A Day of One Hundred Squid Angel Blessings

Squid Angel Blessings 1-5 

My Stuttering Life

G'day, my name is Susanna, and I stutter. I bet you didn't know that. Not many people do. I've been faking clear speech for some time. It's not easy and takes fierce concentration. When I get home and kick off my shoes I relax and stutter away the e...

The Magical Biker Leather Jacket

A quality biker leather jacket is not only protective, but it speaks to the wild side in everyone. Even if you're an angel, you want your halo to be propped up by impish horns from time to time. Slide into a biker jacket and feel the transformation!...

Will the Real Susan52 Please Stand Up

Squidoo experts say that lensmasters should write about things they know. Things they love. Things they're passionate about. Indeed, a lens often reveals a lot about its lensmaster and his or her interests and passions. Reading down a list of my len...

My Love For Marmite Recipes

This is the story of my passionate, never ending love for Marmite. Plus there are some Marmite recipes and so on all about this yummy, lovely substance. What I wouldn't do right now for a cheese and Marmite sandwich ... mmmm, absolute heaven. Whisk...

Top 10 Best Pet Gift Ideas 2009

Do you have a pet lover on your gift list this year? You know, somebody who loves their pet so much they treat it like their kid! If you are shopping for someone that has a special friend, it is very thoughtful of you to purchase a pet gift. If you a...

Squid Angel Blessings 6-10 

Handmade Cards and Prints from the Scottish Highlands

In this lens I am displaying one range of my cards and prints which are available to purchase on eBid.net. This is a constantly growing range which we hope will appeal to all ages and tastes. All cards are approximately A5 in size althoug...

My Top Ten Red Hot Chili Pepper Songs

Red Hot Chili Pepper songs, posters, information and videos can all be found right here. You won't have to look any further to learn more about your favourite band. I've scoured the web in order to put everything you could possibly want or need right...

Caption My Goat Pictures

You are in for a treat...no kidding ;) Our goats make us laugh out loud or crack a big grin every single day! They are very social animals so any time I'm within their view I 'get a talkin' to' and most times I know they are pleading with me to feed...

Lemonade stand: Turning lemons into dollars for charity

Lemonade stands are a fun and easy way for kids to raise money for charity. Here I'll cover the best locations, recipes, marketing ideas, and ways to make them fun and entertaining. Also how to add a TWIST to make it even more fun and profitable. My...

Beautiful Arbor Pictures

View beautiful Arbor pictures in order to build an Arbor that adds drama and serviceability to your garden. Also featuring patio arbor plans, patio arbor designs and patio arbor pictures.

Squid Angel Blessings 11-15 

Waldorf Salad: The Wonderful Surprise at Holiday Meals

Can someone explain it to me? I grew up with Waldorf Salad, certainly at every Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and sometimes even those summer holidays. Waldorf Salad was invented in the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. It was meant to...

The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Molly Brown was a poor girl from an abolitionist family, adventurous seeker of her fortune in a rough and tumble silver boomtown, early activist for women's rights, tireless crusader for the less fortunate, socialite, actress, Titanic survivor..........

Titan Arum: The Smelliest Flower Ever

Well, when a flower is nicknamed "corpse flower", you rather get the hint that it's not going to be like smelling roses and fresh cookies to be next to it.  The smell doesn't last long, but while it's there - watch out!

My Wheat Free Dairy Free Oatmeal Cookies

I love cookies, but being allergic to wheat and dairy at first was a real challenge. I was in my late twenties and always sick. After lots of allergy testing I found I was allergic to dairy and wheat. How depressing! Through years of trials and error...

Classic Funny Poems for Kids

I can still remember some of the humorous poems that were read to us children at infants school. Some, like The Jumblies and Matilda (who told such dreadful lies), can still make me smile today. What makes them so memorable? Is it the rhythm and the...

