Another Day of One Hundred Squid Angel Blessings

Squid Angel Blessings 1-5 

Care Of Baby Chicks

Baby chicks can actually live for the first 24 hours without any water or food. After this time, however, they will need special food called chick crumbs. The baby chicks also need a suitable water container that is safe so as to prevent the possibil...

THE DOG OF MY HEART - An English Springer Spaniel

If you are very lucky then you have shared your life with at least one animal like my dear Morgan. I am doing this lens in loving memory of her. She was born July 21st, 1995 and yesterday, May 23rd., 2009 she moved on to the rainbowbridge after only...

Autumn at AJ's

Autumn in the UK starts in September and goes through until the beginning of December. Each season has its own special meaning at AJ's because we love our garden and we also enjoy seeing the birds and the other wildlife who visit. We live in a semi-...

The Dogwood Tree

There is a legend, that at the time of the Crucifixion the dogwood had been the size of the oak and other forest trees. So firm and strong was the tree that it was chosen as the timber for the cross. To be used thus for such a cruel purpose greatly...

Surving Pet Loss and Pet Memorial Ideas.

Find the tools and support you need to recover from pet loss. Often the impact from the loss of a loved family pet is under rated. Children are often casualties to this misunderstanding, and scars can linger well into adulthood. Join with us and di...

Squid Angel Blessings 6-10 

Rain Gardens-Nature's Water Filters

A rain garden is a landscape feature that collects storm water runoff from roofs, driveways and paved surfaces in a bermed garden area. Rain garden designs are simple - they're basically a shallow depression or bowl shape surrounded by planted areas....

Rain Gardens - A Beautiful Way To Improve Water Quality

Did you know that 85% of pollutants in our lakes and streams is the result of stormwater runoff? Did you know that every parking lot and road that is built only increases the pollution? Did you know that these pollutants affect wildlife habitats as...

Chocolate Brown & Aqua Blue Wedding Ideas

The popularity of a chocolate brown and aqua blue colored wedding has been growing in the past few years and it is one of the most popular choices in 2009. The blue color that gets combined with chocolate brown can vary from aqua blue to tiffany, lig...

Adrienne Jenkins Lensography & More About Me

I AM A GARDENER It was a bit scary the first time I wrote down gardener as my occupation on our tax forms instead of Marketing Director. That was 7 years ago. I've been fortunate enough to be able to follow my passion to garden for a living rather th...

Vegetarian BBQ

It's summertime, the official start of grilling season! In addition to providing the smoky flavor that emanates from the coals, grilling caramelizes the natural sugars in the vegetables and makes them taste extra sweet. Just about anything that sprou...

Squid Angel Blessings 11-15 

What I Learned About Blind Dogs

The purpose of this site is to share my experience about owning a dog that went blind after years of good health.

Everything Perry

I got to thinking about how many Perry's there might be in the world, where they live and whether they are in any way connected. And what does the word Perry actually mean? Why was I thinking about all of this? Because I'm one myself - Michael Perry...

My Obsession with Depression ... glass that is!

Growing up I remember noticing the pretty multi-colored glass on display in the windows and diningroom hutches of my great-grandmothers but never took an active interest until now. While my depression glass collection is small, it is growing and so...

What's so strange about an orange nursery?

Why is orange so overlooked when considering how to decorate a baby's nursery? It is a color too. In fact, it is a beautiful vibrant color that is fresh and fun. It goes well with many different accent colors. Give your child a room like none other...

Sunny Sunflowers to Brighten Your Day!

What is usually called the flower is actually a head (formally composite flower) of numerous florets (small flowers) crowded together. The outer florets are the sterile ray florets and can be yellow, maroon, orange, or other colors. The florets insid...

Squid Angel Blessings 16-20 

30 Easy Green Tips

If you've decided to go green, you can never have too many tips on being greener. That's why I've compiled 30 green tips from my Green Tip of the Day posts on Twitter. Follow me and you can stay updated every day! Read on and you can find useful tip...

No Cold Squids - Break The Ice And Learn About Your Fellow Lensmasters.

Squidoo "had me from hello" , in part, because of the sense of community I felt once I published my first lens and introduced myself in the SquidU Forum. I have found myself reading various lenses and learning more about each lensmaster by the conte...

Squidoo Community Workers

If you are new to Squidoo or your needing help with HTML, CSS, Modules, Promotion, Artwork etc.. Welcome to the Squidoo Community Workers Lens. Lensmasters who have made a "Squidoo How to" Lens, are invited to add their Lens to the respective catagor...

