I Laughed When Someone Said "I am in love with Squidoo"

This lens is about me and my Squidoo experience. I have fallen in love with Squidoo. No doubt about that! My goal is to produce 100 lenses by Christmas 2008. This list is categorized for your convenience -- and mine! I hope that some of the lenses will be helpful to you. Yes, I have categorized it, and yes, I know some lenses are in 2-3 categories - editorial discretion!!!!!!!! lol
Enjoy - or as my friend, Kate, reminds me "In Joy!"
Goal: 50 acceptable lenses by September 30, 2008 to qualify for Giant Squid! Hang on to your hat!
August 13, 2008 - 40 lenses completed -- 10 to go!
August 27, 2008 - 51 lenses completed -- time to improve them all!
October 2008 - Celebration time!! I am now a Giant Squid!! See that beautiful Giant Squid badge under my picture - in the upper right corner of this page! Don't miss it! What a thrill! I am still reeling from the excitement of it all! What fun ! Finally! I am a real Giant Squid!
December 24, 2008 - 100 lenses - I made my goal!
My 100th lens is a tribute to my family - A Lifetime of Favorite Music


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Blog Talk Radio
Moon, Moo and You!
Join us for our first ever blog radio show! We want your input, your wisdom, your thoughts. We will be discussing everything from journaling to article writing to law of attraction to Squidoo and everything in between!-
Blog Talk Radio - Moon, Moo and You
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Moon Moo and You is a Blog Talk radio show dedicated to the wisdom of all of us. Kate Loving Shenk and I discuss a wide variety of subjects from journaling to meditation practices to Squidoo, angels, article writing and mysterious other things. Moon,...
Celebration Time! I am now a Giant Squid!
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What an exciting time! In October 2008, I qualified for Giant Squid! What a thrill!
October 2008 - more celebration!
I am so excited to see that my Halloween Songs is now number one in all of Squidoo! I realize that this is a seasonal lens and will drop like a brick after Halloween, but oh, it has been such fun to watch the huge traffic surge! At this moment over 17,767 people have viewed that lens! Quite a learning experience for me! So October 2008 is definitely a celebration month on Squidoo! Yippee! My Absolute Favorite Squidoo E-Books!
Both of these are excellent resources for serious Squidoo-ers!
My 100th Lens!
December 24, 2008
I did it! I actually have created 100 Squidoo lenses! What fun! Thank you, Squidoo, for providing such a wonderful place to express myself!-
A Lifetime of Favorite Music
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Welcome to my 100th Squidoo Lens! I have thought for weeks about this 100th lens -- what do I want to say on such a momentous occasion? I finally decided just to share my life with you - my love for our precious family and my love for music. As you...
The Tate Family
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How to Make Your Own Family Cookbook
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My sister, Betty Tate DeLorme, presented our family with a family cookbook in 1983. She had patiently typed every word on a Royal Manual Typewriter. In this day we have computers, and creating your own family cookbook is much faster - and easier! Yo...
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Sing-Along with the Tate Family
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I think we started singing in the car to pass the time on long trips over to Georgia to visit relatives. How many times did we sing "99 bottles of beer on the wall" all the way down to one? Also, we moved often in those days and sometimes found ours...
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Family Reunion - A Tate Lesson by Example - have fun!
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The Tate Family Reunion started in 2000. We did not know each other well at that time. We were scattered all over the USA, and some folks we had not seen since childhood. A small group of us decided it needed to happen -- and it did! We began to plan...
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Seniors On Line - The Tate Girls
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Recently on another forum, Jaguar Julie asked to see a photo of the Tate girls! I decided a lens was in order. So here it is! We were a family of four children back in 1953. Each one of us four years apart. Our father did accounting, obviously plann...
Sing Along With Me
Singing a little tune lifts your spirits! What song did you sing today? What songs are you teaching your children? Sing for Joy! Sing as if no one is listening!! We sure do! :)-
Songs for Family Sing-Along
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Does your family sing together? What songs are you teaching your children? It seems we have been singing since early childhood! We are not accomplished vocalists. We sing for the pure joy of singing! It is my hope that some of the songs on this lens...
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Thanksgiving Songs- Sing for Joy!
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I love music, especially during the holidays. Music adds an air of festivity to our celebrations and also to our anticipation of the holiday! Is there anything sweeter than a little pre-schooler singing Mr. Turkey, Mr. Turkey? So gather your recipes...
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Halloween Songs
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There is music for every holiday---and Halloween is no exception! Fall is a great time of year to spend some time learning new songs with your children! Sing on the way to school, activities, shopping. They may know more of these than you think they...
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Crazy Funny Songs
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Ok. I admit it! I love all kinds of music - from classical to country! But one of my favorite kinds of music is crazy, funny, off-the-wall songs! Sometimes I get one of these nutsy tunes running through my head and I seem to sing it all day long! W...