Squid Angel Blessings 16-20 

Celtic Elegance - Exploring, Learning, Listening, Browsing

Why do our heart strings resonate to the sounds of a Celtic harp? Why are our eyes drawn to decipher the intricate weavings of a piece of Celtic knotwork? What cultural threads pull us backward in time, with the rhythm of a bodhran (a traditional Cel...

A Baby Boomer Defines Life After World War II

I was born in 1952 in Oakland California. My father had been in the Army during World War II. My mother was very young. I was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area towns of El Cerrito and Richmond. The following free-form narrative explains my feelin...

Gustav Klimt

The Austrian painter and illustrator, Gustav Klimt, is thought of as the preeminent exponent of Art Nouveau.  He founded the painting school Vienna Sezession.

Glaswegian Kiss

Glaswegian Kiss | What is a Glaswegian Kiss, or as some would call it, the Glasgow Headbutt?

Kidney Dialysis - Finding Support. Dedicated to my sister, AnnaRuth

Your Doctor announces that you will require dialysis the rest of your life.  You don't hear the rest of his words as your world is spinning in disbelief and even denial.  As you are whisked off for your first dialysis treatment an overwhelm...

Squid Angel Blessings 21-25 

Jayne Mansfield: Sex Symbol

Jayne Mansfield, was a sex symbol. She pushed the limits. Often overshadowed by Marilyn Monroe, Jayne broke boundaries. Though her life was cut short, Jayne Mansfield lived life more then most. She suffered tragedy, and conquered the hearts of millio...

Where to Stay In and Near Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is one of America's premier National Parks, known for its majestic granite cliffs like Half Dome, the rushing Merced River, and the stunning valley view. Yosemite is relatively far from any major city, the closest being Fresno....

Banff National Park, Canada - Stunning

This 6,641-square-km (2,564-square-mile) national park encompasses some of the world's most magnificent scenery. The snowcapped peaks of the Rocky Mountains form a spectacular backdrop for glacial lakes, fast-flowing rivers, and endless forests. D...

Sony Reader: The Best Digital Book Ever

Watching Star Trek as a kid, I envied the hand held digital books they were able to use, but now that technology exists today for us to enjoy. You can now get all your favorite books. and discover new ones, in ebook form with the new Sony Reader. Th...

Ten Quick Steps to Destroy America

Is it possible that fascism has actually been responsible for the economic problems America is now grappling with? Is it possible to hide fascistic actions in our very powerful, very intrusive government? How would you describe Fascism? Should be be...

Squid Angel Blessings 26-30 

Caribbean (West Indian) Flowers

As I get ready for a long Chicago winter (and think about planning a garden for next summer) I'd like to extend the summer indoors with Caribbean-inspired flowers. Below is a guide to the flora found in the West Indies, both native and invasive. Use...

The Bliss of Housework

A few weeks ago, I happened to go out to dinner to see the house which my friend had just finished building for himself. After a good look around I noticed one of those magnetic stickers which people put on their fridge doors. The banner was,(Housewo...

Dennis Prager: Happiness is a Choice

One of America's most respected thinkers, Dennis Prager is an author, lecturer, teacher, and theologian with a nationally syndicated radio talk show originating from Los Angeles on KRLA 870 AM. He is a best selling author who has written four books a...

Gourd Birdhouses | Art | Plans | Seeds | Wooden

There are two different categories of gourds. Ornamental gourds are the kind you would find in fall baskets and so forth. They are thin-skinned so they aren't good for long-term use. The other type is the hard-shell gourd, or the gourd birdhouse; it'...

Chef Wear And Cooking Clothes

We've come a long way from checkered pants. Today's chef clothing represents the pride we take in our profession. We put on elegant chef jackets, colorful chef pants, sassy chef hats, and fashionable chef aprons to show our professionalism. Modern ch...

Squid Angel Blessings 31-35 

Remembering Tim Russert

Tim Russert, Irish as the daisys which bloom on the Cliffs of Moher and one of America's leading political journalists, died at 58 on Friday, June 13, 2008. I'm not sure whether Tim was superstitious, but perhaps he was, many Irish are. Russert was...

