Jaguar Julie -- Lensography of a WAHWW

It's Twitter Meets JaguarJulie and of course Stuffed Cabbage and Guy Kawasaki 

Hmmm, I wonder if Guy Kawasaki likes Stuffed Cabbage ? I know Martha Stewart does.

On April 16, 2009, my Stuffed Cabbage lens earned a purple star for its quality content. On April 19, 2009, that lens made it into the #1 spot overall on Squidoo and by the grace of God occupied that spot for 24 days. Thank you very much!

I am a Cabbage Patch Kid

You may know that it is difficult at best to get an interview lately with Squidoo lensmaster, JaguarJulie. She had gone mum with interviews. Now, she opens up and has granted this very exclusive, about me interview. What did she have to say when we a...

Best of Guy Kawasaki on Twitter

Where to start I asked myself this morning! Thinking about Guy Kawasaki's book, The Art of the Start, I wondered what he would think to be the best of himself on Twitter? How would Guy Kawasaki possibly pick the best of the best from all his twitter...

Best of JaguarJulie on Twitter

Have you ever tried to be your own editor? Why is it always easier to critique another person's work -- or tell them what you think is their very best? I know that is the case for me in that I can easily pick out the best of my friends and followers...

Stuffed Cabbage *

One of my fondest food memories growing up is watching my grandmother make Stuffed Cabbage ... and then, of course, eating it!  She had a "secret ingredient" that made her stuffed cabbage rolls the best I've ever had!  I'll let yo...

Stuffed Cabbage * on Twitter

Stuffed Cabbage is very popular these days. It is a comfort food of Eastern European origin. If you search on Twitter, you find that Stuffed Cabbage is MORE popular than you probably imagined. I've done a lens on Stuffed Cabbage to share my secret re...

Ah, Participate in the du Jour! 

Join the Journal of the Traveling Squid -- Add your lenses to the Squidoo and Soup du Jour!

Squidoo du Jour -- The Top Lens

I am a big fan of Google and find it interesting to check out the keyword trends on a daily basis. Day to day, Google tracks the Top 100 keywords in popularity; the Google du Jour if you please. So, you can think of this lens's content in a similar f...

The Journal of the Traveling Squid

The Journal of the Traveling Squid is a goodwill project connecting Squidoo lensmasters, particularly Giant Squids of yesterday, today, and tomorrow worldwide. The inspiration for the journey of the traveling squid really originated in the Summer of...

Soup du Jour -- A Compendium of Fabulous Soup Recipes

This is Soup du Jour -- a compendium of fabulous soup recipes! Be sure to add your soup recipes here! Ah soup! Just the mention of the word evokes nostalgic memories of grandma's home cooking. Didn't it seem that grandma could make a pot of soup out...

My Home Sweet Home -- Decorate Me! 

Ah, how sweet it is

Candle Wall Sconces -- For Your Home

Looking for candle sconces for your wall? There are quite a few different decorative styles of candle wall sconces. My personal favorite is the black wrought iron with scrollwork. Since our home renovation project has almost come to an end, we have a...

Stained Glass for Your Transom Windows

For years, people have added beautiful artwork to their walls. Now, you can add artwork to your windows with stained glass! Stained glass for transom windows is something I know a lot about. Over the past several years, we have acquired a number of s...

My Home Sweet Home -- How Sweet It Is

Welcome to My Home Sweet Home! Ah, yes -- my home sweet home is constantly undergoing improvement to be as warm and inviting a living space as it can be. Although there may be a little too much dust and the windows need wiping, you are invited to com...

For your Home -- Naturally! 

Fern Home Accents -- Naturally!

If you haven't thought about using fern home accents to spruce up your home, I'd like to show you some cool ideas! Many of you know that we recently underwent a home renovation project. It's taken us 5 months to see the light at the end of the tunnel...

Bamboo Home Accents -- Naturally!

Ah, home sweet home! Why not decorate your home naturally with decorative bamboo home accents. These beautiful, nature-inspired bamboo home accents are to die for. You will find that there are some of the most beautiful home accents featuring bamboo,...

Boston International Waste Baskets -- Naturally!

When decorating my home, I like home accents which add an artistic touch. Looking for a special waste basket, I am a big fan of the Boston International artsy and nature-inspired waste baskets. Since we have completed our home renovation project, I a...

Palm Tree Home Accents -- Naturally!

Palm Tree Home Accents are that perfect touch of nature-inspired when you are thinking of naturally adding a decorator's touch to your homes. By using palm tree home accents, you can bring a little of the outside ... inside. Just because you might no...

Babies in your Life -- Sweet Lenses 

Some of the cutest baby products

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...

CoCaLo Nightlights -- Colorize Your Nursery

The CoCaLo line of baby products is sure to please, particularly with the cutest nightlights to colorize your baby's nursery! These are oh so adorably cute, with a whimsical nature and are priced not to bust your wallet. Whether buying a nightlight f...

Bunnies by the Bay

Bunnies by the Bay has got to be the premiere line of baby products that I know! I'm so thankful that I actually have friends and families either expecting or with little ones so that I can buy some of the Bunnies by the Bay baby products! If you are...

Tiddliwinks Nightlights and Switchplates -- Colorize Your Nursery

You won't be disappointed by the cute and adorable Tiddliwinks nightlights and switchplates by Kids Line. The name of Tiddliwinks is so sweet for a line of baby switchplates and nightlights. Pick from butterflies, flowers, frogs, giraffes, ladybugs,...

Baby Vivi Nightlights -- Colorize Your Nursery

Baby Vivi Nightlights are some of the cutest baby nightlights that you can find! The cool colors, fabrics, and tassels add a delightfully whimsical nature to a baby's nursery. They come in some of the richest fabrics and embellishments of fringe, tas...

Yummy Chocolate for Your Home -- How Sweet It Is! 

It is so delicious for your home

Chocolate Bath Towels -- How Sweet It Is

If you love chocolate as much as I do, you might want to consider adding some chocolate towels to your bath! Ah, chocolate in the bath is slightly indulgent, but oh so tasty and trendy. Chocolate is a hot color these days for your home and bath. P.S...

Chocolate Comforters -- How Sweet It Is

If you love chocolate as much as I do, you might want to consider adding a chocolate comforter to your bedroom! Yes, chocolate in the bedroom is slightly indulgent, but oh so tasty and definitely trendy for comforters. And you know, chocolate is a ho...

Chocolate Bed Sheets -- How Sweet It Is

If you love chocolate as much as I do, you might want to consider adding some chocolate bed sheets to your bedroom! Ah, chocolate in the bedroom is slightly indulgent, but oh so tasty, trendy and definitely very sweet. Chocolate is a hot color these...

Ah, More Chocolate for Your Home -- How Sweet It Is! 

I simply can't get enough of this sweet stuff

Chocolate Sofas -- How Sweet It Is

Love chocolate? Then you will love chocolate sofas for your living room! Speaking from personal experience, chocolate is a great color with which to accessorize. I know what I'm talking about as we have a chocolate microfiber sofa and love seat in ou...

Chocolate Tableware -- How Sweet It Is

I love the color chocolate and I love chocolate candy! Have you ever thought of dressing up your table with chocolate tableware? Well, after you check out all the cool tableware that can decorate your table, I'm sure you will be agreeing with me. Ah,...

Chocolate Table Linens -- How Sweet It Is

I am in love with the color chocolate and I love chocolate candy! Have you ever thought of dressing up your table with chocolate table linens? After you have checked out all the cool table linens I've featured that can decorate your table, I'm sure y...

Chocolate Candles -- How Sweet It Is

The color chocolate is so trendy and tasty. What's better than the aroma of chocolate in a candle? Well, probably chocolate candy right? If you love the color of rich chocolate or love chocolate candy, you are sure to love chocolate candles! They are...

Ah,Tea for Two -- It's a Tea Party! 

Teapots, Tea Cups and Saucers

Chantal Teapots -- Colorize Your Kitchen and Tea Party

The coolest line of teapots out there -- Chantal Teapots! You can find Chantal Teapots in the coolest array of colors and sizes to colorize your life and perhaps add a bit of whimsy to your kitchen table. Tea for two never looked so good as with Chan...

Yedi Houseware Teapots -- Colorize Your Kitchen and Tea Party

Why are Yedi Houseware Teapots so much fun? That's easy to answer as you can find these cute teapots in a variety of shapes, colors and patterns! There are pastels, bright colors, polka dots (a personal favorite), and even in stripes! What's so cool...

Yedi Houseware Cups and Saucers -- Colorize Your Kitchen and Tea Party

I love colorful and slightly whimsical for my kitchen. And, that's what you will find with this adorable line of cups and saucers by Yedi Houseware. Even Oprah Winfrey has spotted them -- and she knows a good thing when she sees it. Mark my words, yo...

Tea Anyone? Having a Tea Party? 

Ah,Teakettles to please

Le Creuset Teakettles -- Colorize Your Kitchen and Tea Party

The Le Creuset line of colorful teakettles are quite stylish when it comes to whistling teakettles to colorize your kitchens! There are three different styles from which to select -- the Demi, Halo and Ogive. The Le Creuset teakettles also come in a...

Stainless Steel Teakettles -- Colorize Your Kitchen and Tea Party

Stainless steel teakettles can be stylish and affordable! What a cool way to colorize your kitchen and tea party with a shimmery stainless steel teakettle. Do you have a stainless steel teakettle in your kitchen? What is so cool about these teakettle...

Copco Teakettles -- Colorize Your Kitchen and Tea Party

If you are wanting to colorize your kitchen and tea party or want a stylish stainless steel teakettle, you want to consider Copco Teakettles. These teakettles are quite stylish and affordable. You'll also find a few Copco Teakettles that can add a bi...

Colorful Teakettles -- Colorize Your Kitchen and Tea Party

Colorful teakettles can brighten up you life! Colorize your kitchen, tea party and life with colorful teakettles. You can find a teakettle in almost every shade of the rainbow. Colorful teakettles are available in black, blue, brown, chrome, copper,...

Chantal Teakettles -- Colorize Your Kitchen and Tea Party

I am so into teakettles -- and of course the Chantal line of teakettles are pretty snazzy. Any one of them would be perfect to colorize your kitchen or tea party. I've selected several of the cool Chantal Teakettles for you to select from -- you'll p...

Some Recent Topical Lenses 

The Journal of the Traveling Squid and Momerisms -- Love you mom!

It was really because of my mom that the Momerisms lens was created. And, how appropriate to celebrate moms today and for Mother's Day! The Journal of the Traveling Squid is a NEW worldwide project!!! Then, of course, Spanish-themed lenses because of our Costa del Sol Spain Vacation!

Spanish Fly -- What is it?

There is probably a lot about Spanish fly that the average person doesn't know! First of all, Spanish fly is NOT a fly! It is actually a green beetle. Did you know that it is also known as Cantharides and that it has a history dating back to Hippocra...

Spanish Flea -- Song and Lyrics

There was a little Spanish flea; A record star he thought he'd be ... Mom was a fan of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass -- I particularly remember that album cover, Whipped Cream and Other Delights and listening to the trumpetry of Herb Alpert over...

Momerisms -- Humor and Wisdom from Moms

People, can we talk? I'll bet you have a mom -- right? Is your mom known for her sage wisdom, advice and most importantly humor? My mom is infamous for all that, especially for all her momerisms! I've created this lens to honor my mom and all moms ou...

Spanish Flee -- Vacation in Spain

flee -- transitive verb: to run away from! Our nearly two week vacation in Southern Spain was definitely a type of 'flee' vacation in that we ran away from home -- leaving the care of our cats in a number of friends' capable hands -- and hoping that...