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Sing-Along with the Tate Family
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I think we started singing in the car to pass the time on long trips over to Georgia to visit relatives. How many times did we sing "99 bottles of beer on the wall" all the way down to one? Also, we moved often in those days and sometimes found ours...
The Wedding Series
From the Mother of the Bride!!!

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Wedding Music - Videos and Lyrics
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Choosing your wedding music is one of your most important tasks as a bride. Do find music that is meaningful for you and your groom. In this lens, I am using music from our daughter's wedding last summer. She spent a great deal of time choosing exact...
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Wedding Ideas
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Every bride wants her wedding to be the most special wedding ever! When our daughter was taking the steps for planning a wedding, we searched and searched for unusual ideas -- and we found some good ones! Let this site be a starting point for your o...
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Wedding Program - Make It Yourself!
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A wedding program allows you to show the order of the ceremony, introduce the wedding party, thank guests for participating in your special day, and communicate any other information as needed. Your program also provides a warm welcome for your guest...
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Fairy Godmother
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Why Not Have Your Own Personal Fairy Godmother?
Health
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Facial tic or Hemifacial spasm?
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Our daughter struggled with hemifacial spasm for almost ten years. She eventually underwent a successful microvascular decompression at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Kathy is now spasm-free! Hooray! What joy to see that beautiful smil...
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Legally Blind Golfer
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When my husband was 42 years old, he was told he was legally blind. The doctors first thought the problem was retinitis pigmentosa. Later some doctors suggested macular degeneration. After many tests and many doctors, it is now determined that he has...
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Legally Blind Blunders
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Legally Blind is a scary diagnosis. But life can still be fun -- if you learn to laugh at yourself, situations, and with others. No, it's not funny. But you might as well laugh. This is a list of funny and not so funny things that have happened to my...
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Kids With Special Needs
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Over thirty years ago, Mary M. Wood, Ed.D. established Developmental Therapy - Developmental Teaching for educators and parents of children with emotional and behavioral disabilities, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or other sensory-integrative disabili...
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Legally Blind - Please Be Kind
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Yes, it can be awkward. You suddenly realize that the person you have been introduced to cannot see you. How should you act? What should you say? My husband is legally blind. He does have a little vision. He is not "in the dark", but is unable to re...
My Master Mind Friends
This is so exciting! Our entire group is now on Squidoo! Wow! and Kate and I have our own radio show.-
Charly Leetham
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I am happy to introduce you to Charly Leetham. Charly is an expert in all things related to computers, the internet and internet marketing. She is also an excellent interviewer! Charly and I are in the same Master Mind group of 6 women. We meet via t...
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Kate Loving Shenk
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I first met Kate Loving Shenk at Pat O'Bryan's Portable Empire University. Since that time, she has become one of my dearest on-line friends. Though we have never met in person, we visit weekly via telephone as members of the same wonderful Master Mi...
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The Way to Bliss Now
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I met Laura Whitelaw as a member of Pat O'Bryan's Portable Empire University. I am so thankful for Laura. We have been members of the same wonderful Master Mind Group for over a year now. We are dear friends, co-workers in this internet world, learni...
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Resume Writing Strategies Revealed
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Laura Whitelaw has written the perfect guide for resume-writers! Laura is a certified resume strategist. She will teach you: How to select the resume format that's right for you How to sell yourself and your skills in a resume What sections need t...
Our Mastermind Group
Our little mastermind group meets weekly via the telephone - around the world! What a joy! We have been together over a year now, and we are growing and learning together. Charly and Kate are new giants, and Laura is well on her way to Giant Squidom! Soon we will be a group of Giant Squids -- none of us ever expected this to happen! What fun! The power of the Mastermind!People
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Barbara Stanwyck
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The release of Robert Wagner's new autobiography brings Barbara Stanwyck back into the news. The internet and bookstores are buzzing with the story - Robert Wagner and his romantic relationship with Barbara Stanwyck, 23 years his senior and his co-st...
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James Dillet Freeman
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I was introduced to the work of James Dillet Freeman as a young wife and mother. I was reading Norman Vincent Peale's Positive Imaging - and in that book, Dr. Peale quoted "The Prayer for Protection", which I quickly memorized. Twenty years later, I...
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Pat O'Bryan
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Pat O'Bryan is a very successful author and internet marketer. He also directs the Portable Empire University and from time to time he offers workshops he calls Unseminars. From the reports I have read, I know I simply must get to one of those Unsemi...
My Favorite Books
Goal Setting
What is the most important thing you can learn from me? The value of setting goals with pictures! Please visit the lens listed below and then go toTen by Ten - Ten Things I will Manifest by 2010. This is a free workbook in pdf format. You download and print on your own computer. There is no excuse for not trying this technique!