Momography: Parenting a Deaf Child

Being a parent to your child is hard; being a parent to your child with special needs is H-A-R-D. I am not an expert by any means, nor am I the perfect parent. Considering my most frequently uttered phrase is, "Well, there goes my Mother of th...

That's Bamboo? Wow!

Bamboo is the eco-wonder of the world. It pumps oxygen into the air faster than trees, feeds the hungry, clothes the body, soothes the ear, carries water, digs potatoes, shelters the homeless as well as the privileged, and in case all that is not eno...

Squid Angel Blessings 21-25 

Seashell Identification

Collecting seashells is a favorite pastime and everyone who has vacationed at the beach has most likely picked up some seashells at some point. Then there are the true collectors who search for the elusive Conchs and Jujonias. (The pink or queen con...

Making Your Own Reusable Bags Can Be Addictive

How you ask? Simply by giving up your shopping plastic bags. Yes, it can be that simple. Did you know that over 1 million plastic bags are consumed per minute globally? According to the Worldwatch Institute, an environmental research group, "about...

AJGodinho's Lensography

In this lensography, I'm going to take you on a tour into the world of yours truly - ajgodinho a.k.a. Anthony Godinho. You will learn about my journey from one corner of the world (a tiny dot on the map) to another (worlds apart). We'll talk...

Mamma Cat and her Kittens

My husband and I seem to have this invisible magnet when it comes to cats in need of a home. They just seem to find us in their time of need. A few years back, while working on an empty house in another town, my husband came home telling me about th...

Water and Sand Tables for Summer Fun!

As much as we wish to give our kids a joy of running on a beach, playing with sand and making castles or simply running in and out of water, it's not always possible - for one reason or more of them. Mostly financial side of summer vacation is that w...

Squid Angel Blessings 26-30 

Zecharia Sitchin - Author Of The Earth Chronicles

Zecharia Sitchin is an accomplished Jewish Scholar whose knowledge of modern and ancient Hebrew, other Semitic and European languages is second to none. He has spent much of his life studying the Old Testament and the history and archeology of the N...

Bamboo Tiki Party -- Naturally!

The Bamboo Tiki Party is just starting and you can join me in having a tiki-themed, eco-friendly bamboo party. My theme for this green living party emphasizes bamboo which is probably the most amazing renewable resource in the world. Do you know that...

Pendleton Goes Squidoo

I'm a SAPP (Self Appointed Pendleton Promoter)! My sister, Joan4, made the first Squidoo lens about our hometown of Pendleton SC and I have followed with many more. I love to promote Pendleton and am continuing to make lenses about Happenings, Event...

Salvador Dali - religiously themed surrealistic art

A madman? A genius? A surrealist painter, but also a realist painter. An atheist, but later converted to Roman Catholicism. Despite the many developments in his art, a few threads are constant: Using modern and classic painting techniques Shocking h...

Great Polar Bear Movies And Books

Here you'll find books and movies about polar bears: book and movie reviews, movie previews and trailers, videos, photos, movie posters and links to other great polar bear sites. I love polar bears, so I'll watch and read then review and rate each bo...

Squid Angel Blessings 31-35 

A Care Package for a Sailor

My husband and I are having fun sending care packages to our son who is serving on the USS Nimitz. We always send care packages with enough to share. Nick says his friends like to see what is in the box and they speculate and make comments as to why...

Finding My Passion

The other day I was listening to a friend of mine talking. He was sharing with me how much he loved Mexico and the people there. He would just light up as he described what it was like to live there, how friendly the people there are. I told him he s...

Molded Chocolates, Chocolate Candy and Truffles

Molded chocolates are the most popular chocolate candies in the world. If you follow a few basic steps, you can make these wonderful confections yourself. It's easy. Fancy decorations for wedding cakes, handmade chocolate truffles, elegant candy con...

Butterfly Gardening

Simply put butterfly gardening is the art of growing flowers and plants that will draw in these colorful and nice animals to your garden. Please your family and visitors with beautiful butterflies, but make sure to create a safe home ground for them....

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou (1928 - ) is a prolific woman and a magical voice of contemporary literature today. Her screenplay, "Georgia, Georgia" (1972), was the first by an African American woman ever to be filmed, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Being a poe...

Squid Angel Blessings 36-40 

How To Survive The Recession

We all know the economy is in a terrible situation. We know it is going to get worse. More people are going to lose their jobs. More businesses like factories and airlines will close shop forever. More retailers like Linens 'N Things and Circuit City...

