award

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Sittonbull's Top Ranked Lens for April 2009

Gird your Mind with the Power to Overcome Challenges

Time and again, over your and my lifetime,... we must come "face to face" with a conscious decision about how we will react to "great challenges" in our lives! The fact... that these "challenges" will occur and disrupt o...

CAROLINA'S FINEST

1st Quarter 2009 South Carolina Group Lensmaster GrowWear aka MiMi

GrowWear aka MiMi recently joined the South Carolina Group and has had at least one lens in the top ten each day since joining. We welcome MiMi and congratulate her on being the 1st quarter winner of the Carolina Finest Award.

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MiMi's Top Ranked Lens for January 2009

Be Positive - Like Joan Adams

Joan Adams, one of this group's administrators was shocked and honored when she saw this beautiful tribute written by MiMi. Both these ladies do the South Carolina Group proud!

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 years on the Internet. Let me introduce you to a very positive, wise, and inspiring lady... Image source: Nancy Hell...

4th Quarter 08 Winner

ElizabethJeanAllen

Lizzy was our first ever recipient of this award and it was well deserved. We appreciate all her contributions to Squidoo and to the South Carolina Group.

ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJea...

South Carolina Group Welcome Wagon

Effective May 25, 2009

The South Carolina Group Welcome Wagon consist of 6 members of our group who will join me in officially welcoming all new lenses to the group. Thank you Mimi, Lizzy, Pat, Jeanie, Joan, and Sittonbull.

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South Carolina Contest

Joan4 and Ohme have been discussing the possibility of having a South Carolina Contest. We were thinking that we would allow anyone to enter with a lens about South Carolina if they were able to accept the non transferable prize of being a guest in Pendleton SC. What do you think?

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Table Of Contents for South Carolina Group Lenses

Welcome To All Readers Of This Lens

If you have come to this lens (scroll down webpage) and are not a member of Squidoo, we welcome you and hope you find what you are looking for. South Carolina Group Lensmasters write on many topics and invite you to read them. We hope you enjoy!

All Lenses that are accepted into this group are listed on this page and divided by the following categories.

Categories of lenses listed below:

South Carolina Group Squidoo Lensographies

Lenses About The State of South Carolina

Books and Book Reviews

Small Towns in SC

Resort Towns in SC

Cities in South Carolina

Non Profit Organizations

Places to visit outside South Carolina

Food

People

Holidays

Hobbies, Sports, Recreation, Travel

Music

Pets

Jobs and money

Lifestyles

Pregnancy

Children and Family

Squidoo and computers

Heath

Twitter Storms

Nature

Businesses

Communication and Listening

Other

Friendship Lenses

South Carolina Group's Lensographies

"A" is for "Arrowsmith"

I began this journey as a lens master on June 21, 2008. I started with the story of how my parents began their first small business. That first lens reached a top rank of 188 overall and 14 in business, and then started back down, getting as low as...

linkerjpatrick

Linkerjpatrick is the "personal brand" and internet handle for J. Patrick Greer

Ohme - That's me!

I have been called lots of things during my 60 years. My dad would sometimes call me "third verse" and my mom would call me "Nancy Lee" and my sisters call me "Nan". In college I was called by my maiden name, "Tate". When I was teaching and coaching,...

Lensography of ClassyGals

Hi! I'm ClassyGals, Welcome to my Squidoo lensography. I found Squidoo through a google search and have been hooked ever since. Let me share with you, a compilation of my online writings and promotions through my personal lensography. Kindly browse a...

Hello, I'm Joan

Update: March 2009 -- This lens originally tracked my efforts on my way to become a Giant Squid. Then I used it to track my efforts toward Giant Squid 100. Thank you for visiting. My lenses largely center around my family, books and favorite places t...

South Carolina Group's Lensographies

Daybreak Lensography

This lens seeks to define my role on Squidoo.

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 the picture. A lensography tells you about a lensmaster's lenses, right? My lens topics are diverse, so just in c...

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 the picture. A lensography tells you about a lensmaster's lenses, right? My lens topics are diverse, so just in c...

Curtis Hart

Have seat and a read and learn all about me, my lensmastering, and a little about my life. Don't forget to rate this lens, comment, sign the guestbook, visit the links, and maybe even buy a book, video game, movie, or cd from here if you like them.&n...

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 it. They usually have large, powerful beaks and talons for tearing and piercing the flesh of their prey. I lov...

South Carolina Group Lensographies

JDNYC

Hi! Welcome to my Squidoo Lensography! I have several different areas I have been focusing on, and am interested in feedback for all of my lenses! Thanks for stopping by!

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

Mountainside Crochet in "Real Life" is known as Pat Austin, who lives in the charming little community of Pendleton, SC. I'm a short, sweet (I like to think so, anyway) little retired 'grandma' who loves her 3 active young grandsons and enjoys sharin...

mbgphoto's lensography

Welcome to my lensography. I am Mary Beth Granger, aka mbgphoto or Grandma MaryBeth to three special little girls. I have been married to my best friend, Ray, for 40 years and we have two wonderful children, Linda and John. I retired three years ago...

Lenses About The Great State of South Carolina

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. Visit some of our peaceful Bed&Breakfasts for an experience in down home cooking or head to the beach for...

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 of South Carolina and is still the most popular dance in the state. I remember learning to shag at home in t...

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 and this is the year that South Carolina children learn about their state. I was in the third grade at Pendleton...

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 unique. There was the modern lighthouse in Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island, an unusual square shaped light on...

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 to the coast, South Carolina is dotted with small towns filled with friendly, happy people. Our weather is almos...

Lenses about the great state of South Carolina and the USA

Men in Kilts

It has long been a subject for speculation. What do men wear under their kilts? I will shed some light on this. It seems that they do not wear tidy whities or tightie whities as the case may be. There is no doubt that Scotland has charmed us. Univer...

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. Colonel Moultrie selected a blue background to match the uniforms of the troops and a crescent to signify the silve...

All 50 States

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 States and their capitals can be lots of fun. What follows are a wide variety of games, puzzles and activities...

How to Plan a US Road Trip

There's nothing like taking a road trip across the USA. Going by car gives you a greater appreciation for the vastness and wide array of parks, forests, cities, museums, beaches and cultures the United States has to offer. By taking a cross country r...

Things to do in South Carolina

Don't get it confused with "North"

More Lenses About The Great State of South Carolina

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 see where to for some family fun in the Palmetto State. "

Planning a US Road Trip: The Southern Route

If you love warmth and sunshine, this is the perfect US road trip for you where you'll get to see 8 different states. Some of the most unique areas of the country are all easily accessible from I-10, a highway that begins in Los Angeles and ends in...

South Carolina On Squidoo!

Joan4 and I realized that we were not the only South Carolinians on Squidoo so we decided to form a group in order to get all South Carolina Lensmasters and Lenses together. Our South Carolina Group is made up of lensmasters from the great state of...

South Carolina Group's Book Reviews or Book Related Lenses

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 them as much as I did.

Mystery Genres

Years past we could answer that question with a few short sentences. A mystery was a riddle or a puzzle. The reader and the protagonist had to determine the secret, solve the riddle or puzzle, and find the guilty party. The clues were buried within t...

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 her mother stand in. Rosaleen was hired by Lily's father after her mother's death. The story takes place in Mo...

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 he has learned there! His stories will make you laugh a little, weep a little, and keep turning pages until you...

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 reading it only because it was a requirement. I was quickly fascinated with the wisdom and the experiences of thi...

South Carolina Group's Book Reviews or Book Related Lenses

How to Make Your Own Family Cookbook

My sister, Betty Tate DeLorme, presented our family with a family cookbook in 1983. She had patiently typed every word on a Royal Manual Typewriter. In this day we have computers, and creating your own family cookbook is much faster - and easier! Yo...

Toys and Books from Grandma

And why Grandma JJ's favorites? My grandchildren call me Joan-Joan -- and we love to read and play with toys. You will also notice that there are very few electronic toys. We try to focus on toys that require physical action and imagination. If your...

How to Write Your Personal History

Do you have a diary or a journal? One of the items I treasure most is my mom's diary -- from the year she met my dad. After they met, each page has only one word scrawled across it -- Happy. Every page. If you flipped through mom's diary, you would...

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 assumed when I sat down to write my first one. It was harder than I thought it would be. Telling your audience how much you...

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 magazines and enjoys editing for Developmental Therapy/Developmental Teaching programs. As part of Pat O'Bryan's Por...

South Carolina Group's Book Reviews or Book Related Lenses

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 them, play with them, chase and be chased by them, play with pretend models, sleep with soft fluffy ones or re...

A Christmas Tree in the White House by Gary Hines

This book for children is based on true facts about one Christmas in the White House with President Theodore Roosevelt and his children. The children wanted a cut tree for the White House but President Roosevelt insisted that they set an example for...

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 regular visitors. You've reached the point where "watching the birds" is not enough. You want to know the name of th...

The Elf on the Shelf

Our grandchildren have totally enjoyed the Elf on the Shelf this year. They named their elf Gerald. It's been fun to hear the children, ages 5 and 6, talk about where they found Gerald each day. Our six year old introduced me to Gerald and warned me...

Ten Year Journal

The Ten Year Journal is a simple tool for daily journaling. You can write 5 lines every day in less than ten minutes. Take ten minutes a day and record your life. I know you are busy. We are all busy- maybe too busy. But give yourself this gift! And...

