Diary of a Squid Angel (2009)

These Lensmasters Have Been Blessed 

I've Been Blessed by Squid Angels!

"You've Got Mail!" Remember the thrill those words used to give, back in the days when AOL was the only option for dialup internet? Nowadays that thrill has been replaced by another three words: "You've been BLESSED!" ... by a Squid Angel, that is....

An Angel thought these lenses were special!

There are so many good members on Squidoo who visit and leave comments. BUT there are some very special members who are "official" angels on Squidoo. These wonderful folks take the time every day to drop by lenses and leave a blessing. How do they...

All of My Lenses BLESSED BY SQUID ANGELS

This is a lensography of all of my Squidoo lenses that were blessed by Squid Angels. I've also included information and links to Squid Angels, a place for you to leave a request for Squid Angel Blessings, and a place for Squid Angels to leave lin...

My List of Lenses ~~ Blessed by an Angel

Dear, Squid Angels. I've been trying my best to make my lenses better and it's been a big surprise when a Squid Angel has decided to drop by and Bless one of my Lenses. These blessings have really encouraged me to try to make my lenses even b...

Angels Who Touched My Life and My Lenses

I realize as I enter the Giant 100 Club, how many Angels have helped me along the way. It has been almost a year and a half since I joined Squidoo, and it is high time I thank them publicly! When my lenses ranked very low, in the beginning, their bl...

What Do I Look For in a Lens? 

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...

Current Week Angel Blessings 

Week of December 14 - Dreaming of a White Christmas!

Classic TV Christmas memories

Here are some fun, memorable video clips of classic TV Christmas (mostly) moments for your viewing pleasure. It can seem like some of these characters are old friends. Holiday TV shows can remind us of where we were, how old we were, who we were with...

Top 10 Christmas Symbols

Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holiday's in the world. It is a celebration of love, joy and unity; symbolized by familiar images that are designed to conjure up warm feelings of home and the spirit of peace, birth and giving. But...

Christmas Joy

I love the holidays the trees, ornaments, decorations and lights all evoke a warm feeling of joy. Christmas means more to me then just giving and receiving gifts. It is a time of celebration and tradition, a time of hope and a time to be thankfu...

Why Jesus Came

This lens was written at Christmas time, but for all who are seekers and believers, you might enjoy my insight. Christ is the Christmas season...He came to save us from having no future and no hope. He spent his time here on earth traveling and spre...

Angel Blessing Archives 

Week of December 7 - Fa la la la la, La la la la!

Lisa's Christmas Music

This lens features new Christmas songs I have composed myself. It also features new arrangements of old favourites, lesser known carols and music I genuinely enjoy playing. You can listen to music, follow links to buy sheet music online or even Chris...

Decorating Our Christmas Tree

Every year as I walk through the stores, I admire all of the beautifully decorated Christmas trees. I always enjoy looking at the themed trees and all the different ornaments that together make one beautiful presentation. Once or twice I have been te...

Christmas Trivia

Welcome to my Christmas Trivia lens. Within this lens you'll find interactive Christmas trivia games (click on the game pictures to play) on various Christmas topics. I have also included printable Christmas trivia questions for various Christmas...

Christmas Crafts For Kids

Christmas time is a joyful time for everyone. The kids especially. Unfortunately, the kids can get bored while out of school for Christmas vacation. These fun and entertaining Christmas crafts for kids will keep the both busy and entertained. Here y...

Jolly Christmas Eating Do's!

Save the sanctimonious resolutions for New Year's ... here are the real tips to get you through the holidays: your guide for what to eat more of, what to hoard, what to bogart completely, and what to avoid more strenuously than a lump of coal in your...

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Week of November 30 - 'Tis the Season to be Jolly!

Christmas Plants and Flowers

I love the Christmas Season. I have boxes full of ornaments, garland, and lights, and add more to the cache every year. I love the angels that sit on the mantel, and the one watching over us from the top of the Christmas tree. The nativity scenes are...

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree * Celebrate the Christmas Spirit *

Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging! Welcome everyone to the Christmas Celebration of Good Cheer. To help you celebrate the Christmas Spirit, I have Christmas Music, some memorable Christmas Songs, and a little bit of e...

CACTUS & COYOTE ~ Snowmen & Christmas Tree Earrings

First of all...Hi! So glad you stopped in! Time to start your holiday shopping!! These earrings make great gifts ~ either for yourself or for others. And they're so adorable! Know that the crystals are genuine Swarovskis. I normally use Sterling Si...

Indie Rock Christmas Carols For The Holiday Season

Do you hear what I hear? The holiday season is just around the corner and Christmas is in the air, but what fun is it to ride and sing traditional carols that can sometimes sound as tired as your feet feels after a long day of gift shopping? I have th...

Top 10 Best Christmas Gift Ideas 2009

updated 12/14/09 at 12:33 pm PDT by Brandon Welcome to the Top Christmas Gift Guide featuring 100's of the best Christmas gift ideas of the year. Below you'll find a wonderful, quick-shop gift guide spotlighting both popular & unique Christmas gift id...

Angel Blessing Archives 

Week of November 23 - Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Lapbook

Take a break from your regular homeschool curriculum and have a Thanksgiving unit study! History, culture, and food all come together in this topic! Create a lapbook to record what you learn. This page will direct you to great books to read and free...

Family Thanksgiving Traditions

Thanksgiving is a time for reflecting on all your blessings from the past year, getting together with your family (even if they are crazy), and of course, eating a big 'ole turkey until you feel stuffed yourself. Speaking of turkeys - according to th...

An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving

Planning an Old Fashioned Thanksgiving? Find some great Thanksgiving dinner recipes while reading this classic story by Louisa May Alcott. In 1881, Louisa May Alcott, famed writer of such classics as Little Women and LIttle men, wrote a short story a...

Give Thanks to God - Bible Verses of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is not just a holiday for parades and turkeys. It is a day to stop and take inventory on all the blessings God has bestowed on you this year. It is a time to get together with your family and your friends, and it is a time to get togethe...

Thanksgiving Clipart

Using Thanksgiving clipart is a fast, easy and economical way to decorate your home, your office, your web site or blog or anything else you might to brighten. Spread the message of gratitutde with these clip art images. The links on this page lead to...

Angel Blessing Archives 

Week of November 16

Best Buddhism Presents and Gifts

Looking for a top gift for your Buddhist friends and family? You don't have to look any further. I've found you artwork, calendars and books that will delight and inspire them. Save yourself some time by ordering online and still enjoying the...

Christmas on a Tight Budget

Our civilization has hyped Christmas up to the point where we're made to feel guilty if we don't spend every bit of savings we have to buy gifts for other people. Many of us don't have the money to spend, so what will we do to show our lo...

