Veronica Bright's Table of Contents

Pets and the Paranormal

Chip Coffey; Medium and Psychic

Ghost Hunters 5th Season

Is this or ANY House Haunted?

Ghost Hunters

Brian Harnois

Jason Hawes

Haunt Speak

My Paranormal Story

Until I do a lensography, this will have to suffice. Who am I? I am first and foremost a Mom and a Grandma. I can be witty, and sarcastic, but I am also extremely empathetic, and would not hurt anyone for the world.

I am legally deaf, so your videos are lost on me folks...lol. I am able to "hear" on the phone, and for the most part, being deaf does not affect who I am.

I am a freelance writer. I have had Poetry published in books (years ago) and I have many, many things published online. Writing is one of my passions. My main areas of interest, and yes, there ARE personal reasons, are Paranormal, Native American Art, Tradition and Culture, Family (including pets), and cooking.

I am NOT a journalist. I have several friends in real life who could be called "celebrities". While I may do a little PR for them, you are not going to read about their latest fight with their spouse on MY articles. They are friends above anything else.

I am an animal lover. I have a dog named Papi (Chihuahua) and I normally have a cat, unfortunately, she passed away a while back so we are looking for a new friend for Papi. In my life I have owned Cats, Dogs, Lizards, Spiders, Snakes, Rabbits, Hamsters and several other creatures.

I love the Black Hills (Paha Sapa) of South Dakota. One day, Some day, I hope to have a cabin amid the Ponderosa Pines surrounded by the spirituality and beauty of the Hills.

I write for an online News Source called Examiner (NO, it's not the Tabloid) I am the examiner for Native American Communities. Since I am most familiar with the Teton (Ogalala Lakota Sioux), I would welcome input from other Tribes and Communities.

I love to cook (I am also an editor for Chez Moz) but I hate to do dishes. Apparently this is hereditary, because my children hate doing dishes as well. Papi volunteers to do them, but I decline his offer. I am known affectionatly by family and friends as "The Kitchen Cupboard Cook" because, raising children on my own, I learned to make a meal out of anything, and make it taste good!

My Articles say a lot about me. As I tell people on my social networks, I am pretty much who I present myself to be. I guess I am not clever enough to develop a "personna".

Years ago, I decided to take my family, and a friend, on vacation to South Dakota. My Parent's had taken us there as children, and it made a real impression. As fate would have it, we stayed in a little tourist town at the foot of Mount Rushmore, called Keystone.

Keystone South Dakota is simply charming. There is an Old West Style Boardwalk on both sides of the Street. In the Saloon, there is a cute skit about Wild Bill, and on the main street, you can find "Big Dave" (All 7' of him) cracking a bullwhip at the cars. Yes, he really does this. He is a 7 time Champion in Bull Whip Competitions.

Sitting along the Boardwalk, was a Native American Elder, in full Regalia. Beside him was some of the most beautiful art I had ever seen. Paintings done on Buffalo hides. The man's name was Paha Ska, which means "White Hills". I wanted to get a picture of Paha Ska with my Daughters, and Paha Ska readily held out his hands to my Children. I knew my older Daughter would take his hand, but then I saw something I'd never seen before. My youngest daughter, who has ADHD, is Bipolar, and has had several other mental diagnosis (and always HATED to be touched)...She took hold of Paha Ska's hand! I snapped the picture quickly, still in disbelief I was seeing this! I knew instantly that there was something VERY special about this man.

In one of the shops, across the Street, I met his wife, Susan. We talked and laughed. We seemed to instantly hit it off. I so enjoyed our trip to South Dakota, I hated to leave!

The following year, I went back up to Keystone. This time with just my best friend. We got to know Susan a little better and she took us onto the Reservation. What I saw, and experienced on the Reservation is a story unto itself, but she took us "Bead Hunting". We dug in the dirt and found ancient beads. You would have thought I found gold when I found my first one! On that trip to the Reservation, I decided I wanted to do whatever I could to help the People of Pine Ridge Reservation. That year I started my donation drive and gathered clothes, blankets, toys, whatever...and delivered them to the reservation.

Sadly, Paha Ska passed away in November of 2005. Although I hadn't known him an extremely long time, I felt a true emptiness in my heart. I continued to trek up to South Dakota whenever possible and see Susan, and visit the reservation. I have a garage full of blankets and toys I'd like to take up now, but my budget just won't allow it.

As odd as it sounds, when I am on the Sacred Land of the Lakota, I can feel the spirituality. There is, what I would call, a mournful type of peace. Not a sadness, but a hope, a remembrance of times gone by.

I feel Paha Ska's Spirit with me, when I write my Native American Stories. No, I'm not crazy, really. It is so difficult to explain, but I know he is with me when I write.

My Dream (as simple as it may sound to some) is to have a cabin (made of Ponderosa Pine, of course) amidst the wooded Hills. There, I would pursue my writing, and be able to continue my enjoyment of the Spirituality and Peace that the Hills bring to me. I can see it...my cabin. It is beautiful, and one day, hopefully, it will be real.

7 Sacred Rites of the Lakota

Legend of the White Buffalo

Native American Art and Culture

Authentic Sioux Art/Akta Museum and Cultural Center

The Government and the Indian Child Welfare Act

32nd Annual Wacipi Powwow in Chamberlain, S.D.

