Pat is a Wellness Coach, artist, Sender of Cards, and webmaster. Join us at Squidoo Marketing http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/CardLady Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:45:21 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.squidoo.com/ElvisAaronPresley This is a musical tribute! Turn your speakers on high for this one! music Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:07:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/IsraelKamakawiwoole The growing success of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, a Hawaiian vocalist known to many simply as "IZ," is an amazing story just waiting to be told. "Bruddah Iz" was a popular entertainer and singer in Hawaiʻi until his death at the age of 38. He became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993 with his medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World", which has been featured in several films, television programs, and television commercials. music Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:23:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/zootycoon Whether you are looking for a new game or already a fan of Zoo Tycoon, this lens is intended to increase your enjoyment of the game. Manage animals, employees, guests and deteriorating fences to maximize their happiness and your profits. Watch out for escaping lions and rampaging dinosaurs, cross your fingers for a baby panda.    Challenge your inner zookeeper and join the pack of players who cannot get enough of this family-friendly simulation game!   entertainment Thu, 15 May 2008 04:37:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/NamMyohoRengeKyo All The benefits of the Lotus Sutra can be realized by chanting the six syllables Nam Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo one is able to reveal the state of Buddhahood in one's life, experienced as the natural development of joy, increased vitality, courage, wisdom and compassion.  education Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:38:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/elvismartialarts "Elvis was perhaps one of biggest promoters of the martial arts during their big rise in the United States. Through his fight scenes in his movies, or his on-stage kata-inspired dance routines, Elvis introduced millions to the martial arts. Unlike many celebrities who got into the martial arts for movie roles, or because it was the "in" thing to do, Elvis truly believed in the martial arts and the benefits of martial arts study. ~~James Hom sports Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:16:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gentleonmymind In 1967, a "flash of brilliance in the form of a song seeped into the collective psyche of a generation. The number was 'Gentle On My Mind,' popularized by good-time singer Glenn Campbell."   "Gentle on My Mind" is a song written by John Hartford, which won two 1968 Grammy Awards. Hartford himself won the award for Best Folk Performance. The other award, Best Country & Western Solo Vocal Performance, Male, went to Glen Campbell for his version of Hartford's song. Hartford said that he was inspired to write the song's poignant lyrics after seeing the film Doctor Zhivago, and that it took about fifteen minutes to write down. Campbell used "Gentle on My Mind" as the theme to his late-1960s TV variety show, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. While Campbell's version remains the best known in the US, versions by Patti Page and Aretha Franklin were also Hot 100 hits in 1968 and 1969, respectively. In the UK, the version by Dean Martin reached number 2 in 1969. Elvis Presley also recorded the song at American Sound Studios in Memphis in January 1969, and the song featured on the award winning album From Elvis in Memphis. More recently, it was recorded by Lucinda Williams and this version was featured over the closing credits in the 2006 comedy movie Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. R.E.M. performs a cover of this song on Sounds Eclectic: The Covers Project, a covers album released by alternative radio KCRW with the participation of 15 different artists. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia entertainment Thu, 15 May 2008 04:55:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/JohnHartford John Hartford the Storyteller!  I fell in love with John Hartford when I heard him sing Gentle on My MInd I've been a fan ever since.   I first remember John singing in a Campbell's Soup commercial. Then we saw him playing banjo from the audience at the start of each installment of Glenn Campbell's (don't know if there was any relation) weekly television variety series, and "he made a significant impact as one of the creative renegades who contributed to the 'Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour's' ingenious irreverence." John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937– June 4, 2001) was an American country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore. Hartford performed with a variety of ensembles throughout his career, and is perhaps best known for his solo performances where he would interchange the guitar, banjo, and fiddle from song to song. He also invented his own shuffle tap dance move, and danced on an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang. ~~From Wikipedia music Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:16:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/evacassidy By the time the pure, powerful voice of Eva Cassidy hit the airwaves, she had already passed away at the far-too-young age of 33. Early on she drew the attention of the "Godfather