Hi, I'm Adrienne
It was a bit scary the first time I wrote down gardener as my occupation on our tax forms instead of Marketing Director. That was 7 years ago. I've been fortunate enough to be able to follow my passion to garden for a living rather than be stuck in a cubicle.
SEMI-RETIRED AT AGE 40
For the past couple of years, you could say I'm partially retired having enjoyed what 4 Hour Work Week lifestyle guru, Tim Ferriss dubs as mini-retirements. In 2007, I took 4 months off to spend time with my parents in Vancouver. In 2008, I managed to flip the equation and took 8 months off and only worked 4 months instead.
I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A WRITER
One of the things I've always wanted to do is write a book. But I love the immediacy of instantly publishing on both Associated Content and Squidoo. I haven't abandoned the idea of getting my book finished, it's just that I decided to stop being a dilettante about online writing and indulge my passion for writing online to see where it leads.
FIND YOUR PASSION
I find Squidoo tremendously addicting. I enjoy it both as a writer and a reader. With Squidoo, it's easy to write from morning to night. Here's my online writing portfolio with a lensography of the many fascinating things which capture my attention.
Following My Passions
- My Life As A Gardener
- My Life As A Disc Jockey
- My Life As A Music Writer
- My Life As An Entertainment Reporter
- My Life As An Arts Reviewer
- My Life As A Book Reviewer
- My Life As An Obituary Writer
- My Life As A Political Blogger
- My Life As A Food Writer
- My Life As A Technology Reporter
- My Life As A Lifestyle Writer
- My Life As A Travel Writer
- My Life As A Self-Help Writer
- My Life As An Online Writer
- My Top 10 Lenses
Do What You Love For A Living
My Life As A Gardener
Lawn and Garden Manager / Plant & Pottery Buyer / Merchandiser
Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. - Oscar WildeEvery morning, when I get up to go to work as a garden center merchandiser, I can't wait to get to work. How many people get to say that about their jobs? I'm absolutely committed to the idea of finding meaningful work so it doesn't feel like a job.
Fed up with office politics, seven years ago, I walked away from a generous pay check, retirement plan and benefits, with only a vague plan of action to follow my passion for gardening. Without a formal college degree in horticulture, in less than a couple of years, I was managing a lawn and garden department in a funky old-fashioned hardware store in Washington, D.C.
Getting Dirty: Quit Your Job & Get Paid to Garden For a Living
More About the Book I'm Writing On Green Jobs
Top 12 Worries About Pursuing Gardening As a Living
This article addresses issues and concerns with reassurance that gardening for a living is a viable, meaningful career choice not reserved solely for daydreamers.
Have I Ever Met the President of the United States?
Working on Capitol Hill, people ask if I've ever met the President of the United States? Actually, I have. That's me in the straw hat in the picture below. Plus I've helped other politicians such as Senators Barbara Boxer, Dick Gephart, Katherine Harris & DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton as well as political strategist Donna Brazille. I think it's kinda nice these busy people find time to putter around in their gardens.
George Bush At Frager's Hardware on Capitol Hill
Green Is The New Internet
Green Collar Jobs Are A Growing Trend
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How Do You Get A Green Job Gardening For A Living?
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What's it like working in a green job? Imagine working in the fresh air, soaking up the sun everyday, surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers and having someone pay you to do it. You wonder if it's possible to turn your hobby and passion for gard...
Books About Gardening For a Living
My Life As A Garden Writer
Garden Columnist Hill Rag
Here are gardening articles I wrote online for Associated Content.Do It Yourself Wildflower Wedding Bouquets
Create a Scented Mother's Day Flower Arrangement
Mother's Day Homemade Floral Bouquet
Annual Orchid Exhibit in Washington, DC
The First Day of Spring Gardening
Easy Landscaping Ideas For Winter
Ikea's $20 Cheap Christmas Tree Promotion
For three years, I used to write a monthly garden column called "Hill Gardener" for a local community newspaper with information on how to garden on Capitol Hill.