Tortilla Soup—Easy and Delicious

Tortilla soup is a traditional soup in Mexico that everyone makes a little differently. This recipe fits the criteria of easy (meaning simple and fast!) and delicious (better results than effort expended!). The basic recipe is great but there are a f...

Long Beach California

Long Beach California is located in Los Angeles County on the Pacific coast and borders Orange County on its southeast edge. It is about 20 miles (30 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.

Julie Christie

An iconic figure of the 1960s, Julie Christie is an Academy Award-winning actress who appeared in a small, but substantial number of classic films in England and America during the '60s and early 1970s. She was nominated for Best Actress at the 2008...

Kitty Cat Clocks

I love kitty cat clocks -- especially whimsical ones! If I had more wall space, I'd probably have several more kitty cat clocks hanging on my wall. My sister in Ohio has the original Kit-Cat Clock hanging on her wall that mom gave her from when we we...

Squid Angel Blessings 36-40 

Leshan Giant Buddha!

The Grand Buddha at Leshan (Sichuan Province, China) is the largest ancient stone carved image of Buddha in the world, standing 71 metres in height. It is located at the foot of Mt. Lingyun, where the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi Rivers meet. This edifi...

Mushrooms, Mushrooms and Mushrooms

You guessed it, I absolutely love mushrooms too! Mushrooms complement almost any meal, they are easy to saute and add flavor, texture, and nutrients to just about anything. From appetizers and salads to main dishes and sides, mushrooms can be enjoyed...

Umbrellas & Rain Boots for Punk Rockers & Puddle Jumpers

Rain gear for the less than ordinary shopper! If you're dying to go out and jump in some puddles, but want to look cool too, take a look at some of these punk rock umbrellas and rain boots. You'll find lots of skulls, cherries, nautical stars, safety...

Holy Cow: An Indian Adventure

Great book if you want to go to India yourself - especially if you're interested in India as the home of spirituality. I read the book in one go: couldn't put it down. It's interesting as a story of personal and spiritual growth and as a catalog of...

50 Signs of Good Luck From Around The World

Do you believe in Luck? Do you carry a Lucky Charm or a Symbolic Talisman to ward off Evil and bring you Good Fortune? There are many signs and symbols from around the world that are seen as lucky. Others are thought to bring good fortune, grant wis...

Squid Angel Blessings 41-45 

Black Wedding Dresses

In recent years several designers have featured black wedding dresses in their bridal collections. Whilst this may strike some as a rather unconventional choice, it is not unprecedented. In the 1800's most women would marry in the best dress they co...

My Small Vegetable Garden

This lens chronicles my small vegetable garden and its progress for one summer growing season. The photo galleries cover the months April until September. Last year I had a great year for tomatoes and ate lots of tomato sandwiches! It was an experim...

Who Is Don Knotts?

Whenever I think of great comedians, Don Knotts immediately comes to mind. Remember Deputy Barney Fife from The Andy Griffith Show, who had ONE bullet for his gun that he kept in his shirt pocket. Remember Mr Furley from Three's Company, who thought...

When Debbie Met Tony

So just how did I come to meet and fall in love with someone living across the other side of the Atlantic Ocean? This is the story of how Debnet met Poddys Or should that be, When Debbie met Tony. What led us to be those two people who met and fell...

How to Draw Roses

This lens shows you how to use Photoshop, a graphic tablet, and Creative Commons licensed photos from Flickr to draw roses. Rose drawing copyright Gretchen Little. Drawn (but not traced) with pen & ink using a photograph as a guide.

Squid Angel Blessings 46-50 

Funky, Chic and Cool Laptop Bags

Whether you like classic style, fashion chic or funky function, there IS a perfect laptop bag for you. Below are reviews of the laptop bags I've tested as well as links to some other laptop cases, sleeves, briefcases and totes that I like. Desi...