Coloring Books, Coloring Pages, and Clipart for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a great time of year for the family to get together.  However your family chooses to celebrate the holiday, it's likely you'll have young people to entertain - coloring books and free printable coloring pages from the Int...

Venice! One of the Most Fascinating Cities In The World!

I've always held a special fascination for Venice, Italy. With it's gondolas and streets of water, carnival masks and beautiful and amazing architecture, Venice has long mesmerized and enchanted me. In June of 2008, my family had the adventu...

Backyard Chickens For Beginners

Did you ever wish you could afford organic, free-range eggs? Do you want to have a lifestyle less dependent on industrialized food sources? Beginners can easily get started with backyard chickens for protein self-sufficiency. Chickens are often the...

Angel Blessing Archives 

Week of November 9

Let's Stop Blowing Up Mountains

People who have flown over areas of the United States where entire mountains are being blown up to extract coal say that if everyone saw it firsthand there would be an uproar like you've never heard before. So, why don't we hear more about th...

Zhang Ziyi - Actress

Zhang Ziyi (born February 9, 1979) is a Chinese actress born and raised in Beijing, China. Her name pronounced as Jang (rhymes with 'young') DziYee. Her father Zhang Yuanxiao is an economist and her mother Li Zhousheng is a kindergarten teacher. She...

Philip Laing - The Student Who Urinated on the War Memorial

Philip Laing is a nineteen year old University student from Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK. In October 2009, he was pictured in the City of Sheffield, relieving himself over a wreath of poppies at a War Memorial (not the one pictured left,) a site h...

Quinceanera Themes

Your Quinceanera is a once in a lifetime event, so make it unforgettable with help from Quinceanera Sweet Fifteen. Transform your event into a magical land, a romantic evening in Paris, a glamorous night in Hollywood, or a festive night in Paradise w...

Garden Art Ideas

Displaying exquisite and innovative garden art from Stone Sculptures and abstract Metal Sculptures, to Beach Glass Wind Chimes, Garden Benches, to Fire Bowls! Great Garden Art, Yard Art and Junk Art Ideas and recommended books including Garden Art pr...

Angel Blessing Archives 

Week of November 2

Why Homeless People Don't Use Shelters

I spent a lot of my time when I was homeless sleeping "in the rough" which is another way of saying outdoors. I've been asked a lot of times why I didn't just stay in shelters. The two answers most homed people will give as to why h...

The 5000 Year Leap

The 5000 Year Leap grew out of a desire for a clear, concise reference on the thought processes and philosophy of America's Founding Fathers. As a result of extensive study, the Framers put together an incredible success formula to make a great natio...

US Navy Seabees

"With compassion for others, we build - we fight, for peace with freedom" Seabees rule, they are the jack-of-all-trades, and amaze people around the world with their construction prowess! My husband and I are proud to have served with the...

Yellow Kitchen Accessories

Yellow kitchen accessories can brighten up your kitchen, making your kitchen feel cheery and inviting. Shades of yellow can vary from the pale creams to lemon yellow. A strong color like this can pair well with other vibrant shades, too, making a bea...

The Official Squidoo Thanksgiving Cookoff (for Charity)

From Nov 2 to Nov 25th 2009, Squidoo donated $1000 to charity every day. With a $5000 grand prize, awarded by popular vote to Wildlife Forever on behalf of this lens, From the Garden Pumpkin Pie. Read the post here. Thanks for helping us give away so...

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Week of October 26

Loose Lips Sink Ships

During World War II the US government enacted a campaign to help keep the soldiers and sailors safe. They printed up lots of posters in the theme of "Loose Lips May Sink Ships" and distributed them far and wide. They wanted service men and their fami...

"King Of Pop Michael Jackson"

We Have Lost Our King Of Pop! King Of Pop Michael Jackson dies in Los Angeles at the age of 50, after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest. Crowds of Michael Jackson fans began to gather at UCLA medical center in Los Angeles, after it was announced t...

Disney Mickey Mouse Bedroom Decor

Do you or your kids love Disney's Mickey Mouse? Looking for the coolest Mickey decor? Deck out your kids room (or even yours) in high style with these fun & practical room accessories.

How To Do Japanese Gift-Wrapping

Japanese-style gift-wrapping, called tsutsumi, uses paper and cloth to create simple but elegant wrappings for gifts, presents and packages. Furoshiki refers to using a large piece of cloth for the wrapping. These techniques are perfect for birthdays...

The Moon Landing Conspiracy Theory

For some time now moon landing conspiracy theory supporters claim that the moon landing never really took place, but was actually produced by clever movie makers! The moon landing conspiracy theory revolves around a few key issues, mainly footage an...

Angel Blessing Archives 

Week of October 19

Tuscan Patio Styles

Alfresco dining with a mix of Old World Charm, Italian Renaissance and country peasantry epitomize Tuscan patios. The eclectic mix of these styles is what achieves a truly romantic and nostalgic Tuscan patio theme.

Chelsie Hightower, Dancer

Chelsie Hightower, who appeared on "So You Think You Can Dance", was partnered with Louie Vito in season 9 of Dancing with the Stars.  They were eliminated in week 6. In season 8 her partner was Ty Murray - Jewel's new husband. Th...

Elegant Wine & Grapes Christmas Decorating

Grape clusters and mini wine bottle Christmas tree ornaments make very unique and elegant holiday decorations. The red, green, and purple hues of grapes or wine create striking accents with traditional evergreen trees and garland. Fair warning thoug...

Drugging Foster Children

God help America . . . some terrible news about over-medication of foster children has come to light. I've heard about this off and on for quite a few years during the course of my work as a family rights activist... and think it is time for a l...

Meth Can Mess Up Your Life

Chilled to the bone when I see someone realizing the effects and confused by the attraction, my stand is resolute and unshakable! I truly believe we can all help each other! Realizing that family is central, there are times it takes whole communitie...

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Week of October 12

My Favourite Authors - From Bujold to Pratchett

This lens began as a quick writeup of Lois McMaster Bujold's DeviantArt fanart (that page is still coming) and promptly sprawled out from the recommended artists into a fullblown favourite authors list. I first knew I was in trouble when I tried to q...

Making Scones With Kids

We love scones! They are quick and easy to prepare, and at our house the kids get to use their hands, making it an extra fun baking project. The traditional New Zealand recipe we use has no sugar. Kiwi's don't even add sugar to their whipped cream, s...

Navy Lenses by Stargazer00

The US Navy has been protecting America since 1798 when Congress established the Department of the Navy. Since World War II the US Navy has been the most powerful navy in the world. The US Navy operates under the umbrella of the Department of Defense...