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How to Set Goals with Pictures
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Set your goals and dreams in a different way! Using pictures from magazines and cut-out words, you can create a picture of your goal/dream. It's fun, it's easy, it's effective! You certainly need to give this technique a try -- make at least one page...
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New Year - Goals or Resolutions?
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Goal Setting is fun! I began setting goals and visualizing them accomplished after I read Positive Imaging by Norman Vincent Peale in 1982. I remember that one of my goals at that time was to become a grandma, live at the beach, and make my living wr...
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One Week Marketing - My Review
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As you read every word of this report, you will become convinced that you can also make money on line. This e-book package is written for every man - normal people like me and you. Picture yourself five years from now, enjoying the benefits of your o...
How To and DIY
- How to Make Your Own Family Cookbook
- My sister presented our family with a family cookbook in 1983. She had patiently typed every word on a Royal Manual Typewriter. In this day we have computers, and creating your own family cookbook is much faster - and easier!You can type your cookbook on your computer and take to the local print sho
- What to wear to work?
- Dress codes continually change. It's hard to know what is appropriate for work and what is not. Do check with your employer if you have any questions.This site is simply to give you some ideas and a way to think through your reasons for dressing the way that you do.Thank you to my sister, Betty DeLo
- Songs for Family Singalong
- Does your family sing together? What songs are you teaching your children?It seems we have been singing since early childhood! We are not accomplished vocalists. We sing for the pure joy of singing!It is my hope that some of the songs on this lens will jiggle your memory and remind you of songs to t
- Resume Writing Strategies Revealed
- Laura Whitelaw has written the perfect guide for resume-writers! Laura is a certified resume strategist. She will teach you:How to select the resume format that's right for you; How to sell yourself and your skills in a resume; What sections need to be included on a resume;What you should avoid so that y
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Beat the Blues
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How do you beat the blues? There are some simple techniques that will change your mood. Were you aware of that fact? Here's how to lift your spirits on those days when you would rather pull the covers over your head and go right back to bed. We all e...
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Ebook Downloads and How to Use Them
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If your mailbox is like mine, it is filled with offers for free or not-so-free ebooks. Are you taking advantage of those? When you joined Squidoo, you were given a free ebook. Have you downloaded that? Printed it? Just in case you missed it, here it...
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How to Write Your Personal History
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Do you have a diary or a journal? One of the items I treasure most is my mom's diary -- from the year she met my dad. After they met, each page has only one word scrawled across it -- Happy. Every page. If you flipped through mom's diary, you would...
Travel Adventures
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Dolphin Swim in the Florida Keys
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Actually I swam with the dolphins twice. My husband, daughter and I went for the first swim! It was as awesome as I expected. I talked about it so much that my friends and I decided to go back about 5 years later. The only place I would recommend for...
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Dolphin Encounter with Captain Chad
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When we arrived at Seabrook Island, SC, for a family weekend, our son announced that we were all in for a big surprise the next day! We were all told to be up, awake, alert and dressed by 7:30 a.m. Imagine our surprise when we discovered we were goi...
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Carowinds Theme Park
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Carowinds is an exciting theme park located on the North and South Carolina border - near Charlotte, North Carolina - in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Carowinds boasts 12 roller coasters, water rides, and cartoon characters. Come meet Dora the Explorer!...
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Ireland - Vacation in Terryglass
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Kathie e-mailed: "We loved Terryglass...small village...on the shores of Lough Dorg. Lovely, friendly, peaceful, pastoral. Here we are strolling to the pub. Wallace and I avoid cities/traffic when we are traveling. We like to explore the countryside,...
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Seabrook Island, South Carolina
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Seabrook island is located about 25 miles from Charleston, South Carolina. There is an abundance of protected wildlife at Seabrook. Watch the deer and the alligators. How many deer can you spot at sundown? Admire the many bird species. See foxes dar...
Christmas
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Santa Claus Songs
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Santa always makes me smile! Ho!Ho!Ho! Laugh a little and sing a lot! Sing as if nobody's listening! Sing for the pure joy of singing! Have fun! These are Santa songs - some are very familiar! Have fun with them. Teach them to your children! The ly...
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Christmas Linens
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You can set a beautiful table this holiday season. Christmas linens and Christmas china and a lovely centerpiece create a festive setting for your family and friends. Select a theme -- Holly, Christmas trees, Angels, Christmas stockings - whatever...
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Christmas Spode
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Oh how beautiful to set a Christmas table with Spode dinnerware! It is fun to add a few pieces to your collection each year - and is a great gift for your favorite collector, too! Are you ready to set your beautiful table this year? The Christmas T...
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Christmas Wish List
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This is a collection of my favorite Christmas gift ideas of all price ranges. As I begin my Christmas shopping, I look for items that are really special. I hope this list is helpful to you as you make your list and check it twice! All items are list...
