What it means to be a Squidoo Squid Angel -- Blessings to you, my dear!
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 who instilled in me strong Christian beliefs, particularly in Heaven and in Angels! Yes I believe in Heaven and I believe in Angels!
Then, after my grandparents all passed on it was in Lily Dale, a spiritualist community in Chautauqua County, NY that I had my first spiritual reading. At that time, I was told that there were auras around me of two women; i.e. my grandmothers. They were likened to my particular guardian angels.
Since my early days of schooling to today, I have had an appreciation for angels. I am honored to be an active Squid Angel, earning my angel wings on October 13, 2009. Blessings to YOU, my dear!
Welcome to my heavenly Squid Angel lens
Thank you for dropping by today! I hope you enjoy your visit.
What a remarkably reflective and inspiring angel! This angel monument pretty accurately captures my feelings as I reflect on what all it has meant to be a Squid Angel. Although I have retired my angel wings, I hope to be returning soon. In the meantime, be on the look out for other Squid Angels who may grace your lens(es) with their special blessings of angel dust!
Photo Credit: Floating Imitations spotted this 'angel of the morning' in a cemetary in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.
I Believe in Angels!
Do YOU Believe in Angels?
There are all kinds of angels who impact our daily lives!
Tell me about your experiences with an angel!
Blessings to YOU, my dear!
We count ourselves blessed when we have been touched by an angel. Angels can exist in heaven and on earth. If you have been touched by an angel, I'd love to hear your story!
JaguarJulie wrote...
in reply to Paul IllesHi Paul -- small world indeed -- my mom attended West Tech -- I'm not sure if she went to St. Mary's, but I'll make a point of asking her! Thanks for dropping by.
Posted October 15, 2009
Arawanach wrote
I certainly belive in angels as I used to be one. I also think my son has the spirit of an angel too.
I used to be Metatron (not to be missunderstand with Megatron that is a character from transformers). One of the most powerfull angels, but we all know what happends with angels with too much powers, right? They get kicked out of heaven. Well, that's not the main reason, but with much power, there's easier to do a mistake. Not every decision made in heaven is right, however. I think Lucifer for an example is a missunderstood angel. Have you looked up his name? Lucifer means lightbringer. How is that supposed to sound like evil? He brings light to the world. Maybe Lucifer is not different from the nordic good Balder. The kindest nordic good. There's a lot of stories about what Lucifer did. One version tell us that god gave us free will, but didn't want us to use it, but follow him. Lucifer wanted us to use our free will. Doesn't sound evil to me.
Posted October 15, 2009
What types of Squid Angels are there?
Some Squid Angels are 'hoverers' ... Is that such a word?
Blessings to you, my dear!
1. To remain floating, suspended, or fluttering in the air: gulls hovering over the waves or angels hovering over Squidoo lenses!
2. To remain or linger in or near a place: hovering around the speaker's podium.
3. To remain in an uncertain state; waver: hovered between anger and remorse.
As you can probably guess, I go for definition #1! And, being new in my role as a Squid Angel, I describe myself as a 'hoverer.' It also comes from my Marketing background and strong need for analytical research. You see, I don't like to jump to any conclusions but require lots of data and lots of research.
It's after I acquire plenty of empirical research -- look at lots of lenses -- that I feel empowered to bless them! No willy nilly, mindless blessing.
Here's such a 'hovering' Squid Angel ... it's really ME hard at work.
Some Squid Angels are buglers! It's OK, but not usually the norm!
Blessings to you, my dear!
1. Music: To sound a bugle.
2. To give forth a deep, prolonged sound similar to the bay of a hound.
There are some Squid Angels who will announce their visits and their blessings. Alrightee, I will confess that I have sounded the bugle a couple of times, but I must admit that I found some lenses which warranted a bugle blast!
Here's what such a Squid Angel bugler might look like in case you need an image on which to fixate:
Some, if not MOST, Squid Angels are humble! Just 'cause I'm blonde doesn't mean I'm NOT humble.
Blessings to you, my dear!
1. Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful.
To have been honored with the responsibility of a Squid Angel, means that these select few members have the powers to bless those lenses which are indeed worthy of blessing.
Some Squid Angels may have heavenly and angelic wings like these
Ah, you too can have these angel wings!
Heavenly Feathered Angel Wings
Heavenly Feathered Angel Wings
Assembled of real feathers, buckram, and wire and employing the same techniques used in Hollywood costume design, these unique wings boast easy-to-use lace ties so you can don them in a moment. Wow, what a great Halloween accessory -- something that is a must have for all Squid Angels!
Ah, the Blessings of an Angel -- Perhaps a Squid Angel?
Blessings to YOU, my dear!
Some Squid Angel guidelines
As presented by Megan Casey!
Imagine this fashionable and very hip Squid Angel flying in to bless one of YOUR lenses!
- Yes, we're considering a way to let lensmasters know when their lenses have been blessed or dinged. Right now they don't know unless an Angel tells them. Angels are free to communicate that (or not) in whatever way is most comfortable for them.