Native Cardinal Flower and Other Lobelias

Cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) and the other members of the Lobelia family (most of which are some shade of blue) love moisture. These native perennials are at home in ditches and beside waterways and make lovely additions to wet areas in the...

Huevos Rancheros: Breakfast (Or Dinner) At Our House

Being a New England native without a south-of-the-border bone in my body, I'd not heard of this dish until my mustached man, Steve, an Arizona boy, prepared it for me years after our first date. Since then, this classic Mexican meal has become a...

Thank You Squidoo and Fans

Thank you Squidoo, this is my anniversary date of joining Squidoo, July 4, 2008. On that date, Squidoo was just another social network; one more avenue to advertise, get traffic and network with other entrepreneurs. It had not cross my mind that this...

Squid Angel Blessings 41-45 

American Cancer Society Relay For Life

The lens will teach you about the Relay For Life fundraiser from the American Cancer Society. Learn about the Relay philosophy and the Relay experience and you'll want to start a team of your own! Remember, Cancer Never Sleeps, and Neither Do Relayer...

Gird your Mind with the Power to Overcome Challenges

Time and again, over your and my lifetime,... we must come "face to face" with a conscious decision about how we will react to "great challenges" in our lives! The fact... that these "challenges" will occur and disrupt o...

Bald Eagles VNP Site: Eagle Shop

The Bald Eagles in Voyageurs National Park information. The Blad Eagle has always been my favorite bird, that is so majestic and at the top of the food chain. There are more Bald Eagle viewings in VNP than any other naional parks in the USA. I have a...

Squidoo Cancer Forum

This lens is for those who have been touched by this disease.

Pictures of Cute Kitty Cats

I love cats. They are so independent yet loving and playful. Not to mention I think they are so cute and pretty. I have a collection of cute kitty cat pictures to share with you and hope you enjoy them. All my life, I've always had at least one cat...

Squid Angel Blessings 46-50 

Pink Floyd Moon Jammin During The Moon Walk

Pink Floyd moon jammin' is yet another legend about the band, which recorded Dark Side Of The Moon, that is shrouded in a cloak of mystique and myth. In the BBC studios with scientists and producers during the opening hours of the Apollo 11 mission t...

The Blue Jay

Blue Jays are beautiful birds and fun to watch. There are several that hang around our yard. Their cry is loud and when it's heard the other birds scatter. They have a reputation as backyard bullies and work hard to maintain that status. When the...

How to Take Good Pictures

There is one common mistake often made by photographers that lessens the impact of their photos. Most pictures are not in sharp focus. Sharp focus pictures can be made using tripod like the photographers here at Celery Fields Park, Sarasota, Florida....

How to Grow Garlic

Garlic is, by far, one of the most essential ingredients to have on hand while cooking. Growing garlic in the garden is easy and will insure that you always have plenty on hand when you need it. Garlic is grown from bulbs, or rather the cloves of th...

Ideas of Realities

Pink Floyd said it best for me; "Can't keep my eyes from the circling sky, Tongue tied and twisted, Just an earth bound misfit, I" - Pink Floyd - Learning To Fly I'm Bert a friend of lensmaster Tipi. Looks like there are some open...

Squid Angel Blessings 51-55 

How To Make Refried Pinto Beans

Nothing goes better with a Mexican dish than refried beans on the side. It is true, at one time in my life I only knew the kind you get in the can. Canned mashed pinto beans were okay at home. Or you can get whole pinto beans in a can and mash those....

The Churchill Arms, Kensington W8, London

Tucked away on Kensington Church Street is one of my favourite places in London. It is an affordable bright little venue with Thai food and a selection of standard beers and real ales, in a nice part of London. I have been there many times, and it i...

Be Positive: Like Joan Adams

Joan Adams has inspired me, motivated me, and garnered my esteemed respect more than any other person I've met online — in my 12 years on the Internet. Let me introduce you to a very positive, wise, and inspiring lady... Image source:...

A Dedication To My Dad - By Ladymermaid

He was an eternal optimist. He loved his life and he loved to play. A kid at heart he taught himself, as well as myself, and my siblings to believe in miracles and in magic. He was the person who would be the first one to be searching out that magic...

Pyramids of Mexico

Mexico is a fascinating country, with a huge variety of cultural things to see and do and an amazing history. There are a lot of ancient ruins in a good state of repair, some set in wonderful jungle settings. Here is a review of a cultural tour of...

