GIANT Squid 100 Charter Member 2007 * Squid Angel Emeritus * Lensography * LOTD * Stuffed Cabbage * Squidoo U *   *TYVM Squidoo Fans! Hugs & kisses to each of YOU! Sending out much love and huge thanks to the Squidoo Fans who have followed me over the nearly 6 years! You are special angels to me! Reach for the Purple Stars: Stuffed Cabbage, The Journal of the Traveling Squid, Patio With Stone Pavers, Best Eight Layer Salad, Jaguar Julie Lensography of a Brand Ambassador, USS ... http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/JaguarJulie Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:08:34 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.squidoo.com/stuffed-cabbage One of my fondest food memories growing up is watching my grandmother make Stuffed Cabbage Rolls; and then, of course, eating it!  Grandma Julia Nagy had a "secret ingredient" that made her stuffed cabbage rolls the best I've ever had! I'll let you know what that "secret ingredient" is a little later in my lens, along with the very best-ever stuffed cabbage rolls recipe! Stuffed cabbage rolls is an ethnic comfort food that's always better the next day, or the day after that. Stuffed cabbage rolls are a worldwide phenomenon ... everyone is talking about stuffed cabbage these days! Have you noticed? Stuffed cabbage rolls have become the topic of discussion worldwide! Find out why ... here. I hope you enjoy this lens and that you make it a point to either make Stuffed Cabbage yourself or find a restaurant where you can have some authentic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls! They are great with homemade mashed potatoes. And, it is grandma's secret ingredient that makes those Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls the best-ever EVER! Be sure to take part in the debates over which recipe is better -- Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls or Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and whether Stuffed Cabbage is a seasonal comfort food. Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are great any time of the year I think, not just for holidays! What do you think? On April 16, 2009 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content. This lens made it to the #1 spot overall on Squidoo on April 19, 2009. Thank YOU readers! Stuffed Cabbage * was originally created on December 21, 2007. food-and-cooking Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:49:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/brussels-sprouts According to my palate, brussels sprouts is one of my favorite green vegetables as I love them, along with broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and cucumbers! Looking for the very best 5-star recipes for preparing brussels sprouts so that everyone will love them?  Here are THE most delicious, best-ever recipes for fixing brussels sprouts a number of different ways! Learn how to cook brussels sprouts with the best-tasting recipes ever. I sure do love brussels sprouts! And I know that you too will love these brussels sprouts recipes. Who knows, perhaps brussels sprouts will become YOUR favorite green vegetable. Let's give it a try shall we? You'll find that brussels sprouts are great when cooked simply in a butter sauce or with balsamic vinegar or with a cheesy sauce or with herbs or extra garlic flavoring ... well you get what I'm saying! Brussels sprouts have arrived people! Cook brussels sprouts on the stovetop, in the microwave, or oven-roast brussels sprouts ... there are so many delicious ways to prepare this green little cabbage head! Brussels sprouts are super tasty and quite delicious in roasted recipes. Ah, to me, this mini cabbage head, green vegetable is the most delicious vegetable. Try one of these 5-star fabulous recipes or experiment with some of your favorite ingredients. Pop those brussels sprouts into a casserole and try oven-roasting. You can't go wrong! You'll find brussels sprouts can be quite yummy. Trust me! P.S. According to a 2002 survey, brussels sprouts -- these mini cabbages -- were ranked as the most disliked vegetable in Britain. Well, well well! I say that thinking and those survey results are HISTORY as this vegetable has now come into its own! I have been talking about brussels sprouts for a long time, well before they became SO popular! Now, people worldwide are talking about delicious 5-star recipes for preparing the best-ever brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts have now zoomed into popularity worldwide! Brussels sprouts is/are the side dish of choice for the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Christmas to even Easter! You know, you can find quite a few websites promoting recipes for cooking brussels sprouts. Yes, learning how to cook brussels sprouts should be on your list! Let's get started. Looking for 5-star fabulous and delicious recipes for preparing brussels sprouts that everyone will love? I've got that and more! Yummy Photo Credit: Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts Seeds. On February 8, 2010 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Brussels Sprouts : 5 Fabulous and Tasty Recipes! was originally created on January 12, 2008. food-and-cooking Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:48:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/award-winning-chili My tasty homemade chili recipe has taken first place in a chili cook-off that was held in Jacksonville, Florida. The chili cook-off pitted about one dozen local chefs against each other in a friendly chili cook-off. The points were tabulated, and my chili recipe won the bragging rights of the best award-winning chili! HEY! Who doesn't LIKE chili??? I am sharing with you today, the secret ingredient(s) to make my award-winning chili. If you are a great chef, you already know that it is OK to vary your personal chili recipe according to your audience's tastes! So, you may opt to not include that one special ingredient; or you may opt to use more of certain spices. After all, experimenting and customizing is the mark of a great chef!!! Great chefs know how to customize recipes to create their own delicious recipes for the best-ever chili recipe! You know, there are so many different variables with the delicious ingredients that you put into award-winning chili! I can't think of another type of comfort food that can be so customized as chili. Try a little bit of this, and a lot of that, and presto! You have your own award-winning chili recipe! Hope you get to try some award-winning chili -- yours! ;) And, what a perfect time for a chili cookoff > Super Bowl Sunday! Get a heads up on your Super Bowl chili recipes right here! On December 12, 2010 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. My Award-Winning Chili Recipe was originally created on July 28, 2009. food-and-cooking Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:44:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/basa What is Basa? Why, Basa is seriously a wonderful-tasting catfish! Basa is a type of catfish that doesn't really taste like the catfish we grew up with in the United States. It's worthy of trying EVEN if you do NOT like catfish!   Basa is a fish that my family LOVES and really can't get enough of. One day about 8 or so years ago, I bought my first fillets of Basa from the seafood counter at my local Publix supermarket.  "Hmmm, I'll try 2 of those Basa please.  I've never heard of Basa before, so I'll give it a try!" I pay $15.99 for a package of 5 Basa fillets. I'm happy to report that I've spread the word of mouth on Basa to many people; so it's become quite popular in Northeastern Florida! Is it popular in your area ... yet? I've heard from many readers who have tried Basa and say they LOVE the taste of Basa! You know, I have been seeing Basa on the menu at a number of the restaurants we have visited in Florida! The most recent visit to one of our favorite Thai restaurants in Jacksonville, Florida, A Taste of Thai, had Basa on their featured menu. That was hubby's choice. He opted for a pan-fried Basa in medium spicy red curry sauce. Basa has a nice consistency too when served in curry sauce. Previously, we found Basa on the menu at a historic restaurant in old St. Augustine Beach. I would say that Basa has arrived! Oh wow! We were at a class-reunion party of 60-year olds, oh not mine as I'm not yet 60 folks! So, here we are talking with Fred, the best friend of hubby from all those years ago. And, what about that? Well, without prompting, Fred starts talking about "this" great tasting fish that he loves! It's called Basa fish. You should have seen the smile on my face and heard what I day to say about that! Do you know people around the world are talking about Basa and asking "What is Basa Fish?" It is truly remarkable to see that this humble catfish has seemingly hit the big time. Not too many people were "talking" about Basa Fish some 5 or so years ago, but now it's become a popular topic or so it seems! Oh yes, Basa fish HAS arrived! We'll share recipes for how to deliciously cook basa fish. And, we'll share lots of interesting information on the rich history of basa fish! On January 11, 2012 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. What is Basa? was originally created on September 13, 2007. food-and-cooking Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:42:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/poppy-flower-art Saying it with large, bold and beautiful flowers is precisely what you do with Poppy Flower Art prints! When you think of the poppy, probably the most recognizable artist that comes to mind is Georgia O'Keeffe. I actually have this very poppy flower art print poster which I purchased several years ago. I've also loved poppy flowers in art. Did you know that there are other artists who have beautiful poppy flower art prints? Ah, the beauty that can be found in the art of poppies is quite inspiring and uplifting! Ah, there would be short poppies, medium poppies and tall poppies folks! And, they are all beautiful and artistic too! The poppy flower is probably the most bold and beautiful flower for art prints. Now you can have an artful home and garden with poppy flowers > poppy flower seeds, poppy flower art decals, poppy felted flowers for crafting, poppy flower art stained glass ... ah poppies everywhere! Say it with flowers ... say it with poppy flowers! Ah, poppies! Flower Art Credit: Red Poppy Art Print by Georgia O'Keeffe. Such pretty poppy flower art! On September 29, 2010 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Poppy Flower Art : Ah, Poppies! was originally created on August 28, 2009. arts-and-design Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:35:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-angels Art can be found all around us. Do you believe in heavenly angels? I believe in angels; I believe in guardian angels. There are also angels on earth, earthly angels and Squid Angels. And, there are angels in art, hence we celebrate the art of angels. As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there is beauty in the art of angels. I've personally had a high regard for angels dating back to my grade school days when I attended Our Lady of Angels Catholic school in Cleveland, Ohio. My schooling instilled a deep spiritual belief in angels and in heaven. And, my schooling instilled in me a deep sense of humility. Welcome to the art of angels where you can find some beautiful angel posters and items! A couple of favorite angel artists are William Adolphe Bouguereau and Elvira Amrhein. Do you believe in angels? You know I was a Squidoo Squid Angel once upon a time or two and it meant the world to me! So, you already know that I do believe in angels. Celebrate angels. Blessings to YOU my dear! Have you been touched by angels today? Photo Credit: Air de Printemps by Elvira Amrhein. On September 27, 2010 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. The Art of Angels was originally created on October 15, 2009. arts-and-design Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:28:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/redcurry Tried some chicken red curry Thai style yet? I've been making Thai style chicken red curry for several years so that I've pretty much got my recipe down to a science. If you haven't tried some chicken red curry done Thai style, the time is now. Over the years, I've tweaked my recipe for chicken red curry to make it more tasty. We've also tried the green curry, but much prefer the flavoricious taste of the red curry! I've finally hit upon the right combination of ingredients that makes my chicken red curry taste just as good as the red curry that you can get in the Thai restaurants. Today I am sharing my recipe for the most delicious and best-tasting Thai style red curry chicken out there. Yumm Yumm!!! I sure do love chicken red curry Thai style!!! I can't wait to have Martha Stewart ringing me up and asking me to come on her show and prepare my recipe for chicken red curry Thai style! You know what folks? Why, everybody is talking about chicken red curry Thai style -- I would say that this delicious red curry has arrived! Oh, before you go further, let me say this. The mark of a great chef is that they can experiment to customize their very own personal recipes. That is precisely what you can do with my recipe for chicken red curry. Try a little more of this or a little more of that to suit your personal tastes! I've prepared a customized Thai style chicken red curry recipe to suit our tastes. And, most of all, be sure to enjoy! I enjoy cooking and experimenting with recipes and love sharing them with you, my reader! ;) I personally love Thai style red curry chicken that's about an 8.5 on the hot scale ** how about you? Tried some chicken red curry Thai style yet? What a perfect time for Thai style chicken red curry > Super Bowl Sunday! Get a heads up on your Super Bowl red curry recipes right here! On September 29, 2010 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Chicken Red Curry : Done Thai Style! was originally created on August 28, 2007. Photo credit for that delicious red curry : maaco. food-and-cooking Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:39:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/joeyheatherton Joey Heatherton was at the top of her professional popularity in the 1960s. In the 1950s and 1960s, you had "sex symbols" and then you had "sex kittens" the likes of Ann-Margret and Joey Heatherton. To me, Joey was THE blonde "sex kitten" who was multi-talented in that she could sing, dance, act and entertain! Joey Heatherton is in the group, blondes are sexier and have more fun! You know? Oh, did I also tell you that Joey Heatherton and me had something in common? Well, surely you have heard about doppelgangers yes? Ah, I had so many people telling me that Joey was my doppelganger ... well at least HER hair and hair style ... that was THE doppelganger. Ah, doppelganger hair styles! Oh my. One of the original blonde sex kittens who could sing, dance, act and entertain! Say hello to >>> Joey Heatherton! Who is Joey Heatherton was originally created on August 30, 2007. entertainment Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:21:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mortons-neuroma A Morton's Neuroma is such a pain in the foot let me tell you! I now have a "foot to stand on" so to speak thanks to my foot surgery to excise that painful Morton's Neuroma! It took me nearly two years, from when I was first diagnosed with the Morton's Neuroma, to finally opt for surgery. During the time that I endured the Morton's Neuroma, I found myself less and less able to comfortably wear the many shoes that I have in my closet.  I was able to comfortably wear only Crocs Prima ballerina flats. Today, after Morton's Neuroma surgery, I can wear most of the shoes in my closet. Let me tell you about my journey with and without that Morton's Neuroma and hopefully you too can experience a relief from foot pain. By the way, isn't life sometimes quite ironic? You see, I got that Morton's Neuroma behind me and my feet were feeling pretty good! Next thing you know, those hydraulic trunk struts failed and my trunk slammed on my right hand and forearm. Oh my! Oh my, that was by far the MOST painful experience I have ever had when talking about body parts. And, now? Oh, my favorite doctor just diagnosed my hip pain as trochanteric bursitis. Can you believe that? Oh wow ... and I thought a Morton's Neuroma was a pain! Now I literally have a pain in my a**! Oh my! PS Originally, I found the picture of my foot post-surgery on the first page of Google image searches -- thank you Google for the love! I just love Google ... but since MY foot began showing up on Google, I've found that a number of websites are now sporting MY FOOT to promote their own Morton's Neuroma ... that's not right and I do hope Google can sort that out! ===> Oh me, Oh my Google <=== LOVE YA! ===> Ah, a Morton's Neuroma indeed ** speaking from painful personal experience, as someone who FINALLY has a 'foot to stand on!' Except!!! I have now had additional surgery on that same foot, but on the other side, by my GREAT toe! And, additional surgery on my left foot -- both hallux valgus corrections. I recently underwent a procedure, in my foot doctor's office, to remove the screw from my left foot. However! He couldn't get it out -- now I am screwed! On July 29, 2010 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Morton's Neuroma : A Pain in the Foot was originally created on December 3, 2007. healthy-living Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:16:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/healthysandwichrecipes The sandwich - the favorite snack of countless millions around the world. Welcome to the directory of Healthy Sandwich Recipes! It is fair to say that ever since - in the 18th Century - the 4th Earl of Sandwich first came up with the idea of "sandwiching" his lunch (purported to be beef on that occasion) between two slices of bread, the simple snack he thus created has been emulated, enhanced and enjoyed hugely worldwide. How many types of healthy sandwiches are there? One may as well ask how many grains of sand there are on any given beach! There are few rules, no limits and no great culinary skills involved in the art of sandwich making. If it sounds good - try it out! Welcome to Healthy Sandwich Recipes! Yumm Yumm, a sandwich can be good for YOU! And you know what? Healthy is universal. People worldwide can agree on what is healthy! I sure am HAPPY to report to you today that healthy is a topic that has achieved a universal standard. What do I mean by that? Oh, I've talk lots and lots about other topics totally unrelated to healthy sandwich recipes! But, I'm happy to report, that people do seem to be able to agree on what is healthy and what is not. So, without further wasting of time, let's talk about the universal standard of healthy sandwich recipes! Yep, it is healthy for you and for me! How Can I Come UP With a Sandwich Recipe Which IS Healthy? Which is Healthier? Photo Credit: Healthy Sandwich with Napkin and Orange Juice and Lilac Flowers. Healthy Sandwich Recipes was originally created on November 13, 2007. food-and-cooking Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:41:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-create-a-patio-with-stone-pavers Do you want to know how to create a patio with stone pavers that looks like a Bob Vila 5-star home and garden project? Well you've come to the right place to learn how easy it is to create a patio with stone pavers! There is no need to mix and pour concrete to have a beautiful stone paver patio. This is a do-it-yourself project that you can knock out in one weekend. See that picture? Those are the actual materials for this patio project! You can use this same DIY principle to create a stone pavers walkway for your garden. Make that patio larger or smaller; it is your do-it-yourself project. You decide how big or how small you want to make that beautiful patio! I've included pictures from our actual job showing you a before and after picture along with step-by-step pictures of how to create a patio with stone pavers. You too can create a beautiful patio with stone pavers for your home and garden with this step-by-step how-to! Please read on to see the patio project take shape and to see those beautiful finished pictures. You know, I was so proud of my hubby with this patio project because it was well-planned, very organized and quite timely from start to finish! Photo Credit: How to Create a Patio with Stone Pavers by JaguarJulie. On July 14, 2009 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. How to Create a Patio with Stone Pavers was originally created on July 13, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:14:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/reflex-blue It's a discussion of reflex blue > and reflex blue impressive designer items! Have you ever heard of reflex blue? Would you have recognized this color before reading this lens? Were you aware of difficulties in printing when building a color that uses reflex blue? Why does reflex blue tend to shift in color? Did you realize that many companies' logos actually build their logos with reflex blue? What the heck is REFLEX BLUE? Let's take a look at some impressive designer items in reflex blue! The Beautiful Color of Reflex Blue was originally created on June 13, 2008. home-and-garden Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:11:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sweethearts Sweethearts are the small heart-shaped candies with a peak selling season around Valentines Day. Sweethearts are available for a 6 week period each year from January 1st through February 14th and then disappear until the next season. To me, Sweethearts are THE candy for the Valentines Day holiday. Hey Valentine : how about YOU? I remember when we gave out Sweethearts in grade school. Well, I am no longer in grade school, but I still enjoy giving and receiving Sweethearts candy for Valentines Day. How about you? >>> I love Sweethearts that heart-shaped candy -- also known as Conversation Hearts -- are popular in the UK as Love Hearts! Sweethearts : Valentine Love Hearts was originally created on January 10, 2008. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:05:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-cupid Thinking of The Art of Cupid: Share the Love @ Valentines Day and Wedding Anniversaries >>> Share that Cupid Love Already! Ah, Hello CUPID! Why not take a moment to spread a little niceness and share the love. Too bad cupid is not flying around the world today shooting his arrow to instill love in people! Ah, yes art is all around us, but maybe not enough love. As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so can there be beauty and love in the art of cupid. Welcome to the art of cupid where you can find some beautiful cupid love art posters and items! Share that love >>> the art of cupid. ;) Photo Credit: Conspirators, Two Victorian Cupids Art Print The Art of Cupid : Share the Cupid Love was originally created on October 17, 2009. arts-and-design Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:08:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguarjuliesquidangel This is the first instance on Squidoo that I've actually written about my Catholic upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, and what an impact it had on my spiritual being. You see, it was the nuns and priests that I encountered in elementary and grade school who instilled in me strong Christian beliefs, particularly in Heaven and in Angels! Yes I believe in Heaven and I believe in Angels! Then, after my grandparents all passed on it was in Lily Dale, a spiritualist community in Chautauqua County, NY that I had my first spiritual reading. At that time, I was told that there were auras around me of two women; i.e. my grandmothers. They were likened to my particular guardian angels. Since my early days of schooling to today, I have had a deep spiritual appreciation for angels. I was once again honored to be an active Squid Angel, flapping my heavenly angel wings from October 13, 2009 to January 3, 2010. Today, I am a Squid Angel Emeritus of two separate terms totaling 8.3 months. My first term at Squid Angeling was a double-header, two terms rolled into one, lasting for nearly 6 straight months. It is really something to see how many lensmasters have actually participated in the Squid Angel program at Squidoo. And, how many lensmasters now actually believe in angels too! You know, being a Squidoo Squid Angel has been a very meaningful and remarkable experience for me -- something I have taken most seriously. An angel in the true spirit and meaning of the word angel. I sure would love to serve again as a Squidoo Squid Angel as I take THAT JOB quite seriously, you know? So, if you are tapped to be a Squidoo Squid Angel, wear those wings proudly as you perform your heavenly duties on earth. Show some humility too; be true to yourself. Be the best that you can be. Remember, angels are non-partisan, don't play favorites, and aren't about reciprocation! Blessings should come from the heart. It's about giving. It's not a competition, you know? You have been entrusted with a very special responsibility. Bravo! Blessings to YOU, my dear! And, you and you and YOU!!! Squid Angel : Blessings to YOU! was originally created on March 12, 2008. squidoo-community Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:25:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/roundbeds Come join me in my search to find the perfect round bed.  I've found the very best round beds that have caught my eye. Excuse the pun, "I'm running around in circles." {{{smile}}} Ah Zen zipping! This is the Sercio Round Bed.  I've gone gaga over this particular round bed.  Why you ask? Well, to know me is to know that I LOVE color! And, especially, I love the color red. Red is the color of love and passion. And this little cutie round bed is available in an assortment of Benjamin Moore colors.  Ah, a bed after my own heart. I found this bed at Cranium Furniture--a cool name for a website don't you think? You're getting sleepy! Let's get the entertainment started with those round beds! Round and round we go, where we'll stop, nobody knows! Ah. Wow! You can do a 360 on a round bed ** some very cool, best of the best in round beds! Ah, it's a moment of Zen zipping around in a round bed! The Best Round Beds Around was originally created on August 4, 2007. home-and-garden Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:08:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/nut-roll The Nut Roll is a Hungarian traditional pastry that is a sweet bread known as Beigli. Grandma made her beigli or nut roll usually during the holidays of Christmas and Thanksgiving. Beigli [pronounced BAY-glee] is really a Hungarian sweet bread with special fillings. It is the filling that makes this nut roll pastry so tasty! My favorite nut roll fillings include chopped walnuts or chopped pecans. Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we ate a lot of European recipes thanks to my grandmother who if she were alive today would surely be FAMOUS for her RECIPES! Especially grandma's recipes for Hungarian nut rolls along with Hungarian poppy seed rolls! I am so grateful, and proud, to have grown up in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I am so thankful for having a grandma who instilled, in me, a love and passion for Eastern European foods and culture. My grandmother was an amazing cook who prepared dishes and desserts that I will always treasure. Another one of grandma's favorites to prepare is the Nut Roll. I can honestly say that I miss her as I'm sitting here writing this lens to commemorate another of her favorite recipes. I love nut rolls! Yumm, yumm, see this picture of yummy nut roll and poppy seed roll? I took that picture! My special friends at Bubba's HomeBaked. make their nut rolls from their grandmother's old-country, heirloom type recipe. I've had their nut rolls and poppy seed rolls several times and even sent my mom some of their rolls. They are delicious; just like my grandma used to bake. P.S. I have another delicious source for tasty nut rolls just like grandma used to make! You'll want to try Buttonwood Bakery where you can actually buy some yummy nut rolls. Be sure to drop me a note in my guestbook and tell me about your experience with nut rolls. Yumm Yumm!Delicious Photo Credit: Nut Rolls by Buttonwood Bakery. On November 19, 2010 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Nut Roll : Traditional Hungarian Pastry was originally created on June 8, 2008. food-and-cooking Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:36:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/poppy-seed-roll The Poppy Seed Roll is a Hungarian traditional pastry that is a sweet bread known as Beigli. It is often prepared for the holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Beigli [pronounced BAY-glee] is literally a Hungarian sweet bread with special fillings. Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we ate a lot of European recipes thanks to my grandmother who if she were alive today would surely be FAMOUS for her RECIPES! You know those traditional Hungarian recipes for poppy seed rolls, nut rolls, butter horns, kifli, langos, Hungarian spaetzle, Hungarian goulash, oh AND stuffed cabbage rolls? My grandmother was an amazing cook who prepared dishes and desserts that I will always treasure. Another one of grandma's favorites to prepare is the Poppy Seed Roll. I can honestly say that I miss her as I'm sitting here writing this lens to commemorate another of her favorite recipes. I absolutely love poppy seed rolls! Oh, just as must as I love Hungarian nut rolls, you know? Yumm, yumm, see this picture of yummy poppy seed roll and nut roll? I took that picture! My special friends at Bubba's HomeBaked make their poppy seed rolls from their grandmother's old-country, heirloom type recipe. I've had their poppy seed rolls and nut rolls several times and even sent my mom some of their rolls. They are delicious; just like my grandma used to bake. P.S. I have another delicious source for tasty poppy seed rolls just like grandma used to make! You'll want to try Buttonwood Bakery where you can actually buy some yummy poppy seed rolls. Poppy seed rolls make great anytime gifts! Be sure to tell them Jaguar Julie sent you! Be sure to drop me a note in my guestbook and tell me about your experience with poppy seed rolls. Yumm Yumm! Delicious Photo Credit: Poppy Seed Rolls by Buttonwood Bakery. Poppy Seed Roll : Traditional Hungarian Pastry was originally created on June 8, 2008. food-and-cooking Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:34:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/eight-layer-salad I've been refining my personal recipe for Eight Layer Salad for a few years and have finally hit on a winning recipe that I am now sharing. It is my best-ever recipe that is oh so delicious! My Eight Layer Salad has an extra layer to the traditional seven layer salads that you can find on the internet. I've got a couple of 'secret' ingredients that give my layered salad MORE zip and a zestier taste. Depending upon the occasion, I might increase one of two of the seasoning ingredients. In this lens, you'll learn how to make this salad that's bound to be a hit with your family and friends! I sure do love the artistic and delicious Eight Layer Salad! Oh, my pictures have hit the first page of Google image search -- thank you Google! Such a pretty salad! Pretty as a picture. So, what are you waiting for? Why not create your own work of art with a layered salad? An Eight Layer Salad which proves that food can be art, ah salad art! To me, there is nothing prettier than a beautiful work of art of a layered salad. All those pretty colors and layers ... why, people will all be clammering to dig into YOUR Eight Layer Salad! Ah, I'll have some please. What I find interesting, is the power of the internet. When I originally created this page on Eight Layer Salad in September 2008, you just couldn't find another recipe or picture for eight layer salad. Today, I am seeing more experimenting chefs celebrating their own hearty recipes for this artistic salad. Yumm! A much requested specialty of mine is my Eight Layer Salad -- get my delicious recipe here! On August 25, 2009 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Eight Layer Salad : A Delicious Side Dish Recipe was originally created on September 29, 2008. food-and-cooking Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:38:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/anne-frank-superhero It is incomprehensible to imagine what Anne Frank endured in her young and short life nor is it possible to comprehend the terror that her family experienced. To me Anne Frank is without a doubt a true superhero of immeasurable proportions. In June 2008, we were presented with a challenge from Anne Reidy, as Squidoo Activists, to create at least 5 lenses about the superheroes in our life. I thought and thought ... superheroes? There have been so many superheroes in my life and undoubtedly in the life of others. How can you just zero in on any one individual, I ask? Well, thinking of Anne Frank, she surely represents a true superhero for me. I'm not so sure I could have been as brave and strong as Anne Frank! How about you? >>> Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who lived in hiding with her family during the Nazi occupation is a TRUE superhero! Anne Frank : A True Superhero was originally created on June 21, 2008. culture-and-society Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:04:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/blondeshavemorefun Yes indeed -- this is what we think!  BLONDES are SEXIER and have MORE fun! Speaking from personal experience and of course very deep humility, I offer up the premise that blondes are indeed sexier and definitely for sure blondes have more fun! Only my hairdresser knows for sure whether all those platinum hairs are naturally sprouting from my noggin or come from a bottle of Miss Clairol. And, whether I am having more fun. Hey, I'm a blonde after all. Yes, being a blonde is definitely fun. You also get to have some of the cutest blonde jokes to laugh at. Being a blonde, you have a great sense of humor too! On top of all that, blondes have some of the highest IQs >>> Yes, there is substance behind that blonde hair! So, what say YOU? Do you agree that blondes are sexier and have more fun? And, are YOU a blonde too? ;) Blondes Are Sexier and Have More Fun! was originally created on February 22, 2008. culture-and-society Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:02:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-cats-of-romero-britto Cats, Cats, and MORE Cats! This is the very special showcase of The Cats of Romero Britto! You know me as a Brand Ambassador to the arts and finer brands. I'm also a big supporter of cats of all kind. There's been a lot of buzz about Jaguar Julie and cats, you know? Maybe you have seen it? My very first introduction to Romero Britto was thanks to some friends, Judd and Sharon. They have a huge original artwork of Romero Britto hanging on their living room wall. And, when I actually acquired my first artistic Romero Britto Cat, they were with us! We were touring the fabulously crafty shops of St. Augustine on one Sunday afternoon. As I walked by a store window, I stopped dead in my tracks! "OMG!" I exclaimed! "That is so me!" It was a double window display of Romero Britto cat figurines and other designer artsy objects. So, that's about my beginning collection of Romero Britto. Let's get YOU introduced so that you can start your own collection. And, here is that special showcase of The Cats of Romero Britto! On December 29, 2011 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. The Cats of Romero Britto : Collectible Cat Figurines was originally created on January 11, 2011. home-and-garden Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:05:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/williamadolphebouguereau My first introduction to the art of William-Adolphe Bouguereau was back in the 1980s in Cleveland, Ohio. We had taken a Sunday trip to The Cleveland Museum of Art. I saw this huge oil painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau of a mother and her children as shown here -- it was the most magnificent painting. Allow me to introduce you to the fabulous angel art posters of William-Adolphe Bouguereau. >>> The most beautiful heavenly angel art posters are those by William-Adolphe Bouguereau! It is angel art extraordinaire! Heavenly Photo Credit: Mother and Children Art Print by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. On September 30, 2011 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. William-Adolphe Bouguereau : Angel Art Extraordinaire was originally created on October 6, 2009. arts-and-design Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:40:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/feltjewelry I am blown away at all the beautiful hand-felted jewelry I've seen on the internet.  There are so many talented indie designers today who are crafting hand-felted jewelry. In this lens you'll find a nice a cross-section of some of the best handcrafted felt jewelry that I've found.  Pictured here is a die-cut felt jewelry creation by Lily Yung, a Toronto print-maker and jeweller of non-precious material ... She began making jewellery in non-precious materials in 1986.  Since 1994, she has been using textile techniques in wires and beads to transform them into exquisite jewellery. Her work has been exhibited across Canada and internationally. Felt Jewelry : A Warm and Fuzzy was originally created on August 19, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:54:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lilydale I've been to Lily Dale and had a 'spiritualist reading' well over twenty years ago. Lily Dale is a community that is still going strong today. If you are someone who is open-minded to spiritualism, psychics, mediums, and healers, you may just want to plan a trip to Lily Dale or perhaps a summer vacation? Lily Dale is a beautifully inspiring place to visit >>> An inspirational place to get in touch with your spiritual side! It was my trip Lily Dale with my mother when I had my first spiritual reading. I learned about my two 'spirits' or 'guardian angels' that were present that day and hopefully are still with me today as I sit here writing this lens! Have you heard of Lily Dale, the spiritualist community in Chautauqua County, New York? Oh, those two angels; why they were thought to be my grandmothers! On any given day, I feel I have my guardian angels by my side, guiding me and looking over me. I have been touched by angels! After all, I do believe in angels you know! And, that's why being a Squidoo Squid Angel was so meaningful for me! Lily Dale NY : A Spiritualist Community was originally created on March 12, 2008. culture-and-society Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:49:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/coach-company The Coach Company Designer Handbags, Accessories and Footwear are a fashion standard coveted by many. Do you realize just how popular the designer brand Coach is when you try to find it on eBay, for example? I found over 34,000 auction listings for Coach designer items and more than 18,000 such items in eBay Stores. Coach is a popular designer brand in handbags, totes, accessories, footwear and jewelry. You know that a brand has arrived when you see all those replica items. Don't be fooled! Opt for the authentic brand name of Coach from the Coach Company!!! Coach Company Designer Handbags & Accessories was originally created on November 29, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:59:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-backpacks Drumroll for the best backpacks! Yes indeed! Looking stylish with the very best backpacks never looked this good for work and for back to school. Do you want to show a little personality in what type of backpack you are carrying for work or for back to school? Well, I'm here to tell you that I hear you and that you can look stylish. Today, you can find backpacks that are not only durable and functional, but stylish as well. Some of the backpacks are works of art; i.e., wearable art. I've created this lens to show some of the top-rated, top sellers and most stylish backpacks to put you ahead of the class. Yes, I have a passion for that which is stylish including the best backpacks! ;) I love the JanSport line of backpacks like the JanSport Classic SuperBreak Backpack. Looking stylish with the best backpacks never looked this good for work and for back to school. Drumroll for the best backpacks >>> Best Backpacks -- For Work and School !!! ORANGE Rules! You got to get yourself an orange backpack folks!!! The Very Best Backpacks for Work and School was originally created on August 2, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:57:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/corsetdress What is naughty and nice; stylish and trendy; and definitely very sexy! Corset Dress: Uber-Sexy Corset Dresses! Celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Madonna, among a host of other popular celebrities, have made the corset and corset dress very fashionable and vogue these days. Searching on eBay you can find a few thousand corset dresses. Today, the corset dress is part of the new rage of bra and bustier dresses. The corset dress pictured here is a Just Cavalli--it's really quite unique with lots of detailed styling.  It's Italian fashion at its finest. What you'll find is that the Italian designers really know how to design corset dresses! In this lens, you'll find lots of sexy corset dresses to pick from. The corset dress is uber-sexy :: naughty and nice; stylish and trendy; and definitely very sexy! Let's check them out, shall we! Corset Dress: Uber-Sexy Corset Dresses was originally created on August 21, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:52:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hungarian-spaetzle My grandma Julia Nagy was quite the cook, preparing traditional Hungarian recipes which became the comfort food that we celebrate today. I can remember watching grandma prepare the batter for her little dumplings aka Hungarian Spaetzle, in that tiny little kitchen in her brick bungalow in Northeastern Ohio. I continue to have fond flashbacks of my time spent in that quaint Cleveland, Ohio kitchen, by grandma's side. I am eternally grateful for the memories of little dumplings, and other Hungarian foods, which have been a big part of my life. Gosh, I hope you too had a grandma that inspired you! I hope your grandma shared the family's recipes with you and taught you how to cook. Thank goodness for grandmothers! Hungarian Spaetzle was the KEY ingredient in grandma's authentically delicious Chicken and Veal Paprikas. There, the secret is out! The best-ever, most delicioius recipe for Hungarian Spaetzle, little dumplings, is easy to make. Welcome my little dumpling(s)! Isn't it time to have a little Hungarian Spaetzle? Well, you have come to the right place for authentically Hungarian ... Spaetzle aka little dumplings! A key ingredient to Chicken and Veal Paprikas is the Hungarian Spaetzle or little dumplings! Photo credit of obviously delicious Spaetzle taken by Kobako. On January 25, 2011 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Hungarian Spaetzle : Little Dumplings! was originally created on August 28, 2009. food-and-cooking Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:30:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/shirley-novak-flower-art How many times have you heard the expression "Say it with Flowers." What a beautiful way to say it with flowers -- it's flower art by Shirley Novak. The selection of Shirley Novak flower art prints is so incredible. I am a huge fan of her pumpkin poppies and meadow art. Why not splash some flowers on your walls with Shirley Novak flower art? Dress up your home with gorgeous poppy and meadow flower art by Shirley Novak! Flower Art Credit: Meadow Suite I Art Print by Shirley Novak. Shirley Novak Flower Art was originally created on August 27, 2009. arts-and-design Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:21:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/royal-haeger Royal Haeger and Haeger Potteries have created some of the most beautiful ceramics and collectibles that are made in the USA! If you are looking for a line of made in the USA ceramics and pottery, allow me to introduce you to Haeger Potteries and Royal Haeger. In the line from Haeger Potteries and Royal Haeger, you can find stylish planters, vases, pitchers, lamps, candlesticks, centerpieces, and figurines. I've personally got my eye on the beautiful black cat figurines as I already have two of them and am hoping to see more in that line to add to our home's collection. My grandmother Julia Nagy had one of the Royal Haeger black cats that sat on her fireplace mantel. You can also find some Royal Haeger by Royal Hickman U.S.A. collectibles that were produced from 1938-1944 while Royal Hickman was the designer in house. Got to have this book! The House of Haeger, 1944-1969: The Post-War Era. Allow me to introduce you to Royal Haeger and Haeger Potteries >>> Beautiful Ceramics and Collectibles that are made in the USA! Royal Haeger Pottery and Collectibles was originally created on July 30, 2009. home-and-garden Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:08:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/canopybeds Sssh, don't tell anyone, but I am deeply in love with canopy beds.  Yes, others may tell you they are in love with the internet, well OK so am I and for that matter, so am I in love with Squidoo.  B-U-T, canopy beds are a whole 'nother matter of love!  This lens will feature my "top of the line" canopy beds that I would love to own and that maybe you too would love to own! IMHO, a canopy bed can add a little romance to your life.  If my budget would afford it and I had high enough ceilings, here is my dream canopy bed!  It's often referred to as the Mantra Bed, the Feng Shui Bed, or a contemporary canopy bed. Add a little romance and perhaps a little feng shui to your bedroom with the best canopy beds! A special thank you to Giltotherescue for his "feng shui" love! Love ya. This is a very sharp and unique bed designed by Italian designer Mauro Bertame' observing the principles of Feng Shui. Ah, the VERY Best Canopy Beds >>> Feng Shui. Ah, Feng Shui : can you feel it already? The Best Canopy Beds : Ah, Feng Shui was originally created on August 4, 2007. home-and-garden Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:07:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/madeinromania Yes, there are many well-known designer labels that are "made in Romania."  I was actually "blown away" when I started to assemble my list of designer brands bearing the label of "made in Romania" or "made in Rumania!"  As you progress through this page, I'm betting you too will be pretty amazed about all that is Made in Romania. For men reading this lens, I've found some excellent shirts, slacks, and shoes.  You'll find that Eastern European clothing is well-made and nicely-tailored--you may even see something that interests you so much that you have to buy it! By the way, the significance of this page to Squidoo lensmasters? Oh, simple! This is one of my first instances of writing in a series of related topics! In March 2006 I initiated the "Made in" series of lenses to celebrate all that is Eastern European. To celebrate my heritage. Welcome to Made in Romania -- Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Armani, BCBG and Valentino? >>> Yes, you would not believe ALL of the many recognizable designer brands that are made in Romania! Made in Romania: You May Be Surprised was originally created on April 13, 2006. travel-and-places Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:54:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/skirtini-swimsuits I do believe that the femininity and flirtiness of pretty skirtini swimsuits can not be matched by a string bikini! Yep, I'm admitting it. Yep, I sure did wear my share of bikinis and maybe one or two string bikinis when I tremendously loved my twenties. B-U-T-T, ladies can we seriously talk? There does come a certain time in our lives that you really should consider covering up a bit more when you don that swimsuit and head for the beach or for that vacation! Hey, let's face it ... it is a RIGHT OF PASSAGE ... you had your time in the sun and it is time to consider a feminine and classy skirtini swimsuit! If you spot me on that sandy beach, you will probably see me in a feminine skirtini swimsuit running seductively through the sand and into the surf. How about you? Ready for a skirtini swimsuit? I am! Ah, the femininity and flirtiness of pretty skirtini swimsuits can not be matched! I love this one: Woman Within Plus Size 2 piece Skirtini Swimsuit by Inches Off! Skirtini Swimsuits : Find the Perfect Skirtini That Suits You was originally created on June 5, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:48:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-wisdom "Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it." So said Albert Einstein, a remarkable man. The Art of Wisdom speaks volumes as the acquisition of wisdom is surely an art.  It's BRILLIANT! Life is a journey and we can only hope that it is a journey leading to increased wisdom. Celebrating the beauty and art of wisdom today.  Thank you for dropping by.  I have found many wise, wisdom art posters and some cool wisdom-related gifts. The Art of Wisdom ... yes! Wisdom is an art folks! [Brilliant!] Photo Credit: Einstein - Wisdom Poster. The Art of Wisdom : Brilliant! was originally created on October 25, 2009. arts-and-design Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:36:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/balsamic-vinegar Something that I found amazing to learn when writing this lens is that Balsamic Vinegar really wasn't all that popular in North America until the 1980s!  The credit for popularizing this food product is attributed to the Italian food writer, Marcella Hazan. Did you know that? I found several brands of Balsamic Vinegar at our local Publix supermarket and opted for Gia Russa Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, a product of Italy aged in wood, in a 16 oz. bottle.  There are 5 calories for a 1 Tbsp. serving with 2g of total carbohydrates as sugar. Here's my pick today for Balsamic Vinegar: Maletti 6 yr. Balsamic Vinegar, 250 ml Decorative Bottle! I love the bottle and would stick a candle in it after all the balsamic vinegar is gone! Ah, balsamic vinegar has got the best taste ... I've been loving Balsamic Vinegar and all its delicious recipes for years! Since I first joined Jenny Craig, I've been enjoying Balsamic Vinegar Dressing NEARLY each and every day on my lunch spinach salads! That's a lot of Balsamic Vinegar! Photo Credit: Mussini 14 Year Balsamic Vinegar, Riserva di Famiglia. I Love Balsamic Vinegar : 8 Delicious Recipes was originally created on October 12, 2007. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:59:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-chocolate-shop Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! Doesn't the sound of Chocolate make you smile? The Chocolate Gift Shop is the place where you'll find delicious chocolates and chocolate gifts to delight! It is truly a "global holiday" occasion for chocolate. Chocolate gifts for Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries and other global holidays! Holidays on the calendar and make your own special holiday with a gift from the chocolate shop! It's a delicious showcase of the edible and the wearable; chocolate! Who seriously doesn't like chocolate? Whether we are talking about chocolate in candies and hot chocolate to gifts of the color chocolate.   Decorate yourself with chocolate! There is chocolate to wear and chocolate to dress up your homes and tabletops.  The variety of chocolate gifts will delight you and your loved ones. Don't forget to register at The Chocolate Gift Shop Fan Club! The Chocolate Gift Shop Photo Credit: Chocolates and Heart by Eric Kamp. The Chocolate Gift Shop : Sweet Stuff was originally created on October 28, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:03:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gerbera-flower-art Say it with flowers that are happy and colorful for your walls -- that would be Gerbera Flower Art! The gerbera daisy is a bold ornamental flower that can create quite an impact as art on your walls. Looking for gerbera flower art prints? You've come to the right place as I've selected some of the prettiest gerbera flower art prints there are! A beautiful flower for art prints is the Gerbera daisy! Gerbera daisies >>> Gerbera Flower Art : Daisy Daisy! Flower Art Credit: Gerbera Daisy, Washington, USA Photographic Print. Gerbera Flower Art : Daisy Daisy was originally created on August 27, 2009. arts-and-design Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:26:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/touched-by-an-angel Being touched by an angel in your daily life can be absolutely heavenly! You can count yourself blessed if you have been touched by an angel. There are heavenly angels and then there are earthly angels. From my earliest days in Catholic school I first learned about Heaven and heavenly angels. That set the stage for my journey through a spiritual life. How appropriate that I settled into the "friendly community" of Squidoo which has put me in touch with earthly angels better known as Squid Angels. It was a distinct honor and privilege to serve the Squidoo community in the positive role of Squid Angel for two separate terms totaling 8.3 months of "angelic" humble service. Once upon a time, there were a handful of squid angels. Today, squid angels are flying here and there worldwide. Thanks to the power of Squidoo, you too can see angels, squid angels, in your daily life. Let's hope they do take a moment to stop by and say "Hi." Blessings to you my dear! Photo Credit: Detail of the Sistine Madonna, c.1514 Art Print -- Raphael Touched by an Angel : Heavenly! was originally created on October 6, 2009. culture-and-society Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:07:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hungariangoulash Do you remember having stew as a child?  I hope you liked it! Think of this goulash as a stew, a stew Hungarian style. That's Hungarian Goulash! It sure seems like I ate lots of delicious stew when I was a youngster growing up in Cleveland in Northeastern, Ohio. And, lots of Hungarian foods like goulash too! I am eternally grateful to the fond food memories, instilled in me, thanks to my wonderful grandma, Julia Nagy. Goulash is known as Gulyás in Hungarian.  That name originates from the word "gulya" meaning herd of cattle or "cowherd."  Where's the beef? Where is the beef?  It's probably in the goulash.  Hungarian Goulash and Stuffed Cabbage are two Hungarian foods which are top of my list of favorite comfort foods. I took this picture of Hungarian Goulash during our vacation to Hungary and Romania. It was actually "Made in Hungary," "shot in Hungary," and finally "eaten in Hungary!"  Hungarian Goulash : Ah, Goulash! was originally created on March 30, 2006. food-and-cooking Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:03:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/polish-pierogi I sure do love Polish Pierogi you all. Ah, a very favorite comfort food of mine is Polish Pierogi : Ethnic Comfort Food That is Slightly Stuffed! Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, I can tell you that we ate lots and lots of Polish Pierogi! The varieties of pierogi that I remember having most often included stuffings of mashed potato, kraut, dry cottage cheese [my favorite], and PRUNE!  OMG, I did not like that prune fruit as I seem to remember always getting a pit in my Polish Pierogi oh my! Did you know that the pierogi has an unknown origin, but it does have strong links to the Slavic culture. I grew up associating the pierogi with the Eastern European country of Poland. Well, nowadays if I don't have time to make my Stuffed Cabbage Rolls like grandma Julia Nagy taught me, I opt for some Polish Pierogi. I love to serve it with butter and lots and lots of fried onions. Check out the best-ever recipes for Polish Pierogi. OMG, my tastebuds are absolutely drooling. Yumm Yumm! They're half circular dumplings of unleavened dough stuffed with cheese, mashed potato, cabbage, dry cottage cheese, assorted meats and fruits! I sure do LOVE Polish Pierogi you all. Photo credit: My ex-hubby had this authentic and delicious Polish Pierogi at a St. Augustine, Florida restaurant. Afterwards, he was "slightly stuffed." On July 15, 2011 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Polish Pierogi : Ethnic Comfort Food was originally created on December 21, 2007. food-and-cooking Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:02:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/garfield-the-cat-mugs Prepare yourself for some wisdom It's "The Wisdom of Garfield the Cat on Mugs!" Feline Catty Meow Humor too. Ah, the incomparable Garfield the Cat! You can always count on Garfield to say SO much in so little words. I like that! You will too. Welcome to the wisdom of Garfield the Cat as found on mugs. Not just any mugs. These are oh so collectible and funny too. Stumped for a stocking stuffer? Think Garfield ... Garfield the Cat! We all can use a little wisdom. --Wisely said! >>> What a perfect gift idea that is oh so collectible -- the wisdom of Garfield the Cat on mugs! It's wisdom mixed with a good dose of humor. Like this: "I Don't do Ordinary" Garfield The Cat Mug. Hey, Feline Catty Humor! Well, WHATEVER! Meow! The Wisdom of Garfield the Cat on Mugs was originally created on November 14, 2009. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:37:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ann-margret Ann-Margret is truly an amazing all-around superstar! A Swedish superstar.  She has twice been nominated for an Academy Award, won five Golden Globe Awards, and received five Emmy nominations. She was born in Sweden Ann-Margret Olsson and came to the United States at the age of 5.  In the 1960s, she was described as a "sex kitten" along with the blonde Joey Heatherton.  