Squid Angel : Blessings to YOU!

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What it means to be a Squidoo Squid Angel : Blessings to YOU, my dear! And YOU! Just part of leading a Spiritual Life!

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 a deep spiritual appreciation for angels. I was once again honored to be an active Squid Angel, flapping my heavenly angel wings from October 13, 2009 to January 3, 2010. Today, I am a Squid Angel Emeritus of two separate terms totaling 8.3 months. My first term at Squid Angeling was a double-header, two terms rolled into one, lasting for nearly 6 straight months. It is really something to see how many lensmasters have actually participated in the Squid Angel program at Squidoo. And, how many lensmasters now actually believe in angels too!

You know, being a Squidoo Squid Angel has been a very meaningful and remarkable experience for me -- something I have taken most seriously. An angel in the true spirit and meaning of the word angel. I sure would love to serve again as a Squidoo Squid Angel as I take THAT JOB quite seriously, you know? So, if you are tapped to be a Squidoo Squid Angel, wear those wings proudly as you perform your heavenly duties on earth. Show some humility too; be true to yourself. Be the best that you can be. Remember, angels are non-partisan, don't play favorites, and aren't about reciprocation! Blessings should come from the heart. It's about giving. It's not a competition, you know? You have been entrusted with a very special responsibility. Bravo! Blessings to YOU, my dear! And, you and you and YOU!!!

Squid Angel : Blessings to YOU! was originally created on March 12, 2008.

Welcome to my heavenly Squid Angel lens

Thank you for dropping by today! I hope you enjoy your visit. Blessings to YOU, my dear!

angel with wings in the morning


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.


Do YOU Believe in Angels?

There are all kinds of angels who impact our daily lives!

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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!

I Believe in Angels!

The Squid Angels of February 2012 : Squid Angel Spotter Spotlight : I Believe in Angels!

Squid Angels who have bestowed a blessing on one or more of my lenses during the month of February 2012

I've heard that there are many Squid Angels today. Some Squid Angels have never been seen in these parts of Squidoo. So, we are on the lookout for Squid Angels who have dropped by one [or maybe more than one] of my 810 lenses and bestowed a "blessing." The proof is in the pudding so they say! Thank you to these Squid Angels! I believe in angels, you know? Hello Angels! Thank you Angels! P.S. Special Squid Angels of February: WriterJanis and Sukkran!

The Squid Angels of February 2012 : Groundhog Squid Angels : Early Birds!

Special Groundhog Day Blessings :: Only 6 more weeks of winter according to Punxsutawney Phil

Thank You Angels! We are featuring 5 Groundhog Squid Angels at a time!

Tell me about your experiences with an angel!

Blessings to YOU, my dear!

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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!


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    niceman91 Feb 6, 2012 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    An angel blessing my lens always make my day.I wish to become 1 of them one day :)
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    goo2eyes Feb 5, 2012 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    i believe in guardian angels and as a squidangel, i am sharing some *blessings* with you. this lens is really wonderful, rich in contents and nice photos.
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    wild_angel Feb 1, 2012 @ 5:56 am | delete
    I believe in angel of haven. I like your lens.
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    gypsyman27 Jan 29, 2012 @ 4:16 pm | delete
    I have to believe that there may be "Ambassadors of God" known as angels because I have survived many situations where I should have expired. I chose Squid Angels in the poll because as a scientist, I have to believe that people that have actually seen angels may have been witnessing a visitation from extraterrestrials. See you around the galaxy...
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    williemack58 Jan 12, 2012 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    There are so many instances where the angel of God has protected me. The car spun out of control on the expressway stopped in the direction of the oncoming vehicles, but, the angle of God prevented an accidents. Psalm 34:7 The angel of the Lord en-campeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. May God bless you.
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The Squid Angels of January 2012 : Squid Angel Spotter Spotlight : I Believe in Angels!

Squid Angels who have bestowed a blessing on one or more of my lenses during the month of January 2012

I've heard that there are many Squid Angels today. We are on the lookout for Squid Angels who have dropped by one [or maybe more than one] of my 810 lenses and bestowed a "blessing." The proof is in the pudding so they say! Thank you to these Squid Angels! I believe in angels, you know? Hello Angels! Thank you Angels!

P.S. All the Squid Angels of January 2012 can be found in this module. We are featuring 5 at a time, cycling through the list of all January Angels.

The Squid Angels of January 2012 : Squidoo Squid Angels Mosaic Art : The Art of Angels

Squid Angels who bestowed a blessing on one or more of my lenses during the month of January 2012

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What types of Squid Angels are there?