Squid Angel Blessings 56-60 

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse-Wisconsin

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse played an important part in the shipping history of the Great Lakes. Built in 1868, on the shore of Peninsula Park it was needed to guide ships through one of the major shipping canals between Green Bay and points north and eas...

Military Brat

Every military dependent I've ever known has referred to themselves, quite proudly, as Army brats, Air Force Brats, or Navy Brats. Quite a lot of them later joined themselves, and when you asked them where they were from, they'd always say, " I was...

The Best Fall Foliage Spots in the United States

Fall foliage, contrary to what everyone may tell you, is not just a New England thing. For most of the country there are great places to see leaf color change not too far away. While New England has been most famous for its foliage, other parts of th...

My Wonder Woman Mom

Mom died on the 4th of July, 2002. I remember thinking how fitting it was that she died on that day. Because Mom was a true patriot! She was very proud of her service to our country as an Army nurse, and as an Army wife. My mother was an incredible...

Murphy, NC 28906

Depending upon which direction you are travelling, Murphy, NC is the first or last town in North Carolina. We are a small town located in the southern Appalachian mountains in Cherokee County, the most south-western county in the state. We are locate...

Squid Angel Blessings 61-65 

Why is the American Flag Red, White, and Blue?

Why is the flag of the United States red, white, and blue? What are the significance of those colors? Traditionally, it is said that George Washington believed the stars were taken from the sky, the red from the British colors, and the white stripes...

Top attractions you must see in Anchorage, Alaska

A visit to America's 49th state, Alaska, can be the type of vacation that many people only dream of. With its unique history, immense amount of natural scenic areas, and sense of remoteness, the state can offer a multitude of experiences that cannot...

Baked Alaska Recipe

Baked Alaska Recipe If you are looking for a truly unique treat to fix for dessert tonight, try this Baked Alaska Recipe and your kids and family will love it! Using just basic ingredients like ice creak, sugar, and egg whites, you can make a great t...

Cool Outdoor Decor

From stylish, to urban, to sensual, to sleek and from classic to modern to whimsical; this is cool outdoor decor.

Daoine

Daoine's Lensography is a slightly more-logically organised profile of all my lenses and other resources. Now that I am a Giant Squid and have over 100 lenses to co-ordinate, I thought it definitely about time I made a lensography to group all my...

Squid Angel Blessings 66-70 

Corn, Bean, and Avocado Salsa...& Vegan Nachos!

Corn, Bean, and Avocado Salsa combines the flavorful tastes of cilantro, lime, corn, and red onion, with black beans and tomatoes. This is a great dish to have at home, serve at a party, or take to a pot-luck dinner! Vegan Nachos use many of...

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Best Friends Animals Sanctuary is located in the majestic red-rock country of Southern Utah. Being the largest animal sanctuary in the nation, it's home to an average of about 2,000 animals that find their way to Best Friends from rescuers and shelte...

The Best-Ever Lemon Cupcakes Recipe ~~ An Adventure Story

This story includes Martha Stewart and Brenda. (Full name withheld to protect my Squidoo culinary reputation.) Well, actually, the story includes Martha Stewart's Lemon Cupcakes recipe and Treasures By Brenda and, yes, you will find Martha's cupcake...

Bill O'Reilly

Let me start off by saying that I know Bill O'Reilly is a controversial man and he has a lot of enemies. I am not one of them. I am a Conservative and I agree with many of his points. He is my main source of political news along with the rest of the...

Spicy Black Bean Burgers Recipe

Some times we just don't want meat. This dish gives the impression of meat without the meat. It looks like a real hamburger, cooks like real hamburger and tastes great. It is impossible to eat more than one of these babies. The following recipe make...

Squid Angel Blessings 71-75 

The Best Water Sprinklers for Kids

Kids love to play in the Sprinkler on a hot Summer day. Sprinklers have come a long way from the just back and forth spray. Here I have featured some of the coolest Sprinklers on the market to give the kids extra fun as they cool off. So if you looki...

Raccoons in the Corn

Raccoons love to investigate. In this unit study we will be investigating the lives of raccoons with both fiction and non-fiction books, sensory table explorations and even a visit from a wild raccoon. Let Bobby Coon teach you about life on the Gree...

The Groundhog ... Why We Love That Pesky Critter!

I love groundhogs. Yes, I know they eat your garden and kind of pesky but they are really sweet animals. We have a large yard and about 4 groundhogs that we feed. I know you are not supposed to feed them but they are no trouble at all. They like...

How Do I Start My Family Tree?