Books About Green Careers
Follow Your Passion
Books To Inspire You
Follow Your Bliss
My Life As A Disc Jockey
I Tend To Make A Major Career Change About Every Seven Years
All the Jobs I've Ever Had...Director of Marketing
Dot.com Analyst washingtonpost.com
E-mail Product Manger
Marketing Analyst
Freelance Writer of Soap Opera & Movie Updates
Top 40 Radio Disc Jockey Announcer
Wedding DJ
Office Temp Receptionist Typist
I used to be radio announcer back in the '80s playing everything from the Judds to Nirvana. This was before CDs & digitized music. We were still playing albums and 45s. Commercials were recorded on reel-to-reel tape and a multi-track machine that was about the size of a dishwasher.
This is the automation machine which played overnight, playing pre-recorded announcements, music and commercials. When you got home that night you were supposed to listen to the radio before you went to sleep just to make sure any of the tapes didn't get stuck which if it did, meant I'd have to trudge back in the snow after midnight and hit the automation machine with a hammer to unjam it.
Movies On Making a Life Not Just a Living
My Love Of Music Lead Me To Be A DJ
My Life As A Music Writer
Get Paid to Write About Music on Squidoo
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Theresa Andersson
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Theresa Andersson Viral Video Sensation or Serious Musician? It can be easy to dismiss flash in the pan video You Tube music sensations who break out from the traditional mainstream with self promoted viral music videos. Take a look at Theresa Ander...
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Rap Pack Vs. Rat Pack Virtual Dream Concert
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Who Was the Pregnant Lady At the Grammy's? I was nervous for rap artist M.I.A. scared she was going to have to count on Kanye West to act as midwife with Jay Z as the R.N (rap nurse) with plenty of baby bounce rapping alongside the rest of the Rap Pa...
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Did M.I.A. Have Her Baby Yet?
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In Case You're Wondering Did That Rapper on the Grammy's, MIA Have Her Baby Yet? British baby mama rapper, M.I.A. was scheduled to have her baby on Grammy night. Lucky for us, her baby in true showbiz style, decided to show up late so M.I.A. was abl...
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Etta James vs. Beyonce. Who Sings At Last the Best?
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Who knew that resentment was festering with jazz legend Etta James clearly peeved about Beyonce getting the executive order to sing "At Last" the song she originally made famous. To hear the infamous Etta James Beyonce audio clip that's being bounced...
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2009 Grammy Videos
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Grammy Video Highlights include Coldplay and the unforgettable performance by Kanye West, T.I., Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and M.I.A. the chicest hip hop mama in her stand-out polka dot ladybug outfit who even on her due date could hold her own with the Rap Pa...
What's On My IPOD
I'm Still A Pop Music Princess
Grammy Award Nominees I Also Love
American Boy - Estelle Featuring Kanye West | Chasing Pavement - Adele
Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis | Better in Time - Leona Lewis
Much More Music
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Sara Bareilles Love Song Lyrics Karaoke Sing Along
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Awesome upbeat song from the Made of Honor Soundtrack. I've included the original version, the sing along version and once you're feeling truly confident a karaoke version with just instrumentation. If you play piano, there's a play along version as...
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Britney Spears Greatest Hits Free Playlist
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Britney Lip Sync Concert What's not to love about Britney Spears. She has so many fabulous hits. But wait a minute, what's this about Britney lip syncing in concert? Come, on Brit. Britney Spears FREE Greatest Hits Playlist. If Britney Spears were t...
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Who is the Girl Who Sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow On Oprah?
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Connie Talbot Impresses Simon Cowell with Somewhere Over the Rainbow It's not often you see American Idol's Simon Cowell impressed unless he's in the presence of true talent. On a recent Oprah show featuring talented kids, Oprah showed a clip of a 6...
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Icebox Omarion Karaoke Singalong Piano Play Along
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I've included the original version of Ice Box by Omarion, the sing along version and once you're feeling truly confident a karaoke version with just instrumentation. Plus if you play piano, you can play Icebox by Omarion on your keyboard or piano.
Cover Tunes
Feeling Good Original Version By Nina Simone
Beyond mere karaoke, cover songs whether remakes or samples showcase an artist's versatility & originality with fresh interpretations that dare listeners to enjoy a new take on an old favorite.