Book Reviews and Book Related Lenses

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 Squidoo, you were given a free ebook. Have you downloaded that? Printed it? Just in case you missed it, here it...

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 harsh realities of life. Her sister died a brutal death in a foreign city 4,000 miles from home. Dublin's Garda calle...

My Mother's Shoes

When her mother's purse and her shoes are unearthed up at the new construction site, Annie Natali knew her mother was dead, murdered ten years ago. She knew it, but could she prove it? The truth was buried beneath a mountain a lies and guarded by a l...

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 of the times and my friend told me about Kate's talents. The early 70's were very much still a transitional t...

Book Reviews and Book Related Lenses

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 ways to go yet, but I sorely regret not getting a handle on it years ago. When I got my first job at the age o...

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 took a hasty step back. A cooking lens? Did that mean I had to actually cook something? I gave up cooking for L...

Peril In Paradise

Mallie Monroe was a free spirit. Once she graduated from college, she bought an ancient Airliner trailer, a rusty old pickup and hit the road with her tea cup poodle, King Kong, as her only companion. Her family called her Mixed up Mally and in her...

Book Reviews and Book Related Lenses

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 would get a gold star. I read three books that day. I don't have a clear memory of reading again until I was in...

Spell Of The Highlander

Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning For the last eleven hundred years Cian MacKeltar looked out at the world through a plate of silvered glass. He was caught in the dark mirror through magic and trickery by a man he once called friend. The...

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 historical treasures. It's Emily's job to go in and rescue them. On a trip into war torn Afghanistan, Emily and her...

South Carolina Small Towns

Pendleton, SC

Pendleton, SC is a small town in Anderson County, SC. The town was founded in 1790 and is the largest historic area in the entire United States. The town boasts lovely historic homes and plantations, a town square around a village green, and one of t...

Pendleton - Old Photos

Most of these old Pendleton photographs date to the early 1900's. How did I get these photos? Well, that is a good story. One day Frank Crenshaw showed me these photos and I asked him if I could get copies made. He told me that Mr. Norton Campbell h...

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 city, the town is filled with history ---and with family friendships that also go back for years and years. Beautif...

Pendleton SC Happenings

This lens is intended to keep you informed of events and other news about Pendleton SC. We are a small historic town nestled in the foothills of upstate SC. Even though we are a small community, we have a lot going on as you can see by the listings....

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 businesses. I hope you enjoy reading about them and will patronize our business community. THINK PENDLETON the next...

South Carolina Small Towns

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Old Pendleton Photos Part 2

This lens is a continuation of Pendleton Old Photos. Pendleton Old Photos It was getting quite long with nearly 50 pictures and I thought it was about time to start a second part as I still have more photos to share. Pendleton folks of all ages have...

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, 3 1/2 hours from the beach, 1 hour from the mountains, 2 hours from Atlanta, Ga, and only 45 minutes from Gre...

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 Wagener for 5 years in the 1970's. We had a delightful time and made wonderful friendships there. I attached thi...

Richburg, SC

The Greater Richburg Association is a group of concerned citizens whose membership consists of the industries, local businesses, and individuals from the surrounding community. As a private, non-profit organization, the major goal of the GRA is to im...

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 place it is. Now, I am not encouraging everyone to move here but would love to have you come for a visit. You...

South Carolina Cities

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 will show you the most well-known historic sites. As a grandma, one of my favorite spots in Charleston is Th...

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 University and York Technical College allow additional education at an affordable price. When I first visited here...

South Carolina's Historic Georgetown

Rich History & Culture - "Little Charleston" as it is sometimes called is the third oldest city in South Carolina. In fact, some historians claim that a Spanish colony was founded on the Waccamaw Neck in Georgetown County in 1...

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, Columbia, SC has something for everyone! Welcome to Cola town! Now get yourself a map, checkout some of our fine a...

Greenville,SC

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

South Carolina Resorts

Murrells Inlet, SC

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 best seafood around! Murrells Inlet is a beautiful quiet area just south of Myrtle Beach. Visit Brookgreen G...

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 on Fripp Island is incredible with more than 175 species of birds, deer and porpoise swimming in the inlet. Fr...

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 located in a wide region known as the Grand Strand. It stretches from Georgetown, South Carolina to Calabash, Nor...

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 areas in the city proper of Charleston, located to the west of James Island and to the east of Wadmalaw Island a...

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 the deer and the alligators. How many deer can you spot at sundown? Admire the many bird species. See foxes dar...

Resort Towns in South Carolina

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 resort areas of South Carolina. The first time I went to Pawley's Island, I was attending a cross-stitch show...

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 Carolina. Carowinds boasts 12 roller coasters, water rides, and cartoon characters. Come meet Dora the Explorer!...

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 read ghost story books in South Carolina. I recieved my copy from my mother one Halloween as her "Specia...

More Resort Town Information

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 open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. year round. All spaces are under cover. The fle...

Other Places to Visit in South Carolina

Francis Beidler Forest

One of my favorite birding spots is a little known corner of the Francis Beidler Forest. The Francis Beidler Forest Sanctuary encompasses over 15,000 acres of Four Holes Swamp, the heart of which is the 1,763 acre virgin stand of cypress and tupelo t...

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 line and will eventually be paved and allow hikers to walk between the two towns.

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 to the public. Many are free or nearly free. Fort Moultrie, named for General William Moultrie (see photo), i...

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 River Chain. Originally named Catawba Lake, it was formed with the construction of the Wylie Dam in 1904. In 196...

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 United States Senator Lindsey O. Graham. The new Golden Corner Regional Office is located right on the town squ...

Other Places To Visit In South Carolina

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 miles from there, we drive down quite often just to enjoy the good food and the happy family atmosphere. The Wag...

Places to visit outside South Carolina

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 had to stop and ask directions to my house. It was a strange feeling. Although I only spent summers and holidays...

Monkey Joe's

Monkey Joe's is an indoor play center for kids aged 2-12, with inflatable slides, obstacle courses, jumps and party rooms for all occasions. Kids love it! It is basically a giant warehouse full of bouncy play toys. The typical Monkey Joe's location...

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 Training Site. The U.S. National Whitewater Center is located in Charlotte, NC on the banks of the beautiful Cataw...

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 strolling to the pub. Wallace and I avoid cities/traffic when we are traveling. We like to explore the countryside,...

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 sitting around doing nothing but getting older, I decided to do something about it. I said to my family, "Let's Go...

Places to visit outside of South Carolina Lenses

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 Scotland for the official signing of the twinning charter. On March 15, 2002 we joined the delegation of 36 Pend...

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 secluded walk-to tent sites, four furnished cabins, five combination drive-to tent sites/RV sites, and a whole l...

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 the peace and tranquility settle back around me. Minnesota is a rural state with lakes, streams, large forests...

You Can Ride an Elephant!

Just imagine - you - sitting on top of an elephant! What would that feel like? Have you ever wanted to ride an elephant? Or Is riding a camel on your list of things you want to do? If you are looking for unusual excursions, you will find one here!...

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. This lens features the courses they will play along with pre and post trip remarks from my husband, Whitey, o...

South Carolina Non Profits and other charities and Events

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 Jubilee. It is as if the town has awakened from a long winter's nap. The Village Green is manicured and ferti...

Hungry In America

Bringing attention to the children who go hungry in America. Encouraging your support through the many choices available — such as donations, sponsorship of a child in the US, and volunteerism. Feed a hungry child today.

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 Northern Greenville County near the NC/SC border. Camp Old Indian offers a range of activities for boys between the a...

Pendleton's Friends of the Park (FOTP)

FRIENDS OF THE PARK (FOTP) Pendleton, South Carolina Friends of the Park meets every third Monday at 6 pm at Pendleton United Methodist Church in the social hall. Everyone who is interested in the future of our Veterans Park is invited to attend. Fr...

Monkey Joe's

Monkey Joe's is an indoor play center for kids aged 2-12, with inflatable slides, obstacle courses, jumps and party rooms for all occasions. Kids love it! It is basically a giant warehouse full of bouncy play toys. The typical Monkey Joe's location...

More SC Non Profits and Events

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 Washington. Our flag was officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 and the flag...

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 round Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm. Come early though to get your pick of the best, beca...

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 For The Children with prizes, Great Food including watermelon wedges, Live Music, Bingo with the Mayor, Bake...

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 time and effort. I have been on a good many advertising committees and have learned quite a bit about how to...

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 fellowship time was wonderful. Children were seen playing in Barrett's Place Playground and on a vacant field. Adu...

Non Profits, Events and Volunteering Lenses

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 our community. Not only do they have to work to keep the Fire Station and Fire Trucks in tip top shape, they a...

South Carolina Food

Congo Squares - A Tate Family Bar Cookie Tradition

In 1954, the Tate family lived in Pendleton, SC. I can almost smell the congos in the oven. We loved to gather round and "lick the bowl" while they baked! Mama always made congos for church picnics, long trips in the car to visit relatives, and of co...

Casserole Recipe- Broccoli-Rice-Sausage

We were invited to a "covered dish" tonight at a friend's home. She has re-done her old family home place which was built in 1790 and wanted to have her neighbors and friends over. I immediately thought about our family favorite - The Broccoli-Rice-...

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 cook! Scrambling eggs is fast, it's easy and it's filling. On our own for the first time, we search for quick a...