Some Squid Angels are 'hoverers' ... Is that such a word?

Blessings to you, my dear!

I looked it up and it's officially a word:

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, for my first go-around, I described 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 blessings. No tit-for-tat, reciprocal types of blessings. No special group of angels working in a block. Just one solitary squid angel blessing one at a time, worthy lenses.

Here's such a 'hovering' Squid Angel ... it's really ME when I was hard at work as a Squid Angel oh so long ago.

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Some Squid Angels are buglers! It's OK, but not usually the norm!

Blessings to you, my dear!

Yes, again ... looking up this word that I find absolutely impossible to say three times fast ... the definition:

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:

an angel can be a bugler or a Squid Angel announcing their arrival and blessings an angel can be a bugler or a Squid Angel announcing their arrival and blessings



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Some, if not MOST, Squid Angels are humble! They understand humility. I'm blonde, but I am humble too!

Blessings to you, my dear!

Ihave only included this one definition, but personally like what it says:

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.

an angel is usually humble like a Squid Angel an angel is usually humble like a Squid Angel an angel is usually humble like a Squid Angel an angel is usually humble like a Squid Angel an angel is usually humble like a Squid Angel



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Some Squid Angels may have heavenly and angelic wings like these

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A Directory of Heavenly Angels Sightings > Books!

Thanks to Amazon, we can read more about heavenly angels

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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!


Squidoo Angel Wings -- a hip and very cool Squid Angel

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Nope, Angels won't ding lenses that are still under construction.
  7. Nope, LensRank doesn't affect your Google traffic or other search engine results.
  8. 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.
  9. 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 ;)

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Some Squid Angels have completed their work

And are promoted to other heavenly duties while retiring their angel wings!

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Jaguar Julie is a Squidoo squid angel emeritus
JaguarJulie is a Squid Angel Emeritus having served a third term from 10/13/09-01/03/10. That's a total of 8.3 months of Squid Angel meaningful service oh so long ago.

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!

Rembrandt Charms Angel Wings Charm, 14K Yellow Gold

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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.

Some angelic books ...

Interesting reading for sure!

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 > now a big SquidLike!

Some heavenly, angelic gift ideas

Who doesn't need an angel in their lives?

Do you believe in angels?


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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!

Victorias Secret angel with wings


Offering a 'little support' for the other angel

Woot Woot!!! It's Victorias Secret my dear ...

OMG, if I counted just how many of VS [ahem] foundation items in my drawers, it'd be more than a couple dozen! That's thanks to the man in my life!
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Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings!

It's a wonderful life ... you know!

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Ah, my dear -- It's A Wonderful Life

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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

A Beautiful Guardian Angel -- In Truth There is Love

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Blessings to YOU, my dear!

Angels, Angels, and Angels -- More Angels

Oh my -- heavenly angels are among us!

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Blessings to you my dear!

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Thinking of YOU ... Keeping YOU close in my thoughts!

Parting words honoring all retired Squid Angels

Willow Tree Thinking of You Angel Figurine, Susan Lordi 26131

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In the parting words of Susan Lordi, "Keeping you close in my thoughts ... pure and simple figures with expressive gestures ... thoughtful sentiments for all ages and cultures of people!"

Lend me an ear, kind soul ... Blessings to you my dear!

Always a Squid Angel "at heart" willing to lend a kind ear!

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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 ...


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What Type of Bag Would an Angel Pick?

Hey! Anuschka Angel Wings bag, you know?

Anuschka Multi Compartment All-Round Zip - Angel Wings
Anuschka Multi Compartment All-Round Zip - Angel Wings

I am a huge fan of the artistic and wearable art of Anuschka® -- Their bags are an artistic feast for the eyes. The colors are a very powerful element in these designs. The wide range of abstracts, imaginary and natural scenes, depicted in muted colors of all shades and hues, transforms each handbag into an object of timeless art.


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About the Author, JaguarJulie

A Squidoo Veteran Lensmaster Since 3/21/06 and Squid Angel Emeritus

A sad angel -- An angel of grief

Remembering all those angels we have lost!

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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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Squid Angel : Blessings to YOU! was originally created on March 12, 2008.
Highest lensrank ever achieved: #56 overall. This was a top lens with 27 days on the Top 100 list.
Lens #311 in the quest for Giant Squid 400 Club.


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Wishing each and every one of you : JOY and HAPPINESS in your daily lives!

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