Led Zeppelin

I was a child of the 1970s. Music was extremely varied. From the "Bubblegum" sounds of the Osmonds, Shaun Cassidy and Leif Garrett, I soon moved to the "hard stuff". By the time I was 11, I had Robert Plant on the back of my bedroom door. It was one...

In memory of Natasha Richardson

I have liked Natasha Richardson since she played in the parent trap. She was a lovley lady and a wonderful actress. Rest in Peace Natasha. Natasha Richardson, the daughter of Venessa Redgrave and Tony Richardson was born on May 11, 1963. She made he...

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Week of October 5

Going Rogue: An American Life, by Sarah Palin - Book Reviews - Interactive Opinion Poll

Good news for Christmas shoppers. Sarah Palin's autobiography Going Rogue: An American Life is now available! Sarah Palin has been on Oprah and has been interviewed by Barbara Walters.  Now, you can see her at a book signing in your town (...

Wilderness Survival and Rescue Reading

Ever since I joined a Search & Rescue (SAR) team in September, 2007, I've been reading book after  book about true wilderness survival and SAR stories. I'm an addict, I tell you! In this lens, I'll review and recommend only what...

My Award-Winning Chili Recipe

My homemade chili recipe has taken first place in a chili cook-off that was held in Jacksonville, Florida. The chili cook-off pitted about one dozen local chefs against each other in a friendly chili cook-off. The points were tabulated, and my chili...

Top Ten Sexiest Christmas Songs Ever

It may seem out of sorts to say sexy and Christmas in the same sentence - breathe - it's really okay! There is nothing overly naughty here, it's only a bit of sexy, sultry Christmas music that has been playing over the radio waves for years...

More Celebrities Become Mommies After 40

This is a continuation to my other lens, "Movie and TV Stars Become Mommies After 40". There were so many celebrities, that I divided them up in "Movie and TV Stars" and "Other Celebrities". I never realized how many celebrities are becoming mommies...

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Week of September 28

Helter Skelter

"It was so quiet, one of the killers would later say, you could almost hear the sound of ice rattling in cocktail shakers in the homes way down the canyon." So begins prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi's (with author Curt Gentry) account of the infamous 196...

Black Canary Barbie, A Mattel Black Label Collection Doll

Barbie is no stranger to controversy but with Mattel's release of the Black Canary Barbie in 2008 as part of the Black Label Collection, people wonder if perhaps Mattel has gone too far. Maybe Mattel has. Or maybe not. After all, this limited editio...

The Beatles A-side Singles

One of the many great things about the Beatles, is that they didn't want their fans to pay for the same music twice. This is why many of their singles do not appear on any of their albums. This fact tended to be lost in the US, since Capitol would i...

Grandma's Chewy Fruit Leather

My Grandma made the best fruit leather around. And she made it in all kinds of flavors... REAL fruit flavors. Oh, sure... these days you can buy fruit 'rollups' and all sorts of other fruity snacks.... But, if you read the ingredients, you'll...

Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin Unit Study

There are five little pumpkins in Farmer Joe's Pumpkin Patch. Four of them are round and shiny and look like the perfect pumpkins but the fifth little pumpkin is lumpy and bumpy. Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin is on stage in NYC jaround Halloween at Shadow Box...

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Week of September 21

Kevin Skinner's Fans: Poll Pictures~GuestBook

New Poll Questions: Was it super-natural or emotional? Do you see a little James Dean in Kevin Skinner? Many fans have shared strong emotional experiences while listening to Kevin sing. Please, feel free to share yours in the guestbook as well. Kevi...

Palak Paneer Recipe

Palak Paneer is a traditional North Indian delicacy and is an integral part of the Punjabi cuisine. It is also one of my favourite dishes. Not just because I love both palak and paneer but also because it always transports me back to my younger days...

The Graveyard Book By Neil Gaiman

The Graveyard Book is a fantasy novel for children by award winning British author, Neil Gaiman. The Graveyard Book is the story of Nobody Owens (called "Bod" for short). At the start of the story, Bod is a toddler who witnesses the murde...

Arguing With Idiots: How to Stop Small Minds and Big Government by Glenn Beck - Review it! Rate it! Debate it!

Arguing with Idiots: How to Stop Small Minds and Big Government, is already another bestseller for conservative, yet controversial, radio and television host Glenn Beck. Whether you love him or hate him, you have to admire Glenn Beck for having the...

Lady Gaga Costume Ideas - The Quest for Gaga

Looking for a great costume this year that is fun and sexy, and perhaps even funny? Lady Gaga just might be the Halloween costume you are looking for. Lady Gaga is known for style. She knows how to catch the eye! Chose what Lady Gaga look is right f...

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Week of September 14

Halloween Ghoulish Party Food Ideas

Halloween simply wouldn't be the same if it weren't for the foods that people serve. It is a good opportunity to get creative with the foods that you serve at the party. As a matter of fact, the funniest part of eating on a Halloween party comes fro...

Interesting Visual Statistics

Sometimes complex ideas make so much more sense when you have a visual representation. Sometimes creative charts just look cool. And it is scientifically proven that people learn and retain more information when it is presented in more than one mode....

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze is a dancer and actor who had some of his biggest movie hits in the 80s and 90s, most notably Dirty Dancing and Ghost. Some of his action film roles, while considered a tad cheesy, nonetheless have a cult following, including Red Dawn,...

Creating and Using Your Writer's Notebook

Writers need notebooks. That's where they record all the flash inspirations the Muse sends them. Thoughts are fleeting. If you have a good idea for a writing project, you need a place to write it down. The logical place, the place thousands of writ...

Best Mother-Son Dance Songs

My son is engaged to be married and we need to find the perfect song to dance to at his wedding. I have created this interactive lens in hopes that you can help us, and in turn help others, find the best mother-son dance songs to choose from. Pleas...

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Week of September 7

Southern California's Station Fire in Los Angeles County

With the Station Fire being big news in L.A. County the Los Angeles Times has had very good coverage in their daily newspaper. The whole width of the mountain range from Pasadena to Acton in the high desert has been consumed by fire. That is a swatc...

Musician Humor

God gave everyone a sense of humor to brighten up our days! Although our tastes differ, musicians need a good laugh, too! Take a break from your hard practicing to enjoy a few LOL's. By the way, the Band Nerd Welcome was meant in great affection...

The Lost Symbol, The Sequel to Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code

The Lost Symbol must surely be one of the most eagerly anticipated books of 2009. Random House is printing a record five million copies of the book. I am certain it will also become one of the most gifted books because it is already on my list as a g...