of Go-Go," Chuck Brown, who invited her to collaborate with his band, the Soul Searchers. Soon after, Cassidy was diagnosed with melanoma. After treatment, she recorded several collections of pop, blues, and jazz tunes, but the cancer was to return after only two years. Cassidy made one more public appearance in 1996, performing "What a Wonderful World," a rendition that still takes one's breath away today. entertainment Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:34:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/MelissaEtheridge Raspy and real, Melissa Etheridge is a woman who rocks. Adored by her fans, this multiplatinum artist has sold more than 25 million records. Melissa was in her prime, joyfully surrounded by her two children and the love of her life, actress Tammy Lynn Michaels. Then suddenly at age 43, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Melissa says her journey brought her closer to hell than she's ever been. But Melissa proved she is a survivor: Just weeks after undergoing grueling chemotherapy, she emerged truly triumphant. Bald and beautiful, Melissa returned to the spotlight and performed at this year's Grammy Awards ceremony. ~Interview with Oprah  entertainment Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:56:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tina_turner An eight-time Grammy Award winner, Turner's consistent success and popularity in rock music has earned her the title, "The Queen of Rock & Roll. music Thu, 15 May 2008 10:36:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ULALI First Nations women's a cappella trio, ULALI Trio members Pura Fe (Tuscarora), Soni Moreno (Apache, Yaqui, Mayan) and Jennifer Kresiberg (Tuscarora) create their own sound by blending their strong traditional roots and personal contemporary styles. Upon the group's conception 15 years ago, they created a new genre of American Indian music embracing a wide range of indigenous music-from Southern choral singing to pre-Columbian music. music Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:39:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bobbymcgee Kris Kristofferson was living in a condemded building when someone broke in one day while he was gone and trashed the place and stole what little he had to steal. Everything was gone! He had lost his family and wife and was disowned by parents. Not having anything was liberating. No way to go but up. So he wrote this song. Bobby Newarth (having heard Roger Miller's recording of the song) taught Janis the song while Kris was in Peru making a film with Dennis Hopper. He sang the song in the film. Bobby introduced Kris to Janis later (where they lived in her house for about a month). They became friends but he never heard her sing the song until after she died. (From interview on NPR's Fresh Air) music Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:14:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/joanbaez There aren't many in showbiz like Baez. Forty years ago she was the dorky folk singer with the pure voice and the severe expression who, through sheer force of sincerity, won out as the symbol of her generation over hipper rivals. By her own admission she has only had two real hits, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down and Diamonds and Rust, but the music was always less important to her than the message and the message less important than something else, something rather vague, which in the 1960s she would probably have called love. For those children of the 60s to whom the full-on counter-culture seemed daunting, Baez provided an accessible model of rebellion - concerned citizenship without the face paint. She was only 18 when she walked out on stage at the Newport folk festival in 1959, but had a stillness about her which the unstill found mesmerising. She looks back now and laughs; but she has to admit, she had a lot of style. Baez, at 65, is radiant. She didn't sell out; she didn't crack up. She switched from dairy to soya and went into therapy, but otherwise changed little during 40 years of fame. She didn't even lose her sense of humour, as so many activists do, in fact she has grown a lot more relaxed in the years since the 60s. Emma Brockes interviews Joan Baez Tuesday January 24, 2006 The Guardian  music Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:43:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/survivortv Survivor -- The Emmy Award-winning series  Are you a Survivor Fan? Let's talk about it. entertainment Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:17:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jericho_tv Jericho Surviving the bomb was only the beginning!Surviving the Second cancelation by CBS is the next thing. Keeping Jericho going is the campaign. We need your help!  moviesandtv Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:07:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/livingbuddhism My purpose here is to introduce you to the concepts of Buddhism and to provide some guidence in it's practice and study. My intention is for you to discover how the Buddhist teachings can positively impact your daily life.  All Buddhists, regardless of denomination, value the Three Treasurers, or Three Jewels of Buddhism. These three include: The Buddha, his teachings known as the Dharma and his community of truth-seekers known as the Sangha.  education Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:10:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chick_flicks These are some of my favorite films. Help me create a list of the best Boomer Chick flicks! moviesandtv Fri, 16 May 2008 23:57:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tonyhillerman Where do you find detective novels, Navajo culture, Skinwalkers, Hopi culture, New Mexico landscape beauty, humor and great reading in one place? In a Tony Hillerman novel.  