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 Clemson University Football Game. Our hometown of Pendleton SC is only 4 miles from Clemson so we are big Clemson T...

Tailgating Recipes and Games

When school starts, the leaves start to fall, and the college students head back to their dorms, football season is here! It's the time of year to find new recipes and games for your friends and that special tailgating party! Food, friends, fun and f...

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Sausage Bean Chowder

This chowder is wonderful on those cold winter nights! It's easy to make and serves a family of four easily. I always double the recipe and share with neighbors. Have a soup night drop in! Make 3-4 kinds of soups and chowders and invite the neighbor...

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 sweetness of honey and apples, along with the spiciness of cinnamon! It can be made in the crockpot or in your oven....

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 recipes are vegan too, or can easily be adapted to be vegan. You can also find curry cookbooks and fine spices f...

Easy And Delicious Sweet And Savory Crepes!

Crepes are thin delicate pancakes that can be a wrap for anything from strawberries and chocolate, to cinnamon and apples, to grilled veggies, to spinach and cheese! Crepes can turn an ordinary meal into a culinary delight! Crepes can be filled and...

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 sure where our churn is. Back before the electric churns, we would all take turns turning the crank. It was hard...

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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 vanilla recipe and you can take it from there. Add fruit or other stuff if you like - I'll show you how. Why do...

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 leftovers, steam vegetables or pop popcorn. How did we ever get by without our microwaves? Do you use your microwave in...

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 something special every night of the week?! You do. Or at least, that's what your family will think when you use t...

Crock Pot Recipes from the South

Rival bought the rights and redesigned the cooking pot in the 1970's. Oh I am so glad they did! I never have been a fancy cook. I do, however, know how to cook "country", especially Southern Country. I like foods that do not need a lot of attention...

South Carolina Group's Lensmasters Write About People

Bonnie and Clyde

You've read the story of Jesse James- Of how he lived and died; If you're still in need Of something to read Here's the story of Bonnie and Clyde.

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 well (or even better) than a man, even in traditionally "masculine fields" like shooting. Through talent and hard work...

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 talent for drawing and an interest in birds. He spent thirty-five years wandering around his adopted country capturi...

Legally Blind Golfer

When my husband was 42 years old, he was told he was legally blind. The doctors first thought the problem was retinitis pigmentosa. Later some doctors suggested macular degeneration. After many tests and many doctors, it is now determined that he has...

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. Some will make you laugh. Others will make you cry. And others will leave you awe-struck! "And a little child...

Our Lensmasters Write About More Interesting People

Erma Bombeck

Erma Bombeck was a delightfully funny writer, who identified with all of us who were trying to raise our families in the late 60's and early 70's. We were the wives and moms trying to figure out exactly what women's liberation meant. Liberated from w...

Barbara Stanwyck

The release of Robert Wagner's new autobiography brings Barbara Stanwyck back into the news. The internet and bookstores are buzzing with the story - Robert Wagner and his romantic relationship with Barbara Stanwyck, 23 years his senior and his co-st...

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 offers workshops he calls Unseminars. From the reports I have read, I know I simply must get to one of those Unsemi...

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. She is also an excellent interviewer! Charly and I are in the same Master Mind group of 6 women. We meet via t...

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 Tour in 1995, 1996 and 1997. His best finish was at the Shell Houston Open in 1995 where he finished in third pl...

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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 started out as a curvy canine cabaret singer in Max Fleischer's short film Dizzy Dishes. It was released in Augus...

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 - and in that book, Dr. Peale quoted "The Prayer for Protection", which I quickly memorized. Twenty years later, I...

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 column. We loved those little columns and continued to follow his career from the very beginning! Later, we bought...

Lindsey Graham

Our political culture and government processes have become dark places of partisanship and bickering. Those from each side of the aisle form groups and never allow their minds to meet. We desire good policy and clean politics, yet we vote for and enc...

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 excitement at Squidoo. We tell each other when we visit a great lens! We talk about new modules and new things we h...

More Interesting People

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 years on the Internet. Let me introduce you to a very positive, wise, and inspiring lady... Image source: Nancy Hell...

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 vernacular art — I call it inspiring. You have probably heard Thomas Kinkade being referred to as The Pai...

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 event held annually. Using the Ryder Cup format, the tournament is played between Spring Lake Golf Club and R...

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 need boundless nature. It's a yearning that feels like sadness; my body and spirit grieve for a serene and pe...

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 commented on his pride, Ben added the 13 virtue, humility. When asked why he created the list, he said, In this piec...

More Interesting People

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 an idiot. The point is that EVERYONE acts and does idiotic things at one point or another. If you are not fam...

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. Franklin Benjamin Franklin lived by his edict. His writings and his work had a profound impact on people around...

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. A few years later, I memorized and presented the movie's poem in a speech class, and then our daughter also memo...

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 full time workers, students, the unemployed, people with and without children, and they all have varying levels...

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 discovered MSNBC, a station that I like because while the evening commentators are opinionated and partisan they stick...

Interesting People Lenses

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 year is "Celebrating People in Action." Committed to service, these men and women, including college students a...

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 Garden Spot of the Carolinas'. Pearl is considered to be the finest topiarist in the USA. He is someone that carved o...

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 up in Pendleton, South Carolina. My grandmother, Mary Grace Martin Ledbetter, born September 11, 1896, lived wi...

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 inspired me so much that I had to make this lens immediately. I have twittered the video; I emailed it to my frien...

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 than I am but I do remember her during our growing up years. How did we get back in touch? It all began right he...

Interesting People Lenses

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 to grow up Pendleton. I was so glad that I was able to hear Sandra's talk. She was so interesting and enlighte...

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 learning about Days Gone By. I started this series as a way for certain folks to post their memories on the web an...

Pendleton Memories 3 - Nell Seawright Reeves

I had a delightful afternoon today visiting with Nell Reeves and her daughter. We sat on the porch and I thought about taking notes but was really too busy listening and enjoying to get much on paper. That is one reason that I am so glad that Nell is...

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 it. On a brisk, January evening, she entered my life, a tiny, little thing with hair of corn silk, still reeling...

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 work and more love than I could have imagined. We have shared a lifetime in ten short years and now we are shar...

Interesting People Lenses

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 Gail Hunt Violette for an encounter with the spiritual beings in our lives. Maudy's work is described in the bo...

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. I have kept every promise I have ever made to this little girl, save this one. And now she is grown. Where do...

Holiday Lenses by Our SC Group Lensmasters

Christmas Spode

Oh how beautiful to set a Christmas table with Spode dinnerware! It is fun to add a few pieces to your collection each year - and is a great gift for your favorite collector, too! Are you ready to set your beautiful table this year? The Christmas T...

Christmas Directory of Lenses

Remember when we used to study that big Christmas catalog -- cutting out all the things we wanted for Christmas? Making lists, checking them twice? Now that we are adults, we still make plenty of lists at holiday time! It is my hope that this direct...

Christmas Linens

You can set a beautiful table this holiday season. Christmas linens and Christmas china and a lovely centerpiece create a festive setting for your family and friends. Select a theme -- Holly, Christmas trees, Angels, Christmas stockings - whatever...

Halloween Songs

There is music for every holiday---and Halloween is no exception! Fall is a great time of year to spend some time learning new songs with your children! Sing on the way to school, activities, shopping. They may know more of these than you think they...

Santa Claus Songs

Santa always makes me smile! Ho!Ho!Ho! Laugh a little and sing a lot! Sing as if nobody's listening! Sing for the pure joy of singing! Have fun! These are Santa songs - some are very familiar! Have fun with them. Teach them to your children! The ly...

Holiday Lenses

Christmas Wish List

This is a collection of my favorite Christmas gift ideas of all price ranges. As I begin my Christmas shopping, I look for items that are really special. I hope this list is helpful to you as you make your list and check it twice! All items are list...

Thanksgiving Songs- Sing for Joy!

I love music, especially during the holidays. Music adds an air of festivity to our celebrations and also to our anticipation of the holiday! Is there anything sweeter than a little pre-schooler singing Mr. Turkey, Mr. Turkey? So gather your recipes...

Greeting Cards and more For Fun!

I enjoy making my own greeting cards and did it before the age of computers. Now I have lots of fun learning new ways to make them. One of my favorite things to do is to swap heads using clip art and a picture of the person I am making the card for....

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! Here's a quote about Johnny from his website, Johnny Mathis Official Website "The fourth of seven children,...

Halloween Costumes for Adults

We never outgrow our love for playing dress-up! Whether accompanying children on Halloween or presenting a skit at a family or church event, moms and dads need costumes, too! Thanks to the power of the internet, adult costumes are much less difficul...

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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 wonderful baskets. I especially remember those yellow marshmello rabbits! My children loved their Easter baskets...

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 lenses. Enjoy! I especially love music lenses for the holidays. Those are fun to create and always seem to attract...

Thanksgiving Directory

Holidays bring out the best creativity in lensmasters. This purpose of this directory is to showcase your Thanksgiving lenses, and to make it easier for us to find "exactly" the information we are searching for to create a perfect Thanksgiving. Enjo...

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 this year, right? You can purchase something that she wants and will not purchase for herself. Moms are famous...

Halloween Trunk or Treating

Every Halloween our Church, Pendleton United Methodist Church, sponsors "Trunk or Treating" on the square in Pendleton, SC. The volunteers ask community members to bring their cars on the square and to have their trunks decorated so the children can...