Seven Style Symbols of the Early 1960s

Between the buttoned-up, "Father Knows Best" 1950s and the beard-and-bell-bottom 1970s was an incredible decade for fashion: the Sixties. It was one of the most exciting, diverse times in style history: Contrast Jackie O's neat pillbox hats circa 196...

Delicious Lemon Cake Recipes

From Exotic, tantalizing Lemon Cakes with loads of ingredients, to the simple, easy to prepare, yet fully satisfying Lemon Cake Recipes.

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Week of August 31

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

This bright and colorful book uses rhythm and simple words in a way that will have your child excited by the book, participating in its reading, and perhaps even reciting its chant when the book is out of sight. This is a classic and a must-have for...

A Baby Boomer's Life Through Music

I am definitely a baby boomer, born right in the middle of the boom - 1956! Music has always been a huge part of my life and, like most people, certain songs remind me of specific times and places. The 50's brought the birth of rock and roll - a...

Tomato Pie Recipe

Yummy! I took the Tomato Pie Recipes from three friends and combined "this" from one and "that" from another. The Tomato Pie sure was good and easy to make! Thank you to my friends for sharing their recipes and helpful hints. I needed all the help I...

Mark Lloyd

Fox News Channel’s Glenn Beck, on August 14, discussed the new Chief Diversity Czar — Mark Lloyd, former senior fellow at George Soros’s Center for American Progress and a consultant to Soros’s Open Society Institute — a...

Celebrity Rubber Duckies

Who doesn't love the Rubber Ducky? They are truly a pop icon in their own right so what happens when they meet other icons? You have a celebriduck! Yes the original Rubber Ducky that we all know and love has been pushed aside by a new range of bath...

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Week of August 24

The Laduvane Songbook - Balkan singing for everybody

This songbook was published by the a cappella Balkan ensemble Laduvane in 1977, after we'd made our first recording. It's amazing the difference one person can make. Recently a woman named Chris emailed me and said she'd lost her original copy of th...

My Favorite Food Blogs

Here is a list of fabulous cooking blogs by Squidoo lensmasters. If you are a Squidoo member and run your own culinary blog, please add it to the links plexo below. And leave a saucy comment under the goofiest chef picture on the web, if you will. H...

Shakespeare's Face

This line from the play "Shakespeare's Eyes" is the essence of the Shakespeare's Face Project: Everyone has their own idea of who William Shakespeare was, what his works mean, even what he means today. "Shakespeare's Eyes" is the first of six plays I...

Why We Need School Vouchers

Public education in America has been invaded by the applause of superficiality, the extermination of meaningful thought, greed, and what a friend of mine calls The No-God Delusion. Here are just a few examples... A five year old girl is arrested bec...

Make Way for Ducklings Unit Study

Make Way for /Ducklings by Robert McCloskey is a wonderful introduction to a unit study about ducks. As a homeschooling Mom as well as a classroom teacher i found Make Way for /Ducklings tofo be an exciting way to explore all areas of the curriculum....

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Week of August 17

I Want To Read "Recreating Eden"

Julia Rogers Hamrick was recently on our radio show, "Moon, Moo & You: The Collective Wisdom." We mostly discussed her upcoming book called "Easy World," a concept I find fascinating. I remember when she announced the Easy World idea on the old Powe...

A Tasty Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe

This stuffed bell pepper recipe reminds me of those comforting foods that Mom used to make. My husband loves it when he sees stuffed bell peppers on the menu. Filling and hearty, it is a good meal for an autumn or winter evening. Each pepper cup is l...

Best of Ray Charles on Twitter

Ray Charles, a multi talented musician, singer, songwriter, arranger and bandleader, became enormously popular in the late 1950's. He brought a soulful sound to everything he played from jazz, to blues, soul, country, rock & roll, pop and hel...

Stop Government Health Care Take Over

Respect The Right Of Free Individuals To Make Personal Health Care Decisions! We must, Democrats and Republicans alike, let our "leaders" know that this plan is unacceptable. There has to be a better way than a government takeover! If the Government...

Beth Ostrosky

Beth Ostrosky is a model, actress and TV personality. She is also the wife of Howard Stern and is rumored to be appearing in Season 9 of Dancing with the Stars. Get the latest news and information on Beth.

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Week of August 10

Strictly Jane Austen

Jane Austen is loved and noted for her witty observations of 19th-century English society. Her works combine romantic comedy with social satire and keen personal insight. With an ever-growing fan base, Jane Austen's novels have also been interpreted...

The Little Potato Is Not So Humble Anymore

Although the potato is not the cutest and the most colorful of the vegetables, it is still the third largest crop in the entire world. The potato is not the vilain that some diet gurus pretend it is. Eaten plain, it can be part of a healthy and slim...

Music Polls

Music Polls mega music polls site for voting on the best and worst of music groups, musicians, music equipment, songs, music download sites, and more.

my dad's "Gallipoli Star" Medal of WW1

(War Medal image here is from Hendrik Meersscheart collection) This lens is about an item I inherited from my father many years ago. It is a "star brooch" and it had been worn by my mother and myself for years thinking it was just an odd lo...

Operation Helmet Saves Soldiers' Lives

The troops were sent into the Iraq and Afghanistan wars with helmets designed to protect against bullets but not against blast forces from IED's and other new types of combat dangers. Without the necessary replacement pads, our soldiers are exposed...

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Week of August 3

You Give Me Fever

Little Willie John had a Top 25 hit on the US charts in 1956 with Fever, a song written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell (under the name John Davenport). Two years later, Peggy Lee recorded her own version of the song with somewhat different lyrics...

Jacob Black Gifts

The Jacob Black character in the twilight series is a big part of what keeps the books interesting. If it had just been Bella and Edward living happily ever after, the series would have pretty much ended with the first book. Jacob is the son of Bill...

K is for... Kaffir Lime

Welcome to the eleventh in a series looking at herbs and spices. I hope to be able to introduce you to a range of spices you may use frequently, but didn't know much about, as well as new spices you may have never heard of.

Fresh Gale in the Windy City

The following is a demonstration in Chicago that you won't see on TV since our main stream media won't cover anything negative about Obama. Is this just the beginning? Right in Obama's back yard!! I'm more proud of the folks in the windy city, than...

HEY TWILIGHT FANS! What Do YOU Think About the Leak of Twilight's Midnight Sun?

The first twelve chapters of Midnight Sun, in draft form, were leaked online. As she had sent the draft to only a few trusted friends, Ms. Meyer naturally felt betrayed at the leak and found herself unable to continue writing the book, at least as of...

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Week of July 27

Favorite Baking Powder Biscuit Recipe

I love this recipe and so does my family. I have to triple it to make enough for my family of five! If we're lucky enough, there will be a few left over the next day, which I Iike to snack on cold, with butter spread on them. The trick to making your...