Tony Hillerman is my favorite author. I always look forward to his next book. I love the way he writes. As he tells his story, he describes everything in such great detail that I feel like I know the places and the people. arts Tue, 27 May 2008 23:15:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Demeter The Greek goddess of agriculture, the pure nourisher of youth and the green earth, the health-giving cycle of life and death, and preserver of marriage and the sacred law. She is invoked as the "bringer of seasons" in the Homeric hymn.   Demeter is the fair haired earth goddess who blesses all phases of the harvest. She walks the furrowed fields dressed in green and displays her moods with feast and famine. education Thu, 17 May 2007 02:47:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/elegantuniverse   Eleven dimensions, parallel universes, and a world made out of strings. It's not science fiction...it's String Theory! education Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:51:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bodyelectric This lens is about a song from the soundtrack of Fame the 1980 film. There was also a 1990s Broadway adaptation.                     Fame is a 1980 musical film conceived and produced by David De Silva, directed by Alan Parker, and written by Christopher Gore. The film follows a group of students through their studies at the New York High School of Performing Arts . The film is split into sections corresponding to auditions, freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years. This movie ranked number 42 on Entertainment Weekly's list of the 50 Best High School Movies. music Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:26:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/walkingboots "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" is a pop song composed by Lee Hazlewood and first recorded by Nancy Sinatra. It was released in February, 1966, and hit #1 in the United States and United Kingdom Pop charts. Subsequently, many cover versions of the song have been released in a range of styles: pop, rock, country, dance, and industrial. Jessica Simpson made #14 in the United States in 2005 with her version. The song is often incorrectly listed as "These Boots Were Made for Walkin'" and "These Boots Are Made for Walking." Wikipedia  music Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:42:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hankwilliams Hank Williams, "the hillbilly Shakespeare," left this world nearly 50 years ago yet he retains his hold on the American imagination as the most potent icon of country music. By 1953, literally worn out at twenty-nine, Hank Williams was gone. But he had given country music much of its standard repertoire, a new definition of stardom and a legend so enduring that he is still the model for countless singers and songwriters. In his youth, Hank befriended Rufus Payne, a black street musician known as "Tee-Tot". Years later, Hank would say that Payne had given him "all the music training I ever had", and most biographers consider Payne the source of the noticeable blues thread running through Hank's music. music Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:34:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Humorousbabynames Yahoo search results lists 37,100,000 webpages for Baby Names. Google lists 18,600,000.  I thought I would list just a few humorous items here. Join me...Leave your comments about your choices of names, books or websites that I should check out below. (www.pureclipart.com)  kids Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:49:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gamelan Western enthusiasts have often compared the static yet constantly moving state of gamelan music to a river running in its course, or to "moonlight poured over the field". Gamelan is a form of unique and exotic music originating in the islands of Indonesia in South East Asia.  The traditional music of Java, an island in the Malay Archipelago, the gamelan formed an important part of the religious and social life of the village. The gamelan is a collection of musical instruments, mostly metallic, with gong- or bell-like sounds, that has been passed down by oral tradition for well over a thousand years. Here is a well-developed, powerful, and beautiful music that is completely outside the western idea of what music could and should be, traditionally learned quite naturally and a part of everyday life, "in much the same way villagers learn to sow and harvest crops, prepare a meal, or build a traditional dwelling. Starting from the youngest age villagers begin to absorb the conventions and style of gamelan music, gradually and by osmosis as much as formal teaching, learning to play the various instruments. A village gamelan is not played by professional musicians but by villagers who take their part in playing the gamelan as they would in planting the fields or harvesting the crops. The gamelan and its music are an integral part of the ritual life of the village and indeed the entire gamelan and particularly the large gongs are considered sacred. The instruments of the gamelan are typically housed in its own open-walled building."   Please rate this lens by clicking on the stars above...5 stars will be great!  music Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:12:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/boomerwomen Baby Boomers (technically, those born between 1946 and 1962) make up, at almost 80 million, the largest generational demographic today. And, among Boomers, women not only outnumber men but also influence as much as 80% of household purchase decisions, from food and finance to travel and technology. people Thu, 15 May 2008 05:02:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/americaneskimo Because given the smallest chance to do so, an Eskie will steal your heart!  The American Eskimo is one of the most intelligent of all canine breeds. They are very curious. They will examine changes in their environment with a wary, yet inquisitive eye. Their antics while playing will often cause you to grin or even laugh. They are very social and very aware of their family. They are very loving. They always seem to know when a family member needs to be cheered-up or to simply be loved. Anyone who has ever had an "Eskie Hug" truly understands their unique ability to love. animals Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:12:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sarahbrightman Very often, fans of Sarah's latest works are surprised to learn of her illustrious past in Andrew Lloyd Webber productions on Broadway and the West End. Conversely, those who remember her landmark role in Phantom of the Opera find themselves marveling at the exciting direction that her career has taken in the decade since her departure from musical theatre. Hardcore Sarah fans, no doubt, are well aware that her singing career began with chart-topping success in the disco era, with a dancing career that extended all the way back to her childhood. arts Tue, 20 Mar 2007 01:53:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bestchildrensbooks I'm a new grandma again. I need your help finding the best books for my grandchild.  The best children's books last thru the ages and there are some very good books being written today. I'll list some of my favorite along with award winning books that I haven't read. You can help me by voting for your favorites and add ing more! kids Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:24:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/alisongoldfrapp Goldfrapp is a Mercury Music Prize nominated English electronica duo formed in 1999. The band consists of lead singerr/composer/keyboardist Alison Goldfrapp and multi-instrumentalist Will Gregory. The duo is credited for their pioneering electronics, crystalline vocals, visual theatrics and glam-sex decadence. computers Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:18:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Langella A versatile and overwhelmingly charismatic actor -- and, in his youth, a strikingly handsome one -- Langella was best known early in his career for his success in the title role of Dracula in the Broadway production designed by Edward Gorey. He was persuaded to star opposite Laurence Olivier in the subsequent film version directed by John Badham. ~~Wikipedia  I am a big Frank Langella Fan. He was my favorite Sherlock Holmes ever and I loved his as Dracula. Learn more about him with this lens and let me know what you think!  Please rate this lens by clicking the stars above. people Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:02:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/KaseyChambers Kasey has been nominated in the BEST FEMALE ARTIST category for this years ARIA AWARDS. The Awards Cermony will take place on October 29th in Sydney. music Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:08:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best_david_bowie English singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger and audio engineer. Active in five decades of rock music, and frequently re-inventing his music and image, Bowie is widely regarded[1] as an influential innovator, particularly for his work through the 1970s. Bowie has taken cues from a wide range of fine art, philosophy and literature. He is also a film and stage actor, music video director and visual artist. music Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:36:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/oletaadams "When the music is so good that it makes you swoon; when the lyrics are so real that they make you cry; when the voice is so rich and so passionate that all you can do is wave your hands, close your eyes and shake your head, you know it's Oleta." Tafrija Magazine music Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:20:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/whitman I invite you to discover Walt Whitman as I discover him!  American poet, "Considered by many to be the greatest of all American poets, Walt Whitman celebrated the freedom and dignity of the individual and sang the praises of democracy and the brotherhood of man. His Leaves of Grass, unconventional in both content and technique, is probably the most influential volume of poems in the history of American literature." ~~continue at Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition.   arts Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:51:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/FreddyFender Freddy Fender "The King of Tex-Mex" Latin/Country  1937-2006  Freddy Fender (June 4, 1937 – October 14, 2006), born Baldemar Huerta in San Benito, Texas, was a Tejano, country, and rock and roll musician, known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados. He said he took his name from his Guitar.  