Career Wear for Professional Women

Womens career wear just keeps getting better each season. Through online shopping, you can find the latest career wear trends in women's knit tops, blazers, skirts, pants, womens suits, and jewelry that's perfect to wear to the office. Smart professi...

Green tea cupcakes

Add a little green tea into your cupcakes. Green tea cupcakes are made with matcha, which is a mixture of very fine ground up green tea leaves. Find some green tea cupcakes recipes with cream cheese, chocolate or buttercream frosting to inspire your...

Graduation Gift Ideas

Finding the perfect graduation gift can be hard. Hopefully, after visiting here you will have many choices and idea for graduation gifts. Shopping online makes it very easy to find just the right graduation gift! You do not need to go broke shopping...

Decorating With Polka Dots

For many years we have had a love affair with "Polka Dots." Perhaps it has been something we have worn. Or a coffee mug, a purse, a piece of furniture. You can be sure that their appeal never goes out of style. You will find the latest addition to t...

Squid Angel Blessings 51-55 

Borders and Dividers for use on Squidoo

I like to use clip art dividers and borders to dress up my lenses. I like them so much that I've accumulated quite a collection! These dividers and borders are derived from public domain sources such as vintage publications, or I've made them...

Tuscany, Italy: Beautiful Countryside, Art, History and Wine

Tuscany is beautiful part of Italy; a favourite destination for British and American tourists. The many picturesque medieval hill towns are relatively close together, separated by beautiful countyside, rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards making...

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...

Advanced HTML for Squidoo

The techniques shown here aren't much more advanced then what's in the Basic HTML tutorial. The code being used isn't any more special. But the results and presentation can appear to be more sophisticated. Hence it being the Advanced HTML tutorial. F...

Ferret Fun

Ferrets are wonderful creatures and they make fantastic pets. However, living with a ferret is serious business. They are intelligent and mischeivious, and they love to get into trouble. Ferret Fun is my collection of ferrety links and information f...

Squid Angel Blessings 56-60 

Korean War Memorial - Washington DC

On a recent trip to Washington DC, the one exhibit that I really wanted to see was the Korean War Veterans Memorial. I'd heard that it was impressive. Well, impressive doesn't even begin to describe it. It's breathtaking. It's awe-inspiring. And it'...

Susan Wants to Study with Seth

So ... I've been trying to figure out what I want to do when I grown up. (40 is grown up, right?) Just restless of late, not feeling as though I really fit in the career skin I've somehow donned. I haven't made it very far in my quest for something n...

Gillian Anderson - Not just Dana Scully...

Gillian Anderson is an accomplished actress best known for her portrayal of Dana Scully in the X-files. She is currently indulging in her love of the classics and the theater. Get the latest news and information about Gillian.

How to Make YouTube Videos Look Great

The key for YouTube to display your video the best possible way, is to upload the best possible quality video that meets or exceeds their requirements. That is by encoding videos the right way.  I'll show you a few ways on how to enco...

VINTAGE APRONS: Look Cute & Sexy While Cooking & Cleaning!

Vintage aprons are cute, collectible and homey as well as functional items to have in the kitchen.  Featured here are dozens of pretty vintage aprons that you can bid on or buy now from eBay, books and sewing patterns for making your own aprons,...

Squid Angel Blessings 61-65 

Big Island of Hawaii

Aloha and welcome to beautiful island of Hawaii. This is also called the Big Island. We hope you enjoyed your 11 hour flight. Before you leave, make sure you have all your belongings. Check under your seats and the overhead cabinets.

Gifts for Peacock Lovers

Looking for gifts for birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's Day, or Easter? Like roosters and cats, peacocks make up a lot of our designs. Here is an index of them.   All photos, art, and designs on this page are copyright: Wendy C. Allen & Copper...