Culture of Corruption: Obama and His Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks, and Cronies by Michelle Malkin

Conservative columnist, blogger, and author Michelle Malkin's latest book, Culture of Corruption: Obama and His Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks, and Cronies, was released on July 27th to rave reviews. Have you read it? What did you think of it? Review it...

Reality Check by Guy Kawasaki

The next book in my reading queue, as part of the Giant Squid Summer School online virtual book club, is Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Your Competition by best-selling author, Guy Kawasaki. I've bee...

America: The Band - A Video Showcase

Let's travel back to the Seventies and enjoy once again the melodies of the band, America.

Heal the World

"Heal the World" was one of the moving songs that closed Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009. We have been listening to Michael Jackson music for the last several days and "Heal the World" is the so...

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Week of July 20

Making Soup Without A Recipe

This lens is all about how to make soup. I want you to learn the technique for making soup. There'll be a bit about the history of soup, the different kinds of soup, a great folk tale about soup and a myriad of ideas for what to put in soup. What you...

Female Sleuths in Mystery Novels

Books have always been an integral part of my life. There is little that I enjoy more than to sit down with a good book in my hand and escape for a little while. My genre of choice is the mystery novel and I particularly enjoy the books written with...

The Apollo 11 Moon Shot ~ Senior Squids Salute The Moon

It was the Moon Shot that was heard 'round the world. Truly, America's Apollo 11 mission literally made the world stop for breath taking moments as Neil Armstrong highlighted the mission by being the first human to step onto the moon's surface. All a...

Bluegrass Music Festivals

Alright folks, lets talk about Bluegrass Music Festivals! I created this lens for bluegrass fans and myself to share experiences and tips about bluegrass festivals around the world. When I arrive at a Bluegrass Festival and see a sign like the pictu...

Hannah Montana and High School Musical Party Place

This Disney Channel Hit stars Miley Cyrus. Miley plays both rock star, Hannah Montana and her alter ego, normal girl Miley Stewart. Though Hannah Montana tops the pop charts, Miley just wants to the live of an average girl. She makes the change from...

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Week of July 13

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe is a great tasting dessert and an easy to follow recipe! Quick and easy strawberry shortcake recipe with nutrition facts, more links to other strawberry shortcake recipes and other dessert recipes. Strawberry Shortcake is...

Music Trivia

Welcome to my Music Trivia Questions lens. Within this lens you'll find many interactive music trivia games (click on the game pictures to play) in various music styles. I have also included printable music trivia questions and answers for each of t...

4 Hour Work Week Audio Book

The 4 Hour Work Week Audio Book shows you how a young man organizes himself to work only four hours every week and still make a nice income. How he does that and what works to reduce his work load to only four hours every week is described in detail...

Sarah Palin - Opinion Polls - The Great Debate Continues

Sarah Palin is not only young and beautiful, but many Americans are now hailing her as "The Hope of America". She represents small town values, personal ethics, and individualism. Will she run for president in 2012? Do you think she should? I start...

The Greatest Celebrities to follow on Twitter

There are some great celebrities on Twitter now; you may find someone interesting to follow. Or, perhaps, you have your own suggestions of great celebrities to follow on Twitter :)

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Week of July 6

My Top 10 Stephen King Books

Stephen King is one of my favorite authors. The first book of his that I read was "Carrie." Not the newer version, but his first published novel in 1974. Money was tight and and he had almost given up. Since then he has written more than 50 books. Ma...

Bolo de Chocolate - Receitas de Bolos

Quem não gosta de um delicioso e bom bolo de chocolate? Um bolo de chocolate deve ser das primeiras coisa que qualquer criança adora. Tal como acontece no bacalhau, existem mil e uma receitas de fazer bolo de chocolate. Neste pequeno guia, iremos dar...

Is Emily Bear The Next Mozart?

Emily Bear, is a 8 years old piano prodigy from Rockford, Illinois. Emily has been playing piano by ear since she was 2 years old. She learned to play without sheet music, but is currently learning to read music with Emillio del Rosari...

Jean Louisa Kelly - Actress

Jean Louisa Kelly is an accomplished stage and TV actress who appeared in the comedy Yes Dear as Kim Warner. She has appeared in many plays and musical productions, and also appeared in the movie, Uncle Buck opposite John Candy. Get the latest new...

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Week of June 29

Tipis Tepees Teepees ~ by Linda Holley

Linda Holley visited on September 27, 2009 and left very nice comments and a word of encouragement for me. Thank you Linda! This book captures what it is like to live in a tipi. It has some fun stories and experiences in tipis over the years written...

I love Yiddish music!

First, I fell in love with Yiddish folk and theater songs I've been singing music in Yiddish since the early 1980s, when I heard one of the first concerts given at the New England Conservatory by Hankus Netsky and his Klezmer Conservatory Band. ...

Pink Foods

This lens goes along with my PINK series. You might be asking why I would have a pink food lens. It's not just another random topic I picked out of the sky. There are lots of reasons you may need pink food...a baby shower for a little girl, a teen's...

La Tour Eiffel -- The Eiffel Tower

Hello to La Tour Eiffel -- The Eiffel Tower that you will find in Paris -- the fabulous iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris. It is the 'tallest structure in Paris' and among the most recognized symbol...

Michael Jackson Fan Favorites

For 40 years Michael Jackson was the King of Pop: he was the consummate entertainer and one of the best selling artists of the last century. While we cannot ignore the strange behavior, the court cases and his ever changing appearance, Michael Jacks...

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Week of June 22

Sophie Tucker

Birth name Sonia Kalish Born January 13, 1884 Origin Czarist Russia Died February 9, 1966 Genre(s) Jazz vaudeville Occupation(s) Singer/Comedian   Sophie Tucker (January 13, 1884–February 9, 1966) was a singer and comedian, one of th...

Roast chicken with some good friends

Believe it or not there is a story behind this dinner. You see everybody you see in this photo is someone who either has lost their land or their business in the tragedy that is Zimbabwe. All of them decided to leave and to try and make a new beginn...

Victor Hugo, Most Famous French Author!

Who doesn't know or at least hasn't heard one or twice of "Les Miserables"? I am sure most of you have. What some people might not know on this side of the ocean, though, is that this beautiful story of Les Miserables, was born in the mind of who is...

Where to find Weird and Wacky News

Whether you're just into hearing about the latest weird news or if you own a business and need the latest buzz to design a shirt around, here you'll find great resources for keeping up on popular trends and great news tidbits.

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Week of June 15

The FairTax - How to Make Paying Taxes Easy and Fair

What do you think of when you hear "April 15th"?  Unless it's your birthday, chances are you think of the dreaded day that the annual tax return must be filed and the dreaded taxes must be paid.  The day that the post office stays...