Cover versions by Michael Buble, George Michael, Muse and The Pussycat Dolls can be found here.
When Artists Sing Each Other's Songs
Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
I love when artists cover each other's songs. You would think listening to the same song over and over again would be tiring but it's infinitely interesting. For example, my husband has a playlist of different artists doing the blues classic "Stormy Mondays".-
Jump - Van Halen Cover
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This lens features the original version of "Jump" by Van Halen and showcases cover versions by Paul Anka, Aztec Camera, Billy Idol, Mary Lou Lord and David Lee Roth. You would think listening to the same song over and over again would be tiring but i...
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This Love - Maroon 5 Cover
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This lens features the original version of "This Love" by Maroon 5 and showcases the best cover versions by Michael Buble and Natasha Bedingfield. You would think listening to the same song over and over again would be tiring but it's infinitely inte...
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We Are The Champions - Queen Cover Versions
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This lens features the original version of "We Are the Champions" by Queen and showcases cover versions Gavin DeGraw, Green Day, William Hung, Liza Minelli with Queen, Robbie Williams plus two song parodies "We Are The Champignons" and "Wir sind die...
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Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen Cover Versions
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This lens features the original version of "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen and showcases cover versions by Bryan Adams, Michael Buble, Robert Plant, Wynonna and Dwight Yoakam. You would think listening to the same song over and over again w...
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Wake Up Call - Maroon 5 Cover
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This lens features the original version of "Wake Up Call" by Maroon 5 and showcases cover versions by Mary J. Blige with Maroon 5, Sara Evans with Maroon 5 and a "Radical Reintepretation" bossa-nova style. You would think listening to the same song o...
My Life As An Entertainment Reporter
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Your Best Chance To Be Cast As An Extra On the Vancouver Twilight Saga Set Of New Moon
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UPDATE OCTOBER 2009. Eclipse Has Completed Shooting. Twilight Eclipse Casting & Extras Information. Click here UPDATE MAY 2009. The Contest Has Officially Ended & A TwiGuy, Ky Wildermuth, won the contest to be on the set of New Moon. See...
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Made of Honor Soundtrack You Tube Playlist & Songs
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So you loved the movie and the music. Where can you get the Maid of Honor Soundtrack? When is it coming out? Get the complete Maid of Honor Soundtrack Playlist here for free. Bad news. Sony Pictures did not plan on releasing an official Made of Honor...
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Robert Pattinson's Hair
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INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE The April 2009 cover of GQ magazine teases "Robert Pattinson is Here. Hide Your Daughters." Inside, the GQ magazine features Twilight's breakout star, Robert Pattinson, now filming the continuation of the Twili...
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Seriously, Are Izzy and George Dead?
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Katherine Heigl, T.R. Knight & Shonda Rhimes Have Not Yet Revealed Whether Izzy and George Are Dead or Alive Did Izzy and George Leave Grey's Anatomy? This season's 2 hour Grey's anatomy season finale cliffhanger was a whopper of an episode. Most no...
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Sex and the City Movie Sequel - A Bad Idea?
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Absolutely loved the TV show. Adored the froth, fashion, fun and heartbreak of the movie as well. But I can't imagine screenwriter Michael Patrick King having any more new stories to be told having neatly wrapped up a lot of the story lines in the fi...
My Life As An Arts Reviewer
Featured Artists
Washington, DC where I'm based is home to the Smithsonian where I get to spend time with Monet, Chagall, Rothko, Klee, Dali and other great artists and exhibits.-
Watercolor Painting In Italy
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With just the right amount of water mixed with pigment, through watercolor painting studies, paper is transformed into something magical, a kind of time capsule capturing a slice of life. One watercolor painter of architecture is Thomas L. Kerns, an...
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The Artist KAWS
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Who is the Artist KOS Featured on CBS This Morning? It took me a couple of keystrokes to figure out the name of the street artist which sounds like cause or KOS but turns out to be spelled KAWS. This generation's Warhol with a hip hop sensibility is...
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Obama Photographer Scout Tufankjian?