My Squidoo How-To Answer Deck Lenses 

Kimberly asked that I write an article for Squidoo about expanding your lens publishing power; that resulted in the lens! The primer on how-to squidoo was in development for a while. And, I love Feed My Search!!!

Expanding Your Lens Publishing Power -- How-to Squidoo

Hello Lensmasters! I have prepared this special Squidoo how-to lens just for you! This lens gives you step-by-step directions from a squidoo addict who has experienced over three years on Squidoo to become a GIANT Squid 100 Club Member having authore...

Feed My Search -- The Module

The Feed My Search module is a very cool module that helps you build your lens with Google searches that provide relevant, spot-on content to keep your lens fresh. This is a how-to lens to give you pointers on how to use the Feed My Search module. Ho...

A Step-by-Step Primer on How-to Squidoo

This step-by-step primer gives you plenty of how-to information on how to get started building your Squidoo lens. Get some useful tips about how to build that lens with plenty of helpful pictures of the various templates you can use. You'll see plent...

Jaguar Julie LOVES Squidoo Lenses 

I really LOVE SQUIDOO with all my innards!

I've been loving Squidoo since 3/21/06! My how time flies when you are having fun!

I Absolutely ♥ Love ♥ Squidoo!

Ah yes, Squidoo! I have been Squidooing since March 21, 2006 -- that's well over THREE years and there seems to be no letting up ... much to the sometime dismay of my dear old, somewhat spicy hubby. "Dear, so what did YOU do today? I'll bet you've be...

LOTD -- JaguarJulie Has How Many?

Well, thanks for dropping by my lens that showcases my 3 LOTDs -- lenses of the day. Yes, I've been honored on 3 separate occasions to have a lens of the day. Those have come over the past 3 years of being a member of Squidoo and authoring over 445 l...

I AM a Member of The Giant Squid 100 Club

Yes, you too can be a Giant Squid on Squidoo. When the call went out to us lensmasters here on Squidoo, the challenge was to create 100 interesting and topical lenses in order to earn the honor of being a Giant Squid. I do believe a few lensmasters,...

Squid Angel -- Blessings to YOU!

This is the first instance on Squidoo that I've actually written about my Catholic upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, and what an impact it had on my spiritual being. You see, it was the nuns and priests that I encountered in elementary and grade school...

Buy Quality Lenses -- Created by Jaguar Julie

Well, Jaguar Julie to the rescue! Why not buy one of Jaguar Julie's developed lenses? While many are not for sale and will probably never be for sale -- no matter what the price as they are PRICELESS -- there are at the minimum 100 lenses that can be...

My Fan Appreciation Lenses 

Thank you, thank you, thank you ...

Squidoo Fans -- I ♥ Love ♥ the Fans!

I have devoted this very special lens page to all of my Squidoo fans -- some of the very best lensmasters on the internet today as a thank you, appreciation lens! If you have joined my fan club, you will find yourself featured on this lens page! I ju...

Squidoo Favorites -- Applause for the Squidoo Readers

In appreciation for those very special Squidoo Fans who not only take time to sign guestbooks, participate in duels, but also to Favorite a particular lens -- this lens has been created to thank you. I just wanted to do something a little extra to th...

My 1st LOTD Lens! 

From June 2006

To Catch a Thief in Under 40 Days!

This is a true story--my story! How I helped authorities catch a couple of bad guys and what you too can do! Perhaps you have been a victim of fraud or know of someone who has experienced it. Certainly the internet has opened up the opportunity of vi...

My 'Jaguar Julie' Lenses! 

I like to write about others, rather than myself ...

Jaguar Julie

Well, you have come to the right place for an 'organized' look at what makes Jaguar Julie tick! She's been around for more than a few years on the internet, but not long enough -- we guess -- to have a Wikipedia listing! Darn, we'll just have to fix...

BzzAgent Word of Mouth Marketing -- JaguarJulieBuys

I guess you could say "Jaguar Julie" is my brand which is primarily marketed online.  I chose this name when the Jacksonville Jaguars first hit town!  As a supporter of Mark Brunell, our former quarterback, I sold his NFL, Pr...

I AM Jaguar Julie -- A Cat Lady

The name of Jaguar Julie is explained in one of my lenses--actually my first Squidoo lens--but there is more to my catlike moniker than just the Jacksonville Jaguars and an online brand! All the women in my family have always been more than active c...

Jaguar Julie Plexography

Welcome to Jaguar Julie Plexography of my varied Squidoo lenses.  What's a "plexography" you ask?  It's simply a categorized listing of my lenses with links to those lenses along with a teaser of information about each of the...

JaguarJulieBuys eCrater Store -- Everything Must Go

Get great buys from JaguarJulieBuys, Jaguar Julie's eCrater Store. You'll find fashionable designer apparel, accessories, jewelry and so much more all at great prices. I'm closing my store so all items must go. I've organized my items by category so...

My Blog & Logo Identity Lenses 

Yep, lenses about my blogs!

Jaguar Julie -- Blog On!

Yes, I've been blogging online for several years! However, it was really thanks to Squidoo that I became a bit more prolific at blogging -- if you could call it that! For the most part, I'm known verbally as a 'woman of few words.' But, you get me p...

Topicability -- Spot-On, That Which is Relevant

Ah, the importance of being TOPICAL! Inspired by Squidoo, I'm announcing the launch of Topicability : The Blog making its debut on April 8, 2008! Topicability : that which is relevant, of current interest, contemporary, spot-on. Being a Giant Squid...

Jaguar Julie Designs Logos

Jaguar Julie designs logos! Recently, I sponsored a logo design contest and received a lot of entries from many of my cool Squidoo lensmaster friends. Read on to see the winning entry along with the other entries. I'm still considering a logo redesig...

My Topicability Lenses 

Let's get topical, topical .... I wanna get topical ...

Octosquid -- What the Heck is It?

Octosquid -- What the heck is it? How cool is the discovery of this new species which is a cross between an octopus and squid?! In the summer of 2007, it was recently discovered at a depth of 3000 feet off the Hawaiian Islands. On June 12, 2007, the...

Kindle Wireless Reading Device -- I ♥ Love ♥ This Gadget!

The Kindle Wireless Reading Device is my favorite gadget right next to my iPod nano and Blackberry Curve. I absolutely love it! I was one of the FIRST Squidoo lensmasters to get the Amazon Kindle; I bought mine in late June 2008. Today it feels like...

Martha Stewart is Reading MY Lenses

Well, I've been watching Martha Stewart's TV Show for quite some time. And, I've noticed that several of her segments have seemed pretty familiar. Hmmm, can Martha Stewart be reading Squidoo lenses -- MY lenses? If it's not Martha Stewart herself, i...

Jaguar Julie Wild Kingdom

Ah, a cornucopia -- hey monkeybrain, that's a fancy word for lensography -- of Jaguar Julie's wild kingdom of lenses. You'll find a downright plethora of interesting critters from country club cats to coatimundi! Armadillos, lemurs, opossums, and wea...

People Say the DARNDEST Things

Well, after hosting a number of Squidoo Hey Monkeybrain debates and having included guestbooks on many of my lenses, I'm happy to say that People Say the Darndest Things! This lens has been rattling around in my head for at least since Squidoo launch...

It's all about the CATS ... FCNMHP Charity Lenses! 

It's true what they say about personalities ...

First Coast No More Homeless Pets in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, Florida is blessed to have First Coast No More Homeless Pets FCNMHP, a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. This organization is now working hand-in-hand with the City of Jacksonville, Animal Care and Control, and the Jacksonville Humane Soc...

Precious the Cat -- Country Club Cat

"Hello, my name is Precious the Cat and I am the most POLITE cat in Jaguar Julie's household. You may have already met Bandit who thinks he's the most discriminating cat in the house, but that's a guy for ya! He's got no manners, what with all the ba...

Bandit the Cat -- Country Club Cat

"Yes, my name is Bandit the Cat and I am the most discriminating cat in Jaguar Julie's household. I've recently not been quite myself as you see Jaguar Julie took over the management of a colony of feral cats. I'm particularly peeved that she's not...

Country Club Cats

Country club cats are those four-legged cats as in a feral cat colony that has overtaken the neighborhood where I live. For the most part, our country club cats are quite social and are relatively well-behaved -- after all what else would you expect...

Tigger the Cat -- Country Club Cat

"Hi, my name is Tigger the Cat and I am the youngest and most spunky of all the country club cats in Jaguar Julie's household! You've probably already met Bandit and Precious -- they've been around a while and are OK for the most part for older cats!...

My Squidoo Activist Lenses 

Make a Donation directly to Cancer Research from these lenses ...

KitchenAid Artisan Mixers -- Colorize Your Kitchen with a Rainbow of Colors

What is my favorite kitchen appliance? Why that is easy to answer -- it's the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer! Why? Well, certainly the brand name strength and reliability of KitchenAid and Whirlpool appliances would be utmost in my opinion. However, the ic...

Cook for the Cure -- Think Pink in Your Kitchen with KitchenAid

Yes, KitchenAid has the coolest line of pink Cook for the Cure kitchen appliances and gadgets in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. You too can show your support for this wonderful charity and also be in the pink, stylizing your...

My Superhero Lenses 

Anne Frank -- A True Superhero

It is incomprehensible to imagine what Anne Frank endured in her young and short life nor is it possible to comprehend the terror that her family experienced. To me Anne Frank is without a doubt a true superhero of immeasurable proportions. I heard...

Gloria Steinem -- A Feminist Superhero

Is it too bold a statement to make that WE GIRLS have this feminist superhero Gloria Steinem to thank for being able to SQUIDOO? To be able to blog and twitter? It's been over 40 years since her 1962 Esquire magazine article about women being forced...

Julia Nagy -- My Grandmother, Namesake and Superhero

Thinking about the 'superheroes' in my life, the very first person that comes to mind is my grandmother! First of all, my grandmother was my namesake -- I was named in honor of my grandmother! And, I can't think of a day that goes by that I do NOT th...

My Teachers Who Mentored Me :: Mr. Duval, Ms. Hartford, Mrs. LeMasters, Ms. Bickimer -- My Superheroes

Do you know that in the United States, each state determines the requirements for getting a license to teach in public schools? And, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 1.4 million elementary school teachers, 600,000 middle school...

Helen Keller -- A True Superhero

I don't know about you, but Helen Keller faced some incredible obstacles in her young life. Not only did she overcome these obstacles, but she went on to become an accomplished, unique, and inspiring individual. How do I know Helen Keller? Well, like...

My Food & Cooking Lenses 

Hungarian Goulash

Do you remember having stew as a child?  I hope you liked it!  It sure seems like I used to have lots of stew when I was younger. Think of this as stew, Hungarian style--that's Hungarian Goulash. Goulash--Gulyás in Hungari...

Chicken Red Curry -- Thai Style!

I've been making Thai style chicken red curry for several years that I've pretty much got it down to a science. And that's just what I need when we are talking about MY hubby.  You see, he was a science teacher and has been a chemist for all his...

What is Basa?

Basa is a type of catfish that doesn't really taste like the catfish we grew up with in the United States. It's worthy of trying EVEN if you do NOT like catfish!   Basa is a fish that my family LOVES and really can't get enough of. One day about...

Polish Pierogi -- Ethnic Comfort Food

Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, I can tell you that we ate lots and lots of pierogi!  The varieties I remember having most often included stuffings of mashed potato, kraut, dry cottage cheese [my favorite], and PRUNE!  OMG, I did not like...

Stuffed Cabbage *

One of my fondest food memories growing up is watching my grandmother make Stuffed Cabbage ... and then, of course, eating it!  She had a "secret ingredient" that made her stuffed cabbage rolls the best I've ever had!  I'll let yo...