Seaman's Journal: On the Trail with Lewis and Clark

This is a wonderful book of history about being on the trail with Lewis and Clark by Patti Reeder Eubank. It is a story told in the person of a big black dog named Seaman from Pennsylvania. Seaman is a Newfoundland, who weighs almost 150 pounds. The...

Lady GaGa

I was introduced to Lady GaGa by my 7 year old daughter. Lady GaGa's music brings with it a beat that I love. Stefani Germanotta the name behind Lady GaGa cites a lot of 80s icons as her influences and I think it really shows in the music. My daught...

Quick And Easy Pasta Salad Recipes

Welcome, are you looking for new pasta salad recipes? Great, you've come to the right place! You'll find quick and easy recipes, tips and serving suggestions here. Pasta salad makes a wonderful side dish or an entire meal any time of the year. It's t...

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Week of June 8

The Mysterious Benedict Society

The newspaper advertisement is addressed to "gifted children looking for special opportunities". Well, that certainly describes Reynie Muldoon! The 11-year-old orphan is one of four children to complete a series of challenging and creative tasks and...

I * Love * Brussels Sprouts -- 5 Fabulous Recipes!

According to a 2002 survey, brussels sprouts -- these mini cabbages -- were ranked as the most disliked vegetable in Britain. Well, I'm sure this vegetable has had better success in other countries. According to my palate, brussels sprouts is one...

Boycott China For Crimes Against Animals

From the dog culling, brutal bear farms collecting bile, the cat and dog fur trade, dog meat industry, to exterminating cats for the 2008 Olympics, China is committing barbaric and sadistic acts against animals in their country. Although you've no d...

1960's Protest Music

This lens honors the music of the protest movement of the 1960's, a violent time in American History. The Kent State Protests were the ending of an era and decade of assassinations, war and unrest. The music lives on in our psyche and gives substan...

Kirstie Alley

She's beautiful, she's sexy, she's talented, and she has to fight to work in an industry hell bent on discovering the next size 0 under 25 years of age. The world is full of all shapes and sizes yet Hollywood (and beyond) chooses to focus on the tale...

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Week of June 1

Who is Sonia Sotomayor, Obama's First-Ever Nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court?

In May 2009, President Barack Obama selected federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor as his nominee to become the next justice of the United States Supreme Court. On April 30, 2009, justice David Souter announced that he intended to retire from the co...

Decorating Cookies

Recipes, techniques, cookie decorating supplies and more can be found here. How to make a professional looking cookie even if you are a weekend baker. Image courtesy of lydiawalshin on Flickr. She is the founder of Drop in and Decorate which promot...

Chocolate Cherry Pie Recipe

Here is a good recipe for a frozen chocolate cherry pie. It's good for holidays or summer parties. It is made with frozen sweet cherries mixed into dairy products in a chocolate crumb crust. This recipe makes two pies. There are cherry pie picture...

Sookie Stackhouse Novels

Did you know that the Sookie Stackhouse novels from the Southern Vampire Mysteries series are the novels behind the new HBO hit series, Trueblood? As a vampire lover, I can't believe I just discovered these great books by Charlaine Harris and I'm jo...

Magnum's Hawaiian Shirt, The Jungle Bird

Magnum's Hawaiian Shirt! Yes, this is it! Believe it ~~ you can buy your very own Magnum's Hawaiian Shirt! The original shirt that Magnum wore and made famous is locked up safely in the Smithsonian Institute but you can buy a replica, made by the ori...

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Week of May 25

Romantic Love Poems

The words from the heart full of love are positively the greatest and most cherished expressions. Encouraging words I share between family and friends comes from my heart full of love. I wish that all those I love may truly see how much I care for th...

Movie and TV Stars Become Mommies After 40

According to the webpage "Mothers 35 Plus", there is an almost 50% increase from ten years ago in the number of women over forty who are now having babies. There are a variety of reasons why some women are having babies later in life. Some women want...

Remembering on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is more than just the day when the pool opens for the summer. Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States set aside to remember and honor all of the military personnel who died in the service of their country. Originally cel...

Potato Pancakes

I grew up in Lithuania, where people like to eat good, tasty and filling foods. Lithuanian cuisine is prepared mainly from potatoes. One of my favorite potatoes dishes are Potato Pancakes (Bulviniai blynai), also known as latkes. My Mum used to make...

"Things I See" - Lynne Modranski's 1st Solo Release

My first Solo release . . . It's been nine years, yet "She Had No Lamb" continues to be my favorite track on this project. I sing it whenever I have a chance! I know a lot of time has passed since this album released, but even in 2009 t...

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Week of May 18

Diana Rigg

Mention the name of Diana Rigg (born July 20, 1938) to most people and they conjure up a picture of the sexy, leather clad agent, Emma Peel, of the 1960s TV series, The Avengers. However, there has been so much more to the acting career of...

The Black Death

In the 1300s the world was struck by a deadly disease called the Black Death. It was one of the worst recorded disasters in history. Over one-third of the population of Europe died. Also known as the plague, the disease is thought to have originated...

John Lennon: My Favorite Beatle

But I also grew to love George, the spiritual Beatle; Paul, the practical Beatle; Ringo, the dude who backed it all up. After the assassination of President Kennedy, many in my generation grew despondent. We were depressed and disgusted by the sta...

7-up Cake Recipes

7-Up Cake has been popular since the 1950's when adding the soft drink instead of water to a mix was said to make the cake "light and airy". In the early 1980's the 7-Up pound cake baked in a bundt pan became popular. We have included recipes for all...

John Adams Second President of the U.S.

David McCullough's biography John Adams is entertaining and an education to the patriot of today. All the foibles of human nature and political nastiness were as real and active then as now. The portraits McCullough develops in his book about the Se...

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Week of May 11

The Funk Brothers

The Funk Brothers Join Motown Records: "Detroit Michigan, 1959. Berry Gordy gathered the best musicians from the city's thriving jazz and blues scene for his new record company: Motown. they called themselves the Funk Brothers, and they wer...

Classic Posters of the 70's and 80's

Welcome classic personality poster enthusiasts. This site will highlight some of the best personality posters from the 1970's and '80's. Emphasis is placed on posters produced by Pro Arts out of Medina Ohio, but other companies had some...

Gun Control: A Criminal's Best Friend

Please read this article by Chuck Baldwin, published 04/29/09. Then see the videos below to learn about why the issue of gun control vs. the constitutional right of every good American to bear arms is such a vital issue. On his recent trip to Central...

Shakespeare's Oxymorons

Shakespeare used the oxymoron quite often to express mixed emotions both in his plays and his sonnets. "Fair is foul, and foul is fair", "Parting is such sweet sorrow", "O brawling love! O loving hate!" - these are a few of his famous oxymora. Let's...