More Great Holiday Lenses

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 Book. Just use your computer or cut out pictures and create a little book with printer paper. Include some of the...

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 is a wonderful time for new beginnings! Teach some of these songs to your children - do you remember any other...

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 or last? This is the place for you! This site is dedicated to those with unlimited credit cards, overflowing...

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 celebration. Will you wear green on Saint Patrick's Day? What does Saint Patrick's Day mean to you? Were your...

Valentines Day Directory

Whatever your age - Whether you have children in school trading penny valentines - or this is the year you will propose to your love on the 14th of February - Valentine's Day is a fun happy time for reflecting on our love for one another. Have fun w...

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Father's Day Tribute and Gift Ideas

I never heard my father raise his voice - not once! Can you imagine such a thing? When I was in college and visiting home for a holiday, I managed to "total" mom's car, with a cigarette! The car had smoldered all night long. Obviously I was not very...

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 needed and wanted. Our children were the same way. They wanted money more than any other gift so they could do wha...

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 and Decorations are right here on Squidoo. You might even find a brand new idea for this year! Visit the len...

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 Washington. Our flag was officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 and the flag...

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 this year, right? You can purchase something that she wants and will not purchase for herself. Moms are famous...

Hobbies, Recreation and Sports

Pier Fishing

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

Surf Fishing

This page is has information on surf fishing.

Dolphin Swim in the Florida Keys

Actually I swam with the dolphins twice. My husband, daughter and I went for the first swim! It was as awesome as I expected. I talked about it so much that my friends and I decided to go back about 5 years later. The only place I would recommend for...

Hog Hunting and Barbecue

We hope you enjoy this lens about Hog Hunting and Barbecue. We also added some information and pictures about Game Cameras which I am sure all hunters will enjoy. My 8 year old grandson said that he wants to learn how to make a lens so we are doing...

Hobbies, Recreation, Travel, Household Items and Sports

The Well Stocked Kitchen: Selecting the Right Knives

Contrary to what some people believe, kitchen knives are not divided into two categories, sharp and dull. There are many different types of kitchen knives each with their own design and purpose. Most cooks have a drawer full of knives they rarely use...

Selecting a Digital Picture Frame

With more and more people switching to digital cameras, Digital Picture Frames are becoming increasingly popular. The latest models show a vast improvement in the quality of the pictures, function and design. The prices have come down considerably si...

GPS Navigation Systems by Garmin

When GPS Navigation Systems first came on the market, I didn't see the point in buying one. Maps were cheap and I had hundreds of them. I've traveled from South Carolina to Minnesota every summer for the last 20 years without a GPS Navigation System...

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 all told to be up, awake, alert and dressed by 7:30 a.m. Imagine our surprise when we discovered we were goi...

Hobbies, Recreation, Travel, Crafts and Household

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 ordering, order right here from their websites! You can also look over the beautiful pictures of flowers and vegetab...

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 of the most popular ingredients that soapmakers use. Yes, I make and sell soap, but here I am more interested...

Pasta Angels

This pasta angel is made from pasta shapes and a wooden ball. Add paint, facial features and a star and make a masterpiece. All instructions for making these angels is included here. This was our family Christmas craft for 2008. We liked the idea an...

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 setting up a native tank. My native tank is my favorite aquarium, partly because it is always changing and partly...

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 that they test my whole life. Many times, I have taken for granted that the Myths were just facts. The Mythbuster...

Music Lenses

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 our chapel services. We all knew that one day he would be very famous for his amazing talent. And of course,...

Crazy Funny Songs

Ok. I admit it! I love all kinds of music - from classical to country! But one of my favorite kinds of music is crazy, funny, off-the-wall songs! Sometimes I get one of these nutsy tunes running through my head and I seem to sing it all day long! W...

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 lens, I am using music from our daughter's wedding last summer. She spent a great deal of time choosing exact...

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 and dreaming of my future. My dreams mostly came true but I never would have imagined that I would be reflecting...

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 down. By 1958, when the "bubble gum" music hit the airwaves, I was in my early teens! And oh, what a wonderfu...

More Great Music Lenses and Television

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, special sauce" ? These are a few of my favorites. The ones from the 1950's are real treasures. The world has...

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 sing his music on TV — songs such as Get Down Tonight, That's the Way (I Like It), (Shake, Shake, Shake)...

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 finally decided just to share my life with you - my love for our precious family and my love for music. As you...

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 favorite music. I hope you will visit these music lenses when you need a musical lift. Music does effect our moo...

Television Theme Songs

You can probably sing all of these theme songs from memory without looking at the lyrics, but just in case you have forgotten a few words, I am including the lyrics to my favorites. Have fun! Sing along! And do let me know in the comment section if...

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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, both genres do have their little gems. Come on in. And enjoy.

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 his songs and played them over and over as I cared for our new baby boy. That was over forty years ago and now...

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 neighborhood parade is great fun - our adult children remember riding their bicycles in the July 4th parade -- what great...

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 people work well under stress. They thrive on the "Life in the Pressure Cooker." For most of us, a little stress is...

Sunday School Songs

I grew up in the small historic town of Pendleton South Carolina going to the Pendleton Presbyterian Church back in the 50's and 60's. I loved going to Sunday School and especially enjoyed the songs we sang. Our teacher was Mrs. Frances Martin and sh...

More Music Lenses

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 "Morning Has Broken". This hymn has been an important part of my family as it is sung at joyous occasions like we...

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 fun or what? We practiced for hours and hours with cloth streamers, weaving them perfectly. When a particular...

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 the family. And then we even sing about them! Have fun with these doggie songs and do tell me your favorite i...

All About Pets Lenses

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 think that is plenty of pets so was not particularly thrilled when a stray kitten showed up about this time last...

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 some are just beautiful to look at. There are even lenses about interesting personal happenings. This is such a...

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 make you grin.I can still hear him reading this on the Johnny Carson show. His grief at Beau's death is palpable...

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 them, play with them, chase and be chased by them, play with pretend models, sleep with soft fluffy ones or re...

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, no teeth brushing. Just plain, tough, long-living good 'ole loyal dogs. Wagging hello and barking when cars dri...

Job Related and Money Related Lenses

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. At the present time, I am delighted to be involved in two Mastermind groups. The first is a prayer based Maste...

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 has stressed the importance of saving to the next. Times have changed, but the basics have remained the same. We...

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 questions. This site will give you some new ideas and help you think about your reasons for dressing the way...

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 select the resume format that's right for you How to sell yourself and your skills in a resume What sections need t...

Keep Money and Valuables Safe

Almost every day I hear someone say "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 items. But I wondered, do many people really have a safe in their home? And if so,...

Job Related Lenses or Money Related

Teaching 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 saving until tomorrow. Pennies are small and relatively insignificant, but like our children, they grow. The penn...

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've cut back on their driving and added a few accessories to last year's wardrobe rather than buy a new one. Fo...

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 about what they want to accomplish, short term and long term, the better. Working toward a goal and receiving the r...

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 can also be used as a starting point for many different educational explorations. Finance is the obvious one, bu...

Job Related and Money Related Lenses

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 States coin to bear a portrait rather than a version of the mythical Liberty. President Roosevelt ordered the...

Lifestyle Lenses

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. It's fun, it's easy, it's effective! You certainly need to give this technique a try -- make at least one page...

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 here will save you some precious minutes -- so that you have more time to focus on your new baby! Simply click on...

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 wonderful Master Mind Group for over a year now. We are dear friends, co-workers in this internet world, learni...

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 upbeat. Then, a few years ago, The Secret was published, and The Secret DVD seemed to be on everybody's televisi...

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 lift your spirits on those days when you would rather pull the covers over your head and go right back to bed. We all e...

More LifeStyle Lenses

The Outhouse Remembered

People are nostalgic for outhouses — so much so that they are decorating their bathrooms in outhouse themes and even erecting fake outhouses in their yards for storage sheds. There are a few websites devoted entirely to outhouse photos and info...

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 my reason for being? Why don't I know it? Why am I so sad and angry? I began looking for answers at age twenty....

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. Memorizing poetry was part of our childhood. Most children are not required to memorize much in school anymore. B...

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. Bob Smith each followed their own Divine Guidance in creating Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935. In the years since th...

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 to do, rather than the things I have to do. I know my body will eventually wear out, but the affects of aging ca...

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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 driving force behind it was not an eco-friendly attitude but necessity. The old and the worn were not thrown ou...

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 inspired to do some of the things you have always wanted to do!

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 my reason for being? Why don't I know it? Why am I so sad and angry? I began looking for answers at age twenty....

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 and other submissions.

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 with her lists of things to do and final details to be managed. Be there from the very first steps for planning...

More Lifestyle and Spiritual Lenses

My Most Prized Possession - My Purse

My house is filled with important sentimental possessions. From my mother's diary to all the baby pictures to my husband's wonderful scrapbooks, each one is important. In an emergency, I would not know which to grab first! But when I was asked, which...

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 flag commemorating the day, but it was mentioned by the radio talk show host I used to listen to on my way to work. He...

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 my heart. I would huddle under the blankets in my cold, dark bedroom secure in the knowledge that my Guardian...

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. This is about my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs on topics that have special significance to me. Perhaps you are here lo...

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. Unfortunately most beds are too low to make that hidden space useful. Garner Industries "Raise Its" bed risers rais...