In the fast-paced sixties, she soon was known simply as Ann-Margret, dropping her last name of Olsson.  And, not so simply, she also was gaining recognition as a "superstar sex symbol." An amazingly talented superstar who has won the Golden Globe, Academy, & Emmy Awards! That is Ann-Margret! Who is Ann-Margret was originally created on August 29, 2007. entertainment Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:09:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bristlecone-pine-trees Old trees have fascinated people of all times, particularly bristlecone pine trees. In many native cultures old trees had an important role in religious rites. They are a kind of universal symbol all over the world. Until today old, majestic trees like the bristlecone pine trees are understood as a symbol for life, the eternal forces of nature, longevity and the capability to survive hardship. Old trees and forests have become a symbol for ecological balance too. They remember us to take care about our planet in a responsible way. Read here about the oldest trees on earth, their story of discovery by Dr. Edmund Schulman, the oldest bristlecone pine called Methuselah in the White Mountains of north western California and what we might learn from these ancient trees. A special thank you to my friend, fellow lensmaster and artist Martin aka editionh for turning me on to bristlecone pine trees and Methuselah in such a beautiful manner! What a beautiful story. Thank you Martin! Photo credit: Pine tree Provence landscape by editionha. Bristlecone Pine Trees : Ah, Methuselah! was originally created on June 29, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:44:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kitchenaid-artisan-mixers What is my favorite kitchen appliance which is the perfect Christmas gift for cooks? Why that is easy to answer -- it's the KitchenAid Artisan Mixer! Why? Well, certainly the brand name strength and reliability of KitchenAid and Whirlpool appliances would be utmost in my opinion. However, the icing on the cake for this line of appliances is the gorgeous styling coupled with the most beautiful colors that could ever grace my kitchen counter top! Yes, why not colorize your kitchen in a rainbow of colors with KitchenAid Artisan Mixers! They come in the most beautiful rainbow of colors! Colors of the rainbow to colorize your kitchen beautifully and artistically with KitchenAid Artisan Mixers. What fabulous Christmas presents for the cook in your life. Check out the gorgeous rainbow of colors for the KitchenAid Artisan Mixers! There are so many rich and beautiful colors for these artisan mixers, that it is really tough to pick just one -- you might want two? A perfect Christmas present for the ladies in your life [don't forget mom] would be my pick: KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red! Oh, please take a moment to tell me which COLOR you would pick! If YOU can pick just one >>> The colorful line of KitchenAid Artisan Mixers such a great way to add a little color to your kitchens! Colorize your kitchens with KitchenAid ... in a rainbow of colors! KitchenAid Artisan Mixers : Colorize Your Kitchen was originally created on July 18, 2008. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:08:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/langos I sure do love Langos folks! Lately, I've been hearing a lot of buzz about Langos which is a traditional Hungarian food that's rather like a fried bread. Thinking about langos makes for a nostalgic moment in taking me back to my grade school experiences staying with my grandmother, Julia Nagy, in Cleveland, Ohio. That one year alone with grandma helped to put on 15 pounds from all of her fantastic Hungarian and Slovak cooking. Of course langos were a big part of the menu along with stuffed cabbage, hungarian goulash, polish pierogi, butter horns, nut roll, poppy seed roll, kifli, strudel, apple pie, crepes suzette and oh so many other traditional Hungarian goodies! Thank goodness for our grandmothers! Ah, Langos -- it's a traditional Hungarian Fried Bread that can have a variety of toppings! I sure do love Langos folks! Langos -- it's basically fried bread. Check out the best-ever recipe for Langos! IMHO, it's a Hungarian take on what we know as a pizza! Photo courtesy of cistinka.sblog.cz. Langos : Traditional Hungarian Food was originally created on June 7, 2008. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:02:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-reflection Ah, the Art of Reflection is more than just art and art prints. There are the tangible reflections that we can see around us, most vividly in nature.  And, there are the moments of reflection, of self-reflection and introspection. Welcome to the art of reflection where we explore the tangible and intangible of reflections. It is a good think to take a moment for reflection. Here's reflecting on you kid! Hope YOU too can discover all the magic to the art of reflection my friend! Photo Credit: Quiet Reflection Art Print by Brown, Haley. The Art of Reflection : Reflecting! was originally created on October 28, 2009. arts-and-design Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:56:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/my-meatloaf-recipe Since I was a young child growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, meatloaf has been a favorite food of mine. Meatloaf is one of those foods that I would most definitely call a COMFORT food. I learned how to make meatloaf many years ago, but have been experimenting with my meatloaf recipe ever since to come up with the very best tasting, best-ever meatloaf recipe ... ever! I am always trying a slightly different ingredient or seasoning for my meatloaf recipe. You know, I think that is a sign of a great chef! A great chef is always experimenting with the ingredients of their favorite recipes to customize the taste for specific audiences. That's what you will find me, JaguarJulie doing on any given day; especially when I am making my meatloaf recipe! It's rather like meatloaf du jour! ;) For our recent tailgating get-together for the Jaguars game, I hit upon a recipe that everyone loved. I served it with my eight-layer salad, another delicious recipe! Ah, meatloaf is great with so many side dishes. Let me know if you try my delicious meatloaf recipe >>> One of my favorite COMFORT foods is meatloaf! I've been making my delicious meatloaf recipe for years! My Meatloaf : A Delicious Recipe for Comfort Food was originally created on October 2, 2008. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:56:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kate-knight-flower-art Add a little art to your walls with flowers! Flower art prints by Kate Knight are just the ticket. Kate Knight flower art prints are available in a variety of colors and shapes. These flower art prints are bold and beautiful with a bit of a retro, vintage appeal. Flower Art Credit: Golden Poppy III Art Print by Kate Knight. Decorate your walls with some beautiful flower art by Kate Knight! Ah, poppy flower art! Kate Knight Flower Art was originally created on August 27, 2009. arts-and-design Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:33:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/swimdress The femininity and flirtiness of a pretty swimdress cannot be matched by a string bikini nor a tankini! Those days are long gone. There comes a certain time in our lives that you really should consider covering up a bit more when you head for the beach. You had your time in the sun and it is time to consider a flattering swimdress! Thanks to the internet, we can find swimdress swimwear in the comfort of our own homes. If you find that a certain designer fits you, then all you have to do is search for that designer to find the perfect swimdress. Well, sit back! I've found some perfect swimdresses for you. Ah, like the femininity and flirtiness of a pretty skirtini, the swimdress is equally flattering >>> I'm ready; are you? Swimdresses : Find the Perfect Swimdress That Suits You was originally created on June 5, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:06:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/easter-egg-wreath OMG, I am thinking you will find the Easter Egg Wreath hanging around my place a BIT after Easter! How about you? Do you not love this idea? I've heard of hiding colorful, handpainted Easter Eggs for the kids to hunt ... BUT, don't hide these! I think this one is my favorite as I've always loved the colors of pink and green. There are other Easter Egg Wreath decorative ideas for you to consider if pink and green aren't your colors. Come along ... hippity hop now ... and let's check it all out! Happy Easter folks!!! A Colorful Easter Egg Wreath : Happy was originally created on January 2, 2011. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:35:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-cats-of-warhol That cat is feeling a little blue; wouldn't you; to be a putty cat painted blue! Showcasing the ever colorful cats of Warhol ... Andy Warhol. Tell the truth now! Did YOU know that Andy Warhol painted a series of cats? You know, CAT ART? You might not have known that. Yes, you probably knew that Andy Warhol painted THAT infamous soup can and Marilyn Monroe. But he also did a series of cats. So, this is a tribute page to those colorful cats; nothing heavy! Ah, poor blue cat! The colorful cat in the spotlight today: 25 Cats Named Sam and One Blue Pussy by Andy Warhol, c.1954 (Blue Sam) Meow Meow!!! The Cats of Warhol : Andy Warhol Cats was originally created on October 4, 2010. pets-and-animals Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:40:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/carrollbaker To me, Carroll Baker delivered many compelling performances in her prolific movie career.  In the 1950s and into the 1960s, when talking about blondes and sex symbols in the movies, there was not only Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Mamie Van Doren, Joey Heatherton ... but there was also Carroll Baker! What you may not know about the talented and beautiful actress Carroll Baker is that she has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1725 Vine Street. She has also written three books: Baby Doll, An Autobiography, published in 1983, and A Roman Tale and To Africa, With Love, both published in 1985. Carroll Baker was a movie sex symbol, but more importantly, Carroll Baker was a serious dramatic actress ===> Let's check her out! Who is Carroll Baker was originally created on August 29, 2007. entertainment Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:08:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/dpt-vaccine The DPT vaccine is a mixture of three vaccines: to immunize against diphtheria, pertussis [whooping cough] and tetanus. It also comes with its risks of adverse reactions, although it has been "reported" that severe problems closely following DPT immunization happen very rarely.  If you were to ask my mother about the DPT Vaccine of the early 1950s, she may tell you a different story about how safe it WAS back in the 1950s. I had an older brother but he is no longer with us! I created this page in remembrance of my older brother who I sure wish I had the opportunity to get to know before he passed away. I want to think that he is an angel in Heaven looking down upon us and our family, and particularly smiling at my mom. You know, this particular lens has been a challenge for me and my mom. I wanted to be considerate of the pain she has gone through, over the years, since losing her firstborn. She doesn't like to talk about it much. The DPT vaccine is a sore point for my mom. >>> Do you know what the DPT vaccine includes and whether it is really safe? Yes, no ... maybe??? I think we all just want to know the risks and be able to make an informed decision about what is safe for ourselves and for our children. That's all. DPT Vaccine : What is it; is it Safe? was originally created on December 21, 2007. healthy-living Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:36:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kifli Kifli is a traditional Hungarian pastry made by cutting sheets of soft flour dough into triangular wedges, and wrapping those wedges to create a crescent-shaped morsel, which is then baked. I think of them as a variation on the Hungarian Butter Horns.  My grandma Julia Nagy made delicious Kifli that rivaled her delicious butter horns recipe! Yumm Yumm! I sure do love the Hungarian Kifli folks! If you've been reading my other lenses, you'll know that I'm of Hungarian and other Eastern European descent. So, you can well imagine that I'm a fan of Hungarian Kifli. I hope you enjoy this yummy Hungarian pastry lens putting the traditional Hungarian Kifli in the spotlight! and, I hope you get to try some Hungarian Kifli soon. I just love the taste of Kifli! Check out the best-ever recipe for Kifli ... Hungarian Kifli! A variation on the traditional Hungarian Butter Horns, Kifli is a crescent-shaped pastry. Kifli : Traditional Hungarian Pastry was originally created on February 2, 2008. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:04:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-thinking The Art of Thinking ... you think, I think, we all think. Imagine the possibilities! Think Big!! Think about what Albert Einstein once said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge" ... doesn't that speak volumes to you? We all have the capability of imagination and expression. I am so thankful that I found the medium of Squidoo for my artful expression of what I think. Welcome to the celebration of the art and importance of thinking! "If I only had a brain." --The Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz. Remember that? Welcome to The Art of Thinking -- What do YOU think? Photo Credit: I Think Therefore I Am Limited Edition by Matt Rinard. The Art of Thinking : Think Big was originally created on November 18, 2009. arts-and-design Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hearts It's the Hearts Gift Showcase Valentine! Hearts are a particular favorite of mine and especially for Valentines Day gifts. Valentines Day was always special around my house as it was the day I got married. And, it was the day that we vacationed in the romantic city of Paris, France. Is your wedding anniversary on Valentines Day? Ah, love ... isn't it grand? Just call me the LOVE Heart Doctor who is FULL of heart(s)! Have you ever noticed how many designer items you can find with hearts and heart imprints? There are also many trendy heart-shaped items. Hearts, hearts, hearts are literally everywhere. Hearts and heart-shapes can be found in handbags, clothing, jewelry, accessories, gift items, and even in heart-shaped food items. It used to be that heart-shaped items were more prevalent around Valentines Day, but now you can find them throughout the entire year. Welcome everyone to the Valentines Day Hearts Gift Showcase! I * Love * Hearts especially as unique gifts for Valentines Day! It's the Valentines Day Hearts Gift Showcase! Why not show your love with this Waterford Crystal Siren Heart Paperweight? I love it! Photo Credit: The Philadelphia Heart by Jim Dine. The Hearts Gift Gallery : Hey Valentine was originally created on April 13, 2006. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:09:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-cabbage Art in the eye of the beholder is all around us. It can be found in the food that we eat! Art can be found in cabbage -- green cabbage, red cabbage, cabbage heads! As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so can there be beauty in food and cabbages. Have you ever looked at the intricate patterns and folds to the leaves on a cabbage head? Cabbage can be a delicious art -- Ah, the art of cabbage, a delectable, tasty art! Before it makes it to become a stuffed cabbage roll, cabbage can be the subject of art for many an artist. Welcome to the art of cabbage where you can find some beautiful cabbage art posters and items! Yumm! Yumm! Photo Credit: The Art of Cabbage : Red Cabbage. The Art of Cabbage was originally created on October 14, 2009. arts-and-design Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:03:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jane-burton-animal-art The Photography of Jane Burton Captures the BEST of Animal Art! It is quite artful. Do you know the photographic art of Jane Burton? Perhaps you have seen one of her artful photographs and been awed. Let me tell you, I look at hundreds of photos, art posters and art prints a day when looking to find that one perfect work of art to introduce one of my lens pages. quack ... quack ... quack! I've showcased many a photo and art print over the years, but must admit that I don't think any of them have touched me as much as one of those by Jane Burton. It's art photography of animals that is photography art! What a pleasure it is for me to present some of the best animal art photography of Jane Burton. And, this page is my tribute to all the animals who have had the pleasure to work with Jane Burton. Lucky duck photo credit: Duckling Swimming on Water Surface, UK Photographic Print by Jane Burton. Jane Burton Animal Art Photography was originally created on October 1, 2010. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:44:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-lensography Did you know that I, Jaguar Julie, have been a Brand Ambassador in my daily work? Both online and offline. And, that I am available in 2012. Take a moment to check out my many Squidoo lenses. See the brands? I have been an online cheerleader spotlighting fabulous brands. I love promoting these great, reputable brands in a boldly humble manner! With ALL that Brand Ambassadorship(s), you may think of Jaguar Julie as a WAHW -- a work at home workaholic and a WAHWW -- a work at home wonder woman! In my lensography herein, I hope to answer the question of who, what, where, why, how and etc. about Jaguar Julie as YOU know, inquiring minds want to know! I am one busy person, working hard the old-fashioned way ... working on one page at a time! No magic tricks ... just an honest day's work. First of all, what is a lensography? A lensography is an organized view of a lensmaster's lenses. Who originated the lensography? Why thefluffanutta of course! Well, this is my very first and primary lensography so that's why I've named it Jaguar Julie Lensography! Subsequently, as I became more prolific with my lenses, I've created a number of other very organized and focused lensographies. Please be sure to drop by and check those out as well. Say, it is a special hello to all my purple star fans! Just for you, I have prepared a Purple Star Award module that showcases the purple stars that Squidoo has bestowed my humble lenses. Look for it! It's here. It sure has been one heck of a journey! Glad you were a part of it. I love to hear from my readers. Please be sure to drop me a note at the end of this lensography! >>> Who is Jaguar Julie? In a nutshell, a WAHW i.e. a work at home workaholic and a WAHWW! This lens was honored as lens of the day on March 7, 2008. On September 3, 2009 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Jaguar Julie Lensography of a Brand Ambassador was originally created on September 21, 2007. business-and-work Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:13:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/blarneystone Did you know that the Blarney Stone is actually a block of bluestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle which is located in Blarney about 8 km from Cork, Ireland? To me, kissing the Blarney Stone is a must for every truly-green Irish person! I personally am not Irish, but my ex-hubby is Scot-Irish and he can surely weave a great tale of Blarney. So, I'm dedicating this lens to him and to all ye out there Irish folk! So, if you have the opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone, I wish you well. And, may I suggest you hoist a bit of green beer this year in celebration of St. Patrick's Day! P.S. A big wet juicy kiss for the Scot-Irish gorgeous lensmaster who nominated this lens for that purple star. No, it wasn't me! ;) xoxoxo Interiors of a Castle, Blarney Castle, Blarney, County Cork, Republic of Ireland Framed Art Print Blarney Castle Panoramic Images Buy at AllPosters.com. On March 4, 2010 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. On March 17, 2011, St. Patrick's Day, this lens was an official Lens of the Day selection! Blarney Stone was originally created on February 2, 2008. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:10:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/feltbeads I am feeling a warm and fuzzy, eco-friendly style, for Felt Beads : Felt Beaded Jewelry! How about you? I am truly amazed at all the fantastic felt beaded jewelry that I've seen on the internet! Who would think you could make such beautiful jewelry from wool felt? You know, that felt beads could be jewelry? Allow me to introduce you to some beautiful felt beaded jewelry and the talented indie designers who have worked their knuckles to the bone creating these felt beads >>> It's eco-friendly, colorful, and rather fuzzy beaded jewelry! Say hello to felt beads! Felt Beads : Felt Beaded Jewelry was originally created on August 19, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:20:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/madeinpoland When I was growing up in Northeastern Ohio, I remember all the "made in Japan" or "made in Taiwan" items that were prevalent in our house.  I really don't remember so much of "made in China" like you see today, nor did I ever see something that was "made in Poland" except Polish pierogi, potato pancakes or cold beet borscht made by my Polish fraternal grandmother!  Oh, and to be Polish was definitely not cool.  Things sure have changed, right? I became very interested in my Eastern European ancestry and began my genealogical research.  About the same time, I became fascinated with what designer items I was finding that were made in Eastern Europe! By the way, the significance of this page to Squidoo lensmasters? Oh, simple! This is one of my first instances of writing in a series of related topics! In March 2006 I initiated the "Made in" series of lenses to celebrate all that is Eastern European. I initially wrote about Made in Hungary and Made in Romania to celebrate my Eastern European heritage. You may find yourself pleasantly surprised on what cool items you can find that are "made in Poland."  Allow me to introduce you to some fabulous finds! Welcome to Made in Poland -- Marc Jacobs, Cambio Jeans, Sophia Kokosalaki and Vera Wang! I hope you enjoy your visit today. Thanks for dropping by. Made in Poland: You May Be Surprised was originally created on August 27, 2007. travel-and-places Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:59:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kosta-boda-hearts Hugs and Kisses Everyone! Welcome to the Kosta Boda Hearts Gallery! I've been talking about Kosta Boda for a long time! When considering a gift from your heart, you simply must think Kosta Boda. And, think specifically of Kosta Boda Hearts! You will find an exquisite and elegant selection of handcrafted hearts in the Kosta Boda line. What a wonderful gift idea. A gift of love is a gift of Kosta Boda Hearts. You'll want to buy one for yourself too. Happy Holidays!!! Hey Valentine, won't you be mine? My heart pick is the Kosta Boda Old School, Red Heart. Kosta Boda Hearts : Valentine Gifts was originally created on January 16, 2010. home-and-garden Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:19:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jayne_mansfield Definitely one of my all-time favorites, that was Jayne Mansfield!   She was an American actress, Playboy centerfold and sex symbol. During the 1950s, Jayne Mansfield was a leading sex symbol.  In February 1955, she was the Playmate of the Month in Playboy. She would appear in the magazine several more times over the years. Jayne Mansfield starred in several popular Hollywood films that emphasized her platinum-blonde hair, dramatic hourglass figure and cleavage-revealing costumes.  Jayne Mansfield, in her heydey, she "competed" with Marilyn Monroe and Mamie Van Doren. Oh, and do you know that Jayne Mansfield is one of my doppelgängers? A too hot to handle brainy blonde bombshell ** that was Jayne Mansfield ! Yes, Jayne Mansfield put the WOW in WOW, you know? Photo Credit: Jayne Mansfield Stretched Canvas Print. Who is Jayne Mansfield was originally created on August 28, 2007. entertainment Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:49:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lillie-rubin Lillie Rubin has targeted women between the ages of 35 and 55, offering a sophisticated line of social-occasion apparel that appeals to women seeking more mature designs and classic styles. This fashionable brand may be rather difficult to find as it's parent company Caché, Inc. closed all of its Lillie Rubin shops in 2006 and launched a new format -- Caché Luxe!  But, rely on good old eBay for finding such fabulous fashion. Lillie Rubin Sophisticated Fashion was originally created on December 14, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:59:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/joseph-merrick Known as the Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick only lived 27 years. Joseph Merrick was originally thought to suffer from Elephantiasis. In 1971 a diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis was offered for Joseph Merrick. And then finally, there was a diagnosis in 1986 of Proteus Syndrome. But, could there be still another explanation? Read on to learn more as I've added additional information including Paul Spring's diagnosis. I've written a few articles about Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, and Elephantiasis as I've always had a distinct curiosity about health topics. How thankful we surely must be when our child is born healthy, free of any such health conditions. Let's celebrate life and good health! Let's celebrate the LIFE and dignity of Mr. Joseph Merrick >>> Did Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, suffer from Elephantiasis, Neurofibromatosis or really Proteus Syndrome? Joseph Merrick : The Elephant Man was originally created on January 9, 2008. healthy-living Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:06:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bestbags I'm a self-described "bag-a-holic" as I own a few hundred bags, have bought and sold bags online for a number of years, and search for bags everyday. To us ladies, the bag is an essential component of our wardrobe!  We've got to have the right bag to go with our new outfit ... plus a pair of shoes! This lens presents my interpretation of the "Best Bags" --no matter what the price-- as I see them.  Trust me as this is a tough task to present my "Top Ten" as it's like comparing apples with oranges or trying to pick your favorite child! By the way! Do you see that I authored this lens in April 2006? I was talking about top ten countdowns and the "best" of something when I was a brand new lensmaster! I'd say I was getting off on the right foot right from the start; wouldn't you? Think about how many lenses you have seen which talk about "top ten" and "best" of something! There; the cat is out of the bag, so to speak! >>> It is a Top Ten Countdown of the very Best Bags! 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 !!! Top Ten Countdown : Best Bags Ever! was originally created on April 18, 2006. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:14:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/raincoats I am humming a popular, wet tune ... Let It Rain! Let It Rain! Let It Rain! I have Fashionable Raincoats! I really LOVE raincoats, how about you? Growing up in Northeastern Ohio meant it was overcast probably 88.5% of the time ... that meant a good deal of rain. I sure do remember that bright yellow hooded raincoat I wore as a child. Later I progressed to a slicker and then a trench coat. I'm thrilled to see the raincoat has come into its own as a fashion accessory ... I have a few fashionable raincoats as it tends to rain a lot in Northeastern Florida too! Look for me in a new type of raincoat > Kimberly Ovitz Bradford Trench Coat! Pretty sharp raincoat; you know? Welcome to the showcase of fashionable raincoats. Everyone needs at least one good raincoat; come rain or come shine >>> Raincoats are a necessary fashion for keeping dry when showers come your way! Let It Rain! Let It Rain! Let It Rain! I have Fashionable Raincoats! Fashionable Raincoats : Let It Rain! was originally created on February 17, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:06:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsies For the purpose of my lens, Hungarian Gypsies are representative of the "Roma" people of Hungary and Romania. According to Wikipedia, the Roma are "an ethnic group in Southern and Eastern Europe, Western Asia and the Middle East." Gypsies aka Roma are believed to have originated in the northern part of the Indian Subcontinent. They began their migration to Europe and North Africa via the Iranian plateau about 1,000 years ago. Traditionally most Roma spoke Romani, an Indo-Aryan language likely derived from Sanskrit. Today, however, most Roma speak the dominant language of their region of residence >>> An ethnic group in Eastern and Southern Europe: Gypsies aka Roma! This handsome "gypsy"; is Balazs Nyari.  