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Johnny Mathis Christmas
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Johnny Mathis' clear wonderful voice is perfect for Christmas tunes -- and there is plenty of Johnny Mathis Christmas music to choose from! Here's a quote about Johnny from his website, Johnny Mathis Official Website "The fourth of seven children,...
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The Elf on the Shelf
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Our grandchildren have totally enjoyed the Elf on the Shelf this year. They named their elf Gerald. It's been fun to hear the children, ages 5 and 6, talk about where they found Gerald each day. Our six year old introduced me to Gerald and warned me...
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Extravagant Christmas Gifts
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Do you value a gift by the cost? Love the lush and extravagant gifts? Do you measure friendships by how much someone spent on you this year or last? This is the place for you! This site is dedicated to those with unlimited credit cards, overflowing...
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Christmas Directory of Lenses
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Remember when we used to study that big Christmas catalog -- cutting out all the things we wanted for Christmas? Making lists, checking them twice? Now that we are adults, we still make plenty of lists at holiday time! It is my hope that this direct...
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Free Christmas Gifts
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Avoid the financial stress of the holidays and create meaningful and treasured gifts for your family and friends. Here are a few of my favorite ideas to get your creativity moving! A gift from the heart is always appreciated.
Book Reviews
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Angels in the ER - Inspiring True Stories from Emergency Room Doctor
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Robert Lesslie, MD has written a captivating book about his experience in the Emergency Room, the patients, the staff and the life lessons he has learned there! His stories will make you laugh a little, weep a little, and keep turning pages until you...
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Ten Year Journal
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The Ten Year Journal is a simple tool for daily journaling. You can write 5 lines every day in less than ten minutes. Take ten minutes a day and record your life. I know you are busy. We are all busy- maybe too busy. But give yourself this gift! And...
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Black Elk - Wise Sioux Medicine Man
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When I was taking a course at Winthrop University in the 1980's, we were asked to read Black Elk: The Sacred Ways of a Lakota. I started reading it only because it was a requirement. I was quickly fascinated with the wisdom and the experiences of thi...
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Positive Parenting with Thumbuddy
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Remember when you were little? What did the grown-ups say to you? Do you remember any of those words? As a parent, I am sure you already know the value of positive sincere compliments and praise. Children thrive on those positive words. And we all w...
Zippers!! Lenses by Zip code
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Rock Hill, South Carolina
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Rock Hill is a great city for a family! There are so many opportunities and activities for children here. After high school, Winthrop University and York Technical College allow additional education at an affordable price. When I first visited here...
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Scottsboro, AL
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When I was a college student, in the early 1960's, my parents moved to Scottsboro, AL. When I went home on Christmas break that year, we had to stop and ask directions to my house. It was a strange feeling. Although I only spent summers and holidays...
My Blogs and my websites
Musings from Joan
Banish the Blahs and Be Happy - 28 Ways to Beat the Blues
Ten by Ten - Ten Things I want to Do/Be/Accomplish/See by 2010
Free goal setting workbook. Goalsetting with pictures. Image boards in a book.
Squidoo Kindergarten
Recipes
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Sausage Bean Chowder
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This chowder is wonderful on those cold winter nights! It's easy to make and serves a family of four easily. I always double the recipe and share with neighbors. Have a soup night drop in! Make 3-4 kinds of soups and chowders and invite the neighbor...
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Congo Squares - A Tate Family Bar Cookie Tradition
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In 1954, the Tate family lived in Pendleton, SC. I can almost smell the congos in the oven. We loved to gather round and "lick the bowl" while they baked! Mama always made congos for church picnics, long trips in the car to visit relatives, and of co...
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Tailgating Recipes and Games
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When school starts, the leaves start to fall, and the college students head back to their dorms, football season is here! It's the time of year to find new recipes and games for your friends and that special tailgating party! Food, friends, fun and f...
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How to Scramble Eggs
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Hello! Someone told me that you need to know how to scramble eggs! You are in the right place! Eggs-- one of the first things we learn to cook! Scrambling eggs is fast, it's easy and it's filling. On our own for the first time, we search for quick a...
Toys, Toys, Toys!
I am a grandma; can you tell?
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Yo-Yos and Hula Hoops - fun with the oldest toys on earth!
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In the Phillippines, yo-yo translates as "come back". Some people believe that the yo-yo was created to be used as a weapon. That theory is not true. Pedro Flores, who was originally from the Phillippines, started selling the toy in the United States...
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Dogs - Toys, Books and Movies
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Children seem to love all animals naturally-- dogs, cats, horses, rabbits -- but especially dogs. Dogs and puppies! They love to read about them, play with them, chase and be chased by them, play with pretend models, sleep with soft fluffy ones or re...
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Trains, trains, trains! Fun for all!
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Do you remember your first train set? I certainly do. Mine was a wind-up Mickey Mouse train. It was a gift from Santa. We moved that year to Clemson, SC, and somehow the train got lost. I can remember being so upset that my dad drove me back to Ware...