Pregnancy

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 dream? Do or did you simply KNOW things, from deep within you, about your pregnancy, delivery, or baby? Would you...

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 communication during a dream. Or maybe you experienced another form of pre-birth communication while you were medit...

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 pregnancy or unborn baby? Or maybe you've communicated with your unborn baby via your thoughts? Spiritual Pregnancy Ex...

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 child, or that you were having twins? Or maybe you knew that you would be experiencing certain pregnancy complicat...

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 I did!" "At first I actually wanted a boy, but as the pregnancy went on, I just knew it was a girl." "I knew I wa...

Pregnancy

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? Have you ever experienced pregnancy-related signs, dreams, or moments of inner knowingness, which prepared you...

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 warned you about complications within your pregnancy, or alerted you to what you could do to prevent them? Spiritu...

Dreams Of Being Pregnant: Spiritual Pregnancy Stories

"I dreamed I was pregnant last night What does that mean?" "I woke up knowing I was pregnant today. It came to me in a dream." "I dreamed about a positive pregnancy test last night. Could I be pregnant?" Dreams Of Being Pregnant Did you dream that y...

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 Life, is trying to get a message through to you by the things you see, hear or experience in your daily life? Ma...

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 appearance, health, personality, or gender of your unborn baby? Do you feel as if you've actually met your unborn bab...

Pregnancy

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 that mean I'm having a girl?" "Do baby gender dreams mean anything?" Dreaming About Your Baby's Gender Dreaming of their baby's gend...

Children and other Family Related Lenses

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 will matter as much! I am so proud of my children and my grandchildren - and oh, how well I remember those cra...

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 had not seen since childhood. A small group of us decided it needed to happen -- and it did! We began to plan...

Dolphin Swim in the Florida Keys

Actually I swam with the dolphins twice. My husband, daughter and I went for the first swim! It was as awesome as I expected. I talked about it so much that my friends and I decided to go back about 5 years later. The only place I would recommend for...

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 is not true. Pedro Flores, who was originally from the Phillippines, started selling the toy in the United States...

Seniors On Line - The Tate Girls

Recently on another forum, Jaguar Julie asked to see a photo of the Tate girls! I decided a lens was in order. So here it is! We were a family of four children back in 1953. Each one of us four years apart. Our father did accounting, obviously plann...

Children and Other Family Related Lenses

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 Clemson, SC, and somehow the train got lost. I can remember being so upset that my dad drove me back to Ware...

Floor Puzzles

Our grandchildren have always enjoyed puzzles. Recently their wonderful mom told me about floor puzzles, and I immediately bought one for our house and one for Zach's birthday. The children enjoy working a puzzle that covers a very large portion of t...

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 know the value of positive sincere compliments and praise. Children thrive on those positive words. And we all w...

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 and creating with them. They come in different shapes and sizes now and there are even specialized sets. They ar...

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 household! Always has been! You would think I would catch on, but every single year he catches me on some gag or t...

Children and Other Family Related Lenses

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 of my mobile phone. But - children need a creative outlet, just as adults. Creative toys and craft projects...

$featured lens$ 10 Ways To Make Math Fun

Has math become a battle at your house? Are you searching for ways to make math be more fun, as well as educational? During my years of teaching in the public schools, as well as my more recent homeschooling years, I've come up with a variety of way...

Birth Order - How Did It Affect Me?

Yes, I am the third child in a family of four children. I am the youngest of three girls so I was the "baby girl" of the family with a younger brother. We were all four years apart and I often wonder what our birth order has to do with the way we tur...

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 in our hallway. It said "Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you cry all by yourself." I think that l...

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, the work will be his. We hope you enjoy visiting here! This is a scroll down web page so just read and scroll...

Children and Family Lenses

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 been raising children, in some semblance, for forty-eight years. That is a long time! When I look back over the...

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 doing this when he was a toddler and it has become a tradition that we both look forward to. He is now 9 years old...

About Squidoo Lenses

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 excitement at Squidoo. We tell each other when we visit a great lens! We talk about new modules and new things we h...

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 ideas along the way. For others following the Learning Curve is akin to scaling a mountain. There are sharp, ja...

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! I know I have some really super ones on my list! Note that I did not create these lenses. These are my favo...

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. Return often. As I learn and grow in Squidoo land, I am sure my lists will change also. Join me on this fantastic...

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. I am still learning how to use my mobile telephone and have not even started to learn to text. But I love th...

More Lenses About Squidoo and your Computer

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 information on the lens topic, because that would waste my time! In fact, I don't have a topic! After all, all...

Internet Marketing

Most people build lenses on Squidoo for a variety of different reasons. For some it's a venue for sharing their passions. For others it's a means of making money or promoting their online business. But what good does it do to build a beautiful lens i...

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. Some of my lenses are just for fun. Others are a means of sharing my passions and interests. People join Squid...

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 are all packrats. We hang onto things for their sentimental value or their monetary value. When we run out of...

Squidoo Lens Reviews

Since July 2008, I have been blogging about and promoting creative, interesting and otherwise outstanding Squidoo lenses. This lens is all about the Squidoo Lens Reviews blog. The main goal is to show the world that Squidoo means quality. By promotin...

Squidoo and computer related Lenses

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 from journaling to meditation practices to Squidoo, angels, article writing and mysterious other things. Moon,...

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 couple of years ago. My first thought was probably much like the first thought that you had - why should I waste my t...

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 every man - normal people like me and you. Picture yourself five years from now, enjoying the benefits of your 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 be Giant Squids -- to learn about the great (and the harrowing) moments in the process -- if they have any tips...

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 start had ground to a tormenting, time consuming, frustrating halt! Wait a minute? Squid what? Squidoo???... It...

More Squidoo and Computer Related Lenses

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 Giant lenses and 201 Prospective Giant 100's. I am amazed and thrilled! A total of 422 lenses between May 1 and...

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 for our Freedom Fest on June 27. Well, that all changed when I received an invitation to join Rocket Moms. E...

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 wonderful Santa hat for me to wear in my bio and on Twitter. It was fun to hear people's reactions to grandma...

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 it can pack a punch. Until recently I assumed that most people were using the blackbox in a similar manner. Whe...

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" the Squidoo community; and I always "in-joy" any positive volunteer activity! This angel assignment is especial...

More Squidoo or computer Related Lenses

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. After this, you will learn something new every single day! Squidoo is a constant learning experience! Take advan...

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 clear, easy to understand and concise. Jeff not only teaches how to write articles, he also explains how to marke...

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 on our special site! RocketMoms is a great group of women on Squidoo -- who are encouraging and empowering eac...

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 newly published author website and bird blog. At first I wasn't sure what to make of it. I continued to click thr...

Health Related Lenses

Facial tic or Hemifacial spasm?

Our daughter struggled with hemifacial spasm for almost ten years. She eventually underwent a successful microvascular decompression at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Kathy is now spasm-free! Hooray! What joy to see that beautiful smil...

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 wonderful Master Mind Group for over a year now. We are dear friends, co-workers in this internet world, learni...

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 not funny. But you might as well laugh. This is a list of funny and not so funny things that have happened to my...

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 say? My husband is legally blind. He does have a little vision. He is not "in the dark", but is unable to re...

Say Something Nice

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 compliment and even harder to accept one. Compliments are powerful relationship building tools and that in of itself i...

Health Related Lenses

Kids With Special Needs

Over thirty years ago, Mary M. Wood, Ed.D. established Developmental Therapy - Developmental Teaching for educators and parents of children with emotional and behavioral disabilities, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or other sensory-integrative disabili...

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 maintain muscle strength. It promotes a physiological well-being and strengthens the immune system. The list of...

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 and living longer. It's called staying active. While many of us know this to be true, we still find excu...

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 loss of bone density. It promotes a healthy emotional well-being and strengthens the immune system. I'm...

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 strain on the job. For others it's the constant worry over money. It's the worry over our children's safety. Fear...

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Denise Reynolds-Health & Wellness Coach

My journey into coaching began when I started assisting patients in the process of weight loss surgery. As a clinical dietitian, I was often charged with providing general nutrition advice for a wide variety of illnesses. But I quickly found that so...

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 weight and am dieing to share it with everyone. First let me give you a fact, 63% of Americans are overweight! Did...

TWITTER STORMS and Twitter Lists

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 Moon T-Shirt on Amazon. He implied that the new shirt had helped him to attract women in the local Wal-Mart. The...

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 your children? One of my favorite quotes is If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it,...

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? Pretty Woman? Sleepless in Seattle? Share your favorite romantic movie. And please, let's keep it clean. No porn...

Twitter Storms

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 where his child was murdered. The book is very thought-provoking. It is my personal belief that God is Love...

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 Squidoo friends. I am afraid that my family and friends are getting quite bored with this. They don't understand...

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 in a small community that needs the local businesses to survive. This really concerns me because I love my to...

South Carolina Nature Lenses

Lenses about SC nature or written by South Carolinians

California Condor

The California Condor was on the brink of extinction with its numbers dropping to less than 25. They are still endangered, but conservation efforts have paid off. Last count there were 302 California Condors in existence.

The Canada Goose

Known for their V-shaped migrating flocks, and their loud and frequent honking, Canada Geese are among the most familiar of all North America's waterfowl.

The Mallard Duck

The green head, yellow bill, and black rump of the Mallard Duck is a familiar sight for many people living in the Northern hemisphere. Nearly 10 million Mallards live in North America with millions more in Eurasia. It is thought to be the most abunda...