The Best-Ever Sloppy Joes Recipe ~~ Easy & Delicious

Sloppy Joes. YUM. That is what I think when I think of our family's Best-Ever Sloppy Joes Recipe. It is fast and easy and devoured by every member of our family with absolutely no reservations and plenty of enthusiasm! The name 'Sloppy Joes...

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Week of May 4

The Peloponnesian War

The Peloponnesian War (431 BC–404 BC) was a devastating military conflict in Ancient Greece fought between Athens and its empire and the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta. Historians have traditionally divided the war into three phases. In th...

Bookmarks and Bookplates

If you love to read and collect books, you probably have a collection of special bookmarks and bookplates for your personal library and book collection. Bookmarks that hold our place between the pages of a book or magazine - gently keep track of wher...

Twilight Vampire Party Food, Blood Red Drinks, Recipes, and Favors

If you're planning a Twilight vampire party for a birthday, wedding, dance, prom, Halloween or the New Moon movie premiere you'll want some delicious food ideas and tasty recipes to make the party a success! You'll find lots of Twilight recipes here...

Beginners' Guide To Playing The Harmonica

What image comes to mind when you think of the harmonica?  Maybe you picture a scene from an old movie with a hobo or convict slumped against a wall playing a sad, lonely tune or you see a blues musician on stage giving it all he's got to produc...

Vin Scully

For sixty years, Vin Scully (b. Nov. 27, 1927) has been the broadcaster for the the Dodgers -- in Brooklyn, in Los Angeles -- for every home game, and many away games. Players have come and gone. Legends have played out in the storied ballparks of E...

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Week of April 27

Flip the Pancake and Sing about Waffles

You can make the best waffles and pancakes with the cast iron griddles and pure Vermont Maple Syrup. To get you in the mood you gotta check out the video "Do you like pancakes?" My daughter drew the cats that keep popping up around the Waffles. So...

Ten Must-Read Classics of Great Literature

Because I love to read good books - I want to have the honor of introducing you to ten favorite classic novels that have enchanted and entertained readers for decades. I feel one of the saddest effects of modern society has been to take young people...

Glenn Beck

Glenn Beck is one of America’s most listened to nationally syndicated radio talk-show hosts and also is the driving force behind the Rallies for America.  On Beck’s Radio and TV show, Beck entertains, inspires and informs millions of...

You Me At Six

A look at the Surrey based pop punk band that is You Me At Six. You'll here find information about the band, their upcoming tour dates, the 'Take Off Your Colours' album, and official videos for the band's tracks also. Enjoy your stay here and feel...

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom was picked to portray the elf Legolas in the LORD OF THE RINGS movie trilogy right out of drama school.  For the first two or three years of his career, most of his fans didn't realize he wasn't blond-haired and blue-eyed. He recent...

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Week of April 20

Mike's Top Fiction Book Reviews

I've been challenged by a fellow lensmaster and lover of books, Sprete, to come up with my own fiction book reviews, after I happened to poke fun at the fact that her list of favorite books contained sappy, Oprah books. I've stepped up to the challe...

Slow Food for the Home Cook

The world is moving so fast any more. Fast cars. Fast food. Fast times. Instant this. Instant that. Sometimes, you just need to slow things down a bit. What better place than in the kitchen. I find the art of cooking to be very enjoyable and relaxin...

Tea Party 2009: Citizens Report the Truth

Taxed Enough Already (T.E.A.) is the motto of tea party protests. As many as 2300 of them took place across the country. Sounds like the "Do Not Disturb" sign has been ignored once too many. The giant is righteously enraged. The tough can take tough...

Has Susan Boyle inspired you?

Wow! Tears, goosebumps and chills down my spine! What an inspiration! Susan Boyle is an amazing example of what can happen when you follow a dream! I'm huge fan!!! I can hardly wait to see what happens next! Has Susan Boyle moved you? If so, please...

Elvis Presley Trivia

Elvis Trivia, quizzes and other information that is of interest to the Elvis fan.  Please sign my guestbook and share any thoughts you might have about Elvis.

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Week of April 13

Uplifting Sensitive Funeral Music and Songs

Ideas for Funeral Songs and Sweet Memorial Service Musical Selections This page includes: Country Western Music Songs for Funerals Beautiful Christian Services Memorial Songs Loving Music for a Child's Funeral Sweet Songs for a Baby's Service Clas...

Whales Passing by Eve Bunting

Whales Passing is written by Eve Bunting and she makes you feel as though you are on the the banks of the shores watching the whales with a father and his son. It is beautifully illustrated by Lambert Davis. It is a book that touches my heart every t...

Tea Parties Across America 2009

Tea parties across the nation in protest of the recent bailouts and "stimulus" package. "Similar nationwide events are becoming very popular as a growing number of Americans prepare to take to the streets... It's time we start fighting back with our...

Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese

To me there is nothing more comforting then making and eating my mom's recipe for baked macaroni and cheese. It has less then 5 ingredients so it is super easy to go from cooking it up to munching it down in under an hour. Add steamed broccoli o...

Honor Blackman

British actress Honor Blackman (born August 22, 1925) is probably best remembered for her roles as Cathy Gale in the cult TV series, The Avengers, as well as Pussy Galore in the James Bond movie, Goldfinger.

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Week of April 6

Dinner Recipes Tonight

This lens is for everyone to share their dinner recipes tonight or any other time of the day. Whether your fixing a romantic dinner for that special someone, fixing a quick and easy dinner for your family, or have a dinner recipe tonight that you wou...

Traylor Howard - Actress

Traylor Howard is an actress who is best known for her TV roles in Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place, and Monk. There was some controversy when her character Natalie replaced Sharona on Monk (who's your favorite?), but I think it really works! ...

Al Capone

Al Capone ruled Chicago's underworld of crime during the 1920s. His gang controlled the city's gambling, prostitution, and illegal liquor activities. After defeating several murder charges, Capone was convicted of income tax evasion and spent eight y...

Best Twilight Quotations

You know the story: vampire meets girl, vampire wants to eat girl, vampire falls in love with girl, vampire saves girl's life. Same old, same old. WHY A QUOTES PAGE? Needing an excuse to read Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga again, I decided not...

Celtic Music: Lenses ☺

This lens points to other lenses I've made highlighting Celtic music performers as well as radio shows, both broadcast and Internet, that play the traditional music of the Celtic lands. Celtic music covers a lot of territory and many performers. Each...