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Horses - Books and Toys for Children
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We begin our love of horses with a rocking horse. Isn't a rocking horse one of the first toys we buy for our children? Humans and horses have enjoyed each other for centuries. So it is natural when our little ones want to play with stuffed horses, re...
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Toys and Books from Grandma
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And why Grandma JJ's favorites? My grandchildren call me Joan-Joan -- and we love to read and play with toys. You will also notice that there are very few electronic toys. We try to focus on toys that require physical action and imagination. If your...
South Carolina towns
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Pendleton, SC
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Pendleton, SC is a small town in Anderson County, SC. The town was founded in 1790 and is the largest historic area in the entire United States. The town boasts lovely historic homes and plantations, a town square around a village green, and one of t...
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York, SC - Small town America
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York is the County Seat of York County, SC. Take a little walk in downtown York and you hear music. You really do! A charming old/new city, the town is filled with history ---and with family friendships that also go back for years and years. Beautif...
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Richburg, SC
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The Greater Richburg Association is a group of concerned citizens whose membership consists of the industries, local businesses, and individuals from the surrounding community. As a private, non-profit organization, the major goal of the GRA is to im...
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Wagener, South Carolina
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Wagener, South Carolina, is a small town near the capital city of South Carolina - Columbia, SC. Wagener is in Aiken County. We lived in Wagener for 5 years in the 1970's. We had a delightful time and made wonderful friendships there. I attached thi...
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Seabrook Island, South Carolina
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Seabrook island is located about 25 miles from Charleston, South Carolina. There is an abundance of protected wildlife at Seabrook. Watch the deer and the alligators. How many deer can you spot at sundown? Admire the many bird species. See foxes dar...
2008 Giant Squid Awards Nomination
I am so honored that this lens has been nominated for the 2008 Giant Squid Awards. I will sincerely appreciate your voting in the plexo below.
Thank you.
Grandma's On Squidoo!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byMy Twitterstreams
Twitterstream is a new Squidoo format that allows a lens to interact with Twitter.com. Since I love Squidoo and I love Twitter, it was a marriage made in heaven!-
What is your favorite romantic movie?
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What movie would you like to watch with your sweetie on Valentines Day? Dirty Dancing? The Notebook? Titanic? Gone With the Wind? Ghost? Pretty Woman? Sleepless in Seattle? Share your favorite romantic movie. And please, let's keep it clean. No porn...
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The Shack - Is it Fact or Fiction?
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The Shack is an amazing, even shocking, picture of God - told by a man who has lost a child. Mackenzie Allen Phillips meets God in the shack where his child was murdered. The book is very thought-provoking. It is my personal belief that God is Love...
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What is your favorite inspirational quote?
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Do you have favorite quotes that you depend upon in a crisis, special quotes that motivate you to move forward, quotes that you are teaching your children? One of my favorite quotes is If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it,...
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Squidkin
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My sister and I are having such fun Squidoo-ing! Her Squidoo name is Ohme. Every day we talk on the telephone and e-mail about all the excitement at Squidoo. We tell each other when we visit a great lens! We talk about new modules and new things we h...
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My Favorite Squidoo Lenses
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This is a selfish lens. I just want to create a place to put all the lenses that I seem to search for all the time. Thank you for joining me! I know I have some really super ones on my list! Note that I did not create these lenses. These are my favo...
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Squidoo To-Do Lists
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I am by nature a list-maker. I make lists of everything! As I started learning about Squidoo and making lenses, I started making lists. Return often. As I learn and grow in Squidoo land, I am sure my lists will change also. Join me on this fantastic...
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Squidoo with Grandma!
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Can senior citizens learn to use Squidoo? Of course! As a group I will admit that we are -generally speaking- a technically challenged group. I am still learning how to use my mobile telephone and have not even started to learn to text. But I love th...
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Life Lessons on Squidoo
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Almost every good thing I know about life, I practice on Squidoo, don't you? Squidoo is a community. It's a great place to make friends, learn about life, and practice good citizenship. Learning Squidoo is like practicing our life lessons, being bett...
Music and Musicians
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Mac Frampton - Amazing Pianist
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Mac Frampton was a member of my class at Erskine College in Due West, SC, in 1962. In those days, we would sit in awe as he played piano for our chapel services. We all knew that one day he would be very famous for his amazing talent. And of course,...
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Engelbert Humperdinck
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The romantic music of Engelbert Humperdinck constantly drifted through our little apartment in the late 1960's. I had two 8 track tapes of his songs and played them over and over as I cared for our new baby boy. That was over forty years ago and now...
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Easter Songs and Springtime Songs
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Sing a song of joy! Winter is past, spring is here. Springtime brings the Easter season - a time of renewal, a time of celebration. Easter is a wonderful time for new beginnings! Teach some of these songs to your children - do you remember any other...
