The basics of moi...
I'm not that hard to figure out. My name is Christy, I currently work for a company called Promolife, and much of my free time is spent caring for my mother, who is an ALS patient, writing songs I wish other people would sing, and playing with my animals.
I have five: Stormer, my rescue kitteh; Hijinx, my golden Siamese tabby cat; Roxy, the gray fluff ball pictured at left; Lorado, my lab-border collie baby; and Buddy, my lovable mutt of dubious origins.
I started on Squidoo by making lenses related to my mom's disease. I've since added more interests since I found it to be fun, and I need a little fun now and then. Here you can find all of the lenses I've done.
Everything you'll find here...
- A little more about me...
- Some Favorite Songs
- What I'm Reading Now
- ALS and Disability Lenses
- Cystic Fibrosis Lenses
- The Confused Shop Lenses
- Music Lenses
- Wrestling Lenses
- Computer and Internet Lenses
- Miscellaneous Lenses
- Promolife Lenses
- Songs on my mind
- Latest Blog Posts at TribalDancer.com
- Latest ALS Blogs
- Want to say hi?
A little more about me...
I'm a Journalism major from the South, a Gemini whose twins are definitely fraternal. The first official website I built was for Lita Ford, which lead to sites for Inger Lorre and The Runaways. I co-ran TheRunaways.com until August of 2008.
I'm a die hard wrestling fanatic and am currently obsessed with Ghost Hunters International, which I don't have enough time to actually watch. My lenses range from fun and music to detailed diseases, wrestling and computer information.
My official website is at TribalDancer.com. My business site is One Wild Tribe and is dedicated to getting people on the internet without getting ripped off. I currently work full time for Promolife, where we're always promoting a healthier lifestyle.
Some Favorite Songs
These songs are in my top ten favorite songs. Unfortunately my two favorites are not available through Amazon MP3. My top three are:
"Stranger To My Soul" by The Mother Station
"Side of the Road" by Lucinda Williams (as done on demo by Veruca Salt)
"I Don't Have To Crawl" by Susan Marshall
The rest of the top ten tend to fluctuate.
"Stranger To My Soul" by The Mother Station
"Side of the Road" by Lucinda Williams (as done on demo by Veruca Salt)
"I Don't Have To Crawl" by Susan Marshall
The rest of the top ten tend to fluctuate.
What I'm Reading Now
Deadly Embrace
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 01/02/2010)
"Picking up where Lethal Seduction left off, this novel tracks sassy celebrity writer Madison's efforts to uncover her father's mobster past."
It's pretty good so far. The beginning dragged some but after about three chapters I reached the point where I can't wait for lunchtime so I can read some more. That's usually how a Jackie Collins book works for me.
I've yet to read a Collins book I don't like and since I've gotten into this one, it looks like it will be just as good, maybe better than some of the others.
All The Lenses....
ALS and Disability Lenses
- Making places truly handicap accessible
- Traveling with someone in an electric wheelchair can be very eye-opening. I've come up with a list of things people can do to make places truly accessible.
- Caring for the caregiver
- One of the hardest things for me to do, besides coming to terms with mom's ALS in general, was to learn what I needed to do for myself. Being a caregiver can be a wrenching experience but there are a few things you can think about that may help.
- Beating ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) to Death!
- ALS is a terrible disease that robs people of most of their abilities and brings early death in the vast majority of cases. It has no cure, nothing to stop its progression and no mercy. This page is designed to give you more information about Lou Gehrig's Disease...
- How a caregiver has fun - and the patient too!
- Being a caregiver for someone with a terrible illness can be a journey all by itself. It's difficult, sometimes painful, many times rewarding and oftentimes stressful. Especially if the patient is your mother, and the disease has no cure.
- Dealing with grief for the bereaved and their associates
- Caregivers deal with a lot of grief. There's the grief of knowing your loved one has a terrible illness, the grief of being unable to fix it and, eventually, the grief of loss. This article is about how grief affects the bereaved and how it affects those close to but not directly involved...
- Life with a Rampvan - The Fun of a Handicap Vehicle with an Attitude
- I have a few purposes with this page: to let future rampvan owners know what to expect, to show non-handicapped people what life is like with a handicap van (and how they can easily make it better) and some of the somewhat funny cons and wonderful pros about having one of these machines.