More Food & Cooking Lenses 

I ♥ Love ♥ Brussels Sprouts -- 5 Fabulous Recipes!

According to a 2002 survey, brussels sprouts were ranked as the most disliked vegetable in Britain. Well, I'm sure this vegetable has had better success in other countries. According to my palate, brussels sprouts is one of my favorite vegetables as...

I ♥ Love ♥ Cucumbers -- 5 Fabulous Recipes!

I've been enjoying cucumbers since I was knee high to a grasshopper in Northeastern Ohio ... those grasshoppers up there sure got to be mighty big you 'all! My favorite recipe for cucumbers involved either sour cream, vinegar, or onions! My grandmoth...

I ♥ Love ♥ Rhubarb -- 5 Fabulous Recipes!

Note: This is not the 'I Love Rhubarb' lens that was awarded the purple star. That's another rhubarb lover's lens! ;) Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we grew quite a variety of fruits and vegetables in our backyard garden. Corn and green beans grew...

Butter Horns -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry

Holidays were always THE time of year that my grandmother baked the most of her famous Hungarian Butter Horns.  She could make hundreds of these at a time, with several different fillings -- usually nuts, apricots, and prune.  I l...

Kifli -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry

Kifli is a traditional Hungarian pastry made by cutting sheets of soft flour dough into triangular wedges, and wrapping those wedges to create a crescent-shaped morsel, which is then baked. I think of them as a variation on the Hungarian Butter Horns...

My Back to School Lenses ... 

Ah, I love these items ... they are so cool!

Kukuxumusu -- Koo-koo-shoe-moo-sue

Kukuxumusu, pronounced koo-koo-shoe-moo-sue, is such a cool whimsical name for this company Pamplonas, Spain. This trendy design company specializes in clothing and product design.  It was founded at the Pamplonas San Fermin festival of the runn...

Neoprene Lunch Totes -- For Work and School

When looking for a lunch tote, you want that tote to be durable and capable of keeping your lunch dry and either cold or warm. The perfect solution is a neoprene lunch tote that can waterproof your lunch and provide an element of insulation. Wouldn'...

Best Backpacks -- For Work and School

Do you want to show a little personality in what type of backpack you are carrying for work or for back to school? Well, I'm here to tell you that I hear you and that you can look stylish. Today, you can find backpacks that are not only durable and f...

Jordi Labanda Bags -- Adorable and Iconic

Jordi Labanda Bags -- Adorable and Definitely Iconic! I have been an online seller of ladies accessories, fashion, shoes, jewelry and a host of other stylish trendy designer items for many years. When I 'discovered' the Jordi Labanda brand, it was lo...

GYMS Pacific Bags -- Flower Power

GYMS Pacific bags are the coolest bags that make it glamorous to tote your laptop or CDs and DVDs. I've always been a fan of accessories that are made of neoprene. With GYMS Pacific bags you get the water-resistance along with the capability to wash...

Going for the GREEN 

Let's get Eco-Friendly!

Greening Your Office

This is the coolest little green book that is pocket-sized, but jam-packed with helpful A to Z tips for GREENING your OFFICE. These tips can be applied to your home as well. This book offers a great common sense approach to living green and to becomi...

Bamboo Tiki Party -- Naturally!

The Bamboo Tiki Party is just starting and you can join me in having a tiki-themed, eco-friendly bamboo party. My theme for this green living party emphasizes bamboo which is probably the most amazing renewable resource in the world. Do you know that...

Ohio Buckeye Tree

The botanical name for the Buckeye is Aesculus, named by the Swedish botanist Carl von Linne from "Aesculapius," the name of the mythological Greek god of medicine. In 1809, the Ohio Buckeye was named Aesculus glabra, by the German botanist Willdenow...

Fresh Squidoo Lenses 

1000 Places to See Before You Die

This is a travel bible of the coolest places to visit in the world. It took Patricia Schultz eight years to research and write 1000 Places to See Before You Die. My hubby and I had actually watched travelogues of this travel guide book on the Travel...

Julie Powell

Julie Powell is surely one interesting lady that you get to know quite well through her writing. Her compelling style cuts to the chase and gets to the heart of the matter in such a way that one wonders, 'why didn't I say that?' Reading her blogs and...

Yellow Squash Dressing -- A Delicious Recipe

My yellow squash dressing recipe is a cross between a yellow squash casserole and a dressing. I whipped this dish up for our family's Thanksgiving dinner. It was such a hit with all the relatives who asked for my recipe. So, what better reason to cre...

Julie and Julia

I was book shopping in our local Borders and came across Julie and Julia : 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen by Julie Powell. When I picked up the book, I was not familiar with Julie Powell's story and about the premise for this book. I...

Julie and Julia -- The Movie

Julie Powell is my inspiration. She is like the rest of us ladies, facing challenges every day and writing about them. Julie Powell started with a blog in 2002 called the Julie / Julia Project. She had an idea about 'Mastering the Art of French Cooki...

My COLOR-Full Lenses 

I am into color

Reflex Blue -- Beautiful Blue Designer Items

Have you ever heard of reflex blue? Would you have recognized this color before reading this lens? Were you aware of difficulties in printing when building a color that uses reflex blue? Why does reflex blue tend to shift in color? Did you realize th...

Pretty Pink Dresses -- Pretty in Pink

There's nothing like pretty pink dresses to capture that feminine quality. Inspired by the movie, Pretty in Pink, allow me to present the prettiest of the pretty pink dresses. Pink is such a hot color and available in so many shades from the dusty pa...

Rainbow Nail Colors -- Artificial, Gel and Real

For the sake of research in writing my lens, I subjected myself to a forced withdrawal from my artificial nails for more than 3 months! Yes, I can tell you that for me it was tough going without 'pretty' artificial nails for that long of time. Oh, I...

Cool Designer Sunshine Items -- The Color Yellow

Wearing the color yellow and driving my super bright yellow car finds me in a happier state of mind. What is it about the psychology of the color yellow in that it has the capability to perk us up? Is it perhaps that it reminds us of sunshine or of a...

My Trendy Accessories Lenses 

Paul Frank Watches -- Julius and Friends

Yep, I identify 100% with the line of Paul Frank watches ... they are sassy and fun with a whole lot of whimsical thrown in for good measure. To me, a Paul Frank watch is rather like a potato chip ... I can't pick JUST ONE! Like a woman with her shoe...

Click Bags -- Must Have Little Bags

The Click Bag aka C.L.I.C.K. Bag is a sweet little bag that's part of the offerings of Moe Bags created by fashion designer Mary Rambin. This is the HOT little must have bag that oozes celebrity appeal. There is so much celebrity press on this little...

I ♥ Love ♥ Radley Bags!

If you've not yet discovered the FABULOUSLY adorable and cute line of Radley Bags yet, you NEED to check them out! I'm been a fan of Radley for a few years now and wanted to take some time to do this lens to let all my friends know about Radley. The...

My Trendy Fashion Lenses 

Big Shoulders in Fashion -- Hot New Trend

The latest fashion trend is big, strong shoulders accomplished through the use of fashionable shoulder pads! Yes, this vintage and retro trend of big shoulders has hit the runways and is appearing in ready-to-wear apparel. You've probably got big sho...

Jams World -- Hawaiian-Style Clothing

Girls, let me tell you ... if you don't own any Jams World Hawaiian-Style clothing, you need to get some. If only one dress, like the one I'm wearing! That dress was purchased on our first vacation to Hawaii, on the island of Kauai. My hubby went off...

Fresh Produce -- Hawaiian-Style Clothing

I'm talking about Fresh Produce, the Hawaiian-style line of clothing. If you don't own any Fresh Produce Hawaiian-Style clothing, you need to get some. Fresh Produce clothing makes great clothing for tropical and island vacations. Along with 3 other...

A Passion for Fashion

You already know that I am a Squidoo lensmaster, Retired Squid Angel, and Giant Squid 100 Club Member BUT, do you know what really is at my core; i.e. what drives me and makes me tick? Well, my tag line for quite a number of years has been A Passion...

Shoulder Pads -- Support the Big Shoulders Trend

Support the Big Shoulders Fashion Trend with Shoulder Pads! With a blast from the past, big shoulders aka strong shoulders are back making their appearance in the latest 2009 fashions. How can you be right in style with those big, strong shoulders? W...

My Fresh Fashion Shapewear Lenses 

Including the shortini, skirtini and swimdress!

Skirtini Swimsuits -- Find the Perfect Skirtini That Suits YOU

I do believe that the feminity and flirtiness of pretty skirtini swimsuits can not be matched by a string bikini! Yep, I'm admitting it. Yep, I sure did wear my share of bikinis and maybe one or two string bikinis when I tremendously loved my twentie...

Swimdresses -- Find the Perfect Swimdress That Suits YOU

The feminity and flirtiness of a pretty swimdress cannot be matched by a string bikini! Those days are long gone. There comes a certain time in our lives that you really should consider covering up a bit more when you head for the beach. You had your...

Shortini Swimsuits -- Find the Perfect Shortini That Suits You

Yes, personally I do believe that the feminity and flirtiness of a pretty shortini swimsuit can only be matched by a skirtini perhaps! Yep, I sure did wear my share of bikinis and maybe one or two string bikinis when I tremendously loved my twenties....

SassyBax Shapewear -- Looking Good!

Yes, even Jaguar Julie is plagued by some extra bulges especially the dreaded back bulge. If you are looking for some sassy yet classy shapewear to address those bulges, you've got to try SassyBax Shapewear. I personally have opted to try the torso t...

My Slightly Spicy Lenses ... 

Ramp and Red Potatoes -- A Delicious Recipe

Well, you have come to the right place! This recipe is hot from my kitchen to yours. It's been prepared and tested by a host of discerning tastebuds -- that would be my willing coworkers. I promised them the recipe, so the compelling reason to write...

In Cold Blood

I have been fascinated by the author Truman Capote since I first saw the 1967 film, In Cold Blood, based on his captivating 1966 book by the same name. When I saw the riveting 2005 film, Capote, it renewed my interest in the book and the film about...

Spicy Potato Salad -- A Delicious Recipe

Here is yet another yummy recipe that I offer up for your consideration :: It's Spicy Potato Salad -- A Delicious Recipe! Trust me, while my grandmother passed down to us grandchildren her traditional Hungarian and Eastern European recipes, this is O...

Doing the Laundry -- Some Fabulous Finds

But, you may actually pick up a bit of spare change and some interesting items! Quite a few years ago, I did have the opportunity to make a quick buck or twenty when I had a boyfriend who left twenties in his pocket on a routine basis. I opted to not...

My Let's Get REAL Lenses 

DIY Yard Tools -- For Your Yard

I love my DIY yard tools and can do a mean bit of landscaping that rivals my hubby's! I have a variety of DIY yard tools -- lots of them are the Black and Decker brand -- that I rely on for our southern yard. Hubby picks out the bushes and plants and...

Plastic Hangers -- Broken Plastic Hangers!

Yep, there are a lot of plastic hangers out there that you need to be concerned! You need to be concerned about WHERE these plastic hangers are ending up. Why? Well, these plastic hangers have a limited shelf life. What does that mean? It means these...

The Reserve at Pointe Meadows -- Luxury Condo For Rent

This is 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath luxury condo located in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows in Jacksonville, Florida! This beautiful ground floor unit has a nature view for that extra level of privacy. It has 1,244 square feet and is loaded with luxury extras t...

Spam-my Emails -- I Hate Spam

Yes, so am I ... I am sick of all those spammy emails I've been receiving! Spam, spam, spam! I hate spam, spam, spam. I hate spammers. This lens showcases spammy emails that have been received by me or people I know. The IPs have been captured for re...