music Sat, 13 Jan 2007 15:39:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/anniessong Of the most played songs at weddings, Wagner had one and John Denver had Two. One is Annie's Song. "Annie's Song" was written as an ode to Denver's then-wife, Annie Denver (Annie Martel). The two had started to come apart following his sudden success, and had separated when he took a trip to Switzerland. While on a ski lift by himself, Denver started to marvel the beauty around, and, thinking about his wife back at home, penned the song in a few minutes. The song has since become a wedding standard and an expression of love for many people, due to its grand imagery and the fact it could apply to anyone (Annie is not mentioned by name in any part of the song). music Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:30:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/summer_of_love What was life like in San Francisco during the summer of 1967, the "Summer of Love"? Some of us were around to remember it, others have forgotten and many weren't even here yet. "Summer of Love" recalls how, in 1967, San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district became a mecca for young people seeking free music, free love and cosmic oneness, but quickly became home to rampant drug abuse, food shortages and STDs. newsandpolitics Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:29:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/writersgroups Whether you are an experienced writer or a beginner, I hope this lens is helpful for you. arts Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:27:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hugsvideoshowcase My Friend JD has declared an Intergalactic Cyber Hugs Day and a lens to tell you all about it. This lens was created as a companion showcase for "Hugs" videos from around the world. These videos are sure to bring a smile to your face. Don't think that these videos are all the same. Each shows the individuality & creativity of it's creator. moviesandtv Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:37:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/RitaCoolidge "Like her contemporaries Carly Simon and Linda Ronstadt, Coolidge has developed a deeper, more emotional (and better) singing style as she has aged." -People Magazine music Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:43:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ozarkswriters The Ozarks is a very big place--about 50,000 square miles of  Arkansas and Missouri.  This lens is for/about writers in the Ozarks area. arts Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:47:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Winnie_the_Pooh Jan 18 - Today is the Birthday of Winnie's author A.A. Milne. Winnie the Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things which has made him the world's most beloved bear. ..While Eeyore frets and Piglet hesitates... and Rabbit calculates and Owl pontificates... Pooh just... IS...' education Thu, 15 May 2008 04:27:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/4laughs Laughter is the best medicine. Check out if there's anything here that will make you laugh, maybe giggle, or at least smile.   FIND YOUR HAPPY PLACE!    Help me build this lens. I appreciate your contributions!  entertainment Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:09:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bransonbuzz Branson is considered the "Live Music Show Capital of the World" with over 30 theaters playing host to over 60 Shows. It's a fun "family friendly" place to go!!    travel Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:09:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/perhapslove When John Denver and his wife seperated and were moving toward divorce, John wrote this song while on a plane. He called Annie and sang it to her on the phone. John said he was thinking of all the things that LOVE meant to him and all the images the word brought to his mind. Obviously the love was still there.  music Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:14:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/dada Dada was born out of protest - at the vast slaughter of World War One and at an artistic world which was bourgeois and indulgent. Dada was anti-art, deliberately shocking and often a load of bloody nonsense. Dada loved to confuse and annoy. "The true dadas are against dada" - Tristan Tzara "Dada is a state of mind" - Andre Breton arts Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:04:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/DaleFreeman A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Freeman started his newspaper career in Springfield, Missouri in 1944 and was a reporter, assistant city editor, Sunday editor, executive city editor, and editor-in-chief, and Executive editor of the Springfield (Mo.) Newspapers. After retiring, Freeman served as Editor-in-residence and lecturer in journalism at Missouri State University for more than a decade. During his long career, he served as a chairman of the American Society of Newspaper Editors Education for Journalism Committee and a member of the Associated Press Managing Editors Association journalism education, ethics committees. He was a former board member, Mid-America Press Institute and the Missourian Publishing Company. He is a former chairman of the Missouri-Kansas Editors-Publishers Association and the Missouri AP Wire Editors. He is currently a board member of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Association. Freeman was a longtime columnist as "The Ozarker" in the Springfield Newspapers. He is a contributing editor to OzarkWatch magazine and is the author of four books.   