- Living with a special needs relative
- Living with a special needs relative can be a little scary, a bit confusing and an entirely different situation than you might have planned. Whether you're the mother, father, sibling, aunt or friend, sometimes it's just nice to know how someone else's life has gone.
Cystic Fibrosis Lenses
- An Insider's View of Cystic Fibrosis
- I have a very personal history with Cystic Fibrosis. My cousin Donnie was diagnosed very, very young. I wasn't born yet, but my mother told me his story on several occasions. Doctors said he wouldn't live past the age of five, then seven, then ten.
The Confused Shop Lenses
- Fun and Amusing T-shirts and Gifts for Anybody
- The world is a strange and frustrating place sometimes. That's why it's important to be as wacky and amusing as you possibly can. You can start conversations, make people question your sanity or make them laugh til they cry with these gifts and t-shirts.
- The Confused Shop
- Gifts and apparel from all over the mental map. We've got fun and amusing designs, serious designs and completely pointless designs. We also host Chain Breaker Designs, made for people who refuse to be chained down.
Music Lenses
- The Runaways - Pioneers for the Ladies of Rock and Roll
- The Runaways roared out of California in 1976 with a passion for rock and roll and a load of undeniable talent. A group of teenage rock stars with plenty of attitude, they helped pave the way for future female rockers and created cult icons for more than one generation.
- The Runaways - Video Archive
- The Runaways have a legacy that is unrivaled. Cherie Currie, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West, and Jackie Fox roared out of California in 1976 with the first album. With a lineup that also included former Bangles bassist Michael Steele, Vicki Blue, Laurie McCallister and Peggy Foster, this group...
- The Runaways - Squidoo Virtual Concert
- The Runaways carried the banner for teenage female rockers in the late 70s and the members continue to influence music today.In this virtual concert, rockers Sandy West, Joan Jett, Cherie Currie, Lita Ford and Jackie Fox, the original recording lineup, get back together for charity...
- Sandy West Tribute - 1959-2006
- In 1976, The Runaways released their first album, and Sandy West began to entertain and inspire a legion of fans. Throughout her life and career, she maintained her passion for music and a deep love for her friends and fans. Drummers across genres list her as an influence...
- The Runaways - And Now...The Runaways (1978) Lyrics
- And Now...The Runaways was released in 1978 and was the last official album put out during the band's run together. The lineup included Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West and Vicki Blue, but bassist Laurie McCallister would actually appear in the videos for 'Saturday Night Special'...
- The Runaways - Live In Japan (1977) Lyrics
- Live in Japan was the chronicle of The Runaways' largely successful tour of Japan in 1977. It's considered a classic by many rock fans and featured the following lineup: Cherie Currie, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Jackie Fox, Sandy West.
- The Runaways - Waiting For The Night (1977) Lyrics
- Waiting For The Night was the first album after Jackie Fox and Cherie Currie left the band. Released in 1977, it featured the following lineup:Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West, Vicki BlueThis was the second-to-last Runaways studio album that was officially released during the band's run.
- The Runaways - The Runaways (1976) Lyrics
- The Runaways was released in 1976 and featured the following lineup: Cherie Currie - Vocals Joan Jett - Guitar/Vocals Lita Ford - Guitar Jackie Fox - Bass Sandy West - Drums. This album featured one of the band's signature hits - 'Cherry Bomb' - and introduced a cult following to a great band.
- The Runaways - Queens of Noise (1977) Lyrics
- Queens of Noise was the second Runaways album, released in 1977, and featured the following lineup: Cherie Currie, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Jackie Fox, Sandy West. It featured the hits 'Queens of Noise' and 'I Love Playin' With Fire.'
- Susan Marshall and The Mother Station
- If you haven't had the pleasure of being introduced to Susan Marshall, I am more than happy to make the introduction. I have a personal attachment to a band she lead - The Mother Station - due to their recording of what I consider to be my all-time favorite song, 'Stranger To My Soul.'
Wrestling Lenses
- The First 25 Years of WrestleMania
- WrestleMania started as the brainchild of Vince McMahon, Jr., head of the then World Wrestling Federation. His idea was to create the ultimate wrestling showcase and further expand his territory in the industry. This covers the first 25 years.