The big picture - It is important to start your family tree information with yourself because it can be added to in an organized manner from there and it is the information that you know the best. Next add your Father and Mother and then if you can...

Work AND Travel Fabulous:: Exclusively Misook

Anyplace I am, my Misook is ALWAYS appropriate and becoming.  It is simply the best, most flexible and easiest clothing available. I have never received so many compliments on my appearance as when I wear  my Misook.   All over Eu...

Squid Angel Blessings 76-80 

Compassionate Christian Conservation, Earth Day and Every Day

Heaven is My throne; the earth is My footstool. Do you drop trash on a friend's floor? Then why would you drop it on God's footstool? While Christian conservation doesn't necessarily mean wholesale buy-in of the ecological scare-du-jour, it...

Shades State Park in Indiana

Shades State Park lies in west central Indiana along Sugar Creek, outside of Crawfordsville, Indiana. It includes 2,200 acres of land that is believed to have once been inhabited by the Piankeshaw Indians, a Miami Tribe, and was later home to a miner...

Irene Marias story

  The lensphoto shows a happy Maria I really started to live when I was 52 years old. Up unil then, there were many tears and many hard times. When I was 52 I met the love of my life. The man whom I married and lived a life I did not think possi...

Eco-Chic Green Fashion

Are you aware that GREEN is the NEW BLACK? And when I say GREEN, I do not mean the color Green, but Eco Clothes--Eco-Friendly Clothing--Eco-Chic Green Fashion. The fashion industry is becoming greener every day, and the more we demand organic and e...

Top 10 Green Veggies - My Favorites

I Love my Vegetables and I Love My Green Veggies. I am lucky to enjoy a variety of vegetables year-round whether they are grown locally or imported. Here is a list of my Top 10 Favorite Green Veggies; the ones I eat and use most often; the Green Vegg...

Squid Angel Blessings 81-85 

Why Use A Rain Barrel?

Sustainable landscaping returns balance in the water cycle, replenishes ground water, reduces flooding and protects the quality of water. Sustainable societies are those that practice economic and social actions - that meet the needs of the present...

Shakespeare for Children

When should students first be exposed to the world famous works of William Shakespeare? Should it be during high school or college years? Isn't it true that Shakespeare is inaccessible for most modern readers and certainly for all children? No, not...

Deb Jackson Designs Complete Miniature Settings

This is another lens which grew from the original I started for Deb Jackson's miniatures. In this lens I'll place some of Deb's complete settings which are suitable not only for dollhouses but also for room boxes or even to display on a...

The silence is deafening

Whilst doing National Service in the Rhodesian army I got a few cuts and scrapes whilst skirmishing and unfortunately these turned septic. By the time I got into the army hospital my heart was starting to play up and this was wrongly diagnosed as Rhe...

Profile of a Paint Your Own Pottery Studio

Have you ever visited a paint your own pottery studio? They come in many shapes and sizes, different themes and decor; but their common bond is pottery... and lots of it! Painting your own designs is a great way to customize a gift for a special te...

Squid Angel Blessings 86-90 

Castles of Spain

This is a tour of some of the glorious Castles of Spain. I hope you enjoy learning about the interesting and turbulent history of these landmarks. The castles covered on this page are: Almovodar Castle, La Mota-Medina del Campo, Aljaferia Palace, Men...

Red Rock Canyon State Park California

Welcome to the land of sandstone cliffs, hidden canyons and desert sands. Red Rock Canyon State Park has plenty of such geological spectacles and is not to be confused with the many other Red Rock parks! (Scroll down or click here for a list of all 3...

Portobello : A Little Slice Of East Coast Heaven

Portobello is a quiet beach resort situated about three miles from Edinburgh City Centre. It has been a beach resort since the 18th Century and remains a fantastic place to visit even today. Below you'll find pictures, useful links, clips and informa...

Cinderella's Royal Table

Yes you really can dine inside Disney's Magic Kingdom Castle at Cinderella's Royal Table. This magical place to dine is the most popular restaurant in the whole of Walt Disney World. If you want to dine in the Magic Kingdom castle you are going to h...

English Castles with medieval festivals and living museums

Across England, as with most of Europe, there are castles in just about every city and town dating from Roman times, like Colchester castle, to the 19th Century Victorian follies and modern times if you include the full size castle at Legoland. Many...

Squid Angel Blessings 91-95 

Oregon Lighthouses

Lighthouses along the Oregon Coast. There is something so beautiful about a lighthouse. I am not even sure what it is. Could it be the history behind them? Or the way they stand out solid and true on the rocky shoreline? A Beacon of Light, of hop...