Forklifts -- A Guide from A to Z

This guide to forklifts gives you an idea of the different forklifts that are available. Why this lens? Simple -- our company purchased a used forklift last year when we started our business. At the end of 2007, we expanded into a second location for...

My Fresh Food Lensography and more Food Lenses! 

OMG, yes it's another one -- a organized view of my food lenses ...

Poppy Seed Roll -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry

The Poppy Seed Roll is a Hungarian traditional pastry that is a sweet bread known as Beigli. It is often prepared for the holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Beigli [pronounced BAY-glee] is literally a Hungarian sweet bread with special fill...

Nut Roll -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry

The Nut Roll is a Hungarian traditional pastry that is a sweet bread known as Beigli. Grandma made her beigli or nut roll usually during the holidays of Christmas and Thanksgiving. Beigli [pronounced BAY-glee] is really a Hungarian sweet bread with s...

I Can COOK -- Jaguar Julie Food Lensography

Master Chef and Squidoo Mega Giant Squid Jaguar Julie cordially presents her yummy Food Lensography! A 7-course meal that will delight your taste buds. You'll find this compilation of lenses covers beverages, cheese and snacks, desserts, dressings, m...

Langos -- Traditional Hungarian Food

Lately, I've been hearing a lot of buzz about Langos which is a traditional Hungarian food that's rather like a fried bread. Thinking about langos makes for a nostalgic moment in taking me back to my grade school experiences staying with my grandmoth...

My Lensographies other than this one ... 

This was my first such lensography!

Jules Jewels Lensography of Jewelry

This is Jaguar Julie's Jewels Lensography -- a lensography which is a compilation of the variety of artsy jewelry lenses I've created here at Squidoo.  What is immediately apparent is that I gravitate towards the artsy and creative type of jewel...

Jules Hungarian Lensography -- Made in Hungary

Welcome to Jules Hungarian Lensography -- A Jaguar Julie made in Hungary lensography which is a compilation of the variety of slightly ethnic, definitely Eastern European, and very HUNGARIAN lenses I've created here at Squidoo.  What immedi...

Fashion Lensography of a Giant Squid

Welcome to Jaguar Julie's Fashion Lensography -- my lensography which is a compilation of the variety of trendy fashion and accessories lenses I've created here at Squidoo.  What is immediately apparent is that I gravitate towards...

Jaguar Julie HMB Lensography -- Hey Monkeybrain!

Jaguar Julie, hey that's me monkeybrain, really loves Hey Monkeybrain! What a great platform for creating topical debates. I've had so much fun creating my HMB lenses that I had to create this lensography to showcase these lenses. P.S. Thanks to all...

Jules Video Showcase Lensography

Welcome to Jules Video Showcase Lensography, Jaguar Julie's video showcase lensography. I was compelled to create this lensography to feature the great video showcases that I've composed. For your viewing pleasure, you'll find the "artists" arranged...

My Groupography and a Lensography-ography! 

Jaguar Julie Groupography

PREFACE: Awaiting word on the fate of our Squidoo groups -- Jaguar Julie has only 6 and would hate to lose any one of them. This is a lensography of groups; i.e., an organized look at the Squidoo groups created and managed by Jaguar Julie. Hence, th...

Jaguar Julie Lensography-ography

This is a Squidoo Lensography-ography :: A compilation of my Squidoo lensographies. How did this lens evolve? First of all, a Squidoo lensmaster writes a lens and then writes several more lenses. Next, the lensmaster creates a lensography to showcase...

My Squidoo Groups! 

A see a common thread about Eastern European Countries + more ...

Everything Bohemian Headquarters

Everything Bohemian: This group is about Everything Bohemian which can include quite a variety of "topics" that relate to ANYTHING Bohemian. Buzz words include Boho, Gypsy, Free spirit, Hippie, Funky, Artistic, Creative or Foho. Literally, a Bohe...

Everything Eastern European Headquarters

Everything Eastern European: This group is about Everything Eastern European including news, politics, shopping, travel, history, people, you name it. As I browsed all the groups, I didn't find such a group, so I thought I'd create this group. It'...

Art Glass Headquarters

Art Glass Headquarters -- It's all about Art and it's all about Glass! This is the headquarters for everything that's art glass or glass art. Self-representing artists, art enthusiasts, sellers and buyers--all are welcome. I personally am an art e...

Everything Romanian Headquarters

Everything Romanian: This group is about Everything Romanian including news, politics, shopping, travel, history, genealogy, people, you name it. As I browsed all the groups, I didn't find such a group, so I thought I'd create this group. Have a len...

Everything Hungarian Headquarters

Everything Hungarian: This group is about Everything Hungarian including news, politics, shopping, travel, history, genealogy, people, you name it. As I browsed all the groups, I didn't find such a group, so I thought I'd create this group. It's my...

My "Made in" Lenses -- Highlights Eastern European Countries! 

Each of these lenses is jam-packed with interesting items ...

Made in Czech Republic -- Bohemia Crystal, Puma, and Royal Dux!

I have been interested in my eastern European ancestry and have been fascinated with the many items that are made in Eastern European countries -- particularly in the Czech Republic. Our last European vacation was to Prague and the Czech Republic cou...

Made in Bulgaria -- Francesco Biasia, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste and Perry Ellis?

It is amazing the calibre of designers who have their goods produced in Bulgaria. You may have already heard about Lalo Orna artisan jewelry, but did you realize that such designers as Karl Lagerfeld and Perry Ellis would have their designs made in B...

Made in Poland -- Marc Jacobs, Cambio Jeans, Sophia Kokosalaki and Vera Wang?

When I was growing up in Northeastern Ohio, I remember all the "made in Japan" or "made in Taiwan" items that were prevalent in our house.  I really don't remember so much of "made in China" like you see today, nor...

Made in Romania -- Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Armani, BCBG and Valentino?

Yes, there are many well-known designer labels that are "made in Romania."  I was actually "blown away" when I started to assemble my list of designer brands bearing the label of "made in Romania" or "made in R...

Made in Hungary -- Not JUST Goulash!

As you may have guessed from the title, this lens is about anything that is "made in Hungary."  I personally wasn't "made in Hungary" or born there, but my grandfather was.  In May 2004, I had the once-in-a-lifetime...

My "Eastern European" Countries Lenses! 

A closer look at some smaller countries ...

Ruthenia

I became interested in the country of Ruthenia and the history behind it's territory when I began my genealogical research into my Eastern European heritage. You see, all of my ancestors were of Eastern European descent. On my father's side, his ance...

Slovakia -- The Slovak Republic

Slovakia aka the Slovak Republic was originally the eastern portion of Czechoslovakia. It is a small landlocked republic in Central Europe bordering the Czech Republic and Austria in the west, Poland in the north, Ukraine in the east and Hungary in t...

Carpatho-Ukraine -- Who, What and Where

In 1946 Carpatho-Ukraine became part of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, known as the Zakarpattia Oblast. After the break-up of the Soviet Union, it became part of independent Ukraine as Zakarpattia Oblast. It's also referred to as the Transc...

My "Eastern European" People Lenses! 

These lenses highlight some well-known people ...

Ernie Kovacs

Many comics today can thank Ernie Kovacs for paving the way for them!  He had a type of comedy routine that was the cutting-edge of the 1950s.  Well known for his ad-libbing comedy, he is also attributed to inventing many camera tricks that...

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Writing a lens on Zsa Zsa Gabor was a "natural" for me as I have several other lenses with a "Hungarian" flavor and more lenses with the "Eastern European" flavor!  So, why not profile one of the more well-known act...

Bela Lugosi

Ah, Bela Lugosi cast as Dracula -- what perfect typecasting as to me Bela Lugosi is and was the best Dracula of all time.  Does he NOT scare you too?  He scared me silly when I was a child and still does! Today I personally will NOT watch...

Andy Warhol

To capture the essence of Andy Warhol, a single lens page just cannot possibly begin to scratch the surface.  So, let this page be your starting point towards an understanding of who Andy Warhol was and what made him tick! Why this lens? ...

My Hungarian-Flavored Lenses 

I'm proud to be Hungarian and give you a closer look ...

Club Dobogomajor -- A Hungarian Vacation Resort

This lens is about a marvelous resort we found in Western Hungary and had the opportunity to visit for one week.  I hope you will enjoy this lens and perhaps think about visiting.  I'm actually hoping to get back to Club Dobo as it's l...

Kalocsa -- Hungarian Folk Art

The Hungarians are known for their pottery and fabulously-decorated stoneware such as those from Kalocsa. My first introduction to Kalocsa pottery was in a small Hungarian city of Heviz.  We stopped for a one-week stay at Club Dobogomajor. ...

Hungarian Travel -- My Hunky Story

Ah, the start of the adventure -- the start of a Hungarian story, my Hungarian story -- my trip of a lifetime!  We originally flew into Venice, Italy, where we spent several days before embarking on the night train into Vienna, Austria.  Th...

Hungarian Gypsies aka Roma

For the purpose of my lens, "Hungarian Gypsies," is about the "Roma" people of Hungary/Romania.  According to Wikipedia, the Roma are "an ethnic group in Southern and Eastern Europe, Western Asia and the Middle East...

Attila the Hun

Attila the Hun lived from 406 to 453 AD -- that's only 47 years; not a long time. He gained his fame as the final and most powerful king of the Huns. He reigned over what was then Europe's largest empire from the age of 28 until his unexpected death....

My Romanian-Flavored Lenses 

Technically, an extension of the "Hungarian-Flavored" lenses ...

Dracula was a Royal Pain in the Neck!

I've been awed by the legend of Dracula ever since I was a child. What finally prompted me to put together this lens was #1--a trip to Budapest, Hungary and Satu Mare, Romania a couple of years ago.  I didn't make it to the Count's castle, but I...

Satu Mare, Romania -- Szatmar-Nemeti, Hungary

Satu Mare is a city located in Satu Mare County in Northwest Romania on the Somes river. It's some 13 km from the border with Hungary and 27 km from the border with Ukraine. What's particularly interesting about Satu Mare is that it was originally a...

My Genealogy-Inspired Lenses! 

A few surprises ...

Warhol ex Varchola

Yes, if you are into genealogy and have done any digging into your family's ancestry as I have, you probably have found that your inherited last name was most likely changed--and possibly changed more than once!  For example, Andy Warhol wa...

Kovacs aka Kovach -- Czechoslovakian or Hungarian?

Recently, I commenced an online research of my great grandparents with the Kovach name.  I am relying on information from my maternal grandmother, who is now deceased, and from my mother.  As a child, I remember my grandmothe...

Laszlo Moholy-Nagy

Recently, my sister was reading about László Moholy-Nagy's background and found several of his pictures.  She thought the resemblance to our grandfather, Alexander Nagy, was truly amazing and brought this to the atte...

Vereczki -- Researching this Family Name

I've written another lens on Nagy, the Hungarian Name, which discusses the commonality of the Nagy name.  On the other hand, the Vereczki name is quite the opposite; i.e., its useage is rather rare and indeed difficult to put my finger on any we...

Nagy -- The Hungarian Name

My research has shown that the Hungarian name of "Nagy" is much like the American name of Smith.  In other words, the Nagy name was used a lot in Hungary and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, probably because it translated to "big...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... A couple of FUN debates ... 

Does one go with the other?

Silicone vs. Saline -- Which Side Are YOU On?

SILICONE vs. SALINE -- Which side are you on? With all the previous press on silicone implants rupturing, is there anything to debate? Can you even get silicone these days? How about the new types of silicone implant--are they safer? Which is better...