I love cats

Over the years of my life, I have had so many cats I have stopped counting. They had names like LILLEKISSE, PISSELUMPAN, VIPPEN, AIK, ROSA and many more. I have always loved cats. My parents allowed me to have a cat but no dog. I came home from scho...

Famous Misquotes

Have you ever been misquoted, misrepresented or just plain misunderstood? If so, you are not alone, it happens to the best of us--in fact, you are in some pretty illustrious company.     "Don't talk to me about Naval tradition. It...

The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone, a science fiction anthology television series created and narrated by Rod Serling, aired from 1959 to 1964, with a total of 156 episodes shown. It was the most successful series of its kind, and the term "twilight zone" became a po...

Squid Angel Blessings 66-70 

Ancient Egypt Lapbook

Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating of world cultures! What child isn't intrigued with mummies, pyramids, and the complicated religion of this ancient civilization? Create an interdisciplinary study by including subjects besides just histor...

10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Squidoo

It is a long time since I was a Squidoo Newbie but I can still remember how it felt. Exciting and scary. Exciting because Squidoo gives you such a brilliant platform to create wonderful things. Scary because I really had no clue what I was doing. No...

Tropical Items On Zazzle

Living in South Florida provides many opportunities to take beautiful photographs of tropical scenes. Whether it's the beaches and ocean, the colorful palm trees and vegetation, or the unique wildlife that you get in Florida, the scope is there to ta...

Our Garden of Veggies and more

This lens is to share the garden with you. This is the first garden we have grown. It is great to have your own organically grown vegetables and herbs. It saves you money at the grocery store, plus they are alot more delicious not to mention fres...

Fireflies: Twinkling Lights of the Meadow

Have you ever gone out on a summer evening to catch fireflies. They flit and fly everywhere. Soon you have five and then six. One escapes and then you catch two more. In the morning you let them go. These wonderful experiences of childhood may be di...

Squid Angel Blessings 71-75 

Witch's Journal: The Book of Shadows

Grimoire, Book of Shadows. All fancy ways of saying "journal". A Book of Shadows is simply put, a way of keeping a record of what you have learned and what you have done as a Pagan, whether you be Wiccan or witch, Heathen or Asatru, Gardnerian or Ale...

Old Dog Blessings

This lens is a tribute to my old dogs, Ule and Muki. They are my constant companions and they totally are in tune with the greatest of life's many mysteries. They are friends beyond friends, loving beasts and protectors who teach me the great lesso...

Neo Marxism In America

"Obama learned his lesson well. I am proud to see that my father's model for organizing is being applied successfully beyond local community organizing to affect the Democratic campaign in 2008. It is a fine tribute to Saul Alinsky as we approach his...

All Things Simpsons - Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart, plus more

The Simpsons are a national icon of animated humor (in my opinion) and allow us to poke fun at ourselves through their satire, social commentary, and just plain silly humor. All your favorites are here; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and all the rest! In...

I don't have a cell phone. Is something wrong with me?

Earlier today I was filling in a form on a site and it required that I include my cell phone number. Well since I didn't have a cell phone I skipped over it and filled out the rest of the form. When I submitted the form it said you must fill in a...

Squid Angel Blessings 76-80 

Visit My AVON Store

Avon products are great! They are of the highest quality and reasonably priced. They are fun to sell (heck...they practically sell themselves) and fun to purchase (I admit it...I go overboard). Need a special birthday, graduation, Christmas or other...

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is set in the picturesque college town of Ashland Oregon, combining rural beauty and a very active cultural community. Some well-known actors and actresses got their start performing plays here. On their website...

Terry's Chocolate Orange

This is one of the few indulgences that I enjoy. I'm guaranteed to get one or two in my stocking and I will usually buy one while I'm doing my Christmas shopping then I'm good for another year. What I like about it? Well, it's orange flavored chocol...

Should you use LOL if you aren't really laughing out loud?

Wikipedia defines LOL as an abbreviation for "laughing out loud" or "laugh out loud." I came across this site called nomorelol.com that points out so many of us use the term "LOL" when we are not really laughing out loud. Should we then use the term...