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What would it be like to be a photojournalist covering a long shot candidate? Through the eyes of Obama Photographer, Scout Tufankjian, her camera tells the story of Barack Obama's candidacy to President of the United States in her beautiful new phot...
My Life As A Book Reviewer
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How To Change Your Life In One Year
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Eat, Pray, Love has sold 4.7 million copies to date, an example of a recent publishing phenomenon of mid-life recovery memoirs, a mini-genre of books focusing on "how I turned my life around in a year". The books seem to especially appeal to women, o...
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Six-Word Memoirs On Love
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I met my husband sitting on a bench at the Museum of Modern Art in New York on a business trip in Manhattan from Vancouver, Canada -- it was my first time in the Big Apple. I saw this guy sitting on a bench. Thought he might be an interesting person...
My Life As An Obituary Writer
Some people may consider reading obituaries a morbid past time. But it is actually a way to honor an individual's legacy, to celebrate their joie de vivre. Celebrity deaths in particular shed a spotlight on the importance of living a life well lived.-
Celebrity Deaths 2008
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The Year in Review - 2008 Celebrity Deaths Some may consider reading obituaries a morbid past time. But as we say farewell to our favorite celebrities who died in 2008, it is actually a way to honor their legacies, to celebrate their joie de vivre a...
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Isaac Hayes Funeral Memorial Service
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A funeral memorial service in tribute to singer Isaac Hayes, otherwise known to countless South Park fans as Chef, was held on Monday, August 18, 2008. Over 3,000 friends and fans attended. A private service, attended by Denzel Washington, Wesley Sni...
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Photos of Majel Barrett Roddenberry Memorial Service & Funeral
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For those that could not attend the Majel Barrett Roddenberry memorial service held Sunday, January 4, the Roddenberry family has now posted poignant articles along with photos and a modified dedication video to Majel Barrett Roddenberry played at th...
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Bernie Mac Funeral
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A funeral service for comedian Bernie Mac was conducted Saturday, August 16th. King of Comedy, Bernie Mac, passed away early Saturday morning, August 9, 2008 at a Chicago hospital with complications related to pneumonia. Bernie Mac joins the tragic...
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Jett Travolta Condolences for Travolta Family
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Reported in The Dish Rag by Elizabeth Snead "According to the London Mirror, there have been many Travolta family arguments caused by Jett Travolta's illness. The source, a close friend of John's brother, Joey Travolta, told the Mirror that Joey an...
Most Touching Obituary
If There's Only One Tribute You Read
Last January, I heard about Last Lecture Professor, Randy Pausch from the Washington Post's 2008 "What's Hot List". I watched his inspiring Last Lecture on YouTube. Fom time to time, I'd visit his blog where he posted updates on his battle with pancreatic cancer -- actor Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with the same terminal illness.
One day, I checked in and was saddened to hear Randy's body had finally succumbed to the ravages of pancreatic cancer yet his spirit lives on through his love for his children, his wife Jai and his willingness to pass on his life lessons. I quickly set up an online guestbook for people to share their condolences. The outpouring of grief and support for Randy's family was touching.
The Last Lecture
Randy Pausch is dying and he's having to weigh his own desire to leave a lasting legacy for his children with finding precious private time to spend with his wife and kids. Read how Pausch successfully lobbies with his wife to prepare The Last Lecture which ends up with her sacrificing her last birthday dinner with her husband.
Yet it is because of his willingess to press on with the idea of The Last Lecture that Pausch's impact leaves an even more powerful and enduring legacy that has far greater reach. Carnegie Mellon has made Randy's lecture and transcripts available in perpetuity for free online and links are included here.
My Life As A Political Blogger
Writing Online for Associated Content & Squidoo
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Bush Shoe Video
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Has the Bush Shoe Thrower Trial Happened Yet? Bush shoe thrower gets sentenced for 3 years. See stories here. While Al-Zaidi Heads to Jail, Bush Heads Out On A Speaking Tour Millionaires-In-Chief. Clinton as well as other recent ex-presidents have c...
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7 Reasons Why I Wasn't Going to Obama's Inauguration...But Went Anyways
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From where we were standing at the Inauguration I couldn't see the President being sworn in but I could sure see Aretha's hat. Nah. Just kiddin'. But the Queen of Soul looked resplendent at Obama's Inauguration in her glamourous hat that will long be...