Discover the Current Squid Angels 

Drop By Their Lenses and Say Hello

Squid Angel Blessings from Kiwisoutback

Squidoo Angels have a huge responsibility on their shoulders, and that is to keep Squidoo clean. Not only can Angels bless a lens that's a remarkable piece of work, but they can ding a bad lens that doesn't deserve to be seen. You don't need to be a...

Squid Angel, Semi-Retired

Hello lens visitor... are you looking for a Squid Angel? I was appointed to be one of over thirty as of April 2009. Squid Angels review lenses to see what's hot and what's not. When they find a lens that deserves more recognition, they bless it, whi...

Angel Blessings and You

I have been blessed. Yes, I have just been chosen for a tour of duty as a Squidoo Angel. In the first few hours, the excitement was almost overwhelming! There are many of us that aspire to be an angel. I have admired them close up and from afar, spre...

Squid Angel -- Blessings to YOU!

This is the first instance on Squidoo that I've actually written about my Catholic upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, and what an impact it had on my spiritual being. You see, it was the nuns and priests that I encountered in elementary and grade sch...

Kate's Angel Blessings

As I describe in my latest Squidoo Diary lens I was privilged to become a Squidoo Angel in autumn 2009. Many Angels produce a lens to outline their view of the world, and give some clues as to what they are looking for when deciding whether to bless...

A Few More... 

Hint: Squid Angels Love Guestbook Comments

Angel? I'm Not An Angel! I'm Your Faerie Squid Mother

It would seem that Squidoo's resident demon lover (me) has become an angel, a Squid Angel that is. As is the tradition of Squid Angels, I decided to create a lens about my time as a Squid Angel (or should I say Squid Demon?). Since there are already...

A Joyful Squid Angel

I was delighted to become a Squidoo angel in April of 2009. Delighted because -- I totally "in- joy" visiting lenses; I sincerely "in-joy" the Squidoo community; and I always "in-joy" any positive volunteer activity! This angel assignment is especial...

Have you been Blessed by The Party Animal? A Squid Angel

I was so excited to find out that I had received my very own set of Angel Wings and had been chosen to be a Squid Angel. Being my head is always in the clouds anyway it was nice to know I would now have wings to now guide me around. I added the Halo...

Charlie's Angel

When I was first informed that I had been appointed a Squid Angel by Squidoo HQ my partner had only one question!  Let me first explain why the question arose! As those who have encountered me in Squidu will know I use an avatar or picture there...

Angels Unaware

These flowers are called angel trumpets.  Aren't they beautiful?  They are dramatic too.  This lens serves as my angel trumpet to call attention to the great lenses I have found.  Angels are message bearers so this is my messa...

More Angelic Presences... 

Of the Squid Angel Variety

I Was Blessed By Treasures By Brenda, A Squid Angel!

Each Squid Angel has a different picture in their mind of a bless-worthy lens. The purpose of this lens is to share with you what I'm looking for when I bless a lens (or what I am not looking for!) I'll also share some links to more information abou...

Squidoo Angel--Promoting the Squidoo Community

I have written this lens to give you a better idea of how I see my job as a Squidoo Angel. For those of you who don't know, the position of Squidoo Angel is a voluntary one, that is pursued by each volunteer in the manner that they deem best. For me...

Squid Angel Tipi is Susie Lehto

Add a link to a Squidoo Lens for a Blessing! Real "Angelic Encounters" influence my life as a Squid Angel. I wish good souls to prosper on Squidoo & I love my part as an Angel. Being a Squid Angel is an assignment and I'm grateful to Squidoo for...

Squid Angel Prayers

I have always been in love with the Angels. I saw them when I was a child, as I believe many of us have.   I saw a beautiful blue Angelic Being near my father a few months before his death. This angel reminded me of the brother my dad never had....

Angel Blessing from Pukeko

Being a Squidoo angel is both an honor and a responsibility. Thank you to the Squidoo team for selecting me to serve along side a group of such outstanding lensmasters as those you have chosen to be the current angels. Many of my feelings are captur...

And More Angels... 

Ready to Sprinkle Squidoo Angel Dust

No Angel

At least not in the sense I imagine angels to be. I would like to clear up a few points. Firstly, angels are sexless creatures. This just isn't true in my case, I'm definitely a woman. I did once read that angels are composed of ethereal matter, an...

Rajays - Squidoo Angel

In April of 2009, I was honored with the status of a Squid Angel. Squidoo Angels are dedicated lensmasters that help bring to spotlight good and passionate lenses and remove junk and incomplete lenses from high lensranking. Like any Angel, I have be...

Blessed by an Angel

As you may heard, I've became Squid Angel. Invitation to become an Angel came to me as pleasant surprise and I'm very grateful to Squidoo HQ to find my work here, on Squidoo, worthy of such a honor. But, this lens is less about my role as an angel (...

Who Are The Squid Angels?

Squid Angels... As a Giant Squid Greeter, I am an Honorary SquidAngel and very honored to be one. In this capacity, I can click a lens up in rank (Bless), click a lens down in rank (Ding), and nominate lensmasters for Giant Squid. Here, with the hel...

I Am An Angel! Does This Make Me A Snow Angel?

I have waited for this day since i first joined! Now I have to get serious and really start looking at lenses with care. Finding the ones who deserve blessings. Dinging the ones who are spammy or just plain awful. There is a lot of power in being an...

Hold On... 

Here are a Few More Hard-Working Squid Angels

Blessings By Rinchen Chodron

Each Squid Angel is assigned three categories to focus on.  My three are Green Living, Religion and Spirituality, and Health and Medicine.  I do also visit other categories and can bless any lens.  It's my job to find the best of t...

Angel Wings

  This past October, I was welcomed into the wonderful group of Squidoo Angels that bless the amazing lenses here on Squidoo.  One of the differences between me and most of the other angels is that I am an honorary angel.  I am not one...

Squid Angels may be named Spook

Hey Dad, how did you manage to turn on the computer by yourself? Is the type of daily comment I had to put up with from my nearest and dearest when I first started on Squidoo, but now I'm a Squid Angel. The sorry thing about all this, is tha...

My Squid Angel Bless-a-Thons 

100 Squid Angel Blessings in One Day... Whew!

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...

Another Day of One Hundred Squid Angel Blessings

For my last 100-lens bless-a-thon I randomly chose members of my Squidoo fan club. This time I searched for lensmasters who appeared in guestbooks all over Squidoo. This is one of my favorite ways to find new lensmasters and new lenses to bless. It's...

Thank You, Squidoo! 

Many Thanks to the SquidTeam & Giant Squid Organizers

Purple Star Recipients

Purple stars have been the topic of much chit chat for a little while now. And, now they are a reality and the lenses featured here are proof. In the modules of this lens you're going to find the recipients of Squidoo's Purple Stars. These lenses ar...