Tiki Party Planning Guide

Everything you need for Your Tiki Party Extravaganza is here! Together, we can make your fest the event of the summer... We'll work on setting the right atmosphere with decorations and lighting, then we'll discuss some innovative and tasty goodies, n...

Squid Angel Blessings 81-85 

The Best Titanic Ever

Karen's RMS Titanic, Ship of Dreams lens features superb images, great time line, and information on the time line. A complete overview of the Titanic history CLICK HERE

The Best Jobs For The Future

The future is cloudy, a likely economic depression makes all projections a bit chancy. How then can we decide on the top jobs for the future? We can see large trends and act on them, such as the emergence of self as the largest employer category....

HTML Squidoo Tricks How To Lens with sample codes step-by-step

HTML Squidoo Tricks How To Lens with sample codes & step-by-step instructions to change fonts, background colors, table of contents, modules & images.

Bright Orange Carrot Jokes

Carrot jokes? Brenda, you have to be joking! Yes, indeed I am...this page is full of carrot jokes and I hope to keep finding and adding more! Do not ask me how I got started on this carrot theme -- or I will tell you it all started with an innocent...

What Can Be Done With Wallpaper Leftovers?

Do you put wallpapers on your walls? And what do you do with residues? Wallpapers aren't just for walls - they can be a free source for some of the most creative yet simple crafts.

Squid Angel Blessings 86-90 

Tonto Natural Bridge in Northern Arizona

The Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural wonder well worth seeing! Near Payson, Arizona, in the Tonto National Forest, it is the largest naturally occuring travertine bridge in the world. As we discovered on a recent family visit, a hike down the mounta...

ME...the last SunMaid Raisin Girl

This is the TRUE short story of how it all happened...that I'm featured on the SunMaid Raisin Box since 1970. When people learn about me and this image, they say, "wow you are famous!" and I say, no I'm not famous, the image is world r...

FREE Logos for the Squidoo Community

  FREE Squidoo Design Group There are more Logos displayed there & you can add your Lens .. I also display other peoples work :) So get on board. If you need a Logo, Avatar or pic for Lens... Get in contact :) * RequestBook below * I dont...

Betty Boop

This lens is dedicated to my 23 year old daughter, Elizabeth. She has always loved Betty Boop for some reason and still does. She wears Betty Boop slippers, nightshirts, shirts, etc. She buy notebooks and other items with Betty Boop on them. If you...

Flip Flop Birthday Party Theme

The Party Animal wants to help you plan a Flip Flop Theme Birthday Party. A Flip Flop Party can be so much fun for your Summertime Party and what girl does not love Flip Flops? I am gonna show you all the great items you can find to go along with the...

Squid Angel Blessings 91-95 

Pretty Springtime Cupcake Recipes

Pretty Spring Cupcakes are perfect for serving at showers, springtime birthday parties, weddings, family get togethers, or anytime you want to impress your family and friends with a beautiful cupcake dessert. Cute Springtime Cupcakes make the perfec...

Canine CPR!

In 2007 I read about how my blogging friend, Tish, saved her pup Cruella from choking. It was a very scary situation and thank dog she knew what to do! It's so important to know information on how to perform CPR on your dog! You just never know what c...

Baby Clip Art & Pregnancy Graphics

Are you looking everywhere for good baby clip art and finding not many baby graphics for free? I've found lots of cute no-cost or low-cost clip art for baby showers, baby books, birth announcements, scrapbooks, invites and nursery decorations. Check...

Earth Day Projects

Earth Day marks the day when our world celebrates Mother Earth's gifts. What a great day to plan an Earth Day project! It can be as elaborate or simple as you'd like. Here are some ideas on planning projects for Earth Day.