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Sanjay Gupta, CNN Doctor - Obama's Surgeon General? Not Sonjay Gupta
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To help people searching for information on Obama's Surgeon General pick, the TV CNN Doctor is not Sonjay Gupta but Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta, CNN Doctor, Obama's Surgeon General CNN's chief medical correspondent, Doctor Sanjay Gupta has been appro...
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Commander in Briefs - Should Obama Go Shirtless?
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Commander in Briefs - Shirtless Obama Yay or Nay? Is it less than Presidential for Obama to go shirtless? Or is it really every American's god-given right to go topless? Should we hold our Presidents to a higher standard to show some decorum? Or is t...
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Eric Shinseki
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Asian American Nominated to Obama's Cabinet Eric Shinseki could just as easily be dismissed as the token Asian American selected as the Secretary of Veteran Affairs for Obama's administration. But Shinseki, a highly respected four star general is an i...
My Life As A Food Writer
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Trailer Trash Toffee
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I am all about the easy when it comes to baking. This is one of those super addictive, can't just eat one treat that always goes over well. I love to have people take a guess at the ingredients. Rarely can anyone pinpoint that the tasty, krispy crust...
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Nanaimo Bars
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Ask anyone from British Columbia about a Nanaimo Bar and they will easily wax nostalgic about this regional indulgence. It's a super sweet, rich chocolate no bake bar composed of three layers: a dense graham cracker coconut base with a vanilla custar...
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Best Cookies for a Cookie Exchange or Swap
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You've been asked to participate in a Cookie Exchange Swap or Bake Sale but you don't think your favorite chocolate chip cookie is fancy enough to be a part of the mix. Here's a chance to try some new cookie recipes. There's even an easy one if you d...
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How to Make Orangina
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Love Orangina's Little Glass Bottles I've always loved Orangina, the way you need to gently shake it up to mix in the real juice pulp. "Aranciata" orange flavored carbonated soda from San Pellegrino is also a favorite. When I want to feel decadent, I...
My Life As A Technology Reporter
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HTML Cheat Sheet for Squidoo, Blogger & Beyond
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Squidoo makes it easy to look good but once you get the basics down, you'll wish that the text/write module would have a place to easily add a link or you might want to bold or italicize your text. Learning basic HTML will give you the added flexibil...
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Megan Casey Squidoo Editor-in-Chief
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One of Squidoo's Founding Members "Before joining the founding Squidoo team Megan spent 6 years in book publishing, most recently at the Portfolio business books imprint of Penguin Group, USA. There she developed pioneering marketing and technology...
My Life As A Lifestyle Writer
Writing About Quirky, Fun Things
One of the freedoms that online writing for Squidoo & Associated Content allow is the flexibility to write about anything and everything AND get paid for doing so.-
Menstrual Cups? Ditch Your Tampons & Pads With Diva Cup, Instead Softcup, Moon Cup & Gladrags
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My, oh, my. We've certainly come a long way since Kotex now haven't we. When you figure we spend, what maybe $10 a month on tampons, pads and mini-pads, there's a lot to be said about seeing red to go green. You could save around a hundred bucks a y...
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Tennis Ball Launcher, Automatic Dog Ball Launcher, Ball Throwing Machine for Dogs
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Carly of iCarly.com recently went on Ellen to show her one of her favorite videos on YouTube.com. Ellen being an animal lover could not resist the cuteness quotient of this tennis ball chasing dog who wants to do nothing but chase tennis balls all da...
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My Reusable Shopping Bag Purse Addiction
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Reusable Shopping Bags. Love 'em. Some ladies with deeper wallets may covet a Kate Spade hand bag, a Birkin Bag like Martha Stewart favors, a Louis Vuitton or Coach purse. But for pure, practicality, you gotta love reusable shopping bags. As practica...
My Life As A Travel Writer
Favorite Travel Destinations
Paris is the first European city I ever visited. Got married in Rome & honeymooned in Venice. We've travelled to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hong Kong, Berlin, Prague, Dublin, London, Morocco, Puerto Rico, San Francisco, Hawaii, New York, Boston, Toronto, Montreal.-
Why Live in Barcelona, Spain?