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Saint Patrick's Day Songs
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Saint Patrick's Day celebrations and parades occur all over the world, it seems. In the United States, Savannah Georgia boasts the largest celebration. Will you wear green on Saint Patrick's Day? What does Saint Patrick's Day mean to you? Were your...
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Johnny Mathis Christmas
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Johnny Mathis' clear wonderful voice is perfect for Christmas tunes -- and there is plenty of Johnny Mathis Christmas music to choose from! Here's a quote about Johnny from his website, Johnny Mathis Official Website "The fourth of seven children,...
Blogs by Joan
- Squidoo Kindergarten
- Created for beginners at Squidoo, this blog is filled with tips and recommendations! and it's fun news!
Humor
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Legally Blind Blunders
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Legally Blind is a scary diagnosis. But life can still be fun -- if you learn to laugh at yourself, situations, and with others. No, it's not funny. But you might as well laugh. This is a list of funny and not so funny things that have happened to my...
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Charlie Rymer - Golf hits and giggles!
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Charlie Rymer has been a golf announcer at ESPN since 1998. His wit and humor adds delight to each golf event. He was a member of the PGA Tour in 1995, 1996 and 1997. His best finish was at the Shell Houston Open in 1995 where he finished in third pl...
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Lewis Grizzard
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Some years before Lewis became famous, my sister, Betty, who lives in Georgia Bulldog country, used to send us copies of his newspaper column. We loved those little columns and continued to follow his career from the very beginning! Later, we bought...
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I'm the Mom!
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I am a Mom. And a Grandmother. And very proud and thankful for both roles. Perhaps when my life is done, no other work I do on this earth will matter as much! I am so proud of my children and my grandchildren - and oh, how well I remember those cra...
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Erma Bombeck
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Erma Bombeck was a delightfully funny writer, who identified with all of us who were trying to raise our families in the late 60's and early 70's. We were the wives and moms trying to figure out exactly what women's liberation meant. Liberated from w...
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Please visit. I love visitors and happy comments!
- Amazing and Talented Children!
- This lens will focus on children who inspire us, who often cause us to reflect on our own lives and challenge us to do more. We can learn from them. We can be entertained by them. Some will make you laugh. Others will make you cry. And others will leave you awe-struck!'And a little child shall lead
- Positive Thought in Daily Life
- As a member of a small Unity study group for almost twenty years, I was very familiar with the power of keeping our thoughts positive and upbeat. Then, a few years ago, The Secret was published, and The Secret DVD seemed to be on everybody's television. It is indeed a pleasure to participate and wat
- Adult-Sized Family-Friendly Costumes
- We never outgrow our love for playing dress-up! Whether accompanying children on Halloween or presenting a skit at a family or church event, moms and dads need costumes, too!Thanks to the power of the internet, adult costumes are much less difficult to find or create than in years past. Tons of acce
- Halloween Songs
- There is music for every holiday, it seems, and Halloween is no exception! Fall is a great time of year to spend some time learning new songs with your children! Sing on the way to school, activites, shopping. They may know more of these than you think they do! Most of all -- have fun, enjoy, sing a
- Nursing Pajamas
- Having a new baby in the home is a busy, happy time. I hope that shopping here will save you some precious minutes -- so that you have more time to focus on your new baby! Simply click on any item for more information or to order right now.Most of all, enjoy, or as my friend, Kate Loving Shenk remin
- A Dog Named Beau
- Few poems about dogs have touched me like this one by Jimmy Stewart. I can still hear him reading this on the Johnny Carson show. His grief is palpable!As the years have passed and we have loved and buried pets, I always think of Jimmy Stewart and his dog named Beau. Our dogs don't have to be fancy
- Ryder Cup 2008
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- Inspirational Poetry
- Poetry soothes our souls, feeds our minds, and clears our thoughts. These are a few of my favorites and I will continue to add them.Memorizing poetry was part of our childhood. Most children are not required to memorize much in school anymore. But many times I have been thankful for the poems I memo
Golf - My husband's passion - a big part of our lives!
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Peter Oosterhuis
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In September 2008, Peter Oosterhuis was the guest speaker at the Adams Cup Golf Tournament dinner. The Adams Cup is a 17 year old local golf event held annually. Using the Ryder Cup format, the tournament is played between Spring Lake Golf Club and R...
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Legally Blind Golfer
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When my husband was 42 years old, he was told he was legally blind. The doctors first thought the problem was retinitis pigmentosa. Later some doctors suggested macular degeneration. After many tests and many doctors, it is now determined that he has...
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Charlie Rymer - Golf hits and giggles!
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Charlie Rymer has been a golf announcer at ESPN since 1998. His wit and humor adds delight to each golf event. He was a member of the PGA Tour in 1995, 1996 and 1997. His best finish was at the Shell Houston Open in 1995 where he finished in third pl...
Rock and Roll Fun!
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1950's Rock and Roll Hits!