Optical illusions the Visual Photo Phenomena

Prepare to be amazed. Weird illusions to challenge your mind, an optical illusion also called a visual illusion is characterized by visually perceived images that differ from objective reality. The information gathered by the eye is processed in th...

Squid Angel Blessings 96-100 

Kid's Summer Pool Swim Party Ideas & Supplies

A Pool Party would make a wonderful theme for a child's birthday party, end of the school year party or just a party to celebrate summer! If you are planning a pool party for your child, you will find all of your party supplies right here. This page...

ASL For Everyone

I have been interested in sign language my whole life. I am far from fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), but I have always known the basics. When I was pregnant with my daughter I looked at research discussing the benefit of teaching sign languag...

Greenbean Casserole Recipe

Greenbean Casserole Recipe Add this tasty Greenbean Casserole Recipe to your favorite meat dish and end up with a great meal that your family will love and enjoy! This green bean casserole recipe is sure to make their mouths water and keep them beggi...

Hollywood Dolls Best In Show

Welcome to Best In Show, and Congratulations to IsaBelle's "Brandon Lee: The Crow" tied with Sands-Of-Fire's "Sandra Bullock." You are the People's Choice for Runners up for the 2008 Hollywood Dolls Best In Show. Your dolls are now 2009 Ambassadors o...

Connie's Crafts 4 Kids

When your kids are bored and you need some help in a hurry, drop by my new website for some very crafty rescue measures! You will find ideas for projects, patterns and instructions, as well as some very crafty gear! My sites are always kid friendly,...

Bonus Blessings... 

These blessings go to my first five fans!

Get your Giant Squid Masters Degree this summer!

Giant Squid Summer School is in session and going full steam ahead. If you're a Giant Squid and missed out on this mastery course, cross your fingers for another one in the Fall! Hey Giants... Are you ready to blast the doors off the status quo? I...

Who The Heck Is bdkz?

Who is bdkz? That's a tough question to answer but here's a start! I'm a Giant Squid Organizer, Head RocketMom and a Squid Angel. I have created over 400 lenses, been "Lens of the Day" twice and have had 15 of my lens in the Top 100. I have also sna...

Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep - A Poem, A Song and A Book to Comfort

This lens is dedicated to the favorite bereavement poem, "Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep" words of sympathy that have brought comfort to many since it was written. This beloved poem has also been put to music as a stirring song and most...

Building Your Squidoo Fan Club

All Squidoo lensmasters can have their own personal fan clubs. The fan club feature is pretty cool, because it gives you a way to contact people who already appreciate your work and want to keep up with everything you're doing on Squidoo. Any time y...

Water, toys, and lots of cool fun for this summer!

Hi Moms! Summer is just around the corner and the kids will, once again, be home on vacation! What better ways to spend their time than to engage them in outdoor physical activities that burn energy, provide fresh air and pure vitamin D sunshine, and...

My Squid Angel Lenses 

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Diary of a Squid Angel (2008)

In March 2008, Squidoo HQ announced a new group of Squid Angels. I was editing a bunch of lenses, and upon refreshing a page, the lovely yellow Angel badge popped up on my title bar. That's how I learned of my Squid Angel status. It wasn't hard to fi...

Another Day of One Hundred Squid Angel Blessings

For my last 100-lens bless-a-thon I randomly chose members of my Squidoo fan club. This time I searched for lensmasters who appeared in guestbooks all over Squidoo. This is one of my favorite ways to find new lensmasters and new lenses to bless. It's...

Ten Tips for a Bless-Worthy Squidoo Lens

Being a Squid Angel is a responsibility I take very seriously. I'm currently serving my third term as a Squid Angel, and am thrilled to have an opportunity to recognize and reward Squidoo lenses worthy of a boost. It's exciting to meet...

Diary of a Squid Angel (2009)

Dozens of hard-working Squid Angels are looking for the best of the best on Squidoo. The program has evolved a bit since I last took part, and Squid Angels are now entrusted with three Squidoo categories. Here are the ones I'm assigned to: H...