Purple Stars
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The Thrill is Awesome
It never fades! The first purple star that came my way was on the same day I became a Giant. It sent thrills up and down my spine and goose bumps appeared on my arms. That is what I call a thrill.
These awards are not given out willy nilly. You have to earn them and they used to be only for giants but now, because of the quality of lenses by new Squids, the policies were changed to include anyone who does a good lens no matter how many lenses they have or how long they have been on Squidoo.

- Write From the Heart
- January, February, March, 2010
- Build a great lens
- Linked All Around
- April, May, June 2010
- It's all Magic
- July, August, September 2010
- The Pressure was Slowing me Down
- October, November, December
- It's A New Year
- January - June 2011
- What This Pet Thinks of a Purple Star
- July - December 2011
- January - March 2012
- Squids Purple Star Lensographies
- Add You Purple Star Lensography Here
- This Lens has been Blessed
- Who am I
- You are Invited
- Before You Leave
- Follow Me for Updates
Write From the Heart
Its not always easy to choose a topic for a lens but as an opinionated person of senior years I have learned to write from the heart. If something is wrong say it up front.
Not everyone wil agree with you and many may even opt out of your fan club when you say things they don't like to hear or which crosses their beliefs or ideals. But over time you will be surprised how many do think as you do and will stick by you through thick and thin. Many have notified me that they want to read ALL my lenses because they are honest and straightforward. Here is a list of my first 3 purple star lenses
January, February, March, 2010
Linked All Around
This is a picture of the inside of an amino acid moledule and it is a great demonstration of how living things hold together with links. The components are attracted to each other by force which draws them towards each other with hard to sever links. They then hook onto to other types of the same and form quantities that become visible and well publicised.
Lenses are living things and they too hold together with links. They can be via other lenses, web sites, blogs, articles, emails and so on. However many links a site has determines its ranking and how well it is listed in the search engines. That's why most of my lenses have featured those of other lensmasters, which both give them back links and extra exposure and also provide the same for my lenses.
April, May, June 2010
It's all Magic
Getting a purple star is a bit like rubbing a magic lamp. The genie pops out and viola, there you are. The lovely trophy sits for all time on your lens as a sign that you are one of the best.
July, August, September 2010
The Pressure was Slowing me Down
When the Pressure is up one does fewer lenses. That's what was happening to me by the beginning of October. By that time I had served six months as an angel and was rating lenses and featuring them from hundreds of Squids.
They were listed here Angel Blesings - Sprinkled with Stardustp>
October, November, December
It's A New Year
The New Year was like the turning of a page and the first wonderful thing that happened to me in Squidoo was another purple Star. This made number 17 and I am determined to at least equal my 2010 effort and hopefully better it.
It still gives me goosebumps and tears in my eyes when one of my lenses is so awarded. How about you? Please say how you feel in the Guest module.
I will be in there recommending and pulling for all squids to get ever more awards for their great lenses.
January - June 2011
What This Pet Thinks of a Purple Star
July - December 2011
January - March 2012
Squids Purple Star Lensographies
Add You Purple Star Lensography Here
My Time as a Squid Angel
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Lemon Cake Recipe - My Mom's Favourite
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Grumpy Grammar
I'm indulging myself in a rant! Is English losing more...0 points
Homeopathy for Dogs
Homeopathy for dogs follows similar principles to more...0 points
Operating Room Nurses
The RN specializing in Perioperative Nursing pract more...0 points
Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
I remember creme-filled cupcakes my mom would buy more...0 points
Party Music
When I think of party music, I think of upbeat mus more...0 points
Surviving A Heart Attack
Do you know heart attack symptoms? Would you know more...0 points
How to Cook Healthy
In today's world of fast food and busy schedules, more...0 points
"Green Home" Benefit For Haiti
Deborah Christie (in photo), author of Green House more...0 points
Celebrate National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week is celebrated during the firs more...0 points
Wish Upon A Purple Star
As if becoming a Giant Squid isn't enough, Squidoo more...0 points
Flowers Dazzle On Zazzle
Sending flowers for an occasion has a whole new me more...0 points
Star Gazing.... Purple Stars on My Lenses
Squidoo certainly knows how to motivate lensmaster more...0 points
0ctavias Purple Star Lenses
I've always liked the colour purple, even though y more...0 points
Purple Star Art
As some of you may know, I found a real passion fo more...0 points
This Lens has been Blessed
The following wonderful sweet angels dropped in with some star dust, Thank you
Who am I
You are Invited
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LaraineRose Mar 17, 2012 @ 9:22 am | delete
- WoW! Purple star heaven here! I'm have read some of these already but it is nice to have them all in one place so that I can enjoy one right after the other.