Computer and Internet Lenses
- Green Web Hosting - host with a wind-powered company
- Here's something you may not know: the IT sector has a huge climate impact. At present, between 3 and 4 percent of all electricity (and the associated carbon emissions) used in the world goes to running data centers.
- Building a Mobile Website
- All about building mobile sites from domain names to hosting to general advice and more.
Miscellaneous Lenses
- WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 - The Video Game
- Smackdown vs. Raw is back again for the 2009 edition (released in November, 2008). Details are regularly released on what the game will do, what the roster will be, and what features to expect. On this lens I'll keep up with new announcements and tell you what to look forward to.
- Tempur-Pedic Mattresses vs. The Sleep Number Bed
- I was raised with perfectly serviceable mattresses - one for a bunk bed and one that came with a regular twin bed. As a kid, I was always fine with that. As I got older, and especially after a short series of neck injuries, my twin stopped being comfortable.
- Finding a Lost Great-Great-However Great Grandmother
- When I was a kid, my mother started telling me stories that her mother had told to her. I never met my grandmother, but I've always imagined how the stories would sound like coming from her.
- There's No Redemption On A Burning Cross
- A lens about eradicating hatred in all its forms, and the story of a favorite teacher who inspired the whole thing.
Promolife Lenses
I also tool around here as Promolife, creating health and home related lenses for my job.
- Promolife Lensography...And More!
- This lens lists every Promolife lens on Squidoo, from far infrared to kitchen goods to living green.
- The VibraSlim Vibration Exercise Machine - Used by Celebrities
- Are you looking for an exercise machine that's different? One that works? One that is used and trusted by celebrities to keep them in shape? Backed by solid science, the revolutionary technology of Whole Body Vibration is being used by professional sports teams, universities, health care...
- Treating Skin Conditions and Tanning with Personal Sunlamps
- The life-giving rays emitted by our sun are widely known to have positive benefits and harmful consequences. Too little sun can spur depression and health problems. Too much direct sunlight can cause skin cancer. The trick is to expose yourself to the right types of light rays for the right...
- How to stay warm in the winter
- A little cold can be a good thing. You bury yourself in a comforter with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy the fuzziness. Too much cold is a total pain.No one wants to see their own breath in their house. For some, there's no heat source in the home. For others there is, but it doesn't do enough.
- How to monitor your energy use and save money
- There are a lot of good reasons to monitor your energy usage. Energy monitoring is good for renters, landlords, environmentalists, people with financial concerns and those who don't always trust the power company.
- Far Infrared Saunas - Benefits and Information
- Far Infrared Heat Therapy is considered one of the best methods of whole body therapy for pain relief, lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation, increasing energy and toxin detoxification and elimination.
- Personal Portable Far Infrared Saunas
- Far Infrared heat is extremely beneficial and necessary to the body. It can detoxify and enhance healing, and you can take advantage of it without joining a gym or buying a large, stationary sauna. Portable saunas allow you to set up wherever you want and easily move...
- Beautiful decorated ceramic water dispensers
- If you know someone who enjoys water and beauty (or you are one of those people, a ceramic water dispenser can be an amazing gift.These dispensers can be placed on the counter, on a table, on a counter top stand, on a floor stand or on a kitchen cart.
- How to sanitize your food and stay healthy
- The last 10 years have seen an explosion of science exploring the links between toxic chemicals and human health. Various chronic diseases have increased in incidence during the last two decades. The science tends to reinforce some major themes: 1. health effects are often seen at very low levels...
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- OhMe OhMe Mar 11, 2009 @ 3:41 pm
- I enjoyed reading about you and your lenses. Great Lensography. I like House a lot, too. I am looking forward to reading more of your work and will be checking out your lenses.
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- awelldressedbullet awelldressedbullet Feb 15, 2009 @ 7:16 am
- You have been busy Christy, a great lensography here! You have a nice mix of interesting topics too, I hope to get to read more later! Keep up the great work! - Kathy
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- kiwisoutback kiwisoutback Jan 26, 2009 @ 4:20 pm
- Looks like you've been busy! Keep it up,
-Kiwisoutback
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