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I was born in 1944--the most perfect time in history to be born, I think! Life was simple in those days, WWII was over, things were settling down. By 1958, when the "bubble gum" music hit the airwaves, I was in my early teens! And oh, what a wonderfu...
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Shaggin' in South Carolina
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In 1984, The Shag became the official South Carolina State Dance. There is even a SC Shaggers Hall of Fame. The Shag originated on the coast of South Carolina and is still the most popular dance in the state. I remember learning to shag at home in t...
My Favorite Journal
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Christmas Directory of Lenses
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Remember when we used to study that big Christmas catalog -- cutting out all the things we wanted for Christmas? Making lists, checking them twice? Now that we are adults, we still make plenty of lists at holiday time! It is my hope that this direct...
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Thanksgiving Directory
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Holidays bring out the best creativity in lensmasters. This purpose of this directory is to showcase your Thanksgiving lenses, and to make it easier for us to find "exactly" the information we are searching for to create a perfect Thanksgiving. Enjo...
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Virtual Musical Concerts
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I love music - naturally, I have created a number of musical lenses. This is a directory of my music lenses interspersed with some of my favorite music. I hope you will visit these music lenses when you need a musical lift. Music does effect our moo...
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South Carolina Towns and Cities
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South Carolina is a small state in the southeastern part of the United States. Our population numbers over 4,321,249. From the mountains to the coast, South Carolina is dotted with small towns filled with friendly, happy people. Our weather is almos...
My Recent Favorite Lenses
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Alcoholics Anonymous And Recovery - Squidoo Stories
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As I researched Alcoholics Anonymous for this lens, I was constantly reminded of the phrase "each one, teach one" phrase. Bill W and Dr. Bob Smith each followed their own Divine Guidance in creating Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935. In the years since th...
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Positive Parenting with Thumbuddy
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Remember when you were little? What did the grown-ups say to you? Do you remember any of those words? As a parent, I am sure you already know the value of positive sincere compliments and praise. Children thrive on those positive words. And we all w...
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Minnie Remembers
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I was working at a nursing home back in the 1970s. Nursing Home Week arrived with a special movie for the staff called Minnie Remembers. A few years later, I memorized and presented the movie's poem in a speech class, and then our daughter also memo...
Squidoo Giant 100
I made it! In January 2009, I became a Squidoo Giant 100! I am thrilled and honored to be part of this group! I am a SquidAngel
Since the day I received my first Squid Angel blessing, I have wanted to be one! April, 2009 - and now I am a real Squid Angel! I am honored and delighted! Leave a note -- It's fun to hear from you!
You do not have to be a member of Squidoo to leave a note. Just scroll down.
a_willow wrote...
Interesting journey you had... It was pleasure reading about it! Blessings, dear Joan, for all your hard work on Squidoo!
lollyj wrote...
Congrats on all your accomplishments and awards. You are amazing!!
Loved the Squid angel Joan floating about so angelically!!
Thank you so much for stopping by my poetry lens and delivering a squid angel blessing.
I'm thrilled!!
Pastiche wrote...
Hi Joan, it's great to have your lensography added to Senior Geek Squids members profile plexo! Don't forget to visit the group and vote for your own lensography and/or any other favorites in the list!
Marelisa wrote...
Hi Joan: You obviously have a lot of very varied interests. It's a great idea to keep track of them by building lenses. You went from 50 to 100 lenses really fast :-)
KimGiancaterino wrote...
Congratulations on making the 100 Club and Squid Angel. Blessings to you!
OhMe wrote...
Hi, just dropping by to look at you in your Angel Costume. You look so sweet and innocent - just downright angelic!!!
LauraFincannon wrote...
Wow. Congratulations. That's quite an achievement! Thank you for stopping by my lens, too. I only had a chance to scan some of your lenses, but I'll be back to enjoy more of them.
Janusz wrote...
Congrats! what a super Lens :) I couldn´t fly by without blessing it .
Tipi wrote...
Glory! ... and once again I say Glory! - Congratulations on becoming a Squid Angel!
I was blessed when I visited the Squid Angel Group to see you in your Easter Bunny outfit. You are truly an angel and worthy of the Squidoo honor. I bet you were flabbergasted when you heard the good news. - Super-duper! :)
Rajays wrote...
Hi Joan, dropped by to congratulate you on your new set of wings. You will make a great SquidAngel. :)
You have a wonderful lensography here with lots of interesting lenses. Will have to make some time to go through your big selection.
blue22d wrote...
Congrat's for becoming Giant 100. Five star to you. Couldn't happen to a nicer person (maybe me). I set a date to become Giant but will not make my mark (3/31/09 1 yr. annv.). A few things got in my way. BUT, if I had not set my goal I don't believe I would be as far along as I am. So, there is still gain. Have a moment, stop by and visit my visitingsquidoolenses lens.
Mountainside-Crochet wrote...