Good idea! Angel blessings!
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RomanticMe
Feb 11, 2012 @ 11:04 am | delete
- Thanks for the article! I just got my first purple star!
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PastorCher
Jan 23, 2012 @ 6:11 am | delete
- You have done well. I can see why there are so many purple stars. Purple stars should be for heart lens, while Gold stars should be reserved for people that have earned so many purple stars. You would be a candidate.
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TeacherRenee
Jul 17, 2011 @ 8:20 pm | delete
- I'm new to squidoo and this lens was so helpful in explaining the journey a lensmaster can take and what a purple star is. Thanks for sharing your wisdom! And your lens was very compelling -- now I want to strive to get a purple star too! :)
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Tipi
May 22, 2011 @ 6:59 pm | delete
- Congratulations on each of your purple stars and I wish you many more. I love your analogy of lenses being living things that rely on links, much like amino acids.
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Gloriousconfusion
May 17, 2011 @ 8:02 am | delete
- You've done so well! I was thrilled today to get my third purple star, so you must be absolutely walking on air with the number you have - I haven't counted precisely, but I think it's well over twenty.
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akumar46
May 16, 2011 @ 8:50 pm | delete
- Great lens on purple stars.Congratulations.
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Ruthi
May 16, 2011 @ 5:34 pm | delete
- I agree it never fades. I was thrilled by my one and only purple star. I can't imagine how wonderful you must feel to have as many as you do! Conratulations!
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awelldressedbullet
Feb 15, 2011 @ 9:25 am | delete
- Congratulations on all your Purple Stars, wow is right! ~ Blessed by a Squidoo Angel ~
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Arquinn
Jan 31, 2011 @ 2:27 am | delete
- wow! great! Congratulations! :D
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Jack2205
Jan 30, 2011 @ 8:24 pm | delete
- Purple stars are fun to receive and pass along to someone else.
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bethd821 Jan 29, 2011 @ 8:01 am | delete
- Congrats on all your great accomplishments! Thanks for your angel blessings, too!
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Jan 29, 2011 @ 4:39 am | delete
- Yes, its both fun to get and to give, but hard to decide!
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WindyWinters
Jan 29, 2011 @ 12:39 am | delete
- Congratulations on your Purple Stars. I'm not the type of person that enjoys the spotlight but a little reward (purple star) for hard work is welcomed. The purple stars encourage lensmasters to put a bit of effort in their lenses. I'm amazed at the creative lenses I read everyday. Thank you for featuring my purple lens! I'm am truly blushing! Best Wishes to you for 2011. :)
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ChrisDay
Jan 28, 2011 @ 11:59 pm | delete
- I have to say, they do spread a warm glow around Squidoo.
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raosrinivas
Jan 28, 2011 @ 11:59 pm | delete
- Even though one of my lenses is blessed, I am looking for purple star. Wish me with your blessings to get purple star. This lens is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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hayleylou
Jan 28, 2011 @ 10:48 pm | delete
- I have 2 purple stars so far and am very proud of them. **Blessed** and featured on My Time as a Squid Angel :)
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Philippians468
Jan 12, 2011 @ 3:57 am | delete
- i hope i get a purple star just like you! cheers
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Hairdresser007
Jan 10, 2011 @ 12:04 am | delete
- purple stars are great! Can't wait till I get one! I have had angle blessing on a couple lenses. So cool to know that people are actually looking at your lenses!
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dellgirl
Jan 9, 2011 @ 11:53 pm | delete
- Congratulations on your purple stars and on LOTD, That's awesome!
I feel/felt the same as you...spine tingling goose bummmpy grinning from ear to ear when I received mine. It is a wonderful honor, I truly felt humbled by the experience.
Have a great week.
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Jhangora
Jan 9, 2011 @ 11:34 pm | delete
- I got one for a Christmas gifts lens - which I later sold. Purple star certainly is a recognition of a Lense's quality. Feels real cool to get one.
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vallain Jan 9, 2011 @ 10:27 pm | delete
- What a stellar collection of lenses. Congrats on your many honors.
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darciefrench
Jan 9, 2011 @ 9:58 pm | delete
- I was just contemplating doing a lens for my purple star lenses- I agree they are quite the thrill indeed. I love my purple stars!
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