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Hi, I live in a small town in Ohio, I'm a former nurse, and I love being on Squidoo! Now that I'm retired, I have time to study and learn about the things I love--History, Ancient History, English Kings and Queens, Literature and poetry, languages and WRITING!

I've always loved to write, and I hope to develop my skills by creating as many great lenses as I can! I'm also a grand-mom of three,...

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Rudolph Valentino: Silent Screen Legend Rudolph Valentino: Silent Screen Legend
Rudolph Valentino may not be a familiar name to people today, but in the 1920s, he was about as popular as it's possible to be. To say Valentino was the first...
Updated 12 days ago | celebrity1920s
The Year I Was Born  (An About Me Lens) The Year I Was Born (An About Me Lens)
What was happening in 1948? What were some of the important events that shaped the world in that year? Well, first and foremost, (to me, anyway!) in June...
Updated 19 days ago | baby boomers1940s
Funniest Songs Of The 60s Funniest Songs Of The 60s
Ironically, although they were the years that introduced Peace, Love and Flower Power and the mantra "Make Love, Not War", the 1960s are usually remembered...
Updated 16 days ago | 1960s
Quiz: Henry VIII And His Wives Quiz: Henry VIII And His Wives
Think you know your English History? Here's your chance to prove it! Test your knowledge of Tudor times, your memory of royal family trees, your royal wedding...
Updated 17 days ago | english historyanne boleyn
Long Live Blackadder! Long Live Blackadder!
"The sound of hoofbeats 'cross the glade--Good folk, lock up your son and daughter...." so began one of the funniest comedies ever to grace the TV screen:...
Updated 12 days ago | television showsbbc
How To Visit With An Alzheimer's Patient How To Visit With An Alzheimer's Patient
Credits for alll photos in this lens:http://www.morguefile.com unless otherwise noted Do you have a friend or relative who has Alzheimers? Have you ever felt...
Updated 20 days ago | alzheimers aging
Richard III-Shakespeare's Villain Or History's Victim? Richard III-Shakespeare's Villain Or History's Victim?
It's been said that history is written by the victors. Nowhere are those words more true than in the case of England's King Richard III. Who were the victors?...
Updated 12 days ago | shakespeareauthors
Beautiful Hong Kong Beautiful Hong Kong
Hong Kong--alluring and exciting! Even the name is exotic, meaning "Fragrant Harbour" in Cantonese. A British possession for more than a century, but now part...
Updated 19 days ago | chinaasia
Art Pottery Of Zanesville, Ohio Art Pottery Of Zanesville, Ohio
Have you heard of collectible Art Pottery? I've heard of it all my life! It's only natural, since I live in the self-proclaimed pottery capital of the world....
Updated 12 days ago | collectiblesantique
My Dog Mavis--Bringin' the Love My Dog Mavis--Bringin' the Love
Meet my dog Mavis--People Magazine's "Sweetest Dog Alive"! Well, not really, but if People Magazine did name a Sweetest Dog Alive, it would be Mavis! Theoretically,...
Updated 8 days ago | dogsanimal
Drunken Cakes
Drunken cakes? "Spirited" cakes? Yes, they're here and they're a little tipsy! (Not to mention delicious!) This lens features the time-honored recipe for...
Updated 12 days ago | cake recipesbaking
How To Speak Appalachian
There isn't one particular Appalachian dialect. Many versions of "Appalachian" are spoken across the geographical area known as Appalachia. The speech of those...
Updated 3 days ago | languageaccents
Blue Topaz And Turquoise Jewelry For December
If you were born in December, lucky you! Your birthstone could be the beautiful blue topaz, or the lovely and well-loved turquoise, or the most recent addition...
Updated 12 days ago | gift ideasbest christmas gifts
Valentine Heart Pendants
Every man's dilemma at this time of year is "What do I get her for Valentine's Day?". Do you go for the usual flowers and/or candy? Do you use your imagination...
Updated 12 days ago | Valentine giftsgift ideas
Robert Frost--America's Poet
At the age of eleven, I fell in love with a much older man. Our sixth grade English class was studying poems, and I'd just read "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy...
Updated 18 days ago | Robert Frostamerica's poets
Valentine's Day Gifts For Chocoholics
Do you know a chocoholic? Chances are you do--there are a lot of chocolate fanatics out there. Maybe you're even one yourself. Well if you know one (or are...
Updated 12 days ago | Valentine gift ideasbest gift ideas
Quiz: British Royalty-Who's your Daddy?
Test your knowledge of British History, English Kings and Queens. Royal babies and Baby Daddies. Test your mettle, your knowledge of successors and usurpers,...
Updated 12 days ago | historybritain
Amethyst Jewelry For February
Is your birthday in February? If it is, lucky you! Your birthstone is the lovely purple amethyst. The best amethysts are a deep medium purple color with hints...
Updated 3 days ago | gifts for herbest gifts
Wacky Cake!
Wacky Cake has been around for almost seventy years; since the days of World War II. It was created by inventive housewives in response to food shortages,...
Updated 3 days ago | easy recipesbaking
The Worst Popular Songs Ever
Each of them qualifies in its own special way. Some are annoyingly depressing. Others are depressingly annoying. There are those that are just plain stupid....
Updated 3 days ago | musicpop music
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    gypsyman27 Feb 17, 2012 @ 9:12 pm | delete
    Happy 'Random Acts Of Kindness Day' Max. See you around the galaxy...
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    gypsyman27 Feb 14, 2012 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    Happy Valentine's Day dear friend, hope your day is filled with love. See you around the galaxy...
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    raphaelo Feb 14, 2012 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    Dropping by to send big hugs, all best wishes and pure love to you.. my dear friend :)
    Happy Valentine's Day! Have wonderful times.. always :D
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    sousababy Jan 31, 2012 @ 8:22 pm | delete
    Dear Max, I too am recovering from the flu - ha. I'm having trouble leaving comments in guestbooks (just wanted you to know). Love your work, keep 'em coming. And thank you so much for visiting a whole bunch of my lenses. I really appreciate it.
    Take good care dear friend,
    Rose
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    sousababy Jan 31, 2012 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    Dear Max, I too am recovering from the flu - ha. I'm having trouble leaving comments in guestbooks (just wanted you to know). Love your work, keep 'em coming. And thank you so much for visiting a whole bunch of my lenses. I really appreciate it.
    Take good care dear friend,
    Rose
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