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Who is M.E. Wood

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Welcome to the world of Moe...

This lens is about writer, web mistress and Internet junkie M. E. Wood.

She has been writing for BellaOnline for over seven years, runs a website for fiction writers, and blogs about fashion. In her spare time she makes lenses like this one on Squidoo.

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Q & A with M. E. Wood

Who is M.E. Wood? M.E. Wood is the abbreviated name for Maureen Eva Wood. She was born in northern Ontario in the twin city of Fort William. She's an only child and was raised by her single mother. For the last twelve years she has lived in Eastern Ontario with her husband where she's worked as a nurse, lottery clerk and retail manager. For the last four years she has been trying to make a living freelancing over the Internet.

What is with Moe? Moe is a nickname she was given by one of her childhood friends growing up. She likes to use it online because she's a lazy typer and it's quick and easy to type.

Doesn't she know she spells her nick name wrong? Well, that's a matter of perspective. She likes the 'e' on the end. There are two e's in Maureen so it makes perfect sense to her to have one on the end of her nickname.

What is her favorite color? Blue, silly.

Maureen

A song by any other name...

The band Fountains of Wayne has a song dedicated to my name, Maureen that is about three minutes long on their album, Out of State Plates. Here's a clip from it:

Fountains of Wayne - Maureen

Like it? You can buy the album or the MP3 for .89 cents through the Amazon below.

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A Group for Women Named Maureen

I started a lens group for women who share the name Maureen. If it's you're name then you definitely have to join our brigade.

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Large and Lovely, BellaOnline

The Latest written by M.E. Wood

I have written for BellaOnline for over seven years. It is a wonderful website for women to visit and to work on.
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What M. E. Wood is reading these days?

You have to read before you can write...

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The World of Plastik

This is one of Moe's favorite videos. It's only 3.5 minutes long so watch it. It's hilarious and has a great message.
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Here Are a Few of M.E. Wood's Squidoo Lenses

I have over 250 lenses and counting. Here is a short listing of my lenses. The full listing can be viewed at my lens pitstop.

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7 Places to See in Canada Before You Die

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Plus Size Bras

If anyone should wear a good bra it is a plus size more...1 point

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Curvy Chics

Curvy chics are some of the most unrepresented wom more...1 point

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Joy Nash

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Velvet d'Amour

Her notoriety began when John Galliano's and Jean more...1 point

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Plus SIze Halloween Costumes

A collection of shops that offer plus size clothin more...1 point

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The Write Prompts

What is a writing prompt? It is a word, picture, p more...1 point

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Maureen

The name Maureen is Irish/Celtic/Gaelic and is a d more...1 point

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Megan Fox's Tattoos

This leading lady is currently known from the hit more...1 point

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Beautiful Nails

The first step to growing beautiful nails is to ta more...1 point

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Blogging Memes

You know how writers some times suffer from writer more...1 point

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Town House

Short Explanation: An agoraphobic is forced to giv more...1 point

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Pineapple Cake Recipe

When the family and extended family used to meet f more...1 point

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Velvet d'Amour

Her notoriety began when John Galliano and Jean Pa more...1 point

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Plus Size Swimwear

No one said you had to wear a 'Itsy Bitsy Teenie W more...1 point

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Setting Up a 32 Gallon Aquarium

We first started our 10 gallon fish tank over eigh more...1 point

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Pamela Anderson

Pamela Denise Anderson was born on July 1, 1967 in more...0 points

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Plus Size Party Dresses

Love a good party? Looking for the right party dre more...0 points

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And Even More Lenses!

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Entering the Realm of the Giant Squid

Moe has been a member of Squidoo since July, 2006 but it wasn't until the end of 2007 that she was really bit by the Squidoo lens making bug. Then there was no turning back!

In June 2008, Moe was accepted into the realm of the Giant Squid. A prestigious group of lensmasters who have created fifty or more exceptional lenses.

She was tickled orange to be included with such a welcoming and talented group of men, women and animals.

Purple Star Me

In April 2009 Squidoo introduced the purple star to honor exceptional lenses created by Giant Squids. I've been honored by having more than a few chosen including my Who is M. E. Wood lens (the one you are reading).
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Moe as a Moderator

Working with other Writers

M.E. Wood got involved in the Book-in-a-week program in July 2002. At first she was just a helper, then a moderator and now owner.

The group consists of 250 writers of varying degrees of talent and experience who get together once a month for a week for some intense writing.

Together the group is able to set goals, write and share their ups and downs in a positive atmosphere.

For three years it was listed as one of the best websites for writers in Writer's Digest magazine.

Visit Book-in-a-week and get your Butt In Chair Hands On Keyboard Typing Away Madly (BIC HOK TAM)!

Venturing into the World of the Blogosphere

Brace for Impact...

M.E. Wood has a number of blogs.

Big Girl Blue - was her first blog and also the longest running. She's quite proud of the fact she's been posting regularly on it since 2005.

My 5 Favorite Things - is a new commercial blog about her favorite things mainly to do with plus size shopping. She posts five new items a week.

Book-in-a-Week - is a support and inspiration blog for her writing friends at Book-in-a-Week . It is updated a couple times a week.

50 Best Plus Size Website - is a new blog that features a some of the best websites, blogs and communities for plus size people.

M.E. Wood loves blogging!