arts Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:11:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/christmassongs Do you LOVE Holiday Music? I do! See what others consider to be the favorite Holiday Music and Let me know what your favorites are by posting in my guestbook. music Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:57:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/amightyheart The sad saga of slain Wall Street Journal South Asia bureau chief Danny Pearl is ultimately -- and very intimately -- Mariane Pearl's story. The film adapted from Mariane Pearl's 2003 harrowing memoir A Mighty Heart: The Brave Life and Death of My Husband Danny Pearl, is a  terse, methodical account of Pearl's kidnapping and murder in Pakistan as seen through the eyes of those who sought his return. Having covered the U.S. bombing of Afghanistan following the Sept. 11 attacks, the Pearls were working as journalists in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 23, 2002 -- the day Danny, chasing a story about foiled shoe bomber Richard Reid, got into a cab and never returned. Sticking close to the very pregnant Mariane (Jolie), the film recounts the restless five-week search for the man's whereabouts and his kidnappers' identities, all accompanied by a hailstorm of media attention. It is a harrowing but inspiring account of one woman's struggle with overwhelming tragedy and her refusal to give in to prejudice.   newsandpolitics Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:33:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/joshritter There's a lot of buzz about Josh Ritter. I first heard of him on the Letterman Show January 12, 2007, when he performed Girl in the War. I created this lens to introduce him to you if you haven't heard of him, and to feature Ritter for those of you who have. Please rate this lens by clicking on the stars above! 5 stars is best!    music Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:50:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/songwriters Information and resources for and about songwriters people Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:29:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/georgebush43 This lens pokes fun at George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States.     entertainment Sat, 18 Nov 2006 23:26:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jlennon 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980  John Lennon was an iconic 20th century English rock and roll songwriter and singer, who gained worldwide fame as founder of The Beatles. Lennon's songwriting was often full of pain and hope. His melodies were at times beautiful and at times dark. His lyrics reflected his personal and career demands, philosophical outlook, his unease with his fame, and current events. This lens is about John and his music.   music Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:05:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/screenwriters Screenwriters, scenarists or script writers, are authors who write the screenplays from which movies and television programs are made. moviesandtv Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:24:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/theroches The Roches are Maggie, Terre and Suzzy — three Irish, Catholic, suburban, middle class sisters who have made their mark in folk music with quirky song lyrics and intricate harmonies. The trio has developed a loyal following over the years of being on the road or recording for nearly three decades.  In early 1997, the Roches announced they were going their separate ways; while Maggie remained quiet, Terre formed a new group, Terre Roche and Her Moodswings, and Suzzy issued her first solo LP, Holy Smokes. Singing and touring together again after a 10-year hiatus.  They haven't lost the off-kilter humor, vocal diversity or distinctive, poetic songwriting ability that earned them a loyal fan base, drawn to the eclectic musical synergy of the sisters. Fans are welcoming them back. Suzzy believes the time apart has really helped them, and that evidence of that is really clear on their latest album “Moonswept.” “Each of us over the last 10 years have gotten better at what we do and explored our strengths. On this album, and in performing, we let each other do what we do best, stay out each other’s way and support each other,” Suzzy says. “In that way, it’s a real classic Roche Sisters record. The arrangements are us. There’s a lot of information on it, the music is beautiful, and people who are interested in us will really like it.”  music Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:08:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/goldenglobe 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards The Hollywood Foreign Press Association was founded more than 60 years ago by a group of Los Angeles-based journalists working for overseas publications. January 13, 2008 Sunday Presentation of "The 65th Annual Golden Globe® Awards" Live telecast on NBC Television at 8 p.m. EST   entertainment Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:51:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/carlysimon Carly Elisabeth Simon (born June 25, 1945 in New York City) is an Academy Award, Golden Globe and two-times Grammy Awards winning American musician who emerged as one of the leading lights of the early 1970s singer-songwriter movement. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994. music Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:10:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ConstanceLevy An author of poetry for children, Constance Levy has written for magazines such as Cricket, Spider, and Creative Classroom. Her books include I’m Going to Pet a Worm Today and Other Poems, A Tree Place and Other Poems, When Whales Exhale and Other Poems, A Crack in the Clouds and Other Poems (all published by Simon & Schuster) and SPLASH-Poems of Our Watery World (Orchard/Scholastic). In 1994 one of her titles was included in Bank Street College’s "Children’s Books of the Year" and she was awarded the Boston Globe Horn Book Honor Award. Her books have been included in the American Booksellers "Pick of the Lists" in 1991 and 1998, the NCTE Notable Book in Language Arts in 1995 and 1999, and the New York Library’s select 100 titles for Children’s Books in 1996. She was a nominee for the William Allen White Award in 1994 and 1996 and she won the Lee Bennet Hopkins Honor Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature in 1999. arts Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:53:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jerichotvshowvideoshowcase Jericho was canceled by CBS, but the network relented and renewed the show for seven more episodes after disappointed fans sent 25 tons of peanuts to CBS in protest. It's a great story of grassroots fan support. And then they canceled it again. This lens is for the Fans of Jericho! moviesandtv Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:02:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/DeborahChester Internationally published author of 34 novels, Deborah Chester has written historical romances, young adult, science fiction, and fantasy under her own name and two pseudonyms. A professor of professional writing for the University of Oklahoma’s College of Journalism and Mass Communication, she teaches novel and short story writing. In 2002, she won their Distinguished Teaching Award. In 1981, her young adult novel, The Sign of the Owl, was named to the American Library Association’s Best Books for Young Adults list. In 1983, The Sign of the Owl was a Mark Twain Award winner. In 1985, Chester was named Oklahoma Writer of the Year. In 1994, she was inducted into the Oklahoma Professional Writers Hall of Fame. In 1998, her bestselling sf novel Alien Chronicles #1: The Golden One was named to VOYA’s Best Books for Young Adults list. It was the first volume of a trilogy commissioned by LucasFilm Publishing Ltd. She has also written a tie-in novel for Steven Spielberg’s Earth 2 television show. Her latest bestselling trilogy, known as The Sword, The Ring, and The Chalice has grown into a seven-book series. arts Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:27:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/denean Danean writes that her "intention has always been to offer music that nourishes the spirit...to open pathways to higher states of awareness. "Music, as a means of Divine worship creates a bridge between our deepest knowing and the world of the unseen. It is music that helps us to remember where we come from; music is the language of Spirit. Did you know that within the Lakota tradition, the holy people are known as "singers"?" music Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:44:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/JohnSteinbeck John Steinbeck, 1902-1968 was the author of sixteen novels, a collection of short stories, four screenplays, a sheaf of journalistic essays-including four collections, three travel narratives, a translation and two published journals, and three "play-novellas" on Broadway. His first novel was published in 1929. He served as an overseas war correspondent for the New York Herald Tribune during World War II. Some of his most well-known books were The Red Pony, Tortilla Flat, Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, Cannery Row, The Pearl, and East of Eden. Nine of his novels have been made into movies. In 1937, "Of Mice & Men," his novella/play won the Drama Critics Circle Award. In 1940, he won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for The Grapes of Wrath. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962 and in 1964 President Johnson awarded him the United States Medal of Freedom. arts Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:16:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/writershalloffame The Writers Hall of Fame® of America began in Springfield, Missouri, in 1994, and at the core of its existence is a common passion -- the joy of writing. With grassroots activities such as writing camps, scholarships, contests, and partnerships in education, the Writers Hall of Fame® of America remains true to its goal of encouraging an interest in writers young and old. Each year the Writers Hall of Fame® of America holds an induction ceremony, celebrating the works and lives of those who have made significant contributions to the art of writing. Come celebrate with us! philanthropy Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:19:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/roseannecash Cash is as close as you can get to country music royalty -- she's the daughter of legend Johnny Cash. But she's also blazed her own trail, with 25 years of making records and 11 number-one country music singles under her belt.  For more than twenty-five years now, on such albums as Seven Year Ache (1981), Interiors (1990), 10 Song Demo (1996) and Rules of Travel (2003), Cash has made personal honesty a compelling signature of her songwriting. She has never been willing to turn away from difficult emotions or complex situations. Indeed, a writer first, she has found her truest voice in articulating the most heartbreaking emotional realities: betrayal, self-betrayal, loss, misunderstanding and isolation. But she also believes firmly in the limitless possibilities of personal redemption. ~~ Anthony DeCurtis arts Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:58:32 -0600