Harley vs. Honda -- Battle of the VROOMS!

HARLEY vs. HONDA -- Battle of the VROOMS! The battle of the vroom-vrooms or motorcycle sounds has raged for years and years! But, having been a Harley-Davidson 'back-seat rider' for many years, there is no comparison to other imitator motorcycles an...

BlockBuster or NetFlix -- Which is BEST?

BLOCKBUSTER or NETFLIX -- Which is BEST? BLOCKBUSTER who knock the block off NETFLIX in the battle of the movie rentals. Sure BLOCKBUSTER had their issues early on what with all those reminder telephone calls and late fees. Heck, my hubby and I were...

Energizer vs. Duracell -- Who Would Win?

ENERGIZER vs. DURACELL -- Who would win? I've been a fan of the Energizer bunny for a number of years and enjoy those cute commercials. In fact, I enjoy that bunny so much that I've got a miniature replica that sits on my desk in my home office. wha...

Blondes Are SEXIER and Have More Fun!

BLONDES are SEXIER and have MORE fun! Speaking from personal experience and of course very deep humility, I offer up the premise that blondes are indeed sexier and definitely have more fun! Only my hairdresser knows for sure whether all those platin...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... It's FOOD and DRINK wars ! 

Far out ... get in on these debates too

Starbucks vs. Dunkin' Donuts -- Coffee WARS

STARBUCKS vs. DUNKIN' DONUTS -- Coffee WARS! Do you prefer Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts coffee? I was just reading that Susan Gunelius wrote a blog post about this very lens topic. It seems that Dunkin' Donuts sponsored the research study through A&G...

Limburger Cheese -- YUMMY or Stinky?

LIMBURGER Cheese is Yummy! I absolutely LOVE the taste of Limburger Cheese. Yes, it is YUMMY and delicious with a slice of onion on a fresh piece of rye bread. I've been loving this pungent cheese since I was a wee one in Northeastern Ohio. It seems...

Bud vs. Miller -- The Battle of the BEERS

BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS! BUD BUD BUD! I'm a BUDWEISER fan and much prefer BUDWEISER to MILLER beer ... and so does my hubby! Anheuser-Busch actually has a beautiful manufacturing facility on the Northside of Jacksonville which is a f...

Salty or Sweet -- Which Snack do YOU Prefer?

SALTY or SWEET? Which type of snack do you prefer? Actually, I prefer salty snacks ... I really do not have a sweeth tooth! I personally think it tells a lot about the person as to which they prefer. Is it something that's in the genes? Is it a male...

Cool Whip vs. Reddi-Wip -- Whipped Topping WARS!

COOL WHIP vs. REDDI-WIP -- Which Whipped Topping is your favorite? Ah, a sweet topic indeed. Cool Whip vs. Reddi-Wip! For years the battle has waged over these mighty contenders for the #1 spot amongst dessert toppings -- and other uses not to be me...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... Do you care??? debates! 

So VERY controversial that they scare some people ...

Osama vs. Saddam -- Who is the Bigger BAD Guy?

OSAMA vs. SADDAM -- Who is the bigger BAD GUY? I must admit that these two, Osama Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein are fairly 'equal' if one can say that when it comes to BAD GUYS. However, I am putting my money on OSAMA as the bigger BAD GUY only becau...

Squidoo Stats -- Public or PRIVATE ?

SQUIDOO STATS -- PUBLIC or PRIVATE ? HELLO, CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW??? There's been a bit of difference and a bit of debate happening lately on the forum(s) about whether or not Squidoo Stats should be public or private. Lots of wonderful techie coding...

Weapons of Mass Destruction WMD - Yes They Exist(ed)

WEAPONS of MASS DESTRUCTION - Yes they exist(ed) ! I firmly believe that the ongoing debate in the media about whether or not there are, were, or will be WEAPONS of MASS DESTRUCTION [WMD] is a mute point as ABSOLUTELY YES there were such weapons; ye...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... it's a KNOCKOUT Debate! 

And, Jaguar Julie isn't the first to ask this!

Laila Ali vs. Natascha Ragosina -- Battle of the SUPER Middleweights

LAILA ALI vs. NATASCHA RAGOSINA -- Battle of the Super Middleweights Laila Ali would win in a bout with Natascha Ragosina. This would definitely be a pairing of two 'heavyweights' in the boxing superworld of the 'super middleweights.' We've all seen...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY Debates! 

Jaguar Julie asks what EVERYONE WANTS TO ASK ...

Google vs. Yahoo -- Which SIDE Are You On?

GOOGLE vs. YAHOO -- Which side are you on? I must confess that I am a die-hard fan of Google, despite the minor slap to Squidoo in the summer of 2007. I watched my lenses take a tremendous nose-dive in rankings, but it looks like we've kissed and ma...

Made in USA -- Endangered Species!

MADE in USA -- ENDANGERED SPECIES! Have you bothered to look these days at the labels inside the clothes you wear to see where they are made? Well, I make it a point to do so as I've been a seller of apparel and accessories for a number of years, bu...

Mercedes-Benz vs. BMW -- Which ROADSTER is For You?

MERCEDES-BENZ vs. BMW -- Which ROADSTER is for YOU? I've heard the debate FOR YEARS! You're a fan of either MERCEDES-BENZ and BMW! If you love one of these, you don't change-over to the other side ... E-V-E-R! Now I attest to this debate as you see...

VISA vs. MasterCard -- Which Card?

VISA vs. MASTERCARD -- Which side are you on? Which card is for you? So, confess ... are you a VISA card user or a MASTERCARD user? I don't think deep down that a credit card user loves both, but easily prefers one or the other. I am a VISA card use...

Credit vs. Debit: Which SIDE Are You On?

CREDIT vs. DEBIT: Which side are you on? You're at the checkout and asked, "Will that be credit or debit?" Huh? I have an option these days? And, BTW, what ever happened to good old hard-earned cash ... or is that something for the parents and grand...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... POLITICS ! 

Getting a bit topical ...

Conservative vs. Liberal -- Which Side Are YOU On?

CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL: Which side are you on? We are talking about Politics, the Economy and YOUR Financial FUTURE! With all the heavy-duty campaigning, we were all exposed to a lot of CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL promises. How do I feel about all th...

Right vs. Left -- Which SIDE Are You On?

RIGHT vs. LEFT: Which side are you on? Ah, the time-honored question of RIGHT vs. LEFT. That's right-wing vs. left-wing ... In politics, left-wing refers to those who prioritize equality as a political end, in opposition to the right-wing who view th...

Haves vs. Have-Nots -- Who is HAPPIEST?

HAVES vs. HAVE-NOTS: Who is happiest? Ah, this HMB debate takes me back to 7th grade when our Social Studies assignment was to write about the HAVES and the HAVE-NOTS. When I came home from school, I asked my mother, who was a 'stay-at-home' mom THE...

Pat Paulsen for President -- Dead Serious!

PAT PAULSEN for PRESIDENT! For those of you familiar with Pat Paulsen, you're apt to remember his unsuccessful bid for the Presidency in 1968, 1972, 1980, 1988, 1992, and 1996! Yes, he tried repeatedly as a member of the STAG Party -- Self Talking A...

Hey, Monkeybrain ... TRY these on for size: The 'Gruesome Threesome' 

Jaguar Julie gets controversial !!!

Drew Peterson Did IT!

DREW PETERSON definitely DID IT! Oh man ... the arrogance and sheer audacity of this guy Drew Peterson just kills me! To have the nerve to accuse his wife Stacy of running off with another man and leaving her young children is just too much to stoma...

Scott Peterson Did IT!

SCOTT PETERSON definitely DID IT! Here is this arrogant guy Scott Peterson who murders his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child! Scott Peterson definitely did it! Laci and her unborn child are no longer WITH US because of Scott. In my mind, and...

OJ Definitely Did IT!

OJ definitely did it! There is no doubt in my mind that OJ did it! What is it? Well, excuse me for being rather blunt about it ... but you surely must have been either born yesterday or been living under a rock to not know about IT! Two words: Nicol...

My Eclectic "Favorite" Lenses! 

I don't know if you'd call these "fan" lenses, but they're close ...

Kevin Spacey -- Multi-talented Performer

Well, you might think that's a bit of a strange question, but I adore Kevin Spacey, as I've "gotten" to know him, from his many cool movies and interviews.  Maybe it's his suave and debonair manner?  Maybe it's his subtle sense of...

Princess Diana

I was deeply-saddened that night in August 1997, along with millions of others, when we received the news of Princess Diana's death.  I can only think of a couple of other instances that touched me in that manner -- John F. Kennedy and John F. K...

T.A.F.F.Y.

T.A.F.F.Y. is my acronym for Today's Adorable Find For You!  As I travel throughout the internet, seeking fantastic finds, I will highlight an item that I've found. Oh, did you know? This was one of my 'high-maintenance' lenses as I spent m...

Givenchy -- A Bit of Audrey Hepburn Style

When I think of Givenchy, I think of Audrey Hepburn!  I feel passionate about the Givenchy designer brand as it is my favorite designer line and I am a collector of Givenchy signature logo accessories.  Naturally, I was compelled...

Shakira! Shakira! My Favorite Female Pop Star!

Did you know that this Colombia pop-star has broken all sorts of music chart records, not to mention hearts worldwide?  She is also the only artist from South America to reach the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, the Australian ARIA cha...

My "Trends in Fashion" Lenses! 

I adore polka dots and hearts, among other trendy things ...

Colourful Jewel Tones -- Fashion Trend

Jewel tones are hot and heavy, showing that they are a sustainable fashion trend, and are boldly apparent in Summer 2008 fashions. Jewel tones show a person's conviction to color as they're bold, vivid, colorful and deeply saturated in color! ...

Hearts -- Heart Imprints ♥ and ♥ Heart-Shaped

Hearts are a particular favorite of mine. Have you ever noticed how many designer items you can find with hearts and heart imprints? There are also many trendy heart-shaped items. Hearts, hearts, hearts are everywhere. Hearts and heart-shapes can be...

Patent Leather -- Patent-ly Trendy!

Have you seen all the patent leather out there and noticed that it's not just the color black that's popular?  Today patent leather is hot again! What technically is patent leather anyway?  It's a leather that has been given a high glo...

Geometric Patterns -- Hypnotically Trendy

Geometric patterns in designer apparel, jewelry, home decor, and furniture have been the rage!  There are flat shapes and solid shapes in geometry. Squares, circles and triangles are some of the simplest shapes in flat geometry. Cubes, cylinders...

A Spotted Trend -- I ♥ Love ♥ Polka Dots

This lens is a spot-light on polka dots! ;-)  Hopefully, you'll spot something you like!  Polka dots have been a hot trend that is continuing into the next season.  They're not something that's new, but have also been a HOT trend for t...

More "Trends in Fashion" Lenses! 

Remember those polyester leisure suits, color block, black & white, flats ...

Gucci -- The Horsebit is a Fashion Accessory

A horsebit is a piece of metal that is placed between the horse's teeth near the back of the mouth.  Figuratively, a horsebit is a fashion accessory seen in designer jewelry, apparel, shoes, and accessories. Gucci is probably THE most predomina...

Color Block -- Hip to be Square and Colorful

Color Block -- It's definitely hip to be square and to be colorful ! Whether it's big blocks of black and white or bold and vivid blocks of color, color block in fashion is a hot trend.  Black and white has been a trendy color pairing for a few...

I Love YOU by Crocs -- High Spirits

The High Spirits Collection is simply to die for! It's from the brand new range of women's fashion shoes, YOU by Crocs. I personally BECAME a fan of Crocs when I discovered the Prima ballerina flat! Well, since I've ordered so many shoes directly fr...