Hi Joan. I finally had time to come by and rate your wonderful lens. I'd read it before, naturally, but wasn't a member of Squidoo then, so couldn't give you a rating. You and Nancy have been so encouraging as I begin my adventure on Squidoo and it is very much appreciated. Hope to see you again soon.
vanillapud_vanillapod wrote...
I have much to learn from you! It's great to see that you are having so much fun! Take care
xxx
julcal wrote...
Nice to meet you Joan, and a late congrats on the Giant Squidoo 100 group. you are a big favorite of mine. I am always happy to see one of your lenses in my favorites file. you set a great example for newbies like me. no one is more deserved than you Joan! this is a FAB lens!
As always 5* !!!
sittonbull wrote...
Can't believe I haven't rated this lens yet... guess I visited prior to joining squidoo. It's a great lens. 5* & faved.
mysticmama wrote...
very cool, I hope to be a giant squid like you also someday
WendyKrick wrote...
I've been here before, but wanted to say hello. I really love the picture with the bunny ears.
Tipi wrote...
Good morning Joan! You are the first one on my visiting adventures on Squidoo this a.m. This is a nice lensography and I voted for it!!! - I'm just waking up with my first cup of coffee. - It sure is nice having your picture on my fridge door lens! It is in a place of honor!!!
PosterChildSmile wrote...
I like this lens about you, very special lady. Thank you for being the first in my guest book and for your kind thoughts. You sure do have a lot of lenses.
Dawn_Mathisen_aka_Candle_Dawn wrote...
Nice to meet you and congrats on becoming a Giant Squid! Way To Go! I've read some of your lenses and throroughly enjoy them. You sound like a fun, happy person and it's an honor well earned. Keep it up and thanks!
tandemonimom wrote...
What an inspiring lensography! I'm hoping to join you in Giant Squidom on the next go-round! (And I love the way you change your profile photo with the seasons!)
OhMe wrote...
Congratulations on the 100 club to my sister, my friend and my mentor. I am so proud of you! Love you lots!
TheInfamous7 wrote...
Joan!! Long time no Speak!! :-) x Your a Giant Squid since ive been away!?!..Big Congratulations!! Ill look out for more of your great stuff on my travels... ;-)
Take Care and see you around!... x
Rewards4life wrote...
Congratulations on setting a goal and achieving it. Well done for all your work, we have enjoyed many of your lenses and I'm sure we will enjoy many more. You really have earned that shield. 5*
Lotusland wrote...
my favorite part is your giving thru charity tanks for the deatils that every bit counts
dc64 wrote...
This is crazy cool! I love reading lensographies and finding out about my neighbors and friends here on squidoo. Your lensography is massive. What I really like is the wide range your lenses cover. You've got something for everyone!
mr-bullet wrote...
Hi Joan, rumor has it you are one special person who loves to Squidoo! I'll see you around for sure, and I might even make a few more lenses myself - Rick
RinchenChodron wrote...
Joan,
I voted for you for best lensography of 2008! Best wishes. You deserve it.
GrowWear wrote...
Love your Giant Squid picture! Haven't been here since before you posted it.
jpetals wrote...
Great lens! I love the pic of you in the tshirt. You have great dedication to have created so many lenses. Here is to your next 100 lenses!! Well done!
vbright105 wrote...
I don't know how I've missed this! I thought for sure I had visited before, but I guess not! I was missing out! Thanks for sharing you, Joan
CCGAL wrote...
I love that photo of you in your giant squid tee-shirt! You deserve everything good that comes your way, my friend. Thank you for being a leader worth following. I may have to change my name to the copy-cat-kid because I'm going to emulate this idea of yours as well. You ROCK!
alteredkat wrote...
Morning Joan...came in off of Twitter...your very well organized lensography reminds me I need to re-organize mine :o) p.s. you look great in your GS t-shirt!
*****Congrats! *****
Tracey_M wrote...
Joan, this little squid is looking up to you .... thiking ... "one day, one day!". You're an inspiration. I love your enthusiasm :)
marsha32 wrote...
It's so nice to meet you! I hope one day to become a giant squid....up to 32 lenses built and have a few more in mind. I am going to become one of your fans so I can keep up with what you are doing here.
awelldressedbullet wrote...
Congratulations on your 2008 Giant Squid Awards nomination and good luck! - Kathy aka "Pretty Bullet"
Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...
Great lensography, Joan. I'm looking for inspiration although Katinka (Spirituality) tells me just to go for it...
I loved participating in your celebration of becoming a Giant Squid!
Brenda
mdvaldosta wrote...
Congrats Joan, I've ready about 10 of your Lenses and they're all great!
Rusty-Quill wrote...
Hello miss Joan, it was a pleasure discovering you (and your sister) playing with my post about rhyme, and my lonely little lens Rhyme Time. Good luck on your 100 lens quest!
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