Peregrine Falcons

The Peregrine Falcon is one of the fastest flying birds in existence today. It has been clocked at 90 mph (145 km/hr). Throughout history it has always been a popular bird to use in falconry.

The Red-tailed Hawk

The Red-tailed Hawk is the most common hawk in North America. It soars over the open country in search of its prey or perches in a tree at the edge of a field or meadow. With its sharp eyes peeled, it watches for the slightest movement signaling the...

Bird Watching Lenses

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 stresses of life and work. While some people enjoy birding excursions and trekking through the wilds in search of a...

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 the sight. I frequently stop by the window and watch the birds for a minute or two between household tasks. (Occ...

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 from the start. It takes time and practice. Follow the steps listed below and you will be on your way!

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 regular visitors. You've reached the point where "watching the birds" is not enough. You want to know the name of th...

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 birders on a bird watching excursion. There are several things to keep in mind as you troop along the birding trail....

South Carolina Nature

More lenses about SC nature or by SC lensmasters

The Merlin Falcon

The Merlin Falcon is a small bird of prey. It is often referred to as the Pigeon Hawk due to the fact that it resembles one in flight. They can be found throughout North America and prey on songbirds.

The Blue Jay

Blue Jays are beautiful birds and fun to watch, but they are birdfeeder bullies. They will chase smaller birds away until they've had their fill.

Great Grey Owl

The Great Grey Owl is one of the most reclusive owls in North America. Add to that its secretive habits and you have a bird that is rarely seen and little known.

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 be spotted in desert grasslands, and above the timberline.

Barn Owl

The Common Barn Owl is sometimes called the "monkey-faced owl" because of its white, heart-shaped face and dark eyes. As it can locate a mouse by sound and catch it in the dark, it can keep a barn or structure free of mice better than most cats.

SC Nature Lenses

More SC Nature Lenses or Lenses about nature by South Carolina Lensmasters

Northern Cardinals

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 most adults, birders and non-birders alike recognize it on sight. Its bright red coloring is distinctive.

The Eastern Screech-Owl

The Eastern Screech Owl is an elusive nocturnal predator. It is usually identified by its distinctive call, which varies from a low whistle or whinny to a hoot, rather than by sight.

Cooper's Hawk

The Cooper's Hawk is often confused with the Sharp-shinned Hawk. They have similar markings but the Sharp-shinned Hawk is smaller and has a squared tail. The Cooper's Hawk's tail is rounded. The tail and the size are the only truly distinctive featur...

Snowy Owl

The Snowy Owl is often referred to as the Great White Owl. It is an apt description. The Snowy Owl is a magnificent bird and quite a sight to see. It inhabits the northern regions during mating season but migrates to warmer regions in the winter.

The Wood Duck

The male Wood Duck is very colorful bird with patches of white, green, purple and burgundy plumage. Their crested head is iridescent green and purple. It is a very distinctive duck and easy to identify.

SC Nature Lenses

More SC Nature Lenses or Nature Lenses by South Carolinians

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 carcasses, a fresh kill will not always attract its attention. If the carcass has been left in the open for a...

American Swallow-tailed Kite

Watching the American Swallow-tailed Kite soar through the sky is an impressive sight to see. It puts on an aerial ballet as it swoops and twists over the treetops in search of insects.

The House Finch

The House Finch are aptly named. They will make their home in any man-made structure available, including garages, barns, under awnings, and in flower baskets.

Osprey

The Osprey will build its nest on tall structures close to, or over water. They're not picky. Channel markers, duck blinds, buoys, or telephone poles will do. The number of Osprey dropped drastically in the 1970's, but they are making a comeback.

Ferruginous Hawk

Due to the decrease in grasslands and prairies, the Ferruginous Hawk population is on the decline. It may end up on the endangered species list within the next year or two.

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Purple Finch

Distinguishing the Purple Finch from its cousins, the House Finch and the Cassin's Finch, can be tricky. All three are about the same size and shape, and all three are frequent visitors to the birdfeeder. To make matters worse, their territories over...

South Carolina Shorebirds

Shorebirds belong to the avian order Charadriiformes. Within the order there are numerous families and species. Most have small bodies with long, thin legs for wading. They have three unwebbed toes that point forward with a hind toe that is reduced o...

Swainson's Hawk

The Swainson's Hawk can eat an average of 100 grasshoppers a day giving it the nickname 'Grasshopper Hawk'. It is a beautiful bird to watch as it soars across the sky.

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 it. They usually have large, powerful beaks and talons for tearing and piercing the flesh of their prey. I lov...

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 pouch full of water. Using its beak as a strainer, the water is expelled leaving fish and other delectable treats be...

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Black-capped Chickadee

This familiar little bird seems to be in constant motion. It can be seen hopping from branch to branch and tree to tree. Named for its easily recognized song, chick-a-dee-dee-dee, the Black-capped Chickadee is a regular visitor to backyard bird feede...

The Northern Shoveler

The huge, shovel-shaped bill is an identifying feature of the Northern Shoveler. It nests in North America and Northern Asia, migrating south to South America, North Africa and Southern Asia in the winter.

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 thrown off the balance of life and need to be stopped. It's another story in the wild. There is a check and balan...

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 bitterns. It is a wader and is often seen standing in or around water.

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. Hummingbirds are the only species that can fly in any direction including upside down and backwards.

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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 their line of sight. Once spotted, the prey doesn't have a prayer. The Red-shouldered Hawk swoops down and grabs...

The Snowy Egret

Snowy Egrets inhabit marshes, swamps, ponds, lakes, and shallow coastal areas and tidal flats. In the 19th and early 20th century, they were hunted to near extinction for their beautiful white feathers.

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wrens are a southern bird and once they've established their territory, they usually remain there throughout their life. The male can be heard whistling any time of the day and any time of the year.

Red-winged Blackbirds

The Red-winged Blackbird makes its home in the marshes and wetlands. Approach the nesting site and the easily identified male will make its presence known. If he perceives your presence as a threat, he will attack.

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-tips and can be seen dining in garbage dumps and following the fishing vessels to shore.

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American Goldfinch

Offer thistle seed in your birdfeeder and the American Goldfinch just might stop by for a visit. Their cheerful song will add to the morning chorus around the birdfeeder. Its musical warbles and twitters are easy to distinguish from the songs of othe...

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 birders on a bird watching excursion. There are several things to keep in mind as you troop along the birding trail....

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 be seen dropping objects while flying just to swoop down and catch it again. They are also an opportunistic b...

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 as bird song. Evidence suggests that song birds evolved over 50 million years ago in the Australia, New Zeala...

The Northern Flicker

Unlike most woodpeckers, Flickers forage on the ground. They think grasshoppers and crickets are a tasty treat. However, they will occasionally visit your birdfeeders if suet is available.

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Great Horned Owl

The Great Horned Owl is a phenomenal hunter. When it recognizes the sound of prey, it will hop from tree to tree until it pinpoints the source. Then it silently swoops in with its talons wide and pounces on the unsuspecting prey.

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. 25th. It left 82 people dead, 56,000 homeless, and caused over 10,000 billion dollars worth of damage. While cat...

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 fries dropped near the door to a fast food restaurant, and begging from picnickers in the park.

Spotted Owls

The Spotted Owl, also called the Northern Spotted Owl, lives in the dense, old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Its numbers are dropping due to the loss of habitat.

The Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagle is the only eagle unique to North America. Over the last few years the population of Bald Eagles has made a comeback. It was removed from the Federal List of Endangered Species on June 28, 2007.

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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 natural resources. The Earth is a watery planet, with most of its surface covered with oceans and seas. The presen...

Northern Mockingbird

It's almost impossible to identify the Northern Mockingbird by its song. It has over 200 songs in its repertoire. It will mimic other birds and sounds it hears, including that of dogs, cats, amphibians, even humans and some mechanical sounds.

European Starlings

The European Starling was brought to New York in the 1890's. The man responsible was a fan of William Shakespeare and wanted all the birds mentioned in his work introduced into the United States. Sixty to 100 birds were released in Central Park. They...

The Cattle Egret

Cattle Egrets are usually seen foraging in grassy fields rather than along waterways. They follow along behind cattle and horses, even tractors to catch the insects they stir up.

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 down their backs, but the Hairy Woodpecker is larger and has a longer bill. They are both beneficial birds, se...

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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 them as "Hoot Owls." They are fairly common here in South Carolina, and on a quiet night I can usually hear one hooting in the w...

Purple Martins

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 in hopes of attracting a colony. If only it were so easy. Purple Martins are picky house hunters. If the house i...

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 sightings which allows for the possibility that a small population still exists, but most authorities believe it is ex...

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 seen (and heard) in large flocks. More scavenger than hunter, they pick the beach clean of editable trash and f...

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 case, but while most robins migrate southward in the winter, not all of them do. Their breeding range is exten...

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Thunder and Lightning

A flash of lightning followed by the Roll of Thunder has instilled both fear and fascination in man since the beginning of time. For the Greeks, the lightning bolt was the weapon of the gods. Angered, Zeus would hurl his lightning bolts and roar. Tho...

Tufted Titmouse

The Tufted Titmouse is a noisy bird and can usually be heard before it's seen. It is a social bird and will frequently join with Chickadees and Nuthatches to form small flocks. It is quick to scold predator and will join other birds.