Five Favorite Things

a plus size shopping blog

I'm very proud of this blog which has become one of the top ranked plus size fashion blogs on Google.
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Moe Goes Cross Country

Canada that is...

In the summer of 2007 she had the opportunity to go RVing to the West Coast with her husband, his parents (yes, the in-laws), the dog and the cat.

She blogged about the trip:

* B.C. or Bust
* The Hoito
* More Food and Hair Cut
* The Day Has Arrived
* Crazy T-shirts
* Regina
* Salt and Ice Cream
* Drumheller
* Banff
* En Route to Kamloops
* Vancouver Here We Come
* Good Morning Jasper
* Loving Jasper
* Edmonton
* Frustrated and Tired
* North Battleford
* Thunder Bay
* Home Sweet Home

Moe as a South Park character

Just a little chubier...

I'm not a big fan of South Park, in fact I don't watch it at all but I saw this South Park Create-a-character applet and thought "why not?"

This is a pretty good rendition of how I look although my glasses are not as square. I'm pretty much always in a t-shirt and sweats and I always look this tired.

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Moe Enters the World of Myspace

Shocking!

Myspace is an online community where people can meet and join groups of people with similar interests. Moe jumped into Myspace head first last year and she's having a blast getting to know new people from around the world.

Visit Moe's Myspace.

Facebook is a similar online community that Moe is still getting the hang of. A lot of time can be spent tinkering around here.

Visit Moe's Facebook.

100 Things About... Moe

Way more than anyone needed or wanted to know...

1. I like the color blue.
2. I have a German Shepherd.
3. I use to dream about being a drag racer like Shirley Muldowney.
4. I listen to Celtic music.
5. I'm afraid of spiders.
6. I love snakes... and toads.
7. I've been married 12 years.
8. I never thought I would get married.
9. I write poetry (well, I use to).
10. I have a green thumb.
11. My cat is a princess.
12. I love cowboy movies.
13. Irish men are hot.
14. I would go crazy without highspeed.
15. I eat too much red meat.
16. I still feel guilty about making a girl in grade school cry.
17. Traveling is fun, for short periods.
18. I'm addicted to Veronica Mars and Without a Trace.
19. My addictions: Movies, Chocolate, Salt.
20. I once had a cat for 18 years.
21. Warm chocolate chip cookies are the best.
22. Rainy days are soothing.
23. A little Adelaide Crapsey is good for the soul.
24. Snogging with Gerard Butler is on my to-do list.
25. I love water... but I can't swim.
26. I dropped out of highschool twice but still graduated.
27. I prefer fruit to vegetables.
28. Clementine oranges are my favorite fruit.
29. The closet doors in my bedroom must be closed at night.
30. My beverage of choice is skim milk.
31. Mocha-Java or Green Tea warm me up.
32. I like to take pictures.
33. I'm a doodler from an early age.
34. I like my Trident... gum that is.
35. Being alone isn't a bad thing.
36. I complain a lot but I'm working on it.
37. I received A's in Math and Physics.
38. Potatoes are king!
39. I love the sound of rain through an open window at night.
40. Facials are a guilty pleasure.
41. I don't get enough sleep.
42. I hate it when the dog digs.
43. I tend to repeat myself.
44. I tend to repeat myself.
45. I like to travel but I like to come home more.
46. My grammer is not the greatest.
47. I'm getting laser eye surgery.
48. I don't have human children.
49. I berate my mistakes too much.
50. I'm a agoraphobe in the making.
51. I taught myself to juggle and am addicted to it.
52. I think I want to learn how to swim (but I keep changing my mind).
53. Sometimes I wished I lived in a bubble.
54. I get annoyed too easily.
55. I love the moon.
56. Many of the plants in my gardens are blue
57. I can be a bit difficult.
58. I have a large personal space.
59. I'm a bit paranoid.
60. I have my grandmother's teacups.
61. Absolutely loves warm mulled apple cider
62. Has a new kitty named JD.
63. Bought a recumbent bike for my office.
64. Totally in love with Buffy.
65. Wishes she had a bigger house.
66. I have high expectations of myself and others.
67. I probably twitter too much.
68. I watch too much tv.
69. I'm not willing to give up potatoes or chocolate, ever.
70. I like to float in shallow water.
71. I don't like clowns.
72. Love Zombie movies.
73. The Sound of Music soundtrack perks me up.
74. I daydream a LOT.
75. Procrastination really is my middle name.
76. I watch too much television.
77. I miss the 12seconds video blogging site.
78. I have a 12+lb cat named JD.
79. I have a really cool walking stick made from drift wood.
80. I love snowy days.
81. I love aviator style sunglasses.
82. Snickers really does satisfy.
83. I think the The Settlers of Catan is a very cool board game.
84. I want a large shed in the back corner of my yard.
85. I would love to have an orange or apple or peach tree in my back yard.
86. I have a tendency to over react when there is a bug in my "space".
87. I never get tired of the movies Pride and Prejudice (Colin Firth) or Sense and Sensibility (Emma Thompson).
88. There may or may not be a drawer of small teddy bears in the spare room.
89. Warm climates don't agree with me.
90. I have a temper.

More to come...

In My CD Player

Adele is one of my favorite artists this year. The song she is singing in the video Make You Feel My Love was written by Bob Dylan. I love her version. I made a lens about Adele, of course.
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