(That, for now, is my 'custom graphic'. Like it? It was created by Cryptic Fragments

I cannot even remember how I came across Squidoo the first time. I do remember, however, that it was in July that I found it. I had been writing on some other Article sites, such as Hubpages. The main thing is, I did stumble across Squidoo, and I signed up. I can honestly say, in retrospect that it was one of the best decisions I had made.

It didn't take long to become addicted, and soon I was trying to learn more HTML and I joined Squid U which also greatly affected my Squidoo journey. I got an email from a Squid Greeter after I had made some lenses. ThomasC was the greeter and he said he could help me become a Giant Squid. A Giant Squid is a lensmaster who creates at least 50 quality lenses. I wasn't sure I could do it, but with Thomas' cheer leading and encouragement, as well as HTML hints...Sure enough, I got that fantastic email saying I had been chosen as a Giant Squid! That was in September of 2008.

Later, in September of 2008, I responded to an ad at AC that someone needed a content/freelance writer. There were many who responded to that ad, and I wasn't sure I would get it. When they wrote and asked for a sample of my work, I sent the link to my Native American/Lakota Lens. I got a letter the next day saying they were very impressed and that "You are in!" I was overjoyed!

Shortly after starting this wonderful job, my boss asked me a question about Squidoo, and I got up the nerve to propose making custom lenses. I wrote up the lens to advertise the company I work for, No Doubt Marketing. We got customers, and happily I was not only freelancing, but creating lenses for their clients. The Squidoo community was great in supporting me in this, and I am appreciative.

It was after that I decided to branch out on my own to create lenses. So, I did. That is how my someday full time career got started, with this Lens: Lens built for you. The company still gets more responses than I, but that is fine. Either way, I get to create lenses.

The Giant 100 choices will be Dec 31. I had not intended to try for it, but now I just might! I have over 75 lenses now.

My Favorite Fellow Lensmasters
One of the great things about being a part of the Squidoo community is the fantastic people you come to know. The Squidoo community is very close knit, even though there are so many! Along the way, I have had the incredible pleasure of meeting some of the nicest, most talented lensmasters that I am happy to call friends. Here are their Bio pages:

Joan4 Joan worked right along with me trying to get to the Giant Status. She is fun, her ambition is contagious, and she is just an all around great person! Here is Joan4's Story.

ChefKeem The Chef is an absolutely wonderful, intelligent, witty and talented lensmaster. He has made my Squidoo Journey a real treat! Read about Chef Keem

Growwear: We have gotten to know each other via Squidoo, and Twitter. Wonderful person and fantastic lensmaster. Growwear

OhMe Just a peach of a person, who also happens to be Joan's sister! OhMe (Nancy) makes wonderful lenses, and has great blog input too! Gotta love those Tate Girls! Read about Ohme

Flowergardner Deb lives in Iowa, and I in Nebraska. I think many times, we understand each others tone more than most! Read about Flowergardner

I am selling off some of my lenses that I no longer keep up. They all have great potential, and some did very well when active. I am going to concentrate on specific niches, so these have got to go!

$10 Lenses

Recipe Contest Lens This lens did great when we did the Squidinner contest!

Bedtime Routine for Children Has been a hit and miss lens. Does great, then tapers off. Has never hit "0" mark though, always traffic.

Writer's recipes An idea I had that has a lot of potential. I no longer have the time to develop and promote it.

$20 Lenses

Squidoo for Dummies

Tips and Help Starting your own Website

Great Networking Resources for Moms

How to Be a Courteous Lens Reader

I have been blessed with 2 beautiful Grandchildren. Having lost both a Son, and a Step-son, I think it makes my G-babies even more special to me!

Grand Parents Day

Better Homes and Grandmas

Club Grandma's

Halloween Graveyard Cake Recipe

Calico Beans Recipe

Easy Peach Cobbler

Amish Friendship Bread Starter

Chocolate Love Cake

Strawberry Fluff Dessert

Pineapple dream cake

Thrifty Soup Recipes"

Thrifty Easy Recipes and Shortcuts

Vegetable Soup Recipes

My $1600 Mutant Chihuahua

Pets are People Too"

Meet the Flintstones

Wilma Flintstone

Gift Baskets Galore

Creative Scentsations; Candles and more

Oh, Baby; Gifts for Baby

Unique and Personalized Gifts

A Package from Santa

My Store: Creative Scentsations

Squidoo for Dummies

Pepperjam Network

Tips and Help Starting your own Website

Great Networking Resources for Moms

How to Be a Courteous Lens Reader

The Nebraska Cornhuskers

Metro Area Nebraska-Outside of Omaha/Lincoln

Omaha and Lincoln Nebraska Tourist Information

North East Nebraska: The Lewis and Clark Trail

Nebraska Guide for Tourists and Hunters

I honestly try to get along with everyone. I am someone who really dislikes confrontation. I have learned, however, that sometimes it can not be avoided. SOOOO-as a result, I am a nice little puppy with a mean bite! I was raised to be polite, but when I am wronged, I will say something about it. I'm also normally quick to forgive. I am learning to discover that there will always be people who don't like me, and there really is nothing I can do about that! Christ was the perfect person, and they crucified him!!

Tween Halloween Slumber Party

Pier 39

Everything Retro and Vintage

Healthy and Educational Toys

Halloween Costumes for Pets

Start Your Own Miniature Shoe Collection

Saving Money with Neighborhood Co-ops

5 things I love about Fall and Winter

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