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, some flocks containing up to a million birds. According to some estimates there were as many as five billio...

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 seen holding its wings out to dry.

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 million years old was found in Nebraska, a popular stopover point for migrating birds. Its structure was identical to...

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Carolina Parakeet

The once abundant Carolina Parakeet was a gregarious bird. They would form large, noisy flocks that fed on cultivated fruits and grains. They would tear apart an apple to get to the seeds, wreck havoc in the grain fields, and strip a corncob of its k...

The Northern Harrier

The Northern Harrier is one of the most widespread and easily recognized raptors in North America. It has an owl-like facial disc which allows it to hunt by sound as well as sight. It has been known to locate its prey by sound alone.

Wild Turkeys

The Bald Eagle is the United State's National Symbol but according to Benjamin Franklin, it should have been the Wild Turkey. The Bald Eagle would rather steal from other birds than hunt for its own meal. In Franklin's eyes, that represented poor mor...

Barn Swallows

The Barn Swallow can be found worldwide. They spend the summers in North America and winter in South America. For some, it's a round trip totaling 14,000 miles.

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, resonant, trumpet-like voice whereas the voice of the Tundra Swan is soft and melodious.

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Mourning Doves

The Mourning Dove is considered a game bird in many states, but due to flight speeds of up to 55 mph, it rarely ends up on the dinner table. It is a pretty bird with a soft, sweet, mourning voice.

Birds of Prey: Hawks

The term hawk is loosely used. It refers to a small to medium-size woodland bird with a long tail and keen eyesight. They watch their prey from a concealed perch. Once a hawk spots its prey, it swoops down and snatches it up. The prey doesn't recogni...

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 dogs do the work, and then evict them.

Common Grackle

The Common Grackle is an opportunistic feeder. They will devour insects, grains, frogs, mice, and even the eggs and hatchlings of other birds. They are a songbird but are often considered a pest.

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 from the start. It takes time and practice. Follow the steps listed below and you will be on your way!

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Eastern Bluebird

There are three species of bluebirds with the Eastern Bluebird being the most common. This beautiful bird is making a comeback as more and more backyard birder are erecting bluebird boxes and evicting the squatters.

The Whimbrel

The Whimbrel is a shy bird. It lives along the shoreline and breeds in the Arctic Tundra. Large flocks can be seen as they migrate south in the fall and north in the spring.

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 beetles, bugs, and caterpillars, but they can be drawn to your yard with offerings of fruit (especially orange s...

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 grew up in Minnesota. It's a landlocked state but with 10,000 lakes it has its share of aquatic birds. When I...

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 stresses of life and work. It can be a meditative, solitary experience or a social activity. There are bird watchin...

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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 birds still living today, with a history stretching back close to 50 million years. The Loon is silent in the wi...

House Sparrow

The House Sparrow, formerly called the English Sparrow, is one of the best known and abundant birds. Like the European Starling, it is not one of North America's native birds. With its expanding population and domination over nesting sites, it has ca...

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 traced back to that single pivotal point while others grow seemingly unnoticed for years. I am a morning pers...

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. The aggressive Mute Swan is crowding out native species and stripping rivers and lakes of its foliage disrupt...

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American Black Vulture

The American Black Vulture is a scavenger, feeding off the remains of dead domestic and wild animals. Dependent on its sense of smell to locate the carcasses, a fresh kill will not always attract its attention. If the carcass has been left in the ope...

The American White Ibis

The White Ibis is a wader. Up to its knees in water, it will sweep its head from side-to-side in search of food. Its long, curved bill is handy for probing the mud in search of crabs and crayfish. This efficient hunter rarely takes time to savor his...

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. They are looking for crustaceans and mollusks exposed by the retreating water.

Red-headed Woodpecker

The Red-headed Woodpecker is a squatter. Rather than build their own nest, they will claim an abandoned one, or take a nest in use by force.

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 one be passionate about so many different things? I say yes. My passion is writing, but I am first and foremost...

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Black-crowned Night Heron

When the Black-crowned Night Heron courts a mate, they don't get "cold feet," they get "red feet." Once a match is made and a bond formed, their leg and lores fade to a blushing pink.

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 the smallest of the eight species of pelicans found in the world today. It is a coastal bird with two subspeci...

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 leading the predator away. I love to watch a family group in the pond close to our house. They spend the entire...

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 due to the drought and we did not have our usual beautiful bloomers through the summer but now that fall is h...

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 is a beautiful swan often confused with the Trumpeter Swan.

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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. While the scientist in me knows that's true, my creative spirit balks at the stark explanation. Rainbows are m...

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 purpose of hunting. There are several subspecies and crossbreeds. Collectively they are called Ring-necked Phe...

The American Flamingo

The American Flamingo is also known as the Caribbean Flamingo. It is one of the larger flamingos and is closely related to the Greater Flamingo. The Flamingo's pink to red color is due to a chemical carotinoid. Carotinoid is a chemical found in the c...

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 of dollars worth of specialized equipment. All you need to do is step out your back door and wait. Its cold out ri...

Spotted Owls

The Spotted Owl, also called the Northern Spotted Owl, lives in the dense, old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Its numbers are dropping due to the loss of habitat.

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The Northern Flicker

Unlike most woodpeckers, Flickers forage on the ground. They think grasshoppers and crickets are a tasty treat. However, they will occasionally visit your birdfeeders if suet is available.

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-tips and can be seen dining in garbage dumps and following the fishing vessels to shore.

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, resonant, trumpet-like voice whereas the voice of the Tundra Swan is soft and melodious.

Red-winged Blackbirds

The Red-winged Blackbird makes its home in the marshes and wetlands. Approach the nesting site and the easily identified male will make its presence known. If he perceives your presence as a threat, he will attack.

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 sightings which allows for the possibility that a small population still exists, but most authorities believe it is ex...

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The House Finch

The House Finch are aptly named. They will make their home in any man-made structure available, including garages, barns, under awnings, and in flower baskets.

American Black Vulture

The American Black Vulture is a scavenger, feeding off the remains of dead domestic and wild animals. Dependent on its sense of smell to locate the carcasses, a fresh kill will not always attract its attention. If the carcass has been left in the ope...

Ferruginous Hawk

Due to the decrease in grasslands and prairies, the Ferruginous Hawk population is on the decline. It may end up on the endangered species list within the next year or two.

Black-crowned Night Heron

When the Black-crowned Night Heron courts a mate, they don't get "cold feet," they get "red feet." Once a match is made and a bond formed, their leg and lores fade to a blushing pink.

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 million years old was found in Nebraska, a popular stopover point for migrating birds. Its structure was identical to...

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Mourning Doves

The Mourning Dove is considered a game bird in many states, but due to flight speeds of up to 55 mph, it rarely ends up on the dinner table. It is a pretty bird with a soft, sweet, mourning voice.

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 seen holding its wings out to dry.

Thunder and Lightning

A flash of lightning followed by the Roll of Thunder has instilled both fear and fascination in man since the beginning of time. For the Greeks, the lightning bolt was the weapon of the gods. Angered, Zeus would hurl his lightning bolts and roar. Tho...

Tufted Titmouse

The Tufted Titmouse is a noisy bird and can usually be heard before it's seen. It is a social bird and will frequently join with Chickadees and Nuthatches to form small flocks. It is quick to scold predator and will join other birds.

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 birds still living today, with a history stretching back close to 50 million years. The Loon is silent in the wi...

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My Favorite Songbirds

Sometimes we need a break from the realities of daily life. I know I do. I usually take my mental health break in my back yard. Listening to the birds and communing with nature relaxes me. I didn't start out as a bird watcher, but evolved into one....

The World of Owls

Throughout history man has been fascinated by owls. In some cultures they represented death and destruction while in others they held a place of honor as symbols of truth and wisdom. The Ancient Greeks saw the owl as a specter of death and early Euro...

The World's Most Dangerous Bugs

Bugs play a major roll in the world's ecosystem. They're food for other critters higher on the food chain, pollinate plants, and they help decompose dead plants and animals. There are over a million known species of insects on earth, and that's not i...

Great Grey Owl

The Great Grey Owl is one of the most reclusive owls in North America. Add to that its secretive habits and you have a bird that is rarely seen and little known.

Eastern Bluebird

There are three species of bluebirds with the Eastern Bluebird being the most common. This beautiful bird is making a comeback as more and more backyard birder are erecting bluebird boxes and evicting the squatters.

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Meerkats

Meerkats are adorable mammals in the mongoose family. The mongoose family consists of small, cat-like animals such as the Marsh Mongoose, the Flat-Headed Kusimanse, the Bushy-Tailed Mongoose, and many others. Yet, even though meerkats are cat-like an...

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 of light ... not really, but they can flap their wings up to 90 times a second (depending on the species) and...

Painted Lady Butterflies

My son and I raised two Painted Lady Butterflies from caterpillars, to chrysalises, to beautiful orange, brown, black, and white Painted Lady Butterflies! In the process, we learned a great deal about butterflies! Did you know that butterflies need...

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 of a hill and as you drive down the hill and get closer to our home, the site of Dogwoods and Azaleas come into...

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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) of their wings. Hummingbirds range in size from about 2.25 inches (the Bee Hummingbird, which isn't much bigger...

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 so much fun to watch. It blooms after our other dogwoods and looks a little different. In the summer it will f...