He entertained us at our dinner in Heviz, Hungary.  Please see the playlist below from his CD. Hungarian Gypsies aka Roma was originally created on April 4, 2006. music Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:39:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lemur I've been a fan of the lemur and especially the ring-tailed lemur since I first saw this furry rascal profiled on the Discovery Channel. Being primates, lemurs have a monkey-like personality about them, but are a bit cuter--in my opinion. Because I think the lemur is so adorable, I wanted to know more about this primate ... so, I was compelled to write this lens on the lemur. I hope you will enjoy learning more about the lemur and come to love the lemur just as much as I do. Please take a moment to let me know what you think by leaving a comment in the guestbook. I've found a number of cool "pictures" of the lemur in its natural habitat which I've added for your viewing pleasure. Photograph by Bates Littlehales. On February 28, 2011 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Lemur : An Endangered SpeciesOriginally created on January 9, 2008. pets-and-animals Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:19:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/romero-britto-teapots What do I think seriously about the ART of Romero Britto? Count me in as the top of that fan list! I sincerely think ALL the art of Romero Britto is a little piece of heavenly art! The art of Romero Britto certainly POPS for me! You probably know that I am a bit of a brand ambassador for the arts and finer brands. I write about the best that I can find. To me, the teapots of Romero Britto are so amazingly fantastic. Each adorable little teapot is a work of art. In the teapot spotlight today is the Sassy Cat, of course! I think it is an amazingly cat-tastic teapot. I love all the colors and the fantastic artistic design captured on each piece. Come along and let's explore the rest of the beautiful collection of teapots by Romero Britto. The Art-Fantastic Colorful Teapots of Romero Britto was originally created on January 11, 2011. home-and-garden Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:39:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/candle-wall-sconces Looking for candle sconces for your wall? There are quite a few different decorative styles of candle wall sconces. My personal favorite is the black wrought iron with scrollwork. Since our home renovation project has almost come to an end, we have a new room to decorate. We are now concentrating on the limited wall space to find decorative candle wall sconces to complement our new metal screen and leaf rug. Why not take a look at some of the candle wall sconces we are considering and see if you can pick the perfect one! Candle Wall Sconces : Romantic Lights was originally created on May 6, 2009. home-and-garden Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:53:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/butter-horns Holidays were always the time of year that my grandmother Julila Nagy baked the most of her famous Hungarian Butter Horns.  Grandma was famous for her traditional Hungarian pastry butter horns! She could make hundreds of these at a time, with several different fillings -- usually nuts, apricots, and prune.  Ah, grandma's nut horns, apricot horns, and prune horns were all so delicious. I love to reminisce about sitting in my grandmother's kitchen and watching her cook and bake her butter horns. It's interesting about nostalgic food memories. You can almost smell and taste these butter horns too. And, I actually can visualize grandma rolling out the dough, filling the butter horns and baking them. Ah, memories! Get the best-ever recipe here! Grandma, I sure do miss you and your delicious butter horns! {{{Hugs}}} >>> My grandmother made the best Hungarian butter horns that I've ever tasted! She was famous for her traditional Hungarian pastry butter horns! Butter Horns : Traditional Hungarian Pastry was originally created on December 21, 2007. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:04:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-food Art is all around us. As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so can there be beauty in food; beauty in food art. Have you ever created a food item that was pretty as a picture? Yes, food can be art -- a delectable, tasty art! Various food group items have been art subjects for many an artist. With The Art of Food, you can find some beautiful food art posters and Enesco Home Grown Foodsy Figurines among other artsy food items! Food is art; art is food. Food can be artistic, creative, and nutritional. Yumm! Yumm! >>> Welcome to the art of food -- food can be art no matter what food group! And, the art of food is truly quite delicious! Oh, our photo credit is Veggie Vacation Foodscape! Woot!! Now, doesn't this artsy poster exemplify "the art of food" to you? I mean, it is an artfully creative foodscape. Oh my! I think we need to seriously consider escaping for a vacation. A Food Vacation to some tropical island or perhaps an Ethnic European Vacation to sample some new food art(ful) creations! Let's see, Mojito or Margarita?? Hold the salt, please. The Art of Food : It's Delicious! was originally created on October 12, 2009. arts-and-design Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:01:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-roadsters-ever I've owned a couple of roadsters in my life. There was a red Mazda Miata ... then the yellow M-B SLK-230 ... and finally a blue Chrysler Crossfire. So, vroom vroom ... I am a roadster-authority! Most of the cars that I've owned in my adult life have been two-seater sports cars! Do you know that I recently traded in my 1999 sunburst yellow Mercedes-Benz SLK-230 Kompressor roadster? Yep! I drove that beautiful car for just short of 10 years. My ex-hubby was always BEGGING me and PLEADING with me to let him have MY roadster to drive. But, I resisted -- you see, I like to park my baby in the boonies and walk -- he likes to cram the car into the tiniest parking spaces and then look for DINGS. Well, we are now divorced, you know? Oh, and I have debated what that next car of mine might be. So, I've been looking around at the best roadsters ever for actually several years. I was trying to find my next dream car. Drum roll ... In August 2011 I took the leap and traded in my SLK-230 on a 2006 Chrysler Crossfire -- convertible roadster. No, it is not yellow, but it is a pretty blue -- SEE!!! I'm telling you that I suffered through a terrible case of separation anxiety in giving up my baby. I had pampered that SLK-230 and kept the mileage low at 58,600 miles. Now, I do seriously hope that somebody else is taking GOOD care of my former baby. There seems to be a good variety of roadsters. Vroom vroom ... ladies and gentlemen ... start your engines ... the best roadsters ever! I love the roadster as it's a great little car for anyone suffering from a mid-life crisis or whatever! Welcome to the Best Roadsters Ever. Vroom Vroom! The Best Roadsters Ever was originally created on November 9, 2007. cars Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:43:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gloria-steinem-superhero Is it too bold a statement to make that WE GIRLS have this feminist superhero Gloria Steinem to thank for being able to SQUIDOO? To be able to blog and twitter? Talking about a RocketMom? That would be Gloria Steinem who the RocketMoms have to thank for making all that possible! It's been over 40 years since her 1962 Esquire magazine article about women being forced to choose between a career and marriage preceded Betty Friedan's book The Feminine Mystique by one year. In 1972, Gloria Steinem co-founded Ms. magazine ... When the first regular issue hit the news stands in July 1972, its 300,000 "one-shot" test copies sold out nationwide in eight days. Let me ask YOU this again! Think about IT >>> Is it too bold a statement to make that WE GIRLS have this feminist superhero Gloria Steinem to thank for being able to be so vocal on the internet? Gloria Steinem : Feminist Superhero was originally created on June 21, 2008. culture-and-society Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:55:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/nel-whatmore-flower-art Saying it with flowers takes on a new meaning when you say it with Nel Whatmore flower art prints for your walls. The colors are beautiful for the long-stemmed lovely flower art by Nel Whatmore. You'll have a tough time just picking one of these flower art prints. Welcome to the beautiful flower art garden of Nel Whatmore ... Adding a little flower power to your home with Nel Whatmore flower art prints! Flower Art Credit: Lilac Wine Art Print by Nel Whatmore. Nel Whatmore Flower Art was originally created on August 27, 2009. arts-and-design Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:30:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jelly-cat-stuffed-animals Jellycat Stuffed Animals ARE Adorably Plush Toys with Personality! If you have been around the block as long and as many times as I have, you get to recognize something REALLY COOL the moment you see it! Something REALLY COOL to me is definitely the adorable line-up of Jellycat Stuffed Animals! I've been an unofficial brand ambassador for a lot of different brands -- both online and offline. For me, I think a dream job would be to start off each day as the official brand ambassador for Jellycat Stuffed Animals!!! Today, we have put the adorably warm and fuzzy spotlight on the aardvark! Not just any aardvark either!!! If I were to start with just ONE plush stuffed animal from Jellycat, I would start with THIS one ===> Jellycat Cordy Roy Orange Aardvark Plush Stuffed Animal. Oh, and we have put the additional spotlight on a series of Jellycat Cordy Roy, Junglie, and even the bashful Bashful plush stuffed animals. I bet YOU can't pick just ONE! Jellycat, established in London in 1999, is one of the world's leading luxury soft toy companies, fast becoming a lifestyle company. We design in England and produce and distribute sophisticated high quality soft items around the world. Jellycat Stuffed Animals : Adorably Plush Toys was originally created on January 4, 2011. parenting-and-kids Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:06:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kosta-boda-bowl Welcome to the Kosta Boda Exquisite Bowl Collection! Such a beautiful selection of handcrafted glass decorative bowls. What a wonderful gift idea. The gift of an artistic bowl serves many purposes. Not only is it functional, but it is an affordable art piece. Consider a decorative bit of tableware. Consider the Kosta Boda Bowl. You'll want to buy one for yourself too. Happy Holidays!!! Oh, and Valentines Day means a day to celebrate from the Heart! And, what better than with a Kosta Boda Exquisite Art Bowl! My pick is the featured Kosta Boda Tattoo Bowl. Kosta Boda Art Bowls was originally created on November 19, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:52:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/disney-patches Welcome to the wonderful and magical world of Disney Characters Art Patches! Who doesn't love the magical characters of Disney?  Here you will find a wonderful assortment of the magically entertaining Disney characters in collectible art patches. If you are looking for a bit of art to adorn your clothing, hats, shirts, jackets and canvas bags, think of Disney Characters Art Patches. Ah, the wonderful magic of Disney in Disney Characters Art Patches ... are YOU smiling yet? Get Crafty with the Delightfully Disney Characters Artsy Patches. I bet you can't pick just one! I can't as I want them all. Oh, a favorite of mine is Disney Character Patch : Mickey Mouse of course! Art Patches : Disney Characters was originally created on November 4, 2009. arts-and-design Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:09:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pigs-fly So, have you never pondered the thought, "when pigs fly!" ??? Come on, be honest now! I know my generation grew up hearing this idiom quite a bit. I must admit that I never gave it much thought, as I just assumed that it was pretty humorous to imagine pigs flying! Well, contemplate this -- I actually used this expression recently to express myself. But, the use of "when pigs fly" was done in gest, as this expression is meant to be used! So, what about "when pigs fly"??? So ... we are fast forwarding to a day in the future. OMG, people, I am HERE to TELL YOU that I have seen a LOT, and I do mean LOT, of pigs flying. Holy moly Batman and Robin, but the pigs are flying here in Jacksonville, Florida! H-E-L-P. Clean-up on aisle 3!!! When Pigs Fly : Look Out Below! was originally created on August 13, 2009. culture-and-society Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:17:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/neoprene-lunch-totes Neoprene Lunch Totes are super for work and school. They are fun and functional at the same time; with style! When looking for a lunch tote, you want that tote to be durable and capable of keeping your lunch dry and either cold or warm. The perfect solution is a neoprene lunch tote that can waterproof your lunch and provide an element of insulation. Wouldn't it be an extra benefit to be able to find such a lunch tote that is fashionable and stylish too? I've found some of the coolest, neoprene lunch totes! Built NY is definitely one of my all-time favorite brands for their innovative use of neoprene and for the fabulously artistic and stylish works of art which grace these neoprene lunch totes! P.S. These lunch totes are cool enough to transition into handbags! I've got this one, the Built NY French Bull Rainbow Flower Gourmet Getaway Neoprene Lunch Tote, that I'm using as a handbag. I'm even thinking of buying a second as the pattern is oh so collectible and artsy! Neoprene Lunch Totes was originally created on August 2, 2008. food-and-cooking Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:49:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thank-you-mom Thank You Mom for Everything : Happy Holidays to You! So, when was the last time you took a moment to thank and acknowledge your mom ... to tell her how much she has meant to YOU ... to thank her for all that she has done ... to tell her that you love her? To say, "Thank YOU Mom? Thank you mom for all those great holidays when we were kids ... times sure have changed! I will always remember the Thanksgiving family get-togethers. The smell of turkey cooking in grandma's oven down the basement. Huh, what's that you say? You haven't taken time to thank your mom, mum, mommy and mother because you know that she knows that you would thank her? Hey, what are you waiting for? Are you waiting for it to be TOO late to tell your mom "Thank You!" You should be telling your mom, "Thank You Mom" each and every day; several times a day! Trust me! Don't wait until it is too late. Thank YOU Mom! Thank YOU Mom for everything and I surely mean EVERYTHING. I AM what I AM because of my mom! Thank You Mom for Everything was originally created on July 5, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:21:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/putting-words-in-my-mouth Surely you have heard the time-honored expression of "putting words in my mouth." Yes? Well, today we are going to have a little fun exercise with the caption me photographs from the animal kingdom. See how well you do with "putting words in my mouth(s)" The mouths of inquisitive animals. What would these animals and critters have to say? Putting words in their mouths! If we could talk to the animals ... what would they say? Feel free to exercise your sense of humor and creativity and have a little fun putting your words into my mouth(s), you know? Hey, the objective, after all, is to have a little fun with the captions. Don't be shy about "putting words in my mouth(s)!" HEY! Kiss me, I'm IRISH. Thanks for playing along! Check the guestbook for a special message. Today's guest is Grevys Zebra Mouth Photographic Print by Tim Laman. Putting Words in My Mouth(s)* was originally created on November 16, 2009. culture-and-society Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:01:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/little-red-dress Ring a ding ding! It's Little Red Dresses. Little Red Valentine Dresses. Say, you do know that men love women in red; YES? Calling all you style-conscious mavens! It's the perfect season for The Little Red Dress!  A red dress is a staple for your wardrobe -- it has come into its own.  The ultimate in red dresses are designed by Valentino as shown here. I personally love wearing a little red dress for Valentine's Day as it's my wedding anniversary. I also wear a little red dress anytime I'm feeling a little adventurous! You know, since I first wrote this page on December 7, 2007, the little red dress has gained a lot of popularity. It is pitted against the little black dress and the little white dress for the top three favorite dresses! A little red dress is the perfect apparel for Wear Red Day too! PS Did you know that men really love women in the color red? Yep, it's been proven to be a fact! YES indeed! Little Red Dresses >>> Men LOVE Women in Red You Know! Little Red Dresses : Hey Valentine was originally created on December 7, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/brigitte-anne-marie-bardot Brigitte Anne Marie Bardot made her mark in films as a bewitching French actress and a sex kitten. She established herself as a bit of a legend, being known as simply Bardot or BB. In addition to being an actress, she was a ballet dancer, fashion model, and singer. When she retired from acting, Brigitte Bardot took on the role of an activist for animal rights. Throughout her career, one could say she has at times been a bit controversial. I have been a huge fan of Brigitte Anne Marie Bardot for years. She is someone who is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside. I applaud her for her work for animal rights. Such a beautiful person! Say hello to Brigitte Bardot. Brigitte Anne Marie Bardot : BB was originally created on December 10, 2008. entertainment Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:08:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chocolate-diamonds Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! Who doesn't love chocolate? There's white, milk and dark. Now you can find chocolate in diamonds! Yes, chocolate diamonds are a girl's best friend today. It's like getting two birds with one stone when you give the gift of chocolate diamonds. Get ready to drool. Hot Pick: Brown Chocolate and White Diamond Heart Shape Love Pendant. Chocolate Diamonds : Sweet Jewelry was originally created on October 31, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:05:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-flowers Welcome everyone to the celebration of the art of flowers! A big hello to all you flower art enthusiasts, flower photographers, and flower gardeners! Did I miss anyone? Oh yes -- you flower art sellers on Zazzle! Who doesn't love flowers and appreciate them for their beauty and art? Flowers say so much and are gifted so often. I personally love flowers of all kinds. The Art of Flowers is Absolutely Magical and Definitely Inspiring! Lately, I've found that I really appreciate the Gerbera Daisy and Poppies! To me, Gerbera daisies and poppies both speak volumes with regards to the art of flowers! Ah Poppies indeed! There are short poppies and then there are tall poppies! Poppies are a mystical and magical flower. Welcome to The Art of Flowers! Glad that you have taken time to stop by my little flower garden. Won't you stop and smell the flowers? Which flower would you pick? I've picked these flowers today: Poppies Art Print by Steve Thoms. The Art of Flowers : Magical and Inspiring was originally created on December 19, 2009. home-and-garden Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:35:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/coatimundi I've had the distinct pleasure of walking amidst a couple dozen of Coatimundi on our trip to Costa Rica.  We were driving a very rough, windy road on our way to Tabacón, the hot springs resort in the northern area to see the Arenal Volcano.  Ahead of us on the road, we spotted a tour bus that had pulled over ... and, from the hillside emerged these furry rascals! I was awed by the amiable personality of the Coatimundi. More commonly known as simply Coati, the Coatimundi is a furry little rascal that is a member of the raccoon family! As we fed the Coatimundi, we captured several pictures which I've sprinkled throughout this lens.  Enjoy! Coatimundi : What Exactly is a Coati was originally created on December 25, 2007. pets-and-animals Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:36:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/meniscus-tear Yes, a meniscus tear is not just a jock's injury! A meniscus is either of two specific parts of cartilage of the knee. The knee contains a lateral meniscus and a medial meniscus. Did you know that the medial meniscus is more commonly affected than the lateral meniscus? Have you had knee pain?  Do you think you have a meniscus tear?  How do you know if you have such a tear? P.S. It's pretty cool to see that the picture of my knee post-arthroscopy has been featured on page 1 of both Google web searches and image searches -- thanks for the love, Google! I think Google rocks! Meniscus Tear : Not Just a Jock's Injury was originally created on December 25, 2007. healthy-living Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:04:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/applesvsoranges Apples vs Oranges !!! It is the time-honored idiom that pits these two fruit staples against each other -- apples vs oranges -- comparing apples and oranges. On one side we have the apple dating back to Eve tempting Adam in the Garden of Eden! The apple has a illustrious history. On the other side of this hey monkeybrain debate we have the orange. We didn't talk about it in the Garden of Eve, but this citrus fruit surely has a long history as well. Which side are you on? Apples vs Oranges! Apples and Oranges Photographic Print!Apples vs Oranges was originally created on August 26, 2009. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:07:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/great-tasting-white-wine We recently attended a very special wine-tasting party and were introduced to a wonderfully great-tasting white wine that comes in the prettiest cobalt blue bottle. That's a peek at the actual bottle. The name on the label is Pieroth Blue 2008 Burg Layer Schlosskapelle. It's a Kabinett that is a product of Germany. This great-tasting white wine is something special to us. You see, I have never written a review for a wine. Update: This is my one and only wine review folks! So, for me to take the time to create this page to tell you about a great-tasting white wine that I think is the best tasting white wine, well it's got to be pretty special, you know! And, it is. A Great-Tasting White Wine was originally created on August 2, 2009. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:49:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-chili-peppers Art is all around us and in the food that we eat! As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so there is beauty in food; beauty in chili peppers. Have you ever looked at a grouping of chili peppers that was pretty as a picture? Yes, chili peppers can be delicious art -- a delectable, tasty art! Chili peppers have been the subject of art for many an artist. Welcome to the art of chili peppers where you can find some beautiful chili peppers art posters and items! Yumm! Yumm! Hot Chili Peppers Heart Art Print! Love it. The Art of Chili Peppers was originally created on October 14, 2009. arts-and-design Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:58:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-solitude Welcome my dears to The Art of Solitude where I will help you achieve a little solitude in your lives.  A little solitude can be enriching for the mind, not to mention what it does for the body and soul. I'm glad you dropped by to join me in seeking solitude. There is solitude in art, in books, and all around us. I like a little solitude every once in a while -- how about YOU? I've hand-picked some great solitude-themed art prints and spiritual items for you, intermixed with solitude wise sayings. Welcome my friends to the Art of Solitude! Solitude ===> BRILLIANT! Photo Credit: Solitude Art Print by Winston, David. The Art of Solitude : Ssssh Please! was originally created on October 21, 2009. arts-and-design Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:55:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/praying-mantis Ever picked up a Praying Mantis? Ah, growing up I was a bit of a tomboy and would pick up just about anything except maybe a snake or a rat. Picking up a praying mantis was something I tried many, many times despite usually being pinched each and every time. I learned to be pretty careful about how I grabbed them. What was interesting about praying mantis is that they liked to frequent the large castor bean plants that lined the perimeter of our backyard. Is this praying mantis not a curious individual? Take a look at that guy! Doesn't "he" look curious to you? Say, did you know that the female praying mantis, after mating, will usually eat the male if he isn't fast enough? Check it out: Girl power or an act of cannibalism? Photo Credit: This awesome Praying Mantis photographed by CatDancing. The Praying Mantis : Cannibalistic was originally created on April 7, 2008. pets-and-animals Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:24:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/givenchy When I think of Givenchy, I think of Audrey Hepburn!   I feel passionate about the Givenchy designer brand as it is my favorite designer line and I am a collector of Givenchy signature logo accessories.   Naturally, I was compelled to publish this particular lens.  It is my prediction that this is a designer to watch and that there will be a resurgence in the brand. Welcome to the Gallery of Givenchy. I have searched the web to find the most beautiful designer items with the Givenchy brand name. You'll also find coveted items from my personal Givenchy collection. Ladies and Gentlemen: I am preparing to list those coveted Givenchy designer items, from my personal collection, in my eCrater store. Look for exciting details, to come! Givenchy : Audrey Hepburn Style was originally created on April 19, 2006. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:39:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/greater-trochanteric-pain-syndrome Yes, seriously indeed! Hey you there! "What the heck is Trochanteric Bursitis?" Huh? What the heck is Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome YOU say? Yes, this is exactly what I am asking myself. You see, I finally paid a visit to my orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Hakim, at the prodding of my dear old hubby. Hubby said, you'd better get that hip of yours checked out so that you are OK for our upcoming vacation in Greece. You know, that is a trip of a lifetime, and I want YOU to be OK and able to hike the ruins of ancient Greece. OK, OK, already! That's what I had to say. I am walking into the examination room and there I see Dr. Hakim sitting with the gang. "What are YOU doing here?" he asks. "Oh, I couldn't stay away from my favorite doctor!" You know, it helps that you would have a favorite doctor when you are wondering about your hip pain. Welcome to my journey to conquer my hip joint pain! So you see, I left Dr. Hakim's office with a diagnosis of Trochanteric Bursitis aka Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome. I had never heard of this before, but I did know a bit about bursitis. Let me tell you more about my journey! This is my personal story of experiencing Trochanteric Bursitis. My story will unfold for you, just as it happens! I will update my story as it goes! You know, I've already been to Dr. Hakim twice! Read all about those visits! Say there! "What the Heck is Trochanteric Bursitis?" Oh? Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome YOU say? Photo Credit: Hips, Hips, Hips Art Print by Shan Kelly. Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome! What the Heck! was originally created on June 11, 2010. healthy-living Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:10:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/stained-glass-transom-windows For years, people have added beautiful artwork to their walls. Now, you can add artwork to your windows with stained glass! Stained glass for transom windows is something I know a lot about. Over the past several years, we have acquired a number of stained glass pieces to decorate our dozen transom windows. I'll give you some decorating tips for your home by showing you what stained glass we've used in our transom windows. Beautify your home by adding stained glass for your transom windows! P.S. This is the beautiful arched stained glass that is in our master bedroom transom window. Stained Glass Art for Your Transom Windows! was originally created on April 29, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:18:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/elephant-man Known as the ORIGINAL Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick was initially diagnosed with a condition interestingly named Elephantiasis. It took nearly one century for a different diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis which today is still thought to be an incorrect diagnosis of Joseph Merrick's condition. Neurofibromatosis subsequently has often been incorrectly labeled as "the elephant man disease" even today! The current medical diagnosis of the disease that most likely afflicted Joseph Merrick is Proteus syndrome. Today, throughout the world, there are other Elephant Men! Elephant Man : More Than One was originally created on January 9, 2008. healthy-living Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:13:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/heart-paperweights Heart Paperweights are Romantic Heart-Felt Gifts for Him and for Her! Why not consider a heart paperweight as a gift? I have been a fan of hearts for quite a few years, well before I created my first lens on hearts in April 2006. I so love hearts! My favorite heart paperweight just so happens to be a Robert Held Heart Paperweight. It's particularly cool because it actually is heart-shaped and looks like a confetti Murano art glass. The Robert Held Heart Paperweight sits on my home office desk and gives me inspiration every day. Heart paperweights make great romantic gifts and are especially cool to gift at Valentines Day! Give a gift from the Heart with Heart Paperweights ** Valentines Day and all year ... Heart Paperweights >>> Romantic Heart-Felt Gifts ... Gifts from the Heart! Photo Credit: Get your heart paperweight from Gumps San Francisco! Tell them JaguarJulie sent you! Heart Paperweights : Gifts of Heart was originally created on January 15, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:06:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/itzchak_tarkay I am an art collector / art enthusiast who loves colorful paintings and adores the works of Itzchak Tarkay. A friend who is more "learned" at art collecting actually turned me on to Itzchak Tarkay. Tarkay has achieved strong recognition as a leading representative of a new generation of figurative artists.  The inspirations for Tarkay's work reflect influences from Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism, and color influences of Matisse. Itzchak Tarkay's drawing style has a distinct feel of Toulouse-Lautrec I think! I acquired Tarkay's ever popular Two by Two, seriolithograph in color on paper, from a friend in Jacksonville, Florida many years ago. It was this very work of art by Tarkay that helped launch my art collection! Yes, I have Itzchak Tarkay, but I also have so much more ... and that makes me smile! Itzchak Tarkay Art : Colorful Females was originally created on September 22, 2007. arts-and-design Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:10:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/starbucksvsdunkindonuts Welcome to the topicable debate of STARBUCKS vs. DUNKIN' DONUTS -- Coffee WARS! Do you prefer Starbucks or do you prefer Dunkin' Donuts coffee? I was just reading that Susan Gunelius wrote a blog post about this very lens topic. It seems that Dunkin' Donuts sponsored the research study through A&G Research to return the conclusion that more "hard working Americans" prefer Dunkin' Donuts coffee over Starbucks. Well, you don't get any more 'hard working' than JaguarJulie. And, JaguarJulie thinks STARBUCKS has the best coffee. My ex-hubby was always telling me that DUNKIN' DONUTS is the STARBUCKS of the Northeast. I don't know about that as I haven't visited the Northeast lately ... how about you? STARBUCKS or DUNKIN' DONUTS? So you want a GOOD cup of COFFEE or a donut? For me, it's a GOOD cup of COFFEE and it's 5 STARS for STARBUCKS? On July 2, 2011 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Starbucks vs. Dunkin' Donuts : Coffee Wars was originally created on February 27, 2008. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:22:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/luggagetags Let's have a little fun, shall we, with Luggage Tags : Funk for Your Trunk! Have you ever noticed, when you are standing there at the luggage carousel in some large international airport that all the luggage looks the same?  Hey, why does everybody have a BLACK bag?  Lately, I've been searching for new luggage tags, IDs, belts and other such accessories and am totally amazed at the variety available!  There are classic and funky, chic, neon, leather, and some whimsical and funny to name just a few! I think a luggage tag--for us women--can be like a handbag!  As luggage tags can be very affordable, why not have a variety so that you can customize your luggage to reflect how you feel, what you're wearing, or where you're traveling? May I present ... Luggage Tags ... some Funk for Your Trunk! Folks, this page on luggage tags was originally created on March 22, 2007. You know that was one day after my one year anniversary on Squidoo? I was still finding my way, after a brief hiatus, but I knew that I needed to write about Luggage Tags : Funk for Your Trunk! Luggage Tags : Funk for Your Trunk was originally created on March 22, 2007. travel-and-places Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:41:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/blog-roll As a Squidoo lensmaster, in any given day you will find me tooling around Squidoo working on my lenses or conversing in the friendly SquidU Forum. Because I have totally embraced the concept of focused lenses, I decided to create this Blog Roll as an assembly point, a reader list, of all the blogs that I follow on a daily basis. So, by bookmarking this lens, you can get the latest blog posts all in one central location. Bravo to those of you writers out there who are penning your own blogs! And, kudos if you too have been inspired today to assemble your own reader list ... blog roll. Photo Credit: Front Page of the Daily Graphic Bringing Readers News of the Most Brilliant Air Feat of the War Giclee Print Blog Roll : A Reader List of Blogs was originally created on September 16, 2009. internet Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:38:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/easter-egg-tree Well, hippity hop ... Easter is just around the corner! Consider adding a bit of colorful whimsy to your Easter table! How about an Easter Egg Tree as THE centerpiece? Martha Stewart would be proud to showcase such an Easter Egg Tree as a table centerpiece! We know Martha is quite talented and would probably make this Easter Egg Tree herself! But, if you are not that talented, or maybe don't have the time, YOU can buy one of these! Welcome to the adorably colorful and whimsical showcase of to-die-for Easter Egg Trees! Decorate Your Holiday Table : Easter Egg Tree Centerpiece was originally created on January 1, 2011. holidays-and-celebrations Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:41:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/julia-nagy Thinking about the 'superheroes' in my life, the very first person that comes to mind is my grandmother Julia Nagy! First of all, my grandmother was my namesake -- I was named in honor of my grandmother! Get it? You know, Julie and Julia? See that picture? It's Jaguar Julie and Julia Nagy. And, I can't think of a day that goes by that I do NOT think of my grandmother for all the drive and determination that she instilled in me. My grandmother was my inspiration for all that I strive to achieve today. She has inspired me to be a better person and a better lensmaster as well. Thank you grandma Julia Nagy! xoxoxo P.S. On April 16, 2009, my Stuffed Cabbage lens, dedicated to my grandma Julia Nagy, was honored by earning a purple star. It's that special award for Giant Squids with a lens of quality content. On April 19, 2009, that lens made it into the #1 spot overall on Squidoo and spent 24 days in the #1 spot. Julia Nagy : My Grandmother, Namesake and Superhero was originally created on June 12, 2008. parenting-and-kids Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:10:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mamievandoren Something about Mamie Van Doren that I didn't know, is that she was often referred to as the poor man's Lana Turner!  I'm not sure where that came from.  This platinum blonde bombshell was of the era of Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield. A former dance-band singer, she's best remembered for a series of showy roles in cheap 1950s melodramas that emphasized her physical endowments rather than her somewhat meager dramatic abilities. Mamie Van Doren dropped out of Hollywood altogether in the late 1960s, concentrating on a jet-set lifestyle, being seen often in the company of celebrities and athletes, such as quarterback Joe Namath! She made a brief comeback in the 1980s.  As one of the few surviving sex symbols of that era, she's become something of a pop culture queen in recent years, hosting B-movie festivals, making personal appearances, and the like.  How cool is that? Who is Mamie Van Doren was originally created on August 29, 2007. entertainment Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:25:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/limburgercheeseisyummy LIMBURGER Cheese is Yummy! I absolutely LOVE the taste of Limburger Cheese. Yes, it is YUMMY and delicious with a slice of onion on a fresh piece of rye bread. I've been loving this pungent cheese since I was a wee one in Northeastern Ohio. It seems though that every time I've opened a package of Limburger Cheese, the men in my life ALL seem to think I've 'cut the cheese!' And, not in the sense of removing the rind. 'What stinks so much!' is their usual response. You see, they think it's stinky cheese and refuse to eat it >>> STINKY STINKY STINKY !!! Well, I happen to think there are plenty of Squidooers and Monkeybrains out there who agree with me that this is YUMMY cheese and NOT STINKY cheese! Are you one of them? LIMBURGER Cheese is Yummy! >>> YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY !!! Limburger Cheese : Yummy or Not was originally created on February 27, 2008. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:41:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lamarthe Have you heard of the wonderful luxury designer handbag brand of Lamarthe?  Until recently the popular French line Lamarthe could only be found in the chic department stores of Paris.  Recently, Lamarthe's Exception bag was named as one of Elle France's "Top Ten Must Haves."   With hot French designers like Sophia Levy styling for Lamarthe, their bags are now coveted by celebrities like Marcia Cross, Angela Bassett and Ziyi Zhang.  I've been familiar with the brand of Lamarthe for several years since I purchased my first little black Lamarthe bag that was actually "made in Rumania" and found on eBay! It's a best-selling European luxury brand, Lamarthe with a muse, that was launched in North America! I love Lamarthe Designer Handbags! Lamarthe Designer Handbags was originally created on September 11, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:30:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/grays-anatomy IMHO, the television series Grey's Anatomy must surely have been inspired by Gray's Anatomy, the textbook!  That's my personal opinion and I'm stickin' to it until I find otherwise.  What do you think?  In another lens I've written, Meniscus Tear, I saw some very cool examples of anatomy drawings from Henry Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body.  What's really cool is that you'll find Gray's drawings throughout the internet as his textbook is widely regarded as a classic work on the subject. The book was first published in 1858 while work on his book was continued by others and on November 24, 2004, the 39th British edition was released. Gray's Anatomy was originally created on December 25, 2007. healthy-living Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:12:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/madeinhungary As you may have guessed from the title, this lens is about anything that is "made in Hungary."  I personally wasn't "made in Hungary" or born there, but my grandfather was.  In May 2004, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of traveling to Hungary and Romania to "trace my roots" to see my grandfather's birth city. That is my inspiration for this particular lens about Made in Hungary. When a person thinks of Hungary, probably the first thing that pops into his or her mind is goulash.  But, when you think about Hungary, it's really "not just goulash;" it is so much more!  How appropriate that the term "goulash" in English is occasionally used to mean any mixture of diverse things.  That's what this lens is also about ... a goulash of diverse things 'made in Hungary!' By the way, the significance of this page to Squidoo lensmasters? Oh, simple! This is one of my first instances of writing in a series of related topics! In March 2006 I initiated the "Made in" series of lenses to celebrate all that is Eastern European. To celebrate my heritage. Welcome to Made in Hungary. You may be surprised at all the "things" to be found that are made in Hungary! Made in Hungary: Not Just Goulash was originally created on March 30, 2006. travel-and-places Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:03:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/The-17-Essential-Qualities-of-a-Team-Player The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player: Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants. Have you wondered what makes a great team player and how YOU can be a better team player? If you are a manager who is assembling a team, this book can be an invaluable aid. Even if you are not part of a team, there are invaluable lessons and tips to be learned about team playing. You'll find 17 such essential qualities in this little handbook, The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player: Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants, by John C. Maxwell. I've had this book for several years and find that it's a great reference manual. It's one of those books that you want to reference frequently! I "love" John Maxwell books and have read several of them. Want to be a better team player and leader? Think John Maxwell. The 17 Essential Qualities of A Team Player was originally created on January 12, 2009. books-poetry-writing Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:29:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/spanish-fly There is probably a lot about Spanish fly that the average person doesn't know! First of all, Spanish fly is NOT a fly! It is actually a green beetle. Did you know that it is also known as Cantharides and that it has a history dating back to Hippocrates? Do you know that there is a practice of using Spanish fly with farm animals to encourage them to mate? You undoubtedly know that it has a reputation for being one of the world's most well-known aphrodisiacs. Hello there my little Spanish fly! Spanish Fly : What the Heck is it was originally created on April 18, 2009. healthy-living Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:08:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ruthenia I became interested in the country of Ruthenia and the history behind it's territory when I began my genealogical research into my Eastern European heritage. You see, all of my ancestors were of Eastern European descent. On my father's side, his ancestors traced from Ruthenia and Ukraine. Ruthenia is a geographic and culturo-ethnic name applied to the parts of Eastern Europe populated by Eastern Slavic peoples, as well as to the past various states that existed in these territories. Today, the historical territory of Rus, in the broadest sense, is formed with parta of the lands of Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, a small part of northeastern Slovakia and a narrow strip of eastern Poland. By the way, I originally wrote this lens in April 2006 when I was a Squidoo lensmaster newbie. The significance of that? Oh, I actually started making "niche" lenses in March 2006, starting with the Hungarian / Eastern European theme and continuing with many a lens in that particular niche ===> There's an interesting history behind the territory that spanned the trail of the Carpathian Mountains! The history of Ruthenia! On September 7, 2011 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Ruthenia was originally created on April 21, 2006. travel-and-places Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:58:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kimonofashion The kimono as you may know it has become uber-trendy in its influence on Western style clothing. The most popular is the kimono dress with a wrap-style and roomy kimono sleeves. A recognizable designer today who's gotten a lot of buzz is Kara Janx from Project Runway.  Her famous flirty and sexy kimono dresses are pictured here.  What's great about Kara's kimona dresses is they are excellent travelware! The kimono in fashion today has transitioned into some pretty cool designer fashions!  Do you know that a recent eBay search for "kimono dress" revealed over 1,400 auction listings with nearly 600 store items?  Read on to learn more. It's an Asian-inspired trend in designer fashions that's really hot! It's Kimono Fashion! Uber-TRENDY! Kimono Fashion : Uber-Trendy Chic was originally created on August 10, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:02:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-friendships As we behold beauty and the art that is all around us, so let us celebrate the art of friendship(s).  It is interesting that not only is there an art to maintaining our friendships, but so can we find significance in the art of friendship(s). Friends come and go these days like a change in the wind direction. Let's HOLD our friends closely to help them from straying. Thanks for visiting this friendly page in which we are celebrating and sharing the love of all our friends -- buddies and chums. Welcome to the art of friendship(s) where you can find some beautiful friendship art posters, angel gifts and gift items! Photo Credit: Willow Tree "Friendship" Figurine. The Art of Friendship(s) was originally created on October 24, 2009. arts-and-design Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:12:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/achilles-tendon Well, I sure didn't know that the Achilles Tendon, my Achilles Tendon, is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body ... well, not until I began my research into this tendon. And, you could really fool me about it being the strongest! You see, I was doing some chores around the house ... specifically standing on my tippy toes and doing a lot of reaching to wipe the huge bathroom mirror over the his and hers sinks. As I reached for the very top of the mirror, I HEARD and FELT a loud snap in the back of my left ankle! It was the strangest sound; rather 'reedy.' "Oh no! I can't believe I tore my Achilles Tendon!" Can you believe THAT??? "Oh no!" I thought, "I'm just recovering from surgery for excision of a Morton's Neuroma in my right foot!" I surely don't need to have a torn Achilles Tendon in my other foot! You know? Achilles Tendon : Ruptured or Torn was originally created on February 22, 2008. healthy-living Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:13:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/rightvsleft RIGHT vs. LEFT: Which side are you on?  It is the time-honored question of RIGHT vs. LEFT. That's right-wing vs. left-wing ... In politics, left-wing refers to those who prioritize equality as a political end, in opposition to the right-wing who view this end as a threat to civil society liberties and/or the continuance of inherited traditions. A right-winger tends to be more conservative while a left-winger tends towards the liberal. Which side are you on?  Right or Left? Are your political and life views leaning more to the right or do they lean more to the left? Do you have a VIEW??? ===> It is an on-going debate pitting Right vs Left! Personally, I am the type of person who is striving for socially and politically correctness. And just trying to be on the RIGHT side of all that social media stuff. You know, minding my Ps and Qs and showing proper etiquette across the board. That's right to me; don't want to be left out. Right vs. Left was originally created on February 29, 2008. culture-and-society Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:09:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/to_catch_a_thief This is a true story--my story of what happened to me and what I did to catch a thief! This true story was a lens of the day in June 2006. How I helped authorities catch a couple of bad guys and what you too can do! Perhaps you have been a victim of fraud or know of someone who has experienced it. Certainly the internet has opened up the opportunity of victimization to more people. In this lens, I will give you tips on what worked for me "To Catch a Thief" in a very short period of time ... in less than 40 days! I have provided meaningful and helpful summaries to highlight the key points so that you can also help to catch a thief if this ever happens to you. The important point is that you need to take immediate action. And, this is MY story, "To Catch a Thief!" It really happened this way >>> My true story of how I helped authorities to catch a thief in under 40 days -- you too can do something! P.S. I don't want to experience this again! Safeguard yourselves. This lens was featured as The Lens of the Day on June 9, 2006. The much-coveted Squidoo Purple Star has not yet been awarded to this lens. To Catch a Thief : In Under 40 Days was originally created on May 18, 2006. internet Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:50:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/blue-footed-booby The Blue-Footed Booby is one of my favorite birds because it really is a colorful creature.  When I first saw the courtship dance of the male, I immediately fell in love with this bird.  It's an exaggerated and very engaging step-walk that undoubtedly captivates the female Blue-Footed Booby.  I am an avid photographer of birds and have an appreciation for birds with a comical personality such as the Blue-Footed Booby. So, do you not expect that any bird that has blue feet AND a name of booby would be fun and a bit of a clown? Hey, monkeybrain! What about that? Blue feet you know! >>> Booby comes from the Spanish 'bobo' meaning 'stupid fellow' ... but this long-winged Blue-Footed Booby seabird is one of the most engaging birds I know! P.S. Folks, allow me to recommend to you, the most fantastic bird documentary -- Winged Migration! Blue-Footed Booby : A Seabird Clown was originally created on November 27, 2007. pets-and-animals Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:13:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/yedi-houseware-cups-and-saucers I love colorful and slightly whimsical for my kitchen. And, that's what you will find with this adorable line of cups and saucers by Yedi Houseware. Even Oprah Winfrey has spotted them -- and she knows a good thing when she sees it. Mark my words, you'll be seeing more and more of Yedi Houseware cups and saucers. Don't miss out on all the fun! These are great to colorize your kitchen and tea party. P.S. Pictured here is my favorite of the Yedi Houseware cups and saucers! It's the Dancing Fairies. Yedi Houseware Cups and Saucers was originally created on April 23, 2009. food-and-cooking Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:54:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/andreas-gruentzig Andreas Gruentzig, formally Dr. Andreas Roland Gruentzig, has become a medical legend in the field of cardiology. He was a "pioneer" in the history of interventional cardiology.  He is credited with "inventing" balloon angioplasty, better known today as coronary angioplasty or simply angioplasty. Dr. Gruentzig also trained countless cardiologists who carried on the practice of angioplasty worldwide. Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, this procedure was referred to as PTCA, meaning Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty. To have worked with Dr. Andreas Gruentzig at Emory University Hospital was a memorable time in my work and personal life. What an incredible person he was! Today, Dr. Andreas Gruentzig is a bit of a legend.  Unfortunately, both he and Margaret Anne Thornton Gruentzig died simultaneously when the Beechcraft Baron he was piloting crashed in Forsyth, Georgia on October 27, 1985. Andreas Roland Gruentzig was originally created on December 5, 2007. healthy-living Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:14:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/robertheld Robert Held Art Glass is Canada’s largest hot glass studio and gallery.  The various collections of art glass range from the classic to the very contemporary.  They are truly the most beautiful works of art that I've ever seen.  Each and every item from Robert Held is a collectible masterpiece as his designs are inspired by the work of famous artists such as Monet, Klimt and Tiffany. I was first introduced to the work of Robert Held in June 2006 when I spotted his California Poppy Paperweight at Gumps online store.  That particular paperweight caught my eye as I am an art enthusiast who appreciates Impressionist-inspired art glass. I love hearts! And I love art glass especially if that art glass is by Robert Held!!! Robert Held produces some of the most amazing art glass and heart-shaped paperweights that I've ever seen with the most collectible collections! What fabulous gift ideas for Valentine's Day, you know? Robert Held Inspirational Art Glass was originally created on October 19, 2007. home-and-garden Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:21:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/nagy My research has shown that the Hungarian name of "Nagy" is much like the American name of Smith.  In other words, the Nagy name was used a lot in Hungary and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, probably because it translated to "big" or "great!" This is a picture of me with my grandfather, Alexander John Nagy.  He was born on September 7, 1899 in Szatmar, Austro-Hungary.  His birth city was later known as Satu Mare, Romania after the border change at the end of World War I.  Alexander Nagy died in Cleveland, Ohio on April 21, 1967. Grandpa, I sure do miss YOU. See you soon! Nagy : The Hungarian Name was originally created on April 8, 2006. relationships-and-family Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:52:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/suitcase Has the airlines maybe LOST your suitcase or luggage or did they FIND it and now it looks like it's been around the world more times than the space shuttle?  Are you in the market for a stylish and trendy piece of luggage? I've been shopping around for another fashionable suitcase that will distinguish mine from the next traveler.  It's amazing the variety of suitcases you have to pick from these days. Welcome to the gallery of fashionable suitcases, luggage and travel bags! >>> Checked luggage can take a real beating! Is your luggage damaged, out-of-date, OR lost and you need a replacement suitcase? Stylish Suitcases, Luggage and Travel Bags was originally created on March 23, 2007. travel-and-places Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:29:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/i-love-cucumbers I love cucumbers plain and simple! I've been loving cucumbers since I was knee high to a grasshopper in Northeastern Ohio. That's a long time, you know, to be professing love for this green vegetable-like-fruit known as cucumber! My favorite recipe for cucumbers involved either sour cream, vinegar, or onions! My grandmother, Julia Nagy, always seemed to make cucumbers the best. Then mom learned how, from grandma ... and then mom taught me how to prepare delicious cucumber recipes. Oh how I love cucumbers! Would you believe? When my hubby [oh gosh, now the ex!] and I traveled to Hungary and Romania a couple of years ago, we were delighted to see cucumbers served so frequently with our meals! Cucumbers also have a lot of other applications other than food; e.g., to reduce eyelid swelling or as a soothing facial mask, among other great uses! I love cucumbers you all. Did you know that 'cool as a cucumber' isn't just a catchy phrase as the inner temperature of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside air! Cool your jets and try some cucumbers today. I sure do love cucumbers; you know? Check the url of this page for further proof on the cucumber love of JaguarJulie! Photo Credit: Cucumbers Fresh Splash by Steve Gadomski. I Love Cucumbers : 5 Delicious Recipes was originally created on January 12, 2008. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:45:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/paul-frank-watches Want something fun and whimsical that tells time? You definitely want Paul Frank Watches, trust me! Yep, I identify 100% with the line of Paul Frank watches ... they are sassy and fun with a whole lot of whimsical thrown in for good measure. To me, a Paul Frank watch is rather like a potato chip ... I can't pick JUST ONE! Like a woman with her shoes, it's me with my watches ... I've got to have a lot of watches to fit my playful moods! And what better watches are there than Paul Frank watches? A Paul Frank watch is a great whimsical gift idea for whenever! The Paul Frank line of Julius and Friends and Julius the Monkey watches are some of the most whimsical! Gotta have 'em! How about you? Love the Paul Frank watches? >>> If ever there was a line of sassy and fun watches that define me, it's Paul Frank watches! A Whimsical Gift Idea : Paul Frank Watches was originally created on June 3, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:10:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/blessings-to-you Leading a Spiritual Life are you? Are you in touch with your inner spiritual self? Would you not agree that we live in a busy world that presents us with more than our share of life's challenges? Interacting on the internet can increase those challenges as we learn how to communicate effectively with others. Sometimes we might step on someone's toes or cause another person angst. Trust me! To be on the receiving end is no fun. So, stop and think for a moment today. Reach out and tell someone that you really care. Don't assume. Blessings to YOU my dear! Stop! Take a moment out of your busy day to reach out to a friend to let them know YOU care! Blessings to YOU my dear! Photo Credit: Write Troubles in Sand and Blessings in Stone by Carol Robinson. Leading a Spiritual Life : Blessings to You My Dear was originally created on October 16, 2009. culture-and-society Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:03:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-bags-ever We are seriously celebrating and showcasing some of The Best Bags Ever today. Why is it that the handbag so defines us women? That we like to coordinate our bags with our outfits and shoes? Every woman deserves to own one of the best bags ever!  Some women are even lucky enough to have owned several of the best bags ever. What is your favorite designer bag ... did it make the list of "the best bags ever?" Welcome ladies and interested gentlemen to the best bags ever!!! >>> Something a woman can't live with out . . . the designer handbag especially one of the best bags ever! Today's spotlight is actually on an affordable "best bag ever." It is Valentino Khaki Italian Couture Large Zipper Handbag. It also comes in black ... check the sidebar please. The Best Bags Ever was originally created on November 12, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:28:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kitty-cat-clocks I love kitty cat clocks -- especially whimsical ones! If I had more wall space, I'd probably have several more kitty cat clocks hanging on my wall. My sister in Ohio has the original Kit-Cat Clock hanging on her wall that mom gave her from when we were kids. At the moment, this is the very kitty cat clock that is hanging on our kitchen wall. We found this cute kitty cat clock at a artsy shop in Jacksonville Beach. What is so cute about this kitty cat clock is its whimsical nature and the adorable mouse pendulum. It's the cat's meow! Oh, we finally found a spot on our wall for that new cat pendulum clock from Finland! Lookie Lookie! >>> Looking for some cute kitty cat clocks which are the cat's meow? Look at that cute new cat pendulum clock on our wall. Kitty Cat Clocks : The Cat's Meow! was originally created on April 30, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:16:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/terpene-chemistry A pine tree produces resin ... The resin is then distilled to yield crude sulfate turpentine [CST] of which terpenes are the building blocks comprised of alpha-pinene and beta-pinene. Trust me, having worked around CST for some 5 years, it can be pretty stinky stuff! You see I worked at SCM Glidco Organics aka Glidco aka Millennium Specialty Chemicals. Crude sulfate turpentine, from pine trees, was the feedstock for their terpene-based chemicals. Hello to stinky feedstock and welcome to terpene chemistry! Chemistry can be interesting. Did you know that the pine tree is at the heart of terpene chemistry? Terpene Chemistry > From Pine Trees! Photo Credit: Portrait of Great Grey Owl (Strix Nebulosa) Behind Scots Pine Tree by Pete Cairns. Terpene Chemistry : ex Pine Trees was originally created on December 10, 2007. home-and-garden Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:41:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/momerisms People, can we talk? I'll bet you have a mom -- right? Is your mom known for her sage wisdom, advice and most importantly humor? My mom is infamous for all that, especially for all her MOMERISMS! Momerisms??? Humor and Wisdom from Moms: Ha Ha Ha Ha!!! I've created this lens to honor my mom and all moms out there. In honor of Mother's Day which should be every day of the year. And, particularly to highlight all the terrific momerisms we love them for. Momerisms -- all that is funny, sad, and true, including wisdom from moms worldwide! MOM-ER-ISMS! P.S. Thanks to my mom for helping me create this humorous lens! Each day I get more and more funny emails from her. My mom is a human dynamo supporting the proliferation of humor virally! Momerisms >>> Humor and Wisdom from Moms: Ha Ha Ha Ha!!! Thank you mom for being there and for sharing those momerisms, rather than keeping them to yourself. Momerisms : Humor and Wisdom from Moms was originally created on March 18, 2009. parenting-and-kids Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:11:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/i-love-leggings I love leggings, you know? There is no gray area about leggings, as far as I am concerned -- there are no ifs, ands or BUTTS about it! Leggings have ALWAYS been a fashion staple for me. I'm happy to say that they have become more mainstream today rather than avante garde. I've been wearing them for years ... primarily as a replacement for opaque tights and under LONG sweaters, jackets or mini dresses. Call me a fashion-forward maven who has often been ahead of the curve when it comes to what's fashionable. Perhaps I'm also a little miss-understood in the fashion department! I've been setting fashion trends in my own little circle of friends for quite a few years. Well, ladies! I am happy to say that my prediction has been spot-on as leggings are now trendy! >>> I really do love leggings as they are an important often overlooked fashion accessory -- no ifs, ands or BUTTS about it, you know? Check the url of this page for further proof on the leggings love of JaguarJulie! I Love Leggings was originally created on February 9, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:47:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/heart-pendant Welcome to my showcase of Love Hearts! It's Heart Pendants that you might find from my personal wish list. You know I have been an online personal shopper for many years. And, Valentines Day just happens to be my wedding anniversary. So, you would expect that I would love heart pendants. I do and I have searched to find my top picks to help you with your shopping. Love, love, love ... all you need is love! Show YOUR love with heart pendants ... like the 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant. >>> A really "perfect" gift of love, whether for Christmas, Birthdays, or Valentines Day or another special day! It's the Heart Pendant! Photo Credit: Love Art Print by Sophie Jordan. Show Your LOVE with Heart Pendants was originally created on January 8, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:12:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/wall-flowers Hello Flowers ... Wall Flowers! What you will find here are actual flower wall decals -- wall flowers -- which celebrate the art of flowers. More importantly, or just plain importantly, I have selected those specific flower wall decals which I would want to put on my walls. I have some new walls to decorate and I am seriously thinking WALL FLOWERS! Come along and browse the Wall Flowers! STOP and smell the flowers. Ah, you will feel so much better! I know I do. P.S. Ah, Wall Flowers! Remember those from grade school and possibly high school? This page is dedicated to all those Wall Flowers of the past who have opted to BLOOM later in life!!! Hello L-I-F-E!!! So much for a necessary editorial remark at the start of this pretty page. Wall Flowers : Flowers on the Wall was originally created on January 5, 2011. home-and-garden Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:34:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/versace-by-rosenthal Welcome to the exquisite Versace by Rosenthal Showcase. Looking for the most remarkable and elegant tableware? Allow me to introduce you to the Versace line that is "crafted by illustrious German porcelain maker Rosenthal." Versace by Rosenthal is an extensive collection of coordinating table settings and serveware that you are surely guaranteed to find that perfect item. If you want that very special wedding, Christmas, Valentines Day, or housewarming gift, this is for you! This is a signature item with the Medusa head adorning the coaster in relief form: Versace by Rosenthal Medusa Lumiere Clear Coaster. Although it is currently unavailable, I thought you should take a look at it because it is such a classic piece. Versace by Rosenthal Showcase was originally created on November 13, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:00:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/birth-order-effect In other words, how was your personality determined or affected by your birth order? Have you ever wondered how your birth order has had an effect on your personality? This has been an interesting topic for me for all my life.  You see, I had an older brother and should have been the second in the birth order in our family.  However, my brother died when he was only four years of age; a death attributed to a negative reaction to a regular vaccination.  His death left me as the oldest with three other siblings.  What effects does birth order have on personality? >>> Have you ever wondered how your birth order has had an effect on your personality? As a member of Seth Godin's Triiibes, I wrote a case study on Birth Order in August 2008 and briefly touched on the effects of being an oldest child.  What about the middle or youngest child?  How does their birth order affect their personality? Oh, and glad to see that my Triiibes case study on Birth Order was an inspiration to others -- you know? Firstborn Advantage, The: Making Your Birth Order Work for You. Birth Order : Effect on Personality was originally created on November 18, 2009. relationships-and-family Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:26:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/redwood-trees Let's celebrate the beauty of the majestic giant Redwood Trees! In the mid of the 19th century the American writer Bayard Taylor undertook the adventure to travel to the Sierra Nevada, Calaveras County. Taylor had a fancy for trees of all kinds and he dedicated this pilgrimage to the last ancient giants on earth, which he compared with the pyramids of Gizeh in importance for the North American continent. The incredible dimensions of these wooden towers is overwhelming. Historic photographs, for example by Amasa Plummer Flaglor, a pioneer photographer of the West, show ten people sitting next to each other in a row in the big incision cut at the base into the gigantic Redwood tree trunk before felling. The first white man who discovered the Redwood Tree giants of the West was most probably Augustus T. Dowd, who worked for the Union Water Company as a hunter around 1850. He later founded Hutchins' California Magazine and began to write books about his travels. His contemporaries did not believe him when he reported about the giant trees he had seen on a hunting trip. Only by pretending to have shot the biggest grizzly bear ever he could persuade others to follow him into the woods. Welcome to giant trees discovered -- the redwood trees of the earth :: True Giants in the Earth! Bayard Taylor published his encounter with the giant Redwood Trees in his travel book "At home and abroad" under the title "The big trees of Calaveras" (page 176 ff.): "Suddenly in front of us, where the gloom was deepest, I saw  a huge something behind the other trees, like the magnified shadow of one of them, thrown upon a dark red cloud... Not trees,surely! - but yes, by all the dryads, those are trees!.." Photo credit: Young Sequioadendron giganteum, Maulbronn, Germany. Thank you Martin aka editionh. Redwood Trees was originally created on November 23, 2009. home-and-garden Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:59:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/heart-key-pendant I Truly Love Heart Key Pendants! Welcome to the Heart Key Pendant showcase! Hello and thank you for dropping by today. Just call me your helpful romantic personal shopper, offering up some heartfelt gifts of love! Sshh, don't tell anyone, but I am sharing with you my top pick from my wishlist. It's a Ruby Heart-Shaped Lock and Key Pendant! Maybe this heart key pendant is on your wishlist for Valentines' Day. If you are born in the month of July, this could be an appropriate pick for you! Oh, I do love rubies. Love, love, love ... all you need is love! Oh, Yeah. My personal heart pick is the 10k Yellow Gold Ruby Heart-Shaped Lock and Key Pendant. I love it because of the bold heart shape plus the lovely rubies - my birthstone. Heart-full Photo Credit: Key on Red Heart in Golden Box with Ribbon by Eric Kamp. Heart Key Pendants was originally created on January 7, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:25:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sculptural Sculptural Jewelry is 3-D Wearable and Dimensional Art! Have you seen all those cool rings which give new meaning to three-dimensional wearable art that is sculptural i.e. sculptural jewelry art for your fingers? This one is a perfect example! As you undoubtedly know, a sculpture is a type of art that is three-dimensional.  I'd like to show you the best of the best that I've found for sculptural jewelry art ... wearable art that is sculptural! The "bauble" pictured here is a David Goodwin creation of wearable art as exhibited at Velvet da Vinci Art Gallery in San Francisco. I am a BIG FAN of his work as it's not limited to sculptural jewelry. >>> It's trendy, three-dimensional wearable art that's sculptural = 3D Sculptural Jewelry Art! Sculptural Jewelry : 3-D Wearable and Dimensional Art was originally created on August 4, 2007. arts-and-design Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/romero-britto-luggage The luggage of Romero Britto is the epitome of art. It is artful and art-fantastic. It is colorful and abstract and slightly cubist. OMG, I sincerely think this is heavenly art! The art of Romero Britto certainly POPS for me! You probably know that I am a bit of a brand ambassador for the arts and finer brands. I write about the best that I can find. To me, the luggage of Romero Britto is so amazingly fantastic. Each piece of luggage is a work of art. In the spotlight is the Butterfly! I think it is amazing. I love all the colors and the fantastic artistic design captured on each piece. Come along and let's explore the rest of the beautiful collection of luggage items by Romero Britto. Romero Britto Luggage : Artful was originally created on January 11, 2011. travel-and-places Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:30:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cook-for-the-cure Cook for the Cure : Think Pink in Your Kitchen with KitchenAid! Yes, KitchenAid has the coolest line of pink Cook for the Cure kitchen appliances and gadgets in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. You too can show your support for this wonderful charity and also be in the pink, stylizing your kitchen with the trendiest items. I've found some complimentary appliances and gadgets that you surely can use. I love KitchenAid and especially the KitchenAid Artisan Mixers! Have you seen KitchenAid's wonderful line of pink Cook For the Cure kitchen appliances and gadgets? Hey! Cook for the Cure >>> Think Pink in Your Kitchen with KitchenAid. Cook for the Cure : KitchenAid Pink Appliances was originally created on July 18, 2008. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:10:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/energizervsduracell ENERGIZER vs. DURACELL -- Who would win? I've been a fan of the Energizer bunny for a number of years and enjoy those cute commercials. In fact, I enjoy that bunny so much that I've got a miniature replica that sits on my desk in my home office. What's that I hear? Duracell has hijacked the Energizer bunny? Say, did you ever wonder HOW or WHY they came up with that cute pink bunny? So, this year will it be Energizer or Duracell batteries in your very best Christmas presents? ENERGIZER vs. DURACELL -- Who would win? Energizer vs. Duracell : The Battery Debate was originally created on March 12, 2008. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:19:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squaring Have you heard about The Squaring Bed by Giuseppe Vigano for Bonaldo Italy?  This beautiful square bed, the The Squaring, is part of a collection which is characterized as island or peninsula furniture when assembling the various different collection components. The Squaring Bed is like a conversational grouping, bringing people together. I've always been analytical in addition to creative and to me The Squaring addresses both sides of my brain! Not only does it exhibit good design, but possibly a mixture of feng shui and zen! The Squaring is a collection of beds with removable fabric covers.  The bed feet are typically in dark grey colored oak wood. It's available in european sizes and does not include european mattress or slats.  The prices vary depending on fabric grade and bed sizes, and start at about $3,700. Hey, maybe they need to include The Squaring on the next Big Brother? The Best Square Bed : The Squaring was originally created on August 18, 2007. home-and-garden Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:37:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/corset-costumes Do you know that the corset costume has continued to be an extremely popular Halloween costume. Not only are they trendy, but they are so cool to wear in that they actually make your figure look better ... I love them! Keira Knightley certainly popularized the corset dress in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.  Now, you too can own a corset Halloween costume and enjoy a little of your own notoriety. I've selected a variety of corset costumes for Halloween that range from the naughty to the nice.  Hopefully, you'll find something to interest you! Corset Costumes for Halloween was originally created on October 14, 2007. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/uss-dwight-d-eisenhower-distinguished-visitor On November 15-16, 2009, twelve civilians from the Jacksonville Florida area were given a very special opportunity to be VIP guests of the Navy’s Distinguished Visitor Program on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Twelve selected individuals received VIP treatment as Distinguished Visitors on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier during an active training mission at sea off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida. The following is an interview with one of the Distinguished Visitors and details his personal story of this unique experience. This story of one Distinguished Visitor's experience has been reviewed by official Navy personnel for factual accuracy. On December 1, 2009 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content. A Distinguished Visitor : USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was originally created on November 25, 2009. culture-and-society Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:00:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/nelson-figueredo-flower-art Say it with flowers! Say it with beautiful flower art prints by Nelson Figueredo. You know flower art doesn't have to be expensive to be beautiful. I have found some of the most remarkable flower art prints and they are by Nelson Figueredo. Enjoy your stroll through my garden of flower art! Flower Art Credit: White Flower Art Print by Nelson Figueredo. Nelson Figueredo Flower Art was originally created on August 27, 2009. arts-and-design Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:27:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kosta-boda-tulipa Welcome to the flower garden of Kosta Boda Tulipa Tulips! I know when I think of flower gardens, I think first of tulips. My grandpa grew tulips in his Cleveland, Ohio flower garden. So, tulips make me smile. And smile will you when you feast your eyes on the beautiful line of Kosta Boda Tulipa tulips! You know I've been talking about Kosta Boda for quite a while. I'm glad you dropped by today to check out the tulips. Careful, watch your step! Don't step on the flowers. Oh hello and thanks for dropping by ... come tiptoe through the Kosta Boda Tulipa Tulips with me! Kosta Boda Tulipa : Spring Tulips was originally created on January 16, 2010. home-and-garden Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:23:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/spicy-potato-salad Here is yet another yummy recipe that I offer up for your consideration :: It's Spicy Potato Salad -- A Delicious Recipe! Trust me, while my grandmother passed down to us grandchildren her traditional Hungarian and Eastern European recipes, this is ONE that was NOT her recipe. This is my special, best-ever recipe unveiling all the secret ingredients in this lens with my delicious recipe for spicy potato salad -- oh yumm! Do you know that spicy potato salad is great for so many functions? Try it on picnics with fried chicken or tailgating with hamburgers on the grill or even for Super Bowl Sunday with your guests bringing their favorite accompaniments. Spicy potato salad is great as a summer recipe that transitions into fall and then winter and even spring. It's a recipe good for all four seasons! You can eat spicy potato salad in the Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring months as it's good any time of year! How to make an absolutely delicious spicy potato salad that is both yummy and a tad bit spicy! The best recipe by far! Spicy Potato Salad : A Delicious Recipe was originally created on May 11, 2008. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:05:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/elephantiasis Elephantiasis -- What the heck is It? Did you know that there are many cases of Elephantiasis throughout the world? Probably the most "infamous" case is that of Joseph Merrick, presented in the movie on his life, The Elephant Man, with John Hurt as Merrick as pictured here. Merrick was originally diagnosed with Elephantiasis, but with the advent of modern medicine, it is thought he actually suffered from something entirely different! Elephantiasis : What is It? was originally created on January 9, 2008. healthy-living Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:09:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cool-lights People People People! You know, the coolest of all cool lights that I've ever seen are globe lights known as the Moonstruck light object. It's a Sandra Haischberger design manufactured by Feinedinge.  Moonstruck light objects are totally handcrafted.  They're slip-casted and perforated from porcelain.  What's so cool is that no stencils are used with the flower pattern, which makes each piece a bit different and unique. I'm really into cool sphere lights and love how flower patterns are drawn all over walls and ceilings when the light is turned on!  To me, the moonstruck light is like a three-dimensional crochet design as a sphere light ... cool lights I say. ===> The coolest of all cool lights has got to be the Moonstruck light objects! Cool Lights : Cool Light Objects was originally created on August 9, 2007. home-and-garden Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:41:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/platform_beds Seriously, platform beds rock! If you've read my other lenses about beds, you know I already love canopy beds and round beds and the Squaring bed too!  I'm also more than a bit nuts over all the beautiful platform beds you can find on the internet. I really don't know what I did before the internet, online shopping and Google!  While I've not yet gotten into online grocery shopping, I have found myself shopping online for pretty much everything else. You know? Like the platform bed! The Big Sleep by Roberto Lazzeroni for IPE Cavalli is Italian-designed and made ensuring a timeless design that's sure to be an investment piece.  This beautiful platform bed was spotted at Leigh Harmer for £4,544.00. Let me show you some of the top-notch platform beds there are out there! You're getting sleepy ... When it comes to simple and elegant beds, you don't get any better than platform beds! The Best Platform Beds was originally created on August 18, 2007. home-and-garden Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:41:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/king-leo-candy Prepare yourself for King Leo Gourmet Candy. It's time to pucker UP for Pomegranate Puffs. Do you have a special kind of "sweet tooth" like I do? NOT just any type of sweets or candy will do. Oh yes! In my Christmas stocking was this cute little, triangular-like, package of Pomegranate Puffs. In particular, it WAS a package of King Leo Gourmet Candy Pomegranate Puffs. Now, I have seriously been hearing lots and lots about pomegranates and the healthy benefits ... BUT, I never ever thought about pomegranates in candy! Folks ... take it from the "horse's mouth," these King Leo Pomegranate Puffs are out of this world! They are seriously sweet and tart too! P.S. King Leo Gourmet Candy is Seriously Sweet : Pucker UP for Pomegranate Puffs in Particular! Be on the lookout for King Leo Gourmet Candy! King Leo Gourmet Candy : Pucker Up was originally created on December 31, 2010. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:31:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ural-mountains Being of Eastern European descent, I'm naturally curious about all things Eastern European especially the Ural Mountains! What fascinates me about the Urals is referred to as Uralian orogeny. That refers to the long series of geological events that raised the Urals. The Urals are among the world's oldest extant mountain ranges. For its age of 250 to 300 million years, the elevation of the mountains is unusually high. The Ural Mountains were formed in the late Carboniferous period, when western Siberia collided with eastern Baltica and Kazakhstania to form the supercontinent of Laurasia. It is pretty cool to think of the Ural Mountains as border miles. The Urals separate Europe from Asia; or Asia from Europe! Thanks "you all" for visiting the Urals! I hope you learn something new and find what you are looking for here. And, perhaps get a chance to visit the border miles of the Ural Mountains! Enjoy the journey. Ural Mountains : Ah, Border Miles! was originally created on January 19, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:53:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/le-chat-noir Are you superstitious of black cats maybe? Well I think you might change your mind how you feel about black cats when you take a look at the art of the cat that I have spotlighted as one of my favorites, if not THE favorite! It is Le Chat Noir which is French for The Black Cat. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Paris, France, and stop by The Eiffel Tower, you will find many gift shops which have Le Chat Noir gifts! In fact, it was on our visit there to celebrate our Valentines Day Anniversary that I purchased a t-shirt with this cat art. I loved our visit to Paris and The Eiffel Tower, and I do love that t-shirt. So many cool products sport Le Chat Noir. Ah, the art of the cat. I'm so glad you stopped by! Let's take a look at more of Le Chat Noir cat art and cat gifts! Photo Credit: Tournee du Chat Noir, c.1896 Art Print by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen. The Art of the Cat : Le Chat Noir was originally created on September 30, 2010. arts-and-design Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:15:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/podseats Don't you just love the name of "Pod?"  A pod seat has that warm fuzzy feel to it figuratively and literally. A favorite pod-type seat of mine is the Micama from Francesca Donati pictured here.  