How to Host an Ancient Roman Murder

Now here's a way to entertain your friends and, while giving them an event they will talk about for ages, have an absolutely wonderful time yourself. How To Host A Murder is a fun-filled murder mystery game designed to keep party-goers guessing...

Remembering Cyd Charisse

Who will ever forget the image of a lovely lass dancing in "the heather on the hill"? Brigadoon was always one of my favorite movies, with the beautiful dresses, moving songs (I always sang along!), and the message that love can conquer any...

Chocolate Cake in a Mug

If you're ready for a quick, delicious dessert to satisfy those chocolate cravings, then here's the thing for you - chocolate cake in a mug! Let me walk you through a step by step guide on how to create this mouthwatering chocolate cake, which you c...

My Raised Bed Garden

There are only a few other activities that I enjoy more than gardening: reading and being around my grand babies. As you might guess, gardening and those two are often combined! This page will simply show the interested reader (You!) the weekly prog...

Squid Angel Blessings 96-100 

Backyard Makeover: Before and After

I have a confession to make. I am a landscape designer's worst nightmare. I almost hesitate to describe how it all began. One morning in 2006, I took a long look at our pathetic backyard. Our 14-year-old dog had died earlier that year, leaving behi...

Flowering Shrubs for Shade

In my last garden I had two big trees growing quite close together. This meant they provided shade over about a quarter of the garden. Luckily it was partial shade so it wasn't impossible to find shrubs and other plants to grow nearby. The bigger pr...

My Son's Latex Allergy

In September of 2007, our son developed a very serious latex allergy at the age of nine. Before that point, I knew nothing about latex allergies. Now, I have doctors and other medical professionals ask about our personal experience and what we've lea...

Hobby Greenhouses

For people who would like to do more gardening but live in a short growing season area, a hobby greenhouse is the answer for you. Although we are calling this a hobby, depending on the size, can actually sustain a family with vegetables and of course...

Shotgun Shell Bar and Party Lights

Shotgun Shell Bar & Party lights are intended for anyone, especially hunters and outdoors people or those looking for a unique and special gift idea. These can be used throughout the year, not just at Christmas time; for bar decorations or u...

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How to Wear a Strapless Dress

Whether you've chosen to wear a strapless evening gown or a short strapless dress, looking your best in a strapless dress requires some know how. Being both revealing and elegant, the strapless dress has been around for years and continues to be...

HTML Borders Backgrounds

Have you seen sharp looking lenses formatted with HTML borders and backgrounds and wished you could do the same? There are already plenty of EXCELLENT how-to-HTML lenses available, so I thought I'd do something a little different. There are two main...

Cheryl Paton

Welcome to my lensography. My name is Cheryl Paton. I am a wife, mother, and positive artist, with a variety of interests. They include: love of animals, love of art, love of good food, and love of making the world a better place. I started my art b...

WhiteOak's Spiritual Walk at Squidoo

I have been spending a lot of time lately going through many other wonderful lensmasters lenses picking up tips to make my lens better. One suggestion I read explained if you had a long lens; sometimes it is a good idea to turn it into two lenses. Th...

Funny Road Signs!

Most road signs you encounter are straightforward. They tell you what to do, which direction to go in, where you are etc. Pretty mundane stuff really...but occasionally (and usually unintentionally), road signs can be funny! Here's a collection...

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Ten Tips for a Bless-Worthy Squidoo Lens

Being a Squid Angel is a responsibility I take very seriously. I'm currently serving my third term as a Squid Angel, and am thrilled to have an opportunity to recognize and reward Squidoo lenses worthy of a boost. It's exciting to meet...

A Day of One Hundred Squid Angel Blessings

On the occasion of publishing my 250th lens, I've decided to celebrate with a one-day Squid Angel bless-a-thon. Blessing a hundred lenses in one day is probably a lot like 5-minute dating, but I've been an Angel twice and can spot winners pretty quic...

Diary of a Squid Angel (2009)

Dozens of hard-working Squid Angels are looking for the best of the best on Squidoo. The program has evolved a bit since I last took part, and Squid Angels are now entrusted with three Squidoo categories. Here are the ones I'm assigned to: H...

Diary of a Squid Angel (2008)

In March 2008, Squidoo HQ announced a new group of Squid Angels. I was editing a bunch of lenses, and upon refreshing a page, the lovely yellow Angel badge popped up on my title bar. That's how I learned of my Squid Angel status. It wasn't hard to fi...