Polyester Yesterday -- Poly Blend Today

Polyester!  What does this mean to me?  Hey, I naturally think of machine washable clothing.  Not such a bad thing.  As a matter of fact, polyester is alive and well today.  One would think it died with the leisure suit, but...

Bow Dress -- Dresses with Bows

Remember when you saw Charlize Theron at the Oscars in that fabulous Oscar de la Renta Bow Dress? That's probably the most memorable bow dress of all times. Next, you might have caught Nicole Kidman in her red Balenciaga Bow Dress. I believe a bow ca...

My High-Fashion Lenses! 

Some very cool fashion designers ...

Rene Lezard -- German Fashion Company

Rene Lezard has been described as Russian bohemian meets Emma Peel -- very trendy and very now fashion that's a bit of East meets West! The German Fashion Company of Rene Lezard was founded in 1978 in Schwarzach, Wurzburg by Thomas Schaefer.&nb...

Giorgio Armani -- The Man and his Designer Labels

When you think of Giorgio Armani, it's undoubtedly his Italian designer suits that first come to mind.  Who hasn't heard of an Armani suit or the fact that Richard Gere made a fashion-statement in Armani when he starred in American Gigolo? ...

Valentino Garavani -- Italian Fashion Designer

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, who has dressed some of the world's most glamorous women, has finally retired. The 75-year-old has said he would step down in January 2008. He celebrated his 45th anniversary in the fashion industry d...

Alice Temperley -- English Fashion Designer

Alice Temperley's timeless designs are defined with unique details, bold prints and pops of color.  Alice Temperley recently launched her exclusive collection of women's fashion and accessories as part of the GO initiative at Target.  GO, w...

Sophia Kokosalaki -- Greek Fashion Designer

Her trademark style of pleating, folding and draping can be likened to that of the Japanese origami--it's rather origami fashion at its finest.  Sophia Kokosalaki's collection is wearable, yet edgy, incorporating a cool London look along with he...

More High-Fashion Lenses! 

Yes, more very cool fashion designers ...

Yoana Baraschi Fashion

In a nutshell ... that's why I am a fan of Yoana Baraschi fashion! I appreciate her exquisite tailoring to produce apparel to make a woman feel and look like a woman. In her early career, she trained in Paris and later tenured with Betsey Johnson. We...

Takada Kenzo -- Japanese Fashion Designer

If you're not yet familiar with Takada Kenzo aka Kenzo Takada, you'll surely be hearing more about this talented Japanese fashion designer.  His singularly name brand of Kenzo has been gaining in popularity over the past few years.  I've be...

Proenza Schouler -- Celebrity Style Fashion and Shoes

The designer label of Proenza Schouler has a classic, stylish appeal. It's a classic, stylish high-end line of women's celebrity style fashion apparel, shoes and boots. The brand name originates from the designers' mothers' maiden names. It was found...

My Hot & Stylish Dresses Lenses! 

Call me the "Queen of the LBD" ...

Little Red Dresses -- Men ♥ Love ♥ Women in Red

Calling all you style-conscious mavens! It's the perfect season for The Little Red Dress!  A red dress is a staple for your wardrobe -- it has come into its own.  The ultimate in red dresses are designed by Valentino as shown here. I person...

Little White Dress -- Not Just for Weddings

I've been a fan of the Little Black Dress aka LBD for far too many years to count. To me, a Little White Dress aka LWD is another trendy item to include in your wardrobe. What's that you ask, "White, how can that be?" Yes, you see that the LWD has qu...

Corset Dress -- Uber-Sexy Corset Dresses

Celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Madonna, among a host of other popular celebrities, have made the corset and corset dress very fashionable and vogue these days. Searching on eBay you can find a few thousand corset dresses. Today, the corset dress...

My Favorite Designers

If someone asked you to name your Favorite Designers, could you?  Could you give a Top Ten list of your favorite designers?  Or, would you only name one or two or just a few?  Do you have different favorite designers for clothing, acce...

Little Black Dresses -- LBDs

The little black dress has been a fashion staple of mine LONG before it became a fashion trend. Do you know who is responsible for popularizing the little black dress? Today, the little black dress has come into its own, and is referred to as simply...

My Trendy Trench Lenses! 

It's double-breasted, stylish, and in demand ...

The Amazing Trench Coat

Yes, the trench coat has come into its own!  I wouldn't expect to see MY grandmother in the trench coat.  She's not been with us for a number of years, so I don't know, maybe I'd see her in the trench coat.  Now, I'll have to ask my mo...

The Amazing Trench Jacket

The trench coat has evolved into a shorter, often times cropped, model to become the fashionable and uber-chic Amazing Trench Jacket! Today there are so many fashionable brands of the updated trench jacket, as well as the trench coat.  The trenc...

My Runway Fashion + Accessories Lenses 

Runway Footwear -- Beautiful Designer Shoes from the Runway

If you are a style fashionista like me, you've got to have the right shoes or boots to complement that designer outfit!  Project Runway and Full Frontal Fashion are two programs credited with bringing "runway fashion" and &qu...

Runway Fashion -- Beautiful Designer Fashion from the Runway

You can dress to the hilt like a celebrity with these gorgeous designer fashions. I've been a big fan of Project Runway and Full Frontal Fashion for quite a while. It's thanks to these two programs in particular that "runway fashion" has be...

Runway Handbags -- Beautiful Designer Bags

You too can own one of these fantastic runway designer handbags and perhaps feel like a celebrity!  Isn't it amazing just how many sweet designer bags there are?  Maybe that explains why a typical fashion-conscious woman has so many bags in...

My "Kimono" Lenses! 

These are artsy "wearable art" type lenses ...

Kimono Fashion -- Uber-Trendy

The kimono as you may know it has become uber-trendy in its influence on Western style clothing. The most popular is the kimono dress with a wrap-style and roomy kimono sleeves. A recognizable designer today who's gotten a lot of buzz...

Kimono Shoes -- Uber-Trendy

To fully appreciate these beautiful shoes you must love at least one of these: asian-inspired, vintage, floral, bright colors, custom-made, wearable art! I will readily admit that when I first came across Hetty Rose's shoes, I was immediately ho...

Kimono Jewelry -- Uber-Trendy

Have you seen all the kimono jewelry that has been the rage? Kimono jewelry can be seen as acrylic or laminated, natural fabric over metal, or as anodized aluminum. There's quite a nice selection of all of these.   One of my favorites is an...

My "Boho Foho" Flavored Lenses! 

These lenses have that bohemian / Hungarian flavor ...

Pom-Poms -- A Furry Fashion Phenomenon!

Pom-poms are the furry little balls that can be found on clothing, hats, fashion accessories, home decor, and an assortment of other designer items! Pom-poms have been popular for a while as they bring a bit of whimsy and frivolity to that designer i...

Bohemian is Boho is Foho

The proper definition of a Bohemian is a native of the Czech province of Bohemia.  However, in today's language, the term "bohemian" is used to describe a style of fashion which was originally attributed to artists, writers, and d...

Lace Designs -- Popularized by Grandmothers

Lace designs, much like crochet, are widely used today in clothing, fashion accessories, jewelry, home decor, home furnishings, furniture, and other designs.  If you've seen my other lens on crochet, you'll have a bit of an idea about the uses o...

Crochet Designs -- Popularized by Grandmothers

Crochet designs are fashionable and trendy today. Crochet designs can be seen in clothing, accessories, and jewelry as beautiful handcrafted, wearable art. It's also trendy in home decor, home furnishings and furniture.

My Designer Handbags Lenses! 

Well, some of my friends actually thing I'm a bag lady ...

La Tour Eiffel -- The Eiffel Tower

Hello to La Tour Eiffel -- The Eiffel Tower that you will find in Paris.  I recently had some information that the La Tour Eiffel brand of designer handbags MAY not be available in the not too distant future.  Well, I'm now happy...

Lamarthe Designer Handbags

Have you heard of the wonderful luxury designer handbag brand of Lamarthe?  Until recently the popular French line Lamarthe could only be found in the chic department stores of Paris.  Today Lamarthe's Exception bag is named as one of Elle...

Best Bags -- A Top Ten Countdown

I'm a self-described "bag-a-holic" as I own a few hundred bags, have bought and sold bags online for a number of years, and search for bags everyday. To us ladies, the bag is an essential component of our wardrobe!  We've got to h...

Bag Lady -- Who, What, Where and Some BAGS

What exactly is a Bag Lady you might be asking?  Today, it literally refers to someone who sells designer handbags.  At one time, not all that long ago, this used to refer to someone who was homeless and down on their luck.  Once...

Vincent Van Gogh

Undoubtedly you know of Vincent Van Gogh, the artist.  Did you know that there is also a line of designer handbags known as the Vincent Van Gogh brand?  These handbags are very much like wearable art definitely inspired by his beautiful pai...

More Designer Handbags Lenses! 

Coach Company -- Designer Handbags, Accessories and Footwear!

Do you realize just how popular the designer brand Coach is when you try to find it on eBay, for example?  I found over 34,000 auction listings for Coach designer items and more than 18,000 such items in eBay Stores.  Coach is a popular des...

Anniversary Bags

You could say that the Anniversary Bag for a particular designer signifies that they have arrived at establishing themselves as a desirable fashion accessories brand.  The designers that are featured in this lens with Anniversary Bags celebrate...

My Cool Jewelry Lenses! 

This is an eclectic array of lenses ...

Sculptural Jewelry -- 3-D Wearable Art

Have you seen all those cool rings which give new meaning to three-dimensional wearable art for your fingers? This one is a perfect example! As you undoubtedly know, a sculpture is a type of art that is three-dimensional.  I'd like to show...

Corset Jewelry

Corset jewelry has that lace-up, crisscross styling of a corset. I personally love the look of corset jewelry with its crisscross styling.  This cuff is one of my favorites examples of corset jewelry.  It's the Zoppini Stainless Steel Leath...

Concrete Jewelry -- Take a Hard Look

Take a hard look at concrete jewelry and you will love it! Well over one year ago, I became acquainted with concrete jewelry for the first time.  I was browsing The Artful Home and came across the jewelry of Frances Smersh.  I was honestly...

It's a Wrap -- Jewelry With a TWIST

The little wrap dress by Diane Von Furstenberg revolutionized the designer industry in the 1970s.  We've seen the wrap dress return with a new twist by Project Runway designer Kara Janx.  Now, the wrap hits jewelry with a wrap bracelet/neck...

Ananda Khalsa -- Nature-Inspired Jewelry

Ananda Khalsa has the most exquisite jewelry. I am a fan of her beautiful designs and hope that I can introduce you to her work! Her jewelry is inspired by nature, blended with original Asian art acrylic paintings. Very unique; very original!

My Pearl Jewelry Lenses 

Black Pearls -- Tahitian Style

Tahitian black pearls come from the warm waters of the South Seas and are grown in a black-lipped oyster. That type of oyster can grow to be quite large at 12 inches or more in diameter which can mean some really big black pearls from 8mm to 16mm. I...

Golden South Seas Pearls -- Shades of Yellow

It was on a second trip to Kauai, Hawaii that I became familiar with the beauty and desirability of the Golden South Seas Pearls.  Before flying into Lihue Airport on Kauai, we spent one-week on the Big Island of Kona.  It was on the Big Is...

Chocolate Pearls -- How Sweet It Is

I've been a fan of pearls for quite a few years now. The first time I spotted the Tahitian Chocolate Pearls, it was love at first sight. I've found a chocolate that's so desirable and non-fattening!  Now, if you can afford the real thing, the Ta...

My Resin Jewelry Lenses! 

Resin is a hot commodity in jewelry ...