It's rather like cocoon furniture.  I originally found this at Antidiva, an Italian furniture site, and at Adero Design, a German furniture site. This particular piece of furniture is definitely the most exotic, unique, and versatile of all the pod-type seats I've seen. I am happy as a clam in a cool pod seat. Pod Seats : Cool Pod Furniture was originally created on August 4, 2007. home-and-garden Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:38:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/helen-keller-superhero I don't know about you, but Helen Keller faced some incredible obstacles in her young life. Not only did she overcome these obstacles, but she went on to become an accomplished, unique, and inspiring individual. How do I know Helen Keller? Well, like many others, I was introduced to her through the incredible movie, The Miracle Worker. Imagine that you couldn't see these words or hear them spoken. But you could still talk, write, read, and make friends. In fact, you went to college, wrote nearly a dozen books, traveled all over the world, met 12 U.S. presidents, and lived to be 87. --Helen Keller Kids Museum. Well, there was such a person, and she was born over a hundred years ago! Helen Keller is that person. Helen Keller is a true superhero to me ... Sure there are plenty of Superheroes out there; but how many of them overcame the obstacles that faced Helen Keller ? Helen Keller : A True Superhero was originally created on June 21, 2008. entertainment Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:35:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cat-costume BOO!!! Ah, so which costume would you expect JaguarJulie, the cat lady, to be wearing for Halloween? Would you not think that a cat costume would be the best costume choice? Yes, a cat Halloween costume is the pick -- for a little birdie made that very suggestion to me. That birdie will remain anonymous for the time-being to protect her identity! We are not letting this cat out of the bag! Yeah, let's hear it for cat costumes! Meow! Halloween Cat Costume was originally created on September 11, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:37:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/my-mind My Mind is My Most Prized Possession, Come to Think of It! You know? This has been the most difficult lens that I have authored to date. Why is it so difficult? The Giant Squid Summer School assignment for the second week was to create a lens on our most prized possession -- to take a look around our house and find that one thing that is most meaningful to us and to write about it. I took this task to heart and started to think, "what is my most prized possession?" When hubby got home, I asked him. You know what he said? First he said it's my computer as I am attached at the hip to my computer. Next, he quickly said that he was my most prized possession. Hmmm, perhaps! Hold that proverbial phone folks! Said hubby is now the ex. Whew! I really thought, for a minute there, that I would surely lose my most prized possession i.e. MY MIND. Good Grief, Charlie Brown, but it has been a long and winding road coming back after a divorce. And, I am a stronger person for it. It has not killed me ... and my mind is still intact. You know ... I am from Cleveland in Northeastern Ohio. We Cleveland gals are tough cookies! You really do not want to "mess" with us. Not a threat or a warning ... just fair notice. We are driven like the pure white snow. We are workaholics. We come from tough stock. With proud ancestors of Eastern European heritage, we are driven. So what is my most prized possession? It has got to be my mind for if I lost my mind, I would be an empty person! YOU KNOW! My Mind is My Most Prized Possession, Come to Think of IT! My Mind is My Most Prized Possession was originally created on June 20, 2009. culture-and-society Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:22:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/timbuktu Timbuktu : Where in the World? People have long wondered where in the world Timbuktu might be located although they may have routinely talked about Timbuktu. Did you have any idea that Timbuktu is actually located in Africa? It is a city in Mali, a Western African nation. It is often spelled quite differently as Tombouctou. Timbuktu has a place in history as a stop on the trans-Saharan caravan route. Do you know where in the world Timbuktu might be located? Perhaps you have traveled there? Timbuktu : Where in the World? was originally created on December 8, 2007. travel-and-places Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:25:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lobster-bisque-soup Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque Soup : I Got Mine @ Publix and OMG, I surely do think that I died and went to heaven! I am experiencing something that is truly out of this world; loaded with OMG F-L-A-V-O-R!!! I tell you folks, I cannot make a Lobster Bisque Soup that is any better than the kind that I can buy at my local Publix! No sirreee Bob. Here is the proof about what I am talking about! Take a look at that picture ... Publix Lobster Bisque! You know, I actually bought two of these packages. I was shopping at Publix for something special for New Years Eve and New Years Day. When I saw that the lovely people of Publix had put their Lobster Bisque on sale, 2 for $7.00, well, I was on IT! I bought 2 -- so that Mom, Al and moi, could experience a little bit of heaven with our New Years Day meal. P.S. Folks! First of all, one package normally sells for $4.99 -- so I'm not buying that everyday. Secondly, hmmm! The carton says 1 serving is 520 calories with total fat of some 46 grams! Holy Smokes, that is DECADENT! Classic Creamy Lobster Bisque Soup was originally created on January 1, 2011. food-and-cooking Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:10:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/candy-bowl A Candy Bowl makes a great Christmas present, Valentines Day gift, and a gift for year around. Everyone could use something sweet -- why it is like giving a warm fuzzy don't you know. Think about giving the gift of a candy bowl this year. Welcome to the Candy Bowl Showcase of delightfully sweet candy bowls. Bet you can't pick just one of these! Happy Holidays!!! Ah, Sweet Candy Bowls -- How Sweet It Is | Yummy Treats! I've picked the Pearl Heart Shaped Candy Bowl. This a wonderful candy bowl for Valentine's Day and for other heartfelt occasions throughout the year when you want to serve up sweets in a bowl with lots of heart! Candy Bowls : Yummy Treats! was originally created on November 12, 2009. home-and-garden Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/romero-britto-luggage-tag Welcome to the colorful showcase of "The Art-Fantastic Romero Britto Luggage Tags!" An artistic opportunity for you to seriously Jazz UP Your Luggage! I will bet that you can't pick just one of these either! The art of Romero Britto is brilliantly colorful and unique. It captures the colors which inspire me. It's a bit like Picasso, blending abstract and cubist properties. It's quite fantastic, actually! For me, I am seriously thinking more applications for using the deliciously art-fantastic luggage tags of Romero Britto. Like maybe a ceiling mobile? Or, maybe sweet little hangings on the wall or the windows -- like artsy sun catchers or just to show your neighbors how much YOU truly love the fabulous art of Romero Britto? The possibilities are limitless. Once you've discovered Romero Britto, you will never be the same person! I'm not. Out with the dull and lifeless!!! In with the colorful, artistic and fabulously artsy Romero Britto. Once you dress up your luggage with a Romero Britto luggage tag, people will be thinking, "Hmmm, now that person must be an art collector!" Ah, yes! Come on in and let's explore, shall we? Romero Britto Luggage Tags was originally created on January 11, 2011. travel-and-places Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:39:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/madeinczech Glad you found time to stop by today folks! Welcome to everything Made in Czech Republic! I have been interested in my eastern European ancestry and have been fascinated with the many items that are made in Eastern European countries; particularly made in the Czech Republic. Our last European vacation was to Prague and the Czech Republic countryside. While there, we saw a lot of Bohemia Crystal that is handcrafted and made in the Czech Republic. By the way, the significance of this page to Squidoo lensmasters? Oh, simple! This is one of my first instances of writing in a series of related topics! In March 2006 I initiated the "Made in" series of lenses to celebrate all that is Eastern European. I initially wrote about Made in Hungary and Made in Romania to celebrate my Eastern European heritage. Welcome to everything Made in Czech Republic >>> It's art glass, crystal, glass beads, pottery, china and a 16" amber glass fishing float, of all things! It's Bohemia Crystal, Puma, and Royal Dux! I hope you enjoy your visit today. Thanks for dropping by. Made in Czech Republic: You May Be Surprised was originally created on August 27, 2007. travel-and-places Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:07:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/palm-tree-home-accents Palm Tree Home Accents are that perfect touch of nature-inspired when you are thinking of naturally adding a decorator's touch to your homes. By using palm tree home accents, you can bring a little of the outside ... inside. Just because you might not live in Florida or California doesn't mean you can't decorate with palm tree home accents. Add a little tropical aura both inside and on your patio! Pictured here is my favorite palm tree home accent -- it's our palm tree candelabra table lamp. Isn't it sweet? Palm Tree Home Accents : Naturally! was originally created on May 21, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:30:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/amuse A Muse Amuses : Yesterday in Greek Mythology and Today in Life > Hey, it's life! Count yourself lucky to actually have a muse! When thinking of "A Muse" throughout history, I think of Greek Mythology.  By far, my favorite contemporary interpretation of "a muse" was Sharon Stone's portrayal. If you've not seen the movie, you need to get the DVD. In Greek mythology, the Muses are nine archaic goddesses who embody the right evocation of myth, inspired through remembered and improvised song and traditional music and dances. I am a muse of sorts right here on Squidoo! You see, my writing along with helpful comments have served to be a "muse" to many a lensmaster. Oh, and I have been a personal mentor to many as well. I truly have enjoyed helping those who have asked for my help along the way. A Muse dates back to Greek mythology. Muses are visible throughout literary history and are alive today! A Muse Amuses : It's Life was originally created on May 20, 2006. culture-and-society Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ptca One of the most common non-surgical treatment for opening obstructed coronary arteries is Percutanueous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty aka PTCA. It's often referred to as simply coronary or balloon angioplasty. My knowledge of PTCA came first-hand after serving as the "Office Manager" to Dr. Andreas R. Gruentzig, the inventor of PTCA, at Emory University Hospital in the early 1980s.  I personally never had a coronary angioplasty, but I knew alot about it thanks to Dr. Gruentzig.  He WAS an amazing person! PTCA : Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty was originally created on December 5, 2007. healthy-living Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:06:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/runwayhandbags You too can own one of these fantastic designer runway handbags and perhaps feel like a celebrity!  Isn't it amazing just how many sweet designer runway bags there are?  Maybe that explains why a typical fashion-conscious woman has so many bags in her closet!  I know that I do. I've been fascinated with designer handbags AND runway handbags for quite a long time and have even sold designer handbags.  I'm also a collector of Givenchy and La Tour Eiffel signature handbags.  Because I so love runway handbags, I've devoted this lens to just that.  I've found some great designer runway handbags that will make you feel and look like a celebrity. Runway Handbags : Celebrity Bags was originally created on October 29, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:06:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lbd The little black dress has been a fashion staple of mine LONG before it became a fashion trend known simply as the LBD. Do you know who is responsible for popularizing the little black dress? Today, the little black dress has come into its own, and is referred to as simply LBD.  Every fashion-conscious woman needs at least one LBD in her wardrobe.  If you're looking for that perfect LBD, I can help you!  In this lens, I will showcase several of the most fashionable, stylish, and trendy LBDs i.e. little black dresses available today.  >>> Looking for a perfect little black dress aka LBD? Ah, you've come to the right place! It's a fashionable showcase of hot little black dresses : the LBD! Little Black Dresses : The LBD was originally created on August 24, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:36:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bow-dress The Bow Dress : I Love Those Red Carpet Dresses with Bows! Remember when you saw Charlize Theron at the Oscars in that fabulous Oscar de la Renta Bow Dress? That's probably the most memorable bow dress of all times. Ah, please take a BOW Charlize for that spectacular bow dress! Next, you might have caught Nicole Kidman in her red Balenciaga Bow Dress. I believe a bow can be a beautiful accent to a dress to make it a fashion statement. When looking for such a bow dress, you can find dresses with bows at the back, shoulders, and various places on the front. Let me find the bow dress that's perfect for you. From the Red Carpet it's a bit of celebrity style in Dresses with Bows! The Bow Dress >>> The Bow Dress : I Love Those Red Carpet Dresses with Bows! The Bow Dress : Red Carpet Dresses was originally created on October 9, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:14:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cayenne-pepper I sincerely LOVE cayenne pepper! Cayenne Pepper is so much more than a 'hot' spice. I find that it is the one red spice that I use most often in my cooking. Yes, sometimes we like it spicy! And, sometimes we use a little less cayenne pepper just to give our foods a bit of a kick. How about you? Do you also love cayenne pepper? How do you use it? Well, it sure is an added plus that cayenne pepper has special health benefits. Cayenne, you know, is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is a very high source of Vitamins A and C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons that cayenne pepper is so very good and healthful for the heart. Many herbalists believe that Cayenne is the most useful and valuable herb in the herb kingdom, not only for the entire digestive system, but also for the heart and circulatory system. It acts as a catalyst and increases the effectiveness of other herbs when used with them. Photo Credit: Close-Up of a Cayenne Pepper Plant (Capsicum Annuum). I Love Cayenne Pepper was originally created on November 22, 2007. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:24:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/melodies-in-motion-mantel-clocks Seiko Melodies in Motion is a beautiful line of musical clocks. If you are looking for that perfect housewarming gift or Christmas present, think of a musical mantel clock. Welcome to the showcase of musical mantel clocks by Seiko Melodies in Motion.  I have selected a variety of these mantel clocks that would make perfect Christmas presents. My pick is the Seiko Melodies in Motion Mantel Clock #QXW215BRH because it has a selection of 12 Hi-Fi melodies. I recommend Seiko Melodies in Motion Mantel Clocks as a perfect housewarming gift that plays beautiful melodies and tells time! Seiko Melodies in Motion : Musical Mantel Clocks was originally created on November 10, 2009. home-and-garden Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:36:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jeffrey-dean-morgan Ladies ... can we talk?  Did it not break your heart when Denny Duquette, Jr. had his death scene on Grey's Anatomy???  I can honestly say that I've never been quite so "wrapped up" in a male TV star as I was in Denny.  I honestly wished that the producers and writers of Grey's Anatomy NEVER killed him off as I hadn't gotten enough of him as I'm sure other women will attest. Oh, did I forget to mention that he ALSO dies as John Winchester in Supernatural?  Hey, what is up with the killing off of this hunky guy? Well, whatever! Jeffrey Dean Morgan is da man for me! To me, Jeffrey Dean Morgan IS a supernatural being! Jeffrey Dean Morgan is a Hunk was originally created on November 30, 2007. entertainment Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:32:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/crochetdesigns Popularized by Grandmothers, Crochet Designs are fashionable and trendy today. Crochet designs can be seen in clothing, accessories, and jewelry as beautiful handcrafted, wearable art. It's also trendy in home decor, home furnishings and furniture. I have been a fan of crochet and crochet designs since I was a young designer in Cleveland, Ohio. I am thankful for all the talented crochet artisans out there whom I have found and bought from on Etsy! It was my grandma Julia Nagy who first taught me how to crochet. Yes, grandmothers can be thanked for first popularizing crochet and crochet designs. Thank you grandma! Crochet Designs : Crochet Fashion was originally created on August 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:17:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/day-to-night_beds Ah, I'm just smiling at the thought of day to night beds How about you? Have you ever sat in a sofabed to ponder just how many cool designs there are in sofabeds and daybeds?  Well, I've spent many hours pondering that very question.  If you had to, could you pick just one favorite?  I can't. I'd like to show you some of the many cool designs I've come across and let you decide which one is your favorite! If I fall asleep, please wake me as when I start thinking about all these cool beds, I start daydreaming. Welcome to the showcase of day to night beds! May your visit be a dreamy one! The Best Day-to-Night Beds was originally created on August 18, 2007. home-and-garden Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:45:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kosta-boda-catwalk Welcome to the Kosta Boda Catwalk Showcase! Look at this adorable sculpture. "This graceful woman in the long blue dress tilts her head pensively." Madame is a beautiful handcrafted textured glass work of art from Swedish designer Kjell Engman. What a wonderful gift idea. Consider wonderfully unique, handcrafted decorations from Kosta Boda Catwalk. Happy Holidays and a Big Cat Meow to you too! >>> The Catwalk line Kosta Boda has delightful figurines and sculpture for the fashion minded. I've picked the Kosta Boda Catwalk Sculpture, Madame. Kosta Boda Catwalk Decor was originally created on November 13, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:58:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-angels Christmas is a time of year that evokes memories to last a lifetime. Christmas Angels have been a part of the Christmas tradition for many years. Thank Heaven for Christmas Angels -- Art Posters, Figurines, Ornaments, Tree Toppers and Nativity Angels to brighten your Christmas! If you are looking for some great gifts, why not consider Christmas Angels? You can find Christmas Angels art posters for your walls, figurines for your tabletops, and as ornaments and tree toppers for your Christmas tree! I've found some heavenly angels for your gift giving. Thank Heaven for Christmas Angels -- Art Posters, Figurines, Ornaments, Tree Toppers and Nativity Angels! Ah, Christmas Angels! Merry Christmas Everyone! Come, take a Christmas Angels Christmas Stroll! Christmas Angels was originally created on December 3, 2008. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:42:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cleveland-cities Can you name them all? Cleveland Cities ??? I know the first one, aside from Cleveland, Ohio, that comes to my mind is Cleveland, Tennessee. It might just surprise you to know how many other states have a city named Cleveland! Hey, was it Grover Cleveland who really inspired all those cities? Did I include your Cleveland city in my lens? If not, please drop me a line in my guestbook so that I can be sure to add it! Are you aware of how many cities across the United States are named Cleveland besides Cleveland, Ohio? Ah, Cleveland Cities! Cleveland Names Cities in USA was originally created on January 13, 2008. travel-and-places Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:24:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/john-maxwell-books I have been a fan of John Maxwell books for quite a few years. There isn't another author comparable to him, well except maybe Seth Godin. John Maxwell books on leadership are definitely some of the best there are. They are must-reads that should be on everyone's reading list. Whether or not you are in a management position, want to be a better leader, or want to be a better person, YOU simply cannot go wrong reading a book by John Maxwell. Ah, Make Today Count and get a copy of "The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader" and "The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player" -- a couple of really great books by John Maxwell. John Maxwell Books was originally created on January 13, 2009. books-poetry-writing Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:30:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/limoges-zodiac-box I really love the Limoges Zodiac Boxes! Are you looking for a special gift for someone in your life who is "into the zodiac" or astrologically-inclined. You know, someone who follows their horoscope? Well, why not think about a beautiful and collectible type of gift like Limoges porcelain? There is a Limoges Zodiac Box for each and every sign of the zodiac -- Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius. What is YOUR zodiac sign? Are you a water, earth, fire, or maybe air sign? Me? Oh, my birthday is the day before Seth Godin -- so we are both water signs born in July! Woot!!! >>> Celebrate the signs of the zodiac with beautiful and collectible Limoges Zodiac Boxes! Limoges Zodiac Boxes : Collectible was originally created on December 8, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:47:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/attilathehun Attila the Hun lived from 406 to 453 AD -- that's only 47 years; not a long time. He gained his fame as the final and most powerful king of the Huns. He reigned over what was then Europe's largest empire from the age of 28 until his unexpected death. Attila the Hun surprisingly died of a nasal hemorrhage suffered while celebrating his marriage to Ildico. Some would say a bit of karma perhaps. Though his empire died with him and he left no remarkable legacy, he has become a legendary figure in the history of Europe. In much of Western Europe, he is remembered as the epitome of cruelty and rapacity. Contrary to that thinking, some historians actually rather celebrate him as a great and noble king. Attila the Hun plays a primary role in several Norse sagas. Photo Credit: Attila the Hun -- German School . Attila the Hun was originally created on April 17, 2006. culture-and-society Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:20:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thecoloryellow Wearing the color yellow finds me in a happier state of mind. What is it about the psychology of the color yellow in that it has the capability to perk us up? Is it perhaps that it reminds us of sunshine or of a smiley? Award yourself with some sunshine today! I have put together some cool designer sunshine items that are of the color yellow. I hope you find something that you like; something that makes YOU smile today! Hellow Yellow! A Happy, Sunshine Shopping Guide ... It's the color yellow! And a celebration of cool sunshine yellow designer items >>> The Color Yellow ** Cool Designer Sunshine! Oh, and so glad that this topic might have just been the inspiration for the Summer Sunshine Award here on Squidoo! Oh yeah. ;) Photo Credit: Yellow Sunshine Flowers : Sun on the Beach! The Color Yellow : Hello(w) Sunshine was originally created on June 22, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:41:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/national-geographic-calendars National Geographic Calendars are some of the very best calendars you'll ever own. Over the years, I have been a fan of the National Geographic magazine for featuring wonders of animals, nature, and the world with the most brilliant and fascinating photography. You know, I honestly do BELIEVE that it was because of the National Geographic that I seriously wanted to pursue a career as a photojournalist! Yes, INDEED! So, in a manner of speaking, I did accomplish a life as a photojournalist through the power of Squidoo and the power of the internet. I am thankful for dreams, such as these, which were realized thanks to Squidoo and the internet. However, I still would have loved that dream job with National Geographic; you know? I'll have to settle for a calendar. Today's celebration is for the wonderfully collectible calendars of the National Geographic! Oh, there are many calendars from which to select, so I will show you those which I would opt to purchase! I seriously MUST get a bigger house or start decorating my friends' homes! Hello? When can I come to visit? If I am coming to visit ... I would love for it to be for a night's stay in a CASTLE! So, say hello to this beautiful calendar which inspires me! National Geographic Castles Wall Calendar 2012! National Geographic Calendars was originally created on October 3, 2010. books-poetry-writing Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:03:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/little-red-bag Little Red Bags are the fashion rage! What a great way to add a little bit of zing to your wardrobe with the little red bag.  IMHO, the heart-shaped clutch is THE perfect little red bag.  This one is the Isabella Adams Crystal Small Heart-Shaped Clutch.  What a RED HOT gift for Valentine's Day! I'm partial to the color red as it denotes PASSION and that's all I'm about -- a passion for fashion and life! PS Did you know that men really love women in the color red? Yep, it's been proven to be a fact! Ah, the ROMANCE of the color RED! The little red bag is a uber-chic, red HOT fashion accessory no matter what the occasion. One of my little red bag favorites is actually a heart-shaped clutch! It is the Whiting & Davis Heart Clutch. Little Red Bags : Hey Valentine was originally created on December 19, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:14:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sick-of-it "We're Sick of It; Sick of It!" Hmmm, So, what first enters your mind when you read the headline, "Sick of It?" These days, we are all challenged by more things than imaginable. Many of us are facing hardships. But, what could it possibly be? Back to the phrase at hand, "We're Sick of It; Sick of It!" Does that ring any bells for you? It may not be what you are thinking! It is a time-out for a little levity about a particular TV commercial that I have found funny a time or two. We're Sick of It : TV Commercial was originally created on January 3, 2011. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:33:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/latoureiffel Hello to La Tour Eiffel -- The Eiffel Tower that you will find in Paris -- the fabulous iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris. It is the 'tallest structure in Paris' and among the most recognized symbols of France. In French, it is referred to as La Tour Eiffel. La Tour Eiffel is also the name of a line of designer handbags which most certainly must have been inspired by the Eiffel Tower.  The Eiffel Tower shape actually appears on the insignia of this line. Bonjour to La Tour Eiffel -- The Eiffel Tower and La Tour Eiffel designer handbag >>> That is a picture of me in front of the Eiffel Tower, taken in February, 2005. We were celebrating our Valentine's Day Anniversary in Paris, France. Gosh, too bad we're divorced today! La Tour Eiffel : The Eiffel Tower was originally created on May 15, 2006. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:30:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/arthur-court-canisters The Arthur Court Designs canisters are quite remarkable.  You can select from an Italian grapevine Tuscan or European old-world fleur-de-lis Tuscan motif in high-fired stoneware.  