- Every Squid Angel makes a difference. If one Angel blesses a lens, the lens gets a small boost. If several Angels bless it, the boost jumps to a new tier.
- The idea is not to form a jury and drive a traditional consensus. That would be an entirely different program. Instead, the idea is to empower you as individuals.
- The Angels group is varied, by design, and I'm betting you'll each browse and bless (or ding) different lenses in a broad range of topics. Then, when diverse opinions from top lensmasters converge naturally in the same place, that's when something really special happens.
- Angels are not required to give editorial reviews of lenses that are posted in the Angels forum. But if they'd like to, they can.
- Nope, Angels won't ding lenses that are still under construction.
- Nope, LensRank doesn't affect your Google traffic or other search engine results.
- Yep, Angels are allowed to bless a few (not all!) of their own lenses. Hey, they're working hard for everyone else, they deserve the same perk.
- The coolest thing I've heard today is that Angels are doing so much more than blessing lenses... they're also adding those lenses to StumbleUpon, Delicious, rating them, etc.
Some Squid Angel Blessing Buzzwords
Compelling Read
Quality Content
Originality
Uniqueness
Great Story
Great Composition
Zero Spam Index
General Audience
A beautiful tribute to Squid Angels
Past and present -- Thank you ChefKeem ;)
Squid Angels
Squid Angels are nominated by Squidoo.com HQ to help with suppressing the spam and elevating the quality pages made on the site. Join Squidoo.com for free and make your own pages about your passions. It's fun and you even make money for having it! This video introduces the past and current Squid Angels. Music by Chef Keem. http://www.squidoo.com/squid-angel-blessings
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Some Squid Angels have completed their work
And are promoted to other heavenly duties while retiring their angel wings!
My Wings Were Clipped T-Shirt by jaguarjulie
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Active Squid Angel
JaguarJulie is an Active Squid Angel as of 10/13/09
Angel Wings Charm by Rembrandt
Ah, what a perfect gift for the angel in your life!
Or, for that Squid Angel who has retired their 'other' wings!
Angel Wings Charm, 14K Yellow Gold
Amazon Price: $319.00 (as of 11/02/2009)
The Angel Wings Charm by Rembrandt Charms is hand-polished with a High Polish finish. The charm shape is 3D. Every Rembrandt charm comes with a heavy-duty jump ring that can be twisted open and easily attached by you. All Rembrandt Charms are guaranteed for life.
More adorable angel wings for YOUR little angel
Ah, it is indeed a sad time in Squidooville as Squid Angels have lost their wings ...
Some angelic books ...
Interesting reading for sure!
Temples On the Other Side: How Wisdom from "Beyond the Veil" Can Help You Right Now
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How to Hear Your Angels
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Contacting Your Spirit Guide
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Angels 101: An Introduction to Connecting, Working, and Healing with the Angels
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Archangels and Ascended Masters
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AB+ = Blessings my dear!
What's that mean? Well, it really IS my blood type, but more importantly it means I've left you an "Angel Blessing" + 5 stars!
Ssh, the buzz on Squid Angels
The secret's not yet out !
- The Party Animal's Squidoo Blog » Blog Archive » I am a Squid ...
- I am now a Squid Angel and could not be happier. I have already been flying around Squidoo and Blessing those well deserved lenses. I also created a lens about me and my new wings you can read here: Have you been Blessed by The Party ...
- Holley: An Angel in So Many Ways
- I had graduated, but there was even better news: Holley was now a Squid Angel. Having just sprouted my own wings a week earlier, I knew how she must be feeling. In fact, I think I heard the screams traveling north from Georgia! ...
- 99 Balloons - Eliot Hartman Mooney - Squid GypsyOwl
- Kate Loving Shenk is a nurse, author, co-host of two Blog Talk Radio shows, a Squidoo Lensmaster, a member of Remote Workforce Management, a Squidoo Giant (100Club member), Squid Angel, and a Rocket Mom. Kate has won numerous awards! ...
- Squidoo Lens Reviews by MiMi
- MiMi (GrowWear) is a fantastic lensmaster, Giant Squid Greeter and a Squid Angel. She is also a wonderful friend to the Squidoo community and runs the Squidoo Lens Reviews Blog. Squidoo Lens Reviews, for over a year, has been blogging ...
Some heavenly, angelic gift ideas
Who doesn't need an angel in their lives?
A beautiful crochet angel for the holidays
From an angel of a lensmaster, grandma_deal
Angel Ornament 5 Inch White
$20.00
Angel Ornament White
$7.50
Squid Angel heavenly links
- Angels Forum on Squidu
- There's lots of chatter in the Squidu forum, especially in the Angels Forum. Many lensmasters post their lenses requesting blessings there!
- SquidAngel Guidelines
- You'll find more information on the SquidAngel guidelines from the top! Plus, there's oodles and oodles of chatter going' on here.
- SquidAngels Group
- You see, there's this really cool lensmaster named Christene! And, she's created a wonderful, heavenly group for the SquidAngels.
