About Me

Silver Lotus is...a top-rated eBay seller and disseminator of eBay information, a committed environmentalist, a home-based entrepreneur, a lover of Tibet, Nepal and South Asia, and interested in too many things to write about here. Thank you for checking out my lenses!

Your Green Guide: How To Live A Greener Life

Are you looking for more information about how to live a greener, more eco-friendly life? Do you want to learn more about environmental issues? Your Green Guide is here to help!In my years of work with non-profit groups focused on environmental and s...

My eBay Life

Thank you for visiting! I joined the world of eBay and started selling online in April 2004. I began with online auctions, and soon opened an eBay store, Silver Lotus. eBay business is sometimes a bumpy ride, but never a boring one. Selling on eBay, a...

Tibet, Nepal & South Asia

I started this lens to share my love for South Asia with others. It's an eclectic collection of information and visuals - anything from art and culture to religion and politics. Whatever moves me! Sign the guest book, and if you have a moment, visit m...

The World of Netsuke: Miniature Sculpture of Japan

Netsuke is a form of miniature sculpture that developed in Japan over a period of more than 300 years. Netsuke served both functional and aesthetic purposes. The kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Women would tuck small...

Silver Lotus

I began Silver Lotus while living in Kathmandu, Nepal, where I fell in love with the extraordinary jewelry handcrafted by artisans using traditional tools, techniques, and materials. Because of the political turmoil in Nepal, my family and I&nbs...

The Frugal Yankee: how to save money, find deals, and be a savvy consumer

Who doesn't want to save money? I'm The Frugal Yankee and I enjoy helping you find deals, stay on top of consumer issues, and get more for less. Thanks for visiting, and please don't forget to rank this lens.

Osteoarthritis: understanding it and fighting arthritis pain

In 2007 I learned that I have osteoarthritis (just like many baby boomers, as well as older and younger folks). Later on in the year I had total replacement of one hip. When I was first diagnosed with osteoarthritis I decided to learn as much as I c...

Silver Lotus Lensography

Silver Lotus is nuts about Squidoo. She thinks it's fun, interesting, addictive, and a fantastic business tool. Below: photos of Tibetan women by Mani Lama, one of my favorite photographers. He is based in Nepal.

The Self-Taught Investor

It seems that many people have a fear of investing and think it's something best left to Wall Street wizards. But it's not really hard to do, especially if you are willing to spend a little time learning the basics, and don't let emotions get in the...

How to make money online

These days there's a lot of hype about making money online, and many people are selling get-rich schemes that often seem too good to be true. I don't expect to become a millionaire overnight, but I am interested in making even more money online than...

Who is Silver Lotus?

Silver Lotus is nuts about Squidoo. She thinks it's fun, interesting, addictive, and a fantastic business tool. Even so, she never would have come up with this particular lens had Squidoo not promoted the who-is idea. Ah well.....

The Worst EBaySellers Ever

as with anything else, there are some real bad apples on eBay and you need to stay away from them. Some scam you, some don't deliver, some grossly overcharge for shipping, the list goes on. Don't let them stop you from buying on eB...

Osteoarthritis Video Showcase

This is a companion lens to my Osteoarthritis lens on Squidoo.

Tibet Video Showcase

I created this lens as a "sister" lens to Tibet, Nepal & South Asia to further explore and share all kinds of information about that wonderful part of the world.

Mt. Everest Video Showcase

Known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet, Mt. Everest straddles the Nepal-Tibet border and over the years has seen many triumphs and far too many tragedies. There's nothing like the thrill of seeing Mt. Everest in person. If you're not...

Silver Lotus Jewelry Showcase

Handcrafted jewelry of Tibet, Nepal the Himalayas. Bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, pins, gemstones, sterling silver, gold. Plus, an eclectic collection of other brilliant buys. Expect fabulous service when you buy from Silver Lotus! Visit Silv...

Silver Lotus: The Finest EBaySeller Ever

honest, great stuff, outstanding customer service, excellent value

How to live the organic lifestyle

At Last! Here is everything you need to know about living an organic lifestyle. The Ultimate Organic Lifestyles is an everyday guide to organic living that gives you the information you need to get started living healthier and happier lives. Read on....

World Of Good

No description

The-silver-lotus: The Greatest EBaySeller Ever

wonderful ebay store, great merchandise, fantastic customer service, excellent prices