Resin Designs in Jewelry

It truly boggles the mind just how many gorgeous designer items there are that are resin-based.  Probably my first introduction to resin jewelry was about three years ago when I started selling Lalo Orna, Made in Bulgaria resin jewelry and acces...

Jackie Brazil -- Cool Resin Jewelry

If you've not heard about Jackie Brazil jewelry, you may not know what you are missing!  It's a visually-stunning collection of jewelry, handcrafted of Brazilian resin by the designer Sobral.  The pieces are modern with a hint of the retro,...

Made in Bulgaria -- Lalo Orna

If you've not yet discovered Lalo Orna's Made in Bulgaria, artisan jewelry collection, you owe it to yourself to check out her items.  So who is Lalo Orna anyway? She is one of Israel's most distinctive and imaginative artists who has been...

My Felt Lenses! 

How do you feel about felt?

Felt Home Decor -- Handworked Wool

Yes, now that I have your attention--I'm talking about the use of felt in home decor and home accents.  Pictured here is one of the coolest felt items I've seen!  It's Henry's Collar, a fruit holder or fruit bowl.  It was designed...

Felt Beaded Jewelry

I am truly amazed at all the fantastic felt beaded jewelry that I've seen on the internet! Who would think you could make such beautiful jewelry from wool felt? Allow me to introduce you to some beautiful felt beaded jewelry and the talented indie de...

Felt Jewelry

I am blown away at all the beautiful hand-felted jewelry I've seen on the internet.  Have you heard of Etsy?  There are so many talented indie designers there who are crafting hand-felted jewelry. In this lens you'll find a nice a cross-sec...

The Queen of Felt -- Mary-Ann Williams

Once you have seen the portfolio of Mary-Ann Williams, you'll undoubtedly agree that she is the "Queen of Felt!"  While I've not personally met Mary-Ann, I have communicated with her several times.  As I am blown away by her felt...

The Slice -- Felt Cushions and Hot Pads by Lene Frantzen

Can we talk?  Have you seen the Slice yet?  I am seriously in love with these.  They are cool, rather nature-inspired, works of art for your home.  I'll bet you'll be falling in love with these like me and find that you have to ha...

My Food SPICES Lenses 

Paprika -- Hungarian Spice

I've been using Paprika for quite some time, well before I could drive a car. In fact, I even remember as a child adding it to my oatmeal ... today I wouldn't recommend that but I have seen friends adding it to their scrambled eggs! My grandmother u...

I ♥ Love ♥ Cayenne Pepper -- Do You?

Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is a very high source of Vitamins A and C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons it is good for the heart. Many herbalists believe...

My Health & Medicine Lenses 

Meniscus Tear -- Not Just a Jock's Injury!

Yes, a meniscus tear is not just a jock's injury! A meniscus is either of two specific parts of cartilage of the knee. The knee contains a lateral meniscus and a medial meniscus.  Did you know that the medial meniscus is more commonly affec...

SLAP Tear -- What is it?

If you're one of the many who have experienced a SLAP Tear, then you know that it can be quite painful. Speaking from personal experience, I've had a SLAP Tear in which the glenoid labrum of my left shoulder was torn along with a total detachment of...

Achilles Tendon -- Ruptured or Torn?

Well, I sure didn't know that until I began my research into this tendon. And, you could really fool me about it being the strongest! You see, I was doing some chores around the house ... specifically standing on my tippy toes and doing a lot of reac...

Morton's Neuroma -- A Pain in the Foot

A Morton's Neuroma is such a pain in the foot let me tell you! I now have a "foot to stand on" so to speak thanks to my foot surgery to excise that painful Morton's Neuroma! It took me nearly two years since I was first diagnosed with the neuroma to...

PTCA -- Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty

One of the most common non-surgical treatment for opening obstructed coronary arteries is Percutanueous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty aka PTCA. The name itself says a lot about the procedure: * Percutanueous means access to the blood vessel is m...

More Health & Medicine Lenses 

Joseph Merrick -- THE Elephant Man

Known as the Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick only lived 27 years. Originally thought to suffer from Elephantiasis, in 1971 a diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis was offered and then finally a diagnosis in 1986 of Proteus Syndrome. But, could there be still...

Elephantiasis -- What is It?

Elephantiasis -- What is It? Did you know that there are many cases of Elephantiasis throughout the world? Probably the most "infamous" case is that of Joseph Merrick, presented in the movie on his life, The Elephant Man, with John Hurt as Merrick a...

Andreas Roland Gruentzig -- A Medical Legend

Andreas Gruentzig has become a medical legend. He was a "pioneer" in the history of interventional cardiology.  He is credited with "inventing" balloon angioplasty, better known today as coronary angioplasty or simply angiopl...

Elephant Man -- Yes, More Than ONE

Known as the ORIGINAL Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick was initially diagnosed with a condition interestingly named Elephantiasis. It took nearly one century for a different diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis which today is still thought to be an incorrect d...

Menopause -- Hmmm -- Not Enough Testosterone

FYI ... This lens is experiencing new life as a new lens in that it previously was about a topic that is a pharmaceutical and now violates the terms of service. To know me is to know that I love Squidoo and I want to abide by the rules! Well, perhap...

My Animals Lenses 

Armadillo -- Armored Mammal

The armadillo is quite an interesting looking mammal. I first became acquainted with these small placental mammals when I moved to Florida. I saw my first armadillo when I first moved to Florida many years ago. My frequent spottings usually are of th...

Lemur -- An Endangered Species

I've been a fan of the lemur and especially the ring-tailed lemur since I first saw this furry rascal profiled on the Discovery Channel. Being primates, they have a monkey-like personality about them, but are a bit cuter--in my opinion. Because I thi...

A Weasel -- Curious Carnivore

I'm a fan of a variety of other furry creatures such as the coatimundi, lemur, and opossum. If ever there was a mammal that can be called a "curious" animal, it's the weasel. As, there's something unmistable about the look of a curious weasel. Photo...

Coatimundi -- What Exactly is It?

I've had the distinct pleasure of walking amidst a couple dozen of Coatimundi on our trip to Costa Rica.  We were driving a very rough, windy road on our way to Tabacón, the hot springs resort in the northern area to see the Arenal Volcan...

My Birds-of-a-Feather Lenses 

Puffin -- A Seabird Clown

Of all the subjects of my photography over the years, birds have been my favorite subject. I am a bird watcher from way back having had the pleasure to bird watch in not only the United States, but in Eastern Europe, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Mexico, and t...

Blue-footed Booby -- A Seabird Clown

The Blue-footed Booby is one of my favorite birds because it really is a colorful creature.  When I first saw the courtship dance of the male, I immediately fell in love with this bird.  It's an exaggerated and very engaging step-walk that...

Turkey Vulture -- A Buzzard

If you're a resident of Ohio, you've undoubtely heard of the Buzzards of Hinckley!  Hinckley, Ohio is affectionately referred to as the "home" of the buzzards.  On March 15 [the Ides of March] of every year, buzzards arrive in lar...

My Art Glass Lenses! 

I simply adore Robert Held Art Glass & Venetian Murano Art Glass ...

Robert Held -- Art Glass and ♥ Heart-Shaped ♥ Paperweights

Robert Held Art Glass is Canada’s largest hot glass studio and gallery.  The various collections of art glass range from the classic to the very contemporary.  They are truly the most beautiful works of art that I've ever seen.&n...

Art Glass Jewelry -- Venetian Style

True Venetian Glass Jewelry is handcrafted on the island of Murano, Italy.  It's also referred to as Murano Glass Jewelry and sometimes Italian Glass Jewelry.  If you want the real item, you want to be sure it's marked as "made in Ital...

My Artist Lenses! 

Very colorful and mostly on the abstract side ...

Anthony Falbo Art

It's been about six years since I acquired my first piece of Anthony Falbo's beautiful art.  Personally, I love vivid colors and interesting shapes and was immediately drawn to his work. His Cubestractions Series are my favorite. I now have fou...

Linda LeKinff -- Former World Cup Artist

Linda LeKinff is a prolific artist known for her colorful and vivid works of art.  While her subjects are diverse from musical scenes to people caught in an intimate moment of their lives to elegantly dressed couples.  As a collector o...

Ayla Z -- Unspeakable Art

I felt compelled to create a lens on Ayla Z Bouvette as I've found her artwork to be so original and intriguing.  Ayla Z is an amazing artist whose work I first became acquainted with over 5 years ago on eBay.  At that time, I was purchasin...

Regia Marinho -- Abstract Regianism

Regia Marinho is a wonderfully creative and expressive abstract artist that I am happy to say is part of my personal art collection! Thanks to eBay, I discovered her beautiful artwork in June 2002 when I made my first acquisition. Her art hangs in my...

Itzchak Tarkay -- Colorful Art of Female Subjects

I am an art collector / enthusiast who loves colorful paintings and adores the works of Itzchak Tarkay.  A friend who is more "learned" at art collecting actually turned me on to Tarkay. Tarkay has achieved strong recognition...

My Artsy-Type Lenses! 

These are definitely artsy and a bit eclectic ...

Funky Designs

To elaborate, something to one person may be described as a funky design, but to another person, they may perceive that same thing as a cool, hip design.  Being curious as to what the accepted definition of "funky"...

Kukuxumusu -- Koo-koo-shoe-moo-sue

Kukuxumusu, pronounced koo-koo-shoe-moo-sue, is such a cool whimsical name for this company Pamplonas, Spain. This trendy design company specializes in clothing and product design.  It was founded at the Pamplonas San Fermin festival of the runn...

Washi -- Wagami -- Art from Paper

If you are into crafting, you may already know about and use Washi papers. Washi or Wagami is a type of paper made in Japan. Washi is commonly made using fibers from the bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub (Edgeworthia papyrifera), or the pap...

Beverly Feldman -- Designer Handbags and Footwear

No wonder I LOVE Beverly Feldman Fashion Footwear, Handbags & Accessories ... her designer items are essentially wearable art because of the often extraordinary and whimsical ornamentation!  I simply adore shoes and handb...

My Compelling Artist Lenses 

Amedeo Modigliani -- The Artist, the Man, and the Myth

Amedeo Modigliani lived a somewhat bohemian life of an artist and painter in the early 1900s in France. He suffered from alcoholism and died at 35 from tubercular meningitis after suffering from a variety of illnesses throughout his life. I've seen...

My Book Lenses 

I do have a studious side you know!

The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader

The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow. Have you wondered why people follow certain people? Why people might want to follow a leader such as Seth Godin? What are the qualities that define a leader?...

The 17 Essential Qualities Of A Team Player

The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player: Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants. Have you wondered what makes a great team player and how YOU can be a better team player? If you are a manager who is assembling a team, this book can be an in...

John Maxwell Books

I have been a fan of John Maxwell books for quite a few years. There isn't another author comparable to him, well except maybe Seth Godin. John Maxwell books on leadership are definitely some of the best there are. They are must-reads that should be...

Greening Your Office

This is the coolest little green book that is pocket-sized, but jam-packed with helpful A to Z tips for GREENING your OFFICE. These tips can be applied to your home as well. This book offers a great common sense approach to living green and to becomi...

The Art of the Start

The Art of the Start is a must-read book that I am recommending to all Squidoo lensmasters and to all of you who want to, well start something. This is THE book that I first read in October 2004 when I made the decision to leave a Fortune 100 company...

My "Celebrity Style" Lenses! 

A variety of lenses that make you think of celebrities ...

Strappy Sandals, Shoes and Boots -- Oh My!

Ladies can we talk?  Don't you just adore all the gorgeous sandals, shoes, and boots there are for us to pick from?  While I tend to want comfort, I'm also a slave for fashion and strappy footwear. What makes footwear strappy you ask? ...