Lend me an ear, kind soul ... Blessings to you my dear!
Zenith by Jean-Francois Dupuis
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Having a rough day? Needing to vent? OK, I don't do confessions nor can I forgive you, but I certainly can lend you my ear! Tell me about it ...
CoolFoto wrote...
Hi Julie, thanks for not only hovering today, but, actually stopping and saying "Hello" on my lens. You were a big help to me (without being a Squidoo angel) when I first started here. Many thanks, again.
Posted October 28, 2009
drifter0658 wrote...
Hey Blondie! Awesome Angel lens......can I have one of those Victoria Secrets Angels?
Smell the smoke of a burn-out blessing?
Posted October 16, 2009
Do you believe in angels?
I love the angels by Willow Tree
These make adorable gifts ...
Willow Tree is an intimate, personal line of angels, figurines, ornaments and keepsake boxes representing qualities and sentiments that make us feel close to others, heal wounds, or treasure relationships to living things.
The name Willow Tree symbolizes that which is gestural, beckoning and romantic. The figures are columnar in design, like a tree, and often carry flora or fauna symbolic of human virtues or qualities.
The angels are rendered so as to reveal their expressions through body gestures only a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, a turn of the body. The absence of facial features contributes to the quiet and modest design.
Emotions and feelings are left to the viewer to discern, which makes them very personal and powerful. Susan Lordi's inspiration comes from a love of family, closeness to friends, and an appreciation of nature. Her art is intimate and personal, reflecting that which helps us treasure our relationship to people and the world around us.
I love these angels ...
Ya gotta love Victoria's Secret right?
A beautiful picture of an angel I also LOVE -- It's a Victorias Secret Angel with Wings!
Offering a 'little support' for the other angel
Woot Woot!!! It's Victorias Secret my dear ...
Dream Angels Heavenly By Victoria Secret Womens Eau De Parfum (EDP) Spray 4.2 Oz - Perfume
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So In Love by Victoria Secret for Women 2.5 oz Eau de Parfum Spray
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Victoria's Secret Rapture Pure Purfume (2 BOTTLES)
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Victoria's Secret Garden Love Spell Eau De Toilette Spray 1 fl oz
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Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings!
It's a wonderful life ... you know!
Ah, my dear -- It's A Wonderful Life
Get the Two-Disc Collector's B/W & Color Set
It's A Wonderful Life (Two-Disc Collector's Set) (B/W & Color)
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Perhaps the most beloved American film, It's a Wonderful Life was largely forgotten for years, due to a copyright quirk. Only in the late 1970s did it find its audience through repeated TV showings.
George Bailey grows up in the small town of Bedford Falls, dreaming dreams of adventure and travel, but circumstances conspire to keep him enslaved to his home turf. Frustrated by his life, and haunted by an impending scandal, George prepares to commit suicide on Christmas Eve.
A heavenly messenger angel arrives to show him a vision: what the world would have been like if George had never been born. --Robert Horton
See ya around ...
Look out for Squid Angels!
A Beautiful Guardian Angel -- In Truth There is Love
Amrhein, Elvira 19.69 in. x 19.69 in. Art Print
In Truth There Is Love Art Print
Amrhein, Elvira
19.69 in. x 19.69 in.
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Blessings to YOU, my dear!
Angels, Angels, and Angels -- More Angels
Oh my -- heavenly angels are among us!
Heavenly Feathered Angel Wings
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Christmas Angels
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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...
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The Art of Angels
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Art can be found all around us. Do you believe in heavenly angels? I believe in angels, in guardian angels. There are also angels on earth, earthly angels. And, there are angels in art, the art of angels. As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, ther...
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Touched by an Angel -- Earthly and Heavenly
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You can count yourself blessed if you have been touched by an angel. There are heavenly angels and then there are earthly angels. From my earliest days in Catholic school I first learned about Heaven and heavenly angels. That set the stage for my jo...
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Blessings to You My Dear
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Would you not agree? We live in a busy world that presents us with more than our share of life's challenges? Interacting on the internet can increase those challenges as we learn how to communicate effectively with others. Sometimes we might s...
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CloudWorks Angels
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Welcome to CloudWorks Angels where you can find some of the sweetest angelic gifts for your little angel. Or, maybe you are shopping for yourself? Well, blessings to you my dear and thanks for dropping by. CloudWorks Angels are some of the very sweet...
Beautiful Heavenly CloudWorks Angels
Blessings to you my dear!
Thinking of YOU ... Keeping YOU close in my thoughts!
Parting words honoring all retired Squid Angels
THINKING OF YOU by Willow Tree Angels ~ Keeping you Close in my thoughts
Amazon Price: $14.85 (as of 11/02/2009)
Ah -- it's the Jaguar Julie Squid Angel Wordle
Rather an interesting way of looking at Squid Angels ... up close and personal you know. Blessings to YOU, my dear!
About the Author, JaguarJulie
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This beautifully touching photo evokes such a deep level of emotion.
The level of grief is palpable.
Photo Credit: FeX
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