SquidAid Responders

SquidAid Responders are the Squidoo Lensmasters who responded to the call to aid the survivors of disasters.   All Squidoo Lensmasters are encouraged to become SquidAid Responders by make new lenses or modify existing lenses and choose the royalt...

I have always believed in the Healing Benefits of Altruism, how reaching out a hand to lift someone else up is one of the greatest gifts for the heart. I am the original SquidAid Responder, having developed the idea of Squidaid to help survivors of...

All Squidoo lensmasters are encouraged to create a lens or two or even three as part of the SquidAid and the Squidoo Fire Aid Challenge to benefit California Fire Survivors. We're asking all Squidoo lensmasters to make a lens or two or three with fun...

In the spirit of LiveAid, BandAid, FarmAid and Tsunami Aid comes SquidAid, a way for the Squidoo Community to use the Internet to aid survivors of disasters. While it may be difficult for the Squidoo Community of Lensmasters to stage a major concert,...

Track the progress and watch the number of lenses grow as Squidoo lensmasters take up the challenge to aid survivors by making lenses. This lens also provides information on Squidaid, the Squidoo Fire Aid and how lensmasters can aid survivors of dis...

I've lived in the Midwest nearly all my life.  In fact, even though I lived in Arizona for a year, I've managed to never miss a winter here.  That means I have been driving in winter weather conditions for a long time (no, I'm not going to...

Do you remember the show "Quantum Leap"?  Well, I do and I remember having the biggest crush ever on Scott Bakula.  Well, thanks to YouTube, I can see them all over again - and so can you.  So sit back, relax, and travel thro...

No one can utter those two little words the way Scott Bakula can:  "Oh Boy!"  I can still picture the look on his face too.  I'm talking about him in "Quantum Leap" which was where I first saw him.  Then he sho...

"SpongeBob SquarePants"!  Yes, I know it's a kids cartoon.  But, what can I say, this is an adorable cartoon and I love watching the adventures of SpongeBob and his friends.  Check them out here.

When it comes to having heroes - Clara Barton is the type of person I like to think about.  All that she was able to accomplish is amazing enough, but that she was able to accomplish it as a woman in the era she lived, well, that is spectacular....

Don't be shy.  We already know you're sexy. But are YOU the Sexiest Squidoo Lensmaster Ever? This lens is all in good fun, and the proceeds are going to SquidAid so join in and sign up. You may nominate another lensmaster if you want...

The call to help by SquidAid for the Southern California Fire victims and The Humane Society prompted a personal memory that I've decided to share here. As a young girl, my family lost our home due to a devastating fire. We we...

Flameless candles are just as beautiful and create the same ambiance in a room as those that burn but with flameless candles there is no worry of fire, melted wax, or burns.  Some of the new flameless candles are even infused with aroma. A f...

Ahhh, Christmas!!  A time when friends and loved ones get together and they always get together at your home. Whether you're hosting a get together or a fine meal, there are certain things that every Great Host wants and needs.  Giving their...

In the late 80s and early 90s there was a hugely popular TV series called Quantum Leap about a man who traveled back in time to stop evildoers. That basic idea has been revisited with the new hit series Journeyman and Kevin McKidd is the leading man....

Journeyman was launched in late September of 2007. Since that time, the show has become something of an instant hit with its unique plot lines and twists and turns. Here are some of the best highlights from Journeyman.

In Memoriam... A group of lenses dedicated to the memories of lost loved ones, family members or pets. I've also opened the group up to lenses in memory of celebrities as well.

I love the legends of King Arthur, so any storyline about Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table will catch my attention.  It is with a sad heart that I heard today of the passing yesterday of Robert Goulet, a great singer and actor, which a...

Disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and floods don't just affect you -- they also affect your pets. In the event of a disaster, do not leave companion animals behind. They are like small children, they cannot fend for themselves and...

I will never forget August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina caused the death and the destruction of so many lives. We all think disasters will never happen to us, they only happen 'somewhere else'.  Don't risk your life and the lives of your fami...

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week begins November 1-7, 2009. Animal shelters throughout Canada and the USA make important contributions to the communities they serve and I encourage everyone to show their support for their local shelter. Read...

Ruger graced this world on March 3, 1992 and on December 13, 2004 a piece of my heart went with her and is gone forever. Although she is gone, I know deep in my heart that from the day her daddy rescued her as such a little puppy so many years ago, sh...

Words cannot describe the sense of loss we feel when our faithful friend dies. It is often one of life's most heart-wrenching experiences. Recognizing the importance of remembering our cherished pets, the second Sunday of September is the official Na...

Spanish Joe resides with his spiritual medium, Rick Story, in beautiful downtown Spanish, located in Northeastern Ontario. For those of you who may not read the many newspaper article links below, I will give you a quick biography. We do recommend yo...

Celestially speaking, Groundhog Day on February 2 is a "cross-quarter" day, about halfway between the winter solstice in December and the vernal equinox in March, and is celebrated in some cultures as the mid point of winter. It's not fa...

As an electronic graphics operator working on live news in the Los Angeles market for more than a decade, I can tell you that the most heartbreaking events to cover are brush fires. Yet, on occasion there are miraculous accounts of homes saved in the...

Babies born on January 1 seem to be the ones lavished with prizes, but I guess my mom couldn't wait. Despite missing out on a month's supply of free diapers, my parents were pretty excited to have an instant family during their first year of marriage...

A collection of more Squidoodles* created for other causes, most importantly for SquidAid and the Squidoo Fire Aid Challenge. Also included are Squidoodles that I have created for the two groups that I manage, the Imagine Peace Group and the Grief &a...

The classic song, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," is a song about longing to be home with the ones that you love. Listening to this beautiful melody and lyrics is one way of being home for a bit even when you're far apart...if only in your dr...

California Fires of October 2007 have already caused untold damage, displacing more than a million people and causing over a billion in losses. You can help the survivors of the fires by donating cash to help in funding relief efforts. FEMA (The Fede...

Grab your khakis mate and don them on November 15 as a tribute to Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, Wildlife Warrior and Passionate Conservationist. November 15 was chosen by Steve's wife Terri Irwin as a commemorative day to honor the life of her...

Florence Nightingale helped to mold the fields of nursing and public health. She earned the nickname "The Lady With the Lamp" for her tireless nursing care delivered to British soldiers during the Crimean War (1853–1856). Although most...

SquidAid Group Headquarters Enabling the Squidoo Community to Use the Internet and Aid Survivors of Disaster by Making Lenses. Generosity lies less in giving much than in giving at the right moment. Jean De La Brute...