About Me

Kerry is an enthusiast of many things.

Supernatural Music

In its three seasons on the air, Supernatural has acquired a dedicated following due to its thrilling storylines, great family drama, and charismatic young stars. For many people, the brilliant soundtrack of classic rock, metal, country, and blues hi...

Endangered Horse and Pony Breeds

Everybody knows we need to save the whales, but how many people are aware that dozens of breeds of livestock are also considered endangered, some of them critically so? This Lens is a celebration of the power and beauty of the rarest breeds of horses...

Remus Lupin

Remus J. Lupin is one of the most beloved characters of one of the most beloved children's series of all time: the Harry Potter series, by J.K. Rowling. A kind and able professor and a dear friend of Harry's father and godfather, he is also a werewol...

Tallgrass Prairie Restoration

Elsewhere the sky is the roof of the world; but here the earth was the floor of the sky. ~Willa Cather~ One of the most diverse ecosystems in North America, the tallgrass prairie is also one of its most endangered. Less than 1% of the original extent...

Social Networking for Writers

Writers have always relied on social networks of friends and editors to help them improve their writing. Nowadays, the old-fashioned writer's group is increasingly taking to the web! Here are some great websites for aspiring writers and best sellers...

Fantasy Worldbuilding Resources

I don't know about anyone else, but for me one of the most fun aspects of writing fantasy is worldbuilding. In fact, I have so much fun creating elaborate cultures and histories and maps that I often don't even make it to writing the actual story. Oo...

The Budweiser Clydesdales

A tribute to the most famous horses in the world: the magnificent Budweiser Clydesdales! Be sure to vote for your favorite Super Bowl commercial before you go! 

Cranberry Glass

I grew up with a house full of beautiful glass vases. I'm told my great-grandparents once had one of the finest collections of antique American glass in the United States, though the collection has since been divided repeatedly among children and gra...

TV's Favorite Dead Guy: Jeffrey Dean Morgan

This Lens is a tribute to Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the handsome American actor most famous for his roles as Denny Duquette on Grey's Anatomy, John Winchester on Supernatural, and Judah Botkin on Weeds. On all three of these shows, his character is now de...

Kara Thrace

Kara "Starbuck" Thrace is the star pilot of the Colonial forces in the popular science fiction television series Battlestar Galactica, a reimagining of the late 70's program of the same name. Starbuck is played by actress Katee Sackhoff. Part...

History is a Story: Teaching History the Interesting Way

Welcome to Chapter 4 of Noori's Library: History is a Story, dedicated to sharing the best historical fiction and non-fiction for kids from preschool to high school and beyond.

Social Networking for Readers

Readers have always loved discussing their favorite books and getting recommendations for new books to read. For centuries, these discussions have taken place in book clubs and salons. Now, they are increasingly taking place on the web. Here are some...

Friday Night Lights Music

NBC's Friday Night Lights is arguably the best drama on network television today. Based on the feature film starring Billy Bob Thornton, the show follows the sometimes dysfunctional relationship between a small Texas town and its beloved high school...

Kerryography

I'm Kerry and I've been a Lensmistress since October 2006. I have a nearly endless list of interests, the vast majority of which aren't yet reflected by my Lenses here at Squidoo. I'm working on that though. :) I recently joined HubPages and as of F...

Eric Kripke

Eric Kripke is an American film and television writer, director, and producer, best known as the creator of the television show Supernatural, starring Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki.

Michael Ball Video Showcase

A collection of videos and other media about my favorite singer, the Welsh tenor Michael Ball.

Werewolf Lore

Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers each night may become a wolf when the wolf-bane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.

Jim Beaver

Jim Beaver is an American television, film, and stage actor, a playwright and screenwriter, and a film historian. He is most familiar to audiences for his roles as Ellsworth in HBO's Western drama Deadwood, Bobby Singer in the CW's Supernatural, and...

Omaha!

Welcome to my lens about Omaha! You can consider this a particularly opinionated travel guide by a nearly lifelong resident of this wonderful Midwestern city. The recommendations within this lens are things that I enjoy doing and restaurants that I...