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An Unbelievable, Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience If you're contemplating living overseas, consider adding Spain to the top of your bucket list. Barcelona, in particular, is a cosmopolitan city with all the luxuries of an urban city comparable to Manhat...
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How To Quickly Learn Spanish Sesame Street Spanish Lessons
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When my husband and I confirmed we would be living in Spain for 4 months we signed up for 10 private Spanish lessons. Neither of us took Spanish in school. As far as learning another language, my husband took German in high school and I took a year o...
My Life As A Self-Help Writer
Follow Your Passion
I am interested in work life balance issues. My work history includes telecommuting, a 4 day compressed work week & now I take at least 4 months vacation a year. I am interested in sharing my experience so others can enjoy more time off as well.-
Live Like You Were Dying
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Death and Gases. Why is Running Out of Gas top of Mind? "99.5 cents a liter" my Dad reports from Canada. Anytime my parents talk to me on the phone, it's like a regularly scheduled news program where you get a live weather wrap-up, current events and...
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If You Knew You'll Die Tomorrow - What Would You NOT Do Today?
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I'm playing Twitter tag putting my own spin on lensmaster Chef Keem's original Twrttrstrm "If you knew you'll die tomorrow - what would you do today?" I know I would definitely not bother to shovel the sidewalk or worry about pulling every little we...
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Take a Year Off Work
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A few years ago, a pair of raisins picked me up at the airport. I think who are these shrunken people? "Hey, did you grow a few inches?" my Mom asks. Suddenly, at 5' 7", I'm Heidi Klum. As my Dad hefts my suitcases into the trunk he adds "Osteoporos...
Follow Your Bliss
Joseph Campbell
When I met my husband, it set in motion a life adventure that continues to this day, leaving behind the safety and security of living in the city I grew up in to move to the East Coast, leaving behind friends and family. Co-workers at my steady but boring job at the phone company wished me well and sent me off with a copy of this amazing book.
The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell is the perfect gift for graduation, retirement, milestone birthdays and more. There is a less expensive paperback but this illustrated version makes the text come alive. If there's one book I'd recommend about answering the call to adventure, this is it. Check your local library or Netflix to view the companion DVDs with Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers.
The Power of Myth (Illustrated Edition)
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 12/17/2009)
Following one's bliss, as Campbell saw it, isn't merely a matter of doing whatever you like, and certainly not doing simply as you are told. It is a matter of identifying that pursuit which you are truly passionate about and attempting to give yourself absolutely to it. In so doing, you will find your fullest potential and serve your community to the greatest possible extent.
- Joseph Campbell Foundation
My Life As An Online Writer
Blogging, Squidoo, Associated Content
I was also writing for an abstract service which no longer exists called Brijit.com that paid you to summarize a news story, magazine article or television program in 100 words or less.-
How to Take a Writing Retreat or Writing Sabbatical
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1 year. 3 countries. 54,000 words. Greetings from Lotusland is the story of how one 40 something left her job to travel, write a book and enjoy what's most important in life. If this were a book, this would be the compelling front cover that would...
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Write a Book With Squidoo
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Why Won't the Words Come? I feel like someone has stood me up on a date. I've set up all the right conditions to woo my muse -- time off work, a lovely place to write & few demands. Sleep Is the Devil as Duvet When words fail, a fluffy pillow is the...
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Overcome Writer's Procrastination
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Sometimes with a large project, our fear of failure looms like a perpetual rain cloud fogging our minds, favoring procrastination over action. Here's my lens on what I did to overcome writer's procrastination in the writing of my book about taking a...
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Making Money Writing For Associated Content & Why I Need to Keep My Day Job
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Write. Earn. Learn. Before people take a chance on trying something new, they want to know if it's worth it? One of the first questions writers new to Associated Content want to know is how much money they can make. Frequently Asked Questions include...
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Associated Content Top 5 Content Producers
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My New Year's Resolution for 2009 is to write & publish more on Associated Content & Squidoo. But since I only write for AC part-time I want to make sure I spend my time wisely focusing on creating quality content that will generate maximum page view...
What I'm Currently Reading
Seth Godin's Tribes
The year before in 2007 in re-working my schedule to take 4 months off every year, Tim Ferriss' The Four Hour Work Week helped shape my thinking. This year, it's Seth Godin's Tribes.
Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/17/2009)
Excerpt From Seth's Blog on Tribe Management
Brand management is so 1999. Brand management was top down. It involved an MBA managing the brand, the ads, the shelf space, etc. Tribe management is a whole different way of looking at the world.
What people really want is the ability to connect to each other, not to companies. It starts with permission to deliver anticipated, personal and relevant messages to people who want to get them.
So the permission is used to build a tribe of people who want to hear from the company because it helps them connect, it helps them find each other, it gives them a story to tell and something to talk about.
I'd Love To Get Paid to Write For a Living
Wait A Minute, I'm Kind Of Doing That Now
Now, more than ever people are eagerly embracing the possibility of taking extended periods of time off to accomplish personal goals such as taking a writing sabbatical.
How to Write a Great Bestselling Book Title: Tips from Timothy Ferriss
Friends and family offer soft research when it comes to writing a bestselling book title. Timothy Ferris, bestselling author of The Four Hour Work Week offers two brilliant tips using Google adwords and observational in store research.
Write Everyday, Practice Makes Profit
Writing is a muscle which only improves with daily practice. The easiest way to make more money on Associated Content is to make writing a regular habit.
Why I Love Associated Content
The real benefit to writing for Associated Content is getting to write about whatever you're most passionate about which in my case is about everything from entertainment gossip, music, movies, travel, food, politics and more.
About Me
This Year I Pledge to Write Everyday
This past year in 2008 my husband and I got to spend 4 months living in Barcelona. One tradition we brought over from Spain we hope to maintain is the Mediterranean time clock of 2 hour lunches and afternoon siestas.-
Adrienne Jenkins My Resume
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What sets superstars apart is their ability to escape dead ends quickly, while staying focused when it counts. Winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt - until they commit to beating the right Dip for the right reasons. - Seth Godin Loo...
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108 Things I Got to Do On My Year Off or Things To Do Before You Die
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In 2008, I took a year's sabbatical with a short list of what I wanted to get out of my time off. I had never heard of a bucket list & didn't even write a list of things to do before you die. But I discovered by giving myself the gift of a year, I go...
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Yes We Can Pledge to Squidoo
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Make Everyday a Day of Service Now that Obama's Inauguration Day and National Day of Service are over, inspired by Obama's call to service, how do we continue to "summon a new spirit of patriotism, of responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch...
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- spirituality spirituality Oct 11, 2009 @ 11:28 am
- Just featured you here: http://squidoo.crabbysbeach.com/blogs/2009/10/11/adriennejenkins/
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- spirituality spirituality Oct 11, 2009 @ 11:16 am
- Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
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- Tipi Tipi Sep 18, 2009 @ 7:57 pm
- Adrienne, I'm so glad that you posted in the thread on SquidU so I could find your wonderful lensography. I'll be adding the link to mine...I collect link to great lensographies. ~ Yes, that is staggering traffic and its increasing by thousands since that post in SquidU. Its incredible and I feel so blessed. ~ Thank you!
Susie
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- Ramkitten Ramkitten Sep 11, 2009 @ 9:20 pm
- I really like how you set this up. AND that you're doing something you love. I too am "semi-retired" at 40, but the thing I do the most isn't something I get paid for. But it IS something I'm passionate about (Search & Rescue). So I'm always happy to hear about others who've been able to break out of their own so-called cubicles and follow their hearts. Anyhow, you have lots of lenses I still need to visit. You're a wonderful writer, regardless of the topic. I'll be back to see more.
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- prosperity66 prosperity66 Sep 8, 2009 @ 10:16 am
- Wow! what an impressive course! You definitely are a great lensmaster and anything included in this lens is interesting. I particularly liked that you wrote "Follow your passion"... so many webmasters wannabe tend to forget it - wise sentence!
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