That IS Hot -- Thats Hot, Your Not!

I'll just bet you know what this lens is about just by the title!  Yes, Paris Hilton is involved.  ;-)   When I think of the expression That's Hot! I immediately think of Paris Hilton.  She resurrected that expressi...

Corset Footwear

I simply adore the "corset" in fashions and jewelry and also in footwear!  It's that extra embellishment that gives footwear a step-up, edgy style ... think of corset footwear as something fun and trendy to complete your look.  Yo...

Paruolo Designer Shoes

I discovered the designer brand of Paruolo while searching on eBay for a pair of shoes.  As I loved the European styling of these handcrafted shoes, I was compelled to write this lens.  Researching the brand further, I discovered that Paruo...

Celebrity Style

Recognize this celebrity?  Why, it's the AFLAC duck!  Not a celebrity you say?  All those ducky commercials HAVE made this little duck a CELEBRITY! Well, thinking about those "Hollywood-type" celebrities, isn't it interestin...

My Female Music Video Showcases 

These ladies are hot hot hot !!!

Shakira Video Showcase

Is there any Latin pop star that is SEXIER than Shakira? If you think so ... let me know! This Colombian dynamic pop star seemingly has it all as she has broken many music chart records, is super sexy, and epitomizes all that there is to be a HOT Lat...

Rihanna Music Video Showcase

When I created this lens in October 2007, I suggested that YOU keep an eye out for this sizzling young talented lady. Rihanna won two 2007 VMA Awards, Video of the Year and Monster Single of the Year for Umbrella.  She's been featured in People'...

Gwen Stefani Video Showcase

Not yet heard of Gwen Stefani?  Well, I suppose there may be a handful of people out there who haven't heard of her, but for the most part, those under 35 definitely know of this talented performer.  You know you've arrived when you find a...

Pink Video Showcase

She's the hot American singer and songwriter who gained prominence in 2000.  A bit flamboyant as is evident by her often stylized name of P!nk ... Oh, and yes, she's often sporting pink hair.  I enjoy her spunkiness and would coun...

Fergie Video Showcase

I simply adore Fergie! Known as a solo artist who has reunited with The Black Eyed Peas as their lead female vocalist. Fergie is an awesome and appealing young performer who easily blends pop, hip hop, and R&B into her music to make her an unique...

My "Girl Power" Music Video Showcase 

Spice Girls Video Showcase

Well, the cool news has ended as the Spice Girls officially reunited, perfomed in Donatella Versace designs, and have now ended their successful tour. I really wished I had the opportunity to catch one of their concerts as I've been a fan since Day 1...

My Male HUNKY Hunk Lenses 

Yes, there is more than one!

Maksim Chmerkovskiy

OMG!  Talk about From Russia With Love!!  It's Maksim Chmerkovskiy, a hunk a hunk of burning love ... Aside from being a knock-out for a guy, I knew there must be another more "intrinsic" reason for my being so drawn to this...

Jeffrey Dean Morgan is a HUNK whether dead or alive

Ladies ... can we talk?  Did it not break your heart when Denny Duquette, Jr. had his death scene on Grey's Anatomy???  I can honestly say that I've never been quite so "wrapped up" in a male TV star as I was in Denny.  I hon...

My Male Music Video Showcases 

These guys are definitely hot hot hot !!!

Bon Jovi Video Showcase

If you've not heard of Bon Jovi or Jon Bon Jovi or Richie Sambora, you surely don't know what you've been missing!  This is one rock band that has so many memorable hits that it's difficult to pick just one favorite. I love how this group stays...

Daughtry Video Showcase

This video showcase is one of my many fan showcases ... When I first spotted Chris Daughtry on American Idol I knew I liked both him and his music.  But, it was his performance of the Bryan Adams song, Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman, that ci...

Marc Anthony Video Showcase

Marc Anthony is a daddy to twins as Jennifer Lopez gave birth on February 22, 2008! I've been a fan of Marc Anthony for quite a while ... well before he married Jennifer Lopez.  When I first heard his performance of I Need to Know, I was hooked...

Matchbox Twenty Video Showcase

Remember that incredible performance of Smooth by Rob Thomas with Santana at the Grammy's?  Well, I do ... it was that rendition that made me immediately go out and buy 2 copies of Supernatural ... one for my car and the other for my home office...

Josh Turner Video Showcase

"Quick, turn up the volume ... who is that singing?" I remember asking my hubby sometime ago while riding to work. I waited patiently for the announcer to tell me, "You were just listening to Josh Turner Would You Go With Me." OK,...

My Male Movie Video Showcases 

Kevin Spacey Video Showcase

Welcome to my comprehensive Kevin Spacey Video Showcase.  I'm a huge fan of Kevin Spacey and have put a lot of LOVE into this lens to showcase his many talents and introduce you -- just in case you're not familiar with the wealth of his work! T...

My Ohio Lenses 

Columbus Cities -- Cities Named Columbus

Having lived in a Columbus-named city and actually been a Miss Columbus ... I am naturally curious about all the Columbus named cities in the United States. It was quite a while ago that I actually lived in Columbus, Ohio, and competed in it's annual...

Cleveland Cities -- Cities that are Named Cleveland

Can you name them all? I know the first one, aside from Cleveland, Ohio, that comes to my mind is Cleveland, Tennessee. It might just surprise you to know how many other states have a city named Cleveland! Hey, was it Grover Cleveland who really insp...

Ohio Northern University -- Not OSU!

I attended Ohio Northern University, ONU, a "long" time ago, as a Liberal Arts major, majoring in Biology and then English.  Luckily, I had a small scholarship as a Getty Scholar and participated in a Work Study program that gave...

Ohio Buckeye Tree

The botanical name for the Buckeye is Aesculus, named by the Swedish botanist Carl von Linne from "Aesculapius," the name of the mythological Greek god of medicine. In 1809, the Ohio Buckeye was named Aesculus glabra, by the German botanist Willdenow...

West Side Market -- National Historic Landmark

The West Side Market  brings back fond memories of growing up in Cleveland, Ohio.  It brings back warm memories of my grandmother, Julia Nagy.  You see, she was one of those dedicated workers who worked at the West Side Market for over...

My SquidBoo Lens 

Corset Costumes for Halloween

Do you know that the corset costume has continued to be an extremely popular costume this season. Not only are they trendy, but they are so cool to wear in that they actually make your figure look better ... I love them! Keira Knightley certainly pop...

Holidays with Grandma -- a very special lens 

Holidays without grandma Julia Nagy just aren't the same ...

Holidays with Grandma

Holidays really didn't kick-off at our house until our grandparents arrived, especially grandma! What is it about grandmas anyway that they evoke such love and warm memories in their grandchildren's hearts. I've written some about my grandma Julia N...

My Christmas Lenses 

Wishing you the best this holiday season!

Holidays aren't quite the same without grandma! Please hug your grandma for me!

Christmas Fruitcake -- A Delicious Recipe for a Holiday Tradition

Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we generally received a fruitcake each Christmas.  Personally, I don't mind a little bit of fruitcake during the holidays despite the fact that the fruitcake fell out of favor within the past few decades. I hear...

Christmas Nativity Sets

Remembering Christmases past, I think of the beautiful Christmas Nativity Sets that the churches I attended would set up. They were usually very life-like, even larger than life, with straw and the manger. Today, you can captivate that memorable sett...

Christmas Angels

Christmas is a time of year that evokes memories to last a lifetime. Christmas angels have been a part of the Christmas tradition for many years. If you are looking for some great gifts, why not consider Christmas angels? You can find Christmas angel...

Christmas Mistletoe -- A Delicious Recipe for a Holiday Tradition

Growing up in our household, Christmas was a favorite time of year.  A childhood tradition was to first find the perfect tree. Our living room had the perfect picture window for showcasing our decorated tree.  Last, but not least ... came t...

Christmas Eggnog -- A Delicious Recipe for a Holiday Tradition

Eggnog is something that my family looks forward to each Christmas.  We like it so much that it's served at other holidays, as well.  What's great about this particular traditional drink is that you can "spruce" it up with the alc...

More Christmas Lenses 

Best Christmas Presents for Gifting

Having a difficult time trying to decide what to gift your significant other, mother, father, son, daughter, best friend, or coworker? I've put together a great list of the best presents to gift as Christmas approaches, to help make your job a little...

Christmas Greetings -- Merry e-Tidings

Christmas time evokes such pleasant memories of bygone years spent celebrating with family and friends.  I remember those years of waiting down the basement of our Cleveland home, with my parents and grandparents, whilst Santa Claus deliver...

Cool Gifts under $25.00

Gifts that are under $25.00 could easily be referred to as stocking stuffers as they're affordable and could well fit into a stocking. The 'stocking stuffer' gift is a type of gift that is great for gifting anytime of the year -- not just at Christma...

My Valentines Lenses 

I love Valentines Day -- It is my Wedding Anniversary after all

Heart Paperweights -- Romantic ♥ Heart-Felt ♥ Gifts

I have been a fan of hearts for quite a few years, well before I created my first lens on hearts in April 2006. My favorite paperweight just so happens to be a Robert Held Heart Paperweight -- it's particularly cool because it actually is heart-shape...

Hearts -- Heart Imprints ♥ and ♥ Heart-Shaped

Hearts are a particular favorite of mine. Have you ever noticed how many designer items you can find with hearts and heart imprints? There are also many trendy heart-shaped items. Hearts, hearts, hearts are everywhere. Hearts and heart-shapes can be...

Sweethearts -- I ♥ Love ♥ Heart-Shaped Candy

Sweethearts are the small heart-shaped candies with a peak selling season around Valentine's Day. They are available for a 6 week period each year from January 1st through February 14th and then disappear until the next season. To me, they are THE ca...

Say I ♥ Love ♥ You -- Great Valentine Gifts

If you ask the average person what the most romantic time of year is, he'll tell you it's Valentine's Day. In my opinion, that particular day brings back so many cool memories from kindergarten throughout my life. The first great Valentine's Day gift...

Valentine Books -- I ♥ Love ♥ Romantic Gifts

Valentine's Day is my favorite romantic holiday of all holidays. Perhaps I'm a bit partial to this day because we selected it as the day for our wedding. It helps the hubby to have a day that he can actually remember as his wedding anniversary. You'l...

My Valentine Fashion Lenses 

It's been proven that men feel more amorous when they see the color red!

Little Red Bags -- Men ♥ Love ♥ Women in Red

What a great way to add a little bit of zing to your wardrobe with the little red bag.  IMHO, the heart-shaped clutch is THE perfect little red bag.  This one is the Isabella Adams Crystal Small Heart-Shaped Clutch.  What a RED HOT gif...

Little Red Dresses -- Men ♥ Love ♥ Women in Red

Calling all you style-conscious mavens! It's the perfect season for The Little Red Dress!  A red dress is a staple for your wardrobe -- it has come into its own.  The ultimate in red dresses are designed by Valentino as shown here. I person...

Little Red Shoes -- Men ♥ Love ♥ Women in Red

How about adding some glam, as well as color with a pair of RED HOT shoes?  I've personally had a sweet pair of red heels for a number of years.  I like to add red to my wardrobe all year around. Oh, and little red shoes are particularly ho...

My Tribute to the Squidoo King -- Seth Godin 

Where would we all be today ...

If it were NOT for the all-knowing and magical Squidoo King, you and I wouldn't be here today getting all excited over Squidoo!

The Squidoo King

You know, I was actually just thinking about Seth Godin the other day.  No fooling, really!!!  You see, I realize he's the mastermind behind Squidoo.  But, I was just thinking about how curious it is that I've been bitten by...