Fantastic Fantasy Books for Kids

Welcome to Chapter 5 of Noori's Library: Fantasy!

Animal Books for Kids

Welcome to Chapter 2 of Noori's Library: Animal Stories!

Girl Power T-Shirts

Cool t-shirts, tote bags, buttons, and more for girls and women to celebrate being female.

World Dance on YouTube

This lens is purest self-indulgence. One of my favorite things to do on YouTube is watch dance clips from around the world, and I wanted an excuse to do it more often! I hope you enjoy the following clips as much as I have, and please check back ofte...

Experiments in (Almost) Free Internet Marketing for Non-Profits

Hi, my name is Kerry and I'm the cofounder and manager of a tiny little non-profit start-up that seeks to provide poverty relief and development aid to a country that many people have never even heard of. Needless to say, one of the very first things...

Prairie Grasses

Whether you are interested in a small border of ornamental grasses or a huge, multi-acre restoration project, native prairie grasses are a beautiful, low maintenence addition to any garden.

The Very Best Music for Children

A love of music is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children.

Great Books for Girls

Welcome to Chapter 3 of Noori's Library: Great Books for Girls!

Gossip Girl Music

The most talked about new show of the '07-'08 television season, the CW's Gossip Girl features a hip soundtrack of mainstream and indie pop and rock.

Noori's Library: Great Books for Kids

This Squidbook is dedicated to my daughter Noori. May she love books all her life.

Writers' Strike 2007

A pro-writers information clearinghouse on the 2007 Writer's Guild of America, West and Writer's Guild of America, East (WGA) strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Learn about the causes of the strike, what i...

Natural Gardening in Nebraska

Natural gardening means different things to different people. For purposes of this page, I'm going to define it as gardening that meets some or all of the following goals: 1. Uses organic techniques 2. Uses primarily native plants, or hardy, low mai...

Kate Ross

Kate Ross was the author of the Julian Kestrel series of historical mysteries, about a Regency dandy turned detective. She died in 1998 after a long battle with cancer.

T-Shirts for Horse People

Cool t-shirts for horse people.

Evergreen School: One family's homeschool experience

Hi, my name is Kerry and I'm the eldest of three kids. I was homeschooled from 6th through 12th grades. During my years of homeschooling, my parents and siblings and I read obsessively about other people's experiences. It's a great way to get ideas a...

Fan Promotion: What to Do, What Not to Do

Fan campaigns can mean the difference between life and death for a television show with mediocre ratings, but for every successful fan campaign, there are many unsuccessful ones. Here are some tips and tools for making your "Save Our Show"...

The Enchanted Forest Chronicles

The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, a children's fantasy series by Patricia Wrede, have been my favorite books since I was a little girl. This is my tribute to them.

Jsquared Video Showcase

"JSquared" is the fan name given to Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki, stars of the CW's cult hit Supernatural. Add in Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays the boys' father on the show, and you get JCubed. The three are also known as "Cute!De...

The Buffalo Commons

In the late 1980's two eastern geographers from Rutgers University named Frank and Deborah Popper had an idea. They had been examining population patterns in the Great Plains for years and had noticed some disturbing trends. The population of the rur...

Costume Movies

The best movies, like the best books, take you away to another time or place, and for me, one of the greatest pleasures of movie going has always been the clothes. In real life, I'm a jeans and t-shirts kind of girl, but through film, I can revel in...

Books for Girls (and Boys!) Who Love Horses

The best horse books for young readers.

Noori's Library: Board Books

Welcome to Chapter One of Noori's Library: Board Books!

Great DVDs for Girls

Girls today are more in need of good role models than ever before, but it often seems like the world of popular culture sabotages parents' efforts to provide them on every front. Newspapers are full of the exploits of the young, beautiful, and drug-a...

Wedgwood Jasperware

Jasperware is a form of stoneware developed by Josiah Wedgwood, called "the Father of English Potters" in the late 18th century. Today it is used to make beautiful artisan vases and fine tableware. This lens is still under construction. Please come...

Ben and Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for (Ben and Jerry's) ice cream!