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 young. We had a lot of exposure to the wonders of the out of doors through our little church in Pendleton SC....

Southern Magnolia Tree

All over the South you can see and smell the blooming Magnolias and what a site it is to behold! The fragrance is like none other and hard to describe but one whiff this time of year and you will know what I am talking about. The blossoms are beauti...

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 our discoveries as we observed frog eggs hatch into tadpoles, and then tadpoles grow, change shape and metamorphosi...

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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 easy bird to identify. The reddish blush on the back of the head and its zebra strips are distinct. The Red-b...

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 Passenger Pigeon it was man's short-sightedness that brought them to the brink of extinction. Large tracts of old g...

Busy Lizzy's Woodpeckers

Woodpeckers are impressive birds. They are rarely seen but often heard in forests and wooded areas throughout North America. The characteristic drumming occurs as they tap and drill into trunks of dead and dying trees in search of insects and larvae....

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 largest North American Woodpeckers, nearly the size of a crow with brilliant red crest and an annoyingly loud call....

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 Woodpecker. They will readily visit backyard birdfeeders if suet or peanut butter is offered, and its drumming ro...

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COMMUNICATION AND LISTENING SKILLS

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 around us has a profound impact on our lives. It sets the tone in interpersonal relationships. It affects how our s...

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 gestures, tone, and facial expressions tell us so much more. Words can be manipulated but nonverbal cues are hard to fa...

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 what was said does not make you a good listener. Listening means paying attention and making a conscious effort...

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 invited. Did it mean you're slotted for the promotion? You know you need to go, you want to go, but your boss is th...

Other Lenses

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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 flush can signal a love that transcends time. It is power, the banner that leads the troops to war, and a warning of...

Colors and Their Meanings

When asked what is your favorite color, some people answer immediately while others hesitate. My favorite color is yellow, but there is little yellow in my home or in the clothes I wear. Green represents life to me, and red is both excitement and cau...

Friendship Lenses

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 walked a long way -- to the coast of Africa to get the special shell for his teacher. "You've traveled so far to...

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 have so many friends and I appreciate and love each and every one of them. My friends are very important to me...

Television, Theatre, Newspaper and Radio Lenses

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 Frances? These were the days before color television -- before Romper Room and Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street. Long bef...

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 film, a cartoon short was played. The shorts were as much a part of the evening's entertainment as the feature film itse...

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" Hardaway, a storyboard artist and expert in creating animated screwballs such as Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny, put the...

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's. Popeye was not a part of the original cast of characters. Thimble Theatre was in existence for ten years be...

Photo Caption Lenses

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 -- these definitely need a caption! Won't you help us be creative here? Add your own caption to our photos! And yes,...

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 granted, but in my grandmother's day bathing was a part of the Saturday evening ritual. You bathed and washed you...

Decorating Lenses

Beachcomber Bathroom Decor

Love the beach? I know I do, and there is evidence of our beach combing days scattered throughout the house, none more so than in the bathroom. What better place to showcase your collection of sea shells or be reminded of sun filled days and sandy sh...

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 and be HAPPY that your home will look great and sell for top dollar. With expert merchandising and an understa...

Rustic Bathroom Decor

Love the great outdoors? I know I do. Some of my fondest childhood memories are from vacations spent in a cabin tucked into the woods of Northern Minnesota. Years later I still love the ambiance of a cozy cabin and wanted to bring a touch of the grea...

Red Alarm Clock

Red alarm clocks - how wide awake can you get? To most of us, the color red signifies high energy and action. Red stop lights, stop signs, fire hydrants, and fire trucks all in the color red to demand our attention! A red alarm clock, then, is a nat...

Our Lens About Our South Carolina Group

South Carolina On Squidoo!

Joan4 and I realized that we were not the only South Carolinians on Squidoo so we decided to form a group in order to get all South Carolina Lensmasters and Lenses together. Our South Carolina Group is made up of lensmasters from the great state of...

Oh Me, Oh My!

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I have a tab just for our South Carolina Group so hope you will drop by and check it out. Thank you.

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Share your thoughts on this group.

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TopStyleTravel wrote...

Hello to everyone and thanks for accepting my lens into the South Carolina Group. Thanks for all your kind comments.

Posted May 21, 2009

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kiwisoutback wrote...

[in reply to OhMe] And now the # 1 spot... that's incredible considering all of these interesting lenses!

Posted May 04, 2009

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OhMe wrote...

[in reply to kiwisoutback] We are proud to have you here, Bill

Posted April 14, 2009

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OhMe wrote...

[in reply to kiwisoutback] I think it is amazing that our small group continues to have the top ten ranked in the top tier. I think that speaks very well for this group, don't you?

Posted April 08, 2009

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kiwisoutback wrote...

I'm proud to be part of the top ten of this group, thanks for having me!

Posted April 08, 2009

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OhMe wrote...

[in reply to PamZ] Hope you will join our group. I love having so many talented South Carolinians.

Posted March 24, 2009

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Mtodd wrote...

Really great lens for a great state. I love South Carolina in the spring. I'm from Aiken and the dogwoods and azaleas are just starting to flower. There's nothing else like it in the country!

Posted March 24, 2009

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PamZ wrote...

What a great site!!! I'm so glad that you directed me to this lens, ohme! Now, I'll have to figure out how to join. LOL! I'm still trying to master even the simple steps of Squidoo.

Posted March 17, 2009

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OhMe wrote...

[in reply to Mountainside-Crochet] Thank you so much for that wonderful comment. We are thrilled that you are a part of Squidoo and a part of our South Carolina Group.

Posted March 15, 2009

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Mountainside-Crochet wrote...

Hi to everyone in the South Carolina Group. I thought I had already come by to say hello, but .... here I am now. Thank you to two of the Group's most important people, OhMe and Joan4, whose encouragement led me to join Squidoo, and who's wonderful help & advice walked me through the beginnings of my first lens. I wouldn't be here without their wonderful help.

I look forward to exploring the many & varied lenses in the SC Group and getting to know my fellow SC lensmasters. So many topics...so much to read..... what a delightful journey this will be. Thank you for including this new South Carolina lensmaster.

Posted March 15, 2009

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Joan4 wrote...

I love seeing all these wonderful South Carolina lensmasters and South Carolina lenses. Thank you all for joining! We do have a wonderful state - and we are making sure everybody knows it, right? Keep those super lenses coming!

Posted February 13, 2009

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OhMe wrote...

[in reply to spirituality] Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. This is a great honor and we are wearing our Excellent Group Award with pride and are very honored to be featured on your great lens with other excellent groups.

Posted February 10, 2009

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spirituality wrote...

WOW.
Great group. I gave it the Excellent Groups Award and featured it on my Great Groups Lensography Come take a look and proudly display your badge like a select bunch of other groups already have!

Posted February 10, 2009

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OhMe wrote...

[in reply to Bridget - HypnoBirthingSC] Good to have you visiting our South Carolina Group. Are you interested in joining Squidoo? Follow this Referral link
Join Squidoo

Posted January 30, 2009

Bridget - HypnoBirthingSC

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Bridget - HypnoBirthingSC wrote

It is my first trip to squidoo and it was interesting to see the SC page. I have lived in SC for the past ten years and LOVE it here! :)

Bridget
http://www.hypnobirthingSC.com
Childbirth Educator & Birth Doula near Columbia, SC

Posted January 30, 2009

Bridget - HypnoBirthingSC

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Bridget - HypnoBirthingSC wrote

It is my first trip to squidoo and it was interesting to see the SC page. I have lived in SC for the past ten years and LOVE it here! :)

Bridget
http://www.hypnobirthingSC.com
Childbirth Educator & Birth Doula near Columbia, SC

Posted January 30, 2009

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mukunda22 wrote...

This is an impressive lens!!

Makes me feel part of the family.

In fact, Joan4 DID invite me to your family reunion this
year as an extended family member!!!

(Hint, Hint!!)

Love to all,

Kate Loving Shenk

Posted January 17, 2009

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OhMe wrote...

Let me know your thoughts about our Contest idea.

Posted January 17, 2009

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OhMe wrote...

Congratulations to our first two recipients of the Carolina's Finest Award: ElizabethJeanAllen for 4th quarter 08 and GrowWear for 1st quarter 09.

Posted January 10, 2009

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GrowWear wrote...

Thank you for this group of SC people and their lenses!

Posted January 09, 2009

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OhMe wrote...

The South Carolina Group is proud of our lensmasters and their wonderful lenses. We hope all the members will visit each others lenses and help promote this group. By promoting the group, we are promoting all its lenses. Thank you!

Posted November 13, 2008

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ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

I'm honored to be featured on the South Carolina Group's lensroll.
Thank you,
Lizzy

Posted September 14, 2008

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oniyagi wrote...

Thank you so much for the invite!

Posted August 07, 2008

Lensmaster

Hello thank you so much for inviting me here!

Posted August 04, 2008

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ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

Great idea. I was going to start a group like this but never got around to it. I'll gladly add my lenses.

Posted August 03, 2008

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OhMe wrote...

Thank you for being one of our first group members

Posted August 02, 2008

Lensmaster

ClassyGals wrote...

South Carolina is a wonderful travel destination. Thanks for starting such an interesting group!

Posted August 02, 2008

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South Carolina Off the Beaten Path, 6th (Off the Beaten Path Series) by J. Michael McLaughlin, William Price Fox

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