If you prefer glass canisters; Arthur Court has those as well.  Once you have selected your canisters, be sure to check out the full line of kitchen accessories.  These are great Christmas and Valentines Day gift ideas! My pick is the Arthur Court Grape Tuscan 12-1/2-Inch Canister. Arthur Court Designs : Canisters was originally created on November 10, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:03:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/coolwhip-vs-reddiwip Hello and welcome to the great debate. Today it is COOL WHIP vs. REDDI-WIP -- Which Whipped Topping is your favorite? Ah, a sweet topic indeed. Cool Whip vs. Reddi-Wip! For years the battle has waged over these mighty contenders for the #1 spot amongst dessert toppings -- and other uses not to be mentioned in this PG-rated whipped topping lens! One typically comes in a tub whilst the other in a handy spray can. Reddi-wip, introduced in 1948, is the brand of aerosol propelled, sweetened whipped cream produced by ConAgra Foods. Cool Whip was introduced in 1967 by the Birds Eye division of General Foods and is a product today of Altria Group. I personally prefer Cool Whip ... So, which side are YOU on? COOL WHIP vs. REDDI-WIP -- Which Whipped Topping is your favorite? Cool Whip vs. Reddi-Wip was originally created on February 23, 2008. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:55:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-fruitcake Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we generally received a fruitcake each Christmas.  My grandma, Julia Nagy, worked at the West Side Market in Cleveland, Ohio, for a lot of years. Grandma usually was gifted with a Christmas Fruitcake by her coworkers at the market. So, we'd get to enjoy that fruitcake along with her nut and poppy seed rolls, butter horns, and stuffed cabbage. What about the Christmas Fruitcake? Personally, I don't mind a little bit of fruitcake during the holidays despite the fact that the fruitcake fell out of favor within the past few decades. I heard on The Today Show, in an episode discussing Best Christmas Presents, that a fruitcake would make a pitiful gift!  Yes, imagine that! Well, I think if you look for a high-quality fruitcake or take the time to make your own, that it can be appreciated rather than pitied. The fruitcake is such a special treat for the holidays. Now, why do you suppose that the Fruitcake has been given some a bad rating?  Drop me a line at the end of the lens and tell me your take on the Christmas Fruitcake! Let's celebrate: December 27th is National Fruitcake Day. On December 21, 2009 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content. Christmas Fruitcake : A Delicious Recipe was originally created on December 20, 2007. food-and-cooking Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:22:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/The-21-Indispensable-Qualities-of-a-Leader The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow. Have you wondered why people follow certain people? Why people might want to follow a leader such as Seth Godin? What are the qualities that define a leader? What makes Seth Godin such a successful marketing leader? You'll find 21 such indispensable qualities in this little handbook by John C. Maxwell. I've had this book for several years and find that it's a great reference manual. It's one of those books that you want to reference frequently! Ah, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow. The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader was originally created on January 12, 2009. books-poetry-writing Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:28:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/damselflies Hello my little damselfly! Do you know that as nymphs, it is rather easy to tell damselflies from a dragonflies? A damselfly nymph has a long, slender body with three, feathery tail-like gills which allow it to breath underwater. It moves through the water with a side-to-side wiggling movement. The dragonfly nymph looks rather stocky and has a wider abdomen. Its abdomen has a special gill chamber which is used for moving and breathing. By pumping of water through this chamber, the dragonfly nymph propels itself very quickly through the water. Mating is unusual for damselflies ... read on to learn more. Do you know the difference between damselflies and dragonflies? Damselflies -- They Are Not Dragonflies! Damselflies : Not Dragonflies was originally created on April 14, 2008. pets-and-animals Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:26:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jordi-labanda-bags Jordi Labanda Bags -- Adorable and Definitely Iconic! I have been an online seller of ladies accessories, fashion, shoes, jewelry and a host of other stylish trendy designer items for many years. When I 'discovered' the Jordi Labanda brand, it was love at first sight. I've always liked to find those items that are creative and unique -- Jordi Labanda definitely fits this to a "T!" If you are 'young at heart' or know someone who is, I've found a great selection of his cute bags along with backpacks. Jordi Labanda Bags : Iconic was originally created on July 19, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:46:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/writings-on-the-wall Ah, writings on the wall ... writings on the wall!! It is wall inspiration folks. They say to look for inspiration around you ... be inspired by your surroundings. Why not add that inspiration to your walls with writings and quotations! And ... then ... you might be inspired! Oh, I am; seriously! When you want to surround yourself with words of wisdom and inspiration, consider adding writings on your wall. Today, I have selected for my readers a series of inspirational messages and quotes. Consider decorating your homes and offices with a wall of inspiration! It is Writings on the Wall! Come on in ... let's see if we can inspire YOU! P.S. I am also nature-inspired. Somethings, the littlest thing can inspired me ... like squirrels! Oh, that's another inspiring page. Writings on the Wall : Wall Inspiration was originally created on January 5, 2011. home-and-garden Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:15:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jenny-craig-and-me I opted for Jenny Craig as I wanted a diet plan that offered me prepared menus, along with a variety of tasty foods, and the support of the weekly one-on-one consultations.  The progress on my weight loss has been fairly typical, losing on average one pound per week.  My high weeks have been 3.2, 2.0 and 1.9 pounds and I've had a few weeks of either maintaining or gaining 0.1 to 0.4 pounds.  I attribute those non-weight loss weeks to the holiday season and tailgating. In case you are thinking about Jenny Craig, let me give you a few tips.  I'll let you know what foods are my favorites! This is a diet plan that I can stick with! Jenny Craig and Me : Yummy Diet was originally created on December 21, 2007. healthy-living Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:05:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/slap-tear If you're one of the many who have experienced a SLAP Tear, then you know that it can be quite painful. Speaking from personal experience, I've had a SLAP Tear in which the glenoid labrum of my left shoulder was torn along with a total detachment of the bicep muscle from the shoulder bone. Having 2 separate shoulder surgeries to repair my SLAP Tear injury, presented me with many challenges over the past several years. The first repair surgery lasted over 3-1/2 hours ... much longer than my surgeon expected! Wow, was that experience ever a nightmare! Have you also experienced a SLAP Tear and had surgery? I'd love to hear from you! Please leave me a comment in my guestbook. It's definitely more than the name might convey -- for me it was a major S-L-A-P that SLAP Tear! P.S. Thanks to Google for including my pictures post-surgery on the first page of the image search. SLAP Tear : What is it? was originally created on January 11, 2008. healthy-living Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:00:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/garfield-the-cat-shirts Leave it up to the incomparable Garfield the Cat! You can always count on Garfield to say SO much in so little words. I like that! You will too. Welcome to the wisdom of Garfield the Cat as found on shirts. These t-shirts are slightly outspoken, but oh so funny too. Stumped for a stocking stuffer? Think Garfield ... Garfield the Cat! We all can use a little wisdom. --Wisely said! Like this Whatever!?* The Wisdom of Garfield the Cat Shirts was originally created on November 15, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:38:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-birkins-ever Welcome to the Best Birkins Ever! To own an authentic Hermes Birkin luxury designer handbag says that you have arrived. An original Hermes Birkin is not just any handbag; it is a statement; an investment in luxury. Most of the quality Hermes Birkins that I've seen actually cost about the price of a nice luxury sports car and more than the price of my very first home, oh so many years ago. We've put the spotlight on green; the color of money. For me to own my first "Best Birkin Ever," I'd want it to be green. If you want the very best bags ever, it's got to be a Birkin handbag! Thanks for dropping by today to check out the Best Birkins Ever! >>> This lens is for those of you who can AFFORD to own a Hermes Birkin ... celebrate the Best Birkins Ever!The Best Birkins Ever was originally created on November 14, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:24:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tiddliwinks-bed-sets Are you designing a baby nursery or know someone who is? May I suggest to you the cute and adorable line of Tiddliwinks bed and crib sets by Kids Line. The name of Tiddliwinks is so sweet for a line of baby products for the bedroom. Pick from butterflies, flowers, frogs, giraffes, ladybugs, and lions, oh my! Playful, fun and whimsical. I've taken it a step further, researching to offer coordinating designer art posters for the baby nursery! Welcome to the adorable gallery of Tiddliwinks bed sets! Looking for adorable baby bed & crib sets to delight -- say hello to Tiddliwinks bed sets! Tiddliwinks Bed and Crib Sets was originally created on October 9, 2009. parenting-and-kids Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:54:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/youbycrocs Who knew Crocs could be COOL? You'll want to seriously check out High Spirits from YOU by Crocs! The High Spirits Footwear Collection is simply to die for! It's from the brand new range of women's fashion shoes, YOU by Crocs. I personally BECAME a fan of Crocs when I discovered the Prima ballerina flat! The pretty red YOU by Crocs shoe in the spotlight is YOU by Crocs Women's Sorbet Slip-On Flat. Well, since I've ordered so many shoes directly from www.crocs.com, I'm on the mailing list to receive exclusive offers. Imagine my pleasant surprise when I received the flyer promoting the High Spirits Collection from YOU by Crocs!! It was LOVE at first sight for me. >>> The High Spirits Collection is simply to die for ** I love YOU by Crocs. You will too! High Spirits Shoes : YOU by Crocs! was originally created on October 11, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:18:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/shortini-swimsuits Yes, personally I do believe that the femininity and flirtiness of a pretty shortini swimsuit can only be matched by a skirtini perhaps! Yep, I sure did wear my share of bikinis and maybe one or two string bikinis when I tremendously loved my twenties. I love the sportiness of shortini swimsuits. B-U-T-T, ladies can we seriously talk? There does come a certain time in our lives that you really should consider covering up a bit more when you don that swimsuit and head for the beach or for that vacation! Hey, let's face it ... it is a RIGHT OF PASSAGE ... you had your time in the sun and it is time to consider a shortini swimsuit! Ah, the femininity and flirtiness of a pretty shortini swimsuit can only be matched by a skirtini perhaps! Say hello to shortini swimsuits. Shortini Swimsuits was originally created on June 13, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:16:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fresh-produce I'm talking about Fresh Produce, the Hawaiian style line of clothing. If you don't own any Fresh Produce Hawaiian-Style clothing, you need to get some. Fresh Produce clothing makes great clothing for tropical and island vacations. Along with 3 other couples, the girls got to wear their Fresh Produce dresses on a Catamaran Vacation in the British Virgin Islands. Let's see if we can find some Fresh Produce for you! That's Hawaiian style Fresh Produce! Fresh Produce : Hawaiian-Style Clothing was originally created on May 17, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:12:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/take-me-to-your-heart Finding a gift that communicates your love and caring, we usually think of hearts! Gifts that have a heart or are heart-shaped. These are the types of gifts that say "take me to your heart." Let me introduce you to a favorite of mine. It is Take Heart by Enesco. Ah, Enesco! They have been around for years providing us with beautiful and affordable heartfelt gifts. Here is a favorite of mine, Bless Your Heart : Enesco Take Heart. This particular Take Heart gift is perfect as a Christmas present and Valentines Day present too! >>> Looking for a gift with a lot of heart to show your love? Think of Take Heart by Enesco! Hey there Valentine! Take me to your heart! Enesco Take Heart Gifts : Take Me to Your Heart was originally created on December 2, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:29:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/linda_lekinff Linda LeKinff is a prolific artist known for her colorful and vivid works of art.  While her subjects are diverse from musical scenes to people caught in an intimate moment of their lives to elegantly dressed couples. As a collector of Linda LeKinff's artwork, most if not all of her works that I have feature primarily women and occasionally her trademark black cat. Welcome to the artistic showcase of art by Linda LeKinff. This artist is one of my all-time personal favorites! Linda LeKinff Colorful Art : World Cup Artist was originally created on September 22, 2007. arts-and-design Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:44:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/great-valentine-gifts I have prepared this special, heartfelt showcase of Great Valentines Gifts just for YOU! If you ask the average person what the most romantic time of year is, he'll tell you it's Valentine's Day. In my opinion, that particular day brings back so many cool memories from kindergarten throughout my life. The first great Valentine's Day gifts were the paper hearts that we exchanged. As I got older, it was red roses, heart-shaped jewelry, and once a ruby ring. It is a mind-set to think about Great Valentines Gifts because they are really an expression of caring and love and mean so much when they "come from the bottom of your heart." So, I turn to hearts most often; i.e. hearts and heart-shaped items, for my expression of the truest and most heartfelt Great Valentines Gifts! Oh my!!! I've researched to find some great Valentine's Day gifts that would capture that romantic feeling. You'll find them here! By the way, one of the treasured great Valentine's Day Gifts that I received some years ago, is Valentina the Bear, Ty Beanie Babies. Valentina sits on top of a bookcase in my home office ... reminding me to share the love daily! Great Valentine Gifts : Say I Love You was originally created on November 30, 2007. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:30:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/harleyvshonda Vroom Vroom Folks! Let's start those engines, shall we. Welcome to the great debate of HARLEY vs. HONDA -- Battle of the VROOMS! The battle of the vroom-vrooms or motorcycle sounds has raged for years and years! But, having been a Harley-Davidson 'back-seat rider' for many years, there is no comparison to other imitator motorcycles and their 'sounds.' Harley vs. Honda -- which has the better sound; which is the better bike; which is YOUR choice for the best motorcycle? You know, recently I met the lady that spearheaded the Chrome Divas organization in Jacksonville Beach. We talked about motorcycles for women drivers, and she gave me some tips on which bikes to check out. Was one of them a Harley or not? Didn't Harley actually PATENT their sound? Well, I've ridden on a few Sportsters and a Fat Boy, plus attended Daytona's bike week numerous times ... Let me tell you, there ain't nuthing compared to a sound of a Harley! Vroom ... Vroom! Let's get it started in here. Beep! Beep! And, move over!!! HARLEY vs. HONDA -- Battle of the VROOMS! Harley vs. Honda : Battle of the vroooms was originally created on March 13, 2008. cars Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:26:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/taffy T.A.F.F.Y. is my acronym for Today's Adorable Find For You!  As I travel throughout the internet, seeking fantastic finds, I will highlight an item that I've found. Sweet Artsy Treats for YOU and YOUR Home! Taffy candy too. The thought of taffy evokes pleasant memories of a by-gone age when I first discovered this sweet treat at an amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio.  Think of the items I've found as taffy or my "sweet treat" that I'm sharing with you.  I hope you enjoy! Taffy is a type of chewy candy that is made by stretching or pulling a sticky mass of boiled sugar, butter, flavorings, and coloring until fluffy. When this process is complete, the taffy is cut into small pastel-colored pieces and wrapped in wax paper to keep it soft. Oh, did you know? This was one of my 'high-maintenance' lenses as I spent many an hour finding TAFFY to update this lens! T.A.F.F.Y. : Taffy Candy & Sweet Stuff was originally created on April 19, 2006. home-and-garden Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:36:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/amedeo-modigliani Amedeo Modigliani lived a somewhat bohemian life of an artist and painter in the early 1900s in France. Amedeo Modigliani suffered from alcoholism and died at 35 from tubercular meningitis after suffering from a variety of illnesses throughout his life. Amedeo Modigliani was known for his paintings and sculpture: his art was unique and idiosyncratic. And, perhaps he and his art have been slightly misunderstood. I've seen the movie, Modigliani starring Andy Garcia for a second time.  Pictured here is the Death Mask of Amedeo Modigliani by Jacques Lipchitz.  The movie depicts the making of this death mask.   I highly recommend this movie to any art enthusiast seeking to appreciate and know more about Amedeo Modigliani!  Amedeo Modigliani : The Artist, the Man and the Myth! Amedeo Modigliani : Artist was originally created on November 24, 2007. arts-and-design Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:09:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/department-56-snowbaby-ornament Welcome to the Department 56 Christmas Snowbaby Ornament Showcase! You can count on Department 56 for the sweetest Christmas collectibles. I've already told you about the beautiful line of collectibles in their Snow Villages. And, I've introduced you to those special Holiday Trees. Now, get a load of the adorable and sweet Snowbaby Ornaments! Don't they make you just want to go "Ah!"  Ah, Snowbabies!!! I sure do love Department 56 Snowbaby Ornaments! A Special Pick: Department 56 Snowbabies Celebrations From God 2007. Department 56 Christmas Snowbaby Ornaments was originally created on December 2, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:02:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/budvsmiller Hey Monkeybrain! It is THE tasty battle of the beers. Perhaps a bit light-weighted, but a battle of tastes nonetheless! Welcome to BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS! BUD BUD BUD! I'm a BUDWEISER fan and much prefer BUDWEISER to MILLER beer ... and so does my hubby! Anheuser-Busch actually has a beautiful manufacturing facility on the Northside of Jacksonville which is a fantastic place to work. My friend Nancy works in the lab there and just loves it! Bud Light vs. Miller Lite: I found an online poll of over 435,000 asking which brand do you prefer? >>> The results showed Bud Light 56% vs. Miller Lite 44%. BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS! Well, I just love the taste of BUD beer and think it wins the battle over MILLER any day. How about you? Bud vs. Miller : Beer Debate was originally created on February 27, 2008. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:47:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lolita-glassware Smile everybody! It's Lolita Glassware : Artistic Holiday Glasses with Personality. I'd like to introduce you to Lolita Glassware ... uniquely artistic, creative and fun. What gives this brand of glassware such interesting appeal is the beautiful artistic character designed into each glass by Tracy Lolita Yancey. Lolita Glassware will put a smile on your face. These are perfect for unique gift items. Lolita glassware is the excellent choice for Birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, the 4th of July ... hey, the list goes on and on. There isn't a holiday or special day that Lolita Glassware isn't a perfect choice. Hey Margaritaville people ... let's get that party started. You'll be delighted at the beautifully creative selection of Lolita Glassware I've hand-picked for you! Smiling yet??? Let's get that party started. I LOVE Lolita Glassware and I'm sure YOU too will love Lolita Glassware. They say FUN and P-A-R-T-Y!!! I've picked this one for Valentine's Day: Photo Credit: Wine Glass, Peace With Love, Lolita Valentine 2012. Lolita Glassware : Artistic Holiday Glasses was originally created on October 22, 2009. food-and-cooking Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:24:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sterling-silver-open-heart-pendant One of the best gifts of love for the lady in your life is a open heart pendant. I opt for the sterling silver open heart pendant because I can wear it with more items. When we were on a Colorado vacation a few years ago, I found a large sterling silver open heart pendant that came with a simple sterling silver chain. What is pretty cool about that open heart is that you can change out to a different chain or linen cord. Take a look at this pretty sterling silver open heart pendant! Love it. My favorite heart pendant is a sterling silver open heart pendant! Just like this one: Flawless Sterling Silver Floating Heart. Hey Valentine! Won't you be Mine? I am available, you know? Are YOU? Sterling Silver Open Heart Pendant was originally created on December 3, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:05:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/shakiravideoshowcase Is there any Latin pop star that is SEXIER than Shakira? If you think so ... let me know! This Colombian dynamic pop star seemingly has it all as she has broken many music chart records, is super sexy, and epitomizes all that there is to be a HOT Latin performer. The performance that cinched it for me to say that I am a die-hard fan was Hips Don't Lie. What an absolutely mesmerizing performance that I can watch her music video over and over and never get bored. FLASH: I've downloaded her video to my iPod!! If you've not yet caught that video, I've featured it below so that you too can enjoy her wide range of talent.  I hope you enjoy this fan-favorite lens! Shakira! Shakira! The Colombian superstar, an all-around performer who's Hot Hot Hot !!! Welcome to the Shakira Video Showcase! Shakira Video Showcase was originally created on October 26, 2007. music Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:03:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/friends-buddies-chums I've celebrated the Squidoo Fans and I've celebrated the Squidoo Favorites or Readers and you know I Absolutely Love Squidoo!  I've talked about The Art of Friendship too.  Today, I would like to celebrate all the absolutely incredible people out there that I have gotten to know thanks largely to the impact and power of Squidoo. I can think of no other community that has contributed so richly to my daily life than Squidoo. And, that is all due to the incredible friends, buddies, and chums that I have gotten to know. Thank you each and every one of you. Oh my, so many friends, buddies, and chums! Are you one of my friends, buddies, and chums? Be sure to add your lensmaster profile and then sign the guestbook for all posterity! Do you celebrate your friends, buddies, chums -- add that lens too! The Friends Buddies Chums Photo credit: Friends Art Print by Choux. Friends, Buddies, Chums : Oh My! was originally created on August 17, 2009. relationships-and-family Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:32:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/feltdecor Yes, now that I have your attention--I'm talking about the use of felt in home decor and home accents.  It's Felt Decor! Pictured here is one of the coolest felt items I've seen!  It's Henry's Collar, a fruit holder or fruit bowl.  It is compressed felt designed in 2005. It is a limited edition from the Alessi design museum collection.  This was spotted at Zuii Design Studio. In this lens, I'd like to show you some of the best use of felt in home decor that I've seen.  If you've seen some cool applications of felt that you'd like me to profile in my lens, I'd love to hear about it.  Please drop me a note at the end of my lens. Felt Decor : Handworked Wool was originally created on August 20, 2007. healthy-living Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:05:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bamboo-home-accents Ah, home sweet home! Why not decorate your home naturally with decorative bamboo home accents. These beautiful, nature-inspired bamboo home accents are to die for. You will find that there are some of the most beautiful home accents featuring bamboo, that you are going to have a pretty difficult time selecting which ones your want to decorate your home. Living in Florida has presented us with the opportunity to bring the nature inside; to add some nature-inspired decor to our home. What a better type of nature-inspired than bamboo ... bamboo home accents. We love decorating our home with bamboo. I think you will too! Why not give some bamboo a try? Let me tempt you with these bamboo home accents ** naturally! Beautiful nature-inspired, decorative bamboo home accents for your sweet home ** Ah, Naturally!!! Bamboo Naturally Photo Credit: Bamboo Wall Decal. Bamboo Home Accents : Naturally Bamboo! was originally created on May 17, 2009. home-and-garden Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:57:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chocolate-candles The color chocolate is so trendy and tasty. What's better than the aroma of chocolate in a candle? Well, probably chocolate candy right? If you love the color of rich chocolate or love chocolate candy, you are sure to love chocolate candles! They are slightly decadent, but definitely non-fattening! Put yourself and your significant other in the mood with chocolate candles. Ah, how sweet it is! P.S. You don't get any more like chocolate candy with these spotlight candy-like candles that are chocolate fragranced! But don't eat these. Chocolate Candles : Imagine was originally created on April 24, 2009. home-and-garden Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:49:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ohio-buckeye-tree The botanical name for the Buckeye is Aesculus, named by the Swedish botanist Carl von Linne from "Aesculapius," the name of the mythological Greek god of medicine. In 1809, the Ohio Buckeye was named Aesculus glabra, by the German botanist Willdenow. The common name "Buckeye" came from the Native Americans who thought the chestnut-brown seeds with the lighter circular eye resembled the eye of a male deer or buck. Photo Credit: An Ohio Buckeye Tree by Don Ianonne. Ohio Buckeye Tree was originally created on January 8, 2009. home-and-garden Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:18:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fcnmhp-jax Jacksonville, Florida is blessed to have First Coast No More Homeless Pets FCNMHP, a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. This organization is now working hand-in-hand with the City of Jacksonville, Animal Care and Control, and the Jacksonville Humane Society to help with the spaying and neutering of feral cats. FCNMHP opened a temporary cat clinic in 2008 to handle upwards of 40 cats per day; today their new clinic can handle upwards of 200 spay and neuters daily! They are also offering vaccinations for cats and dogs. This lens page is dedicated to this fine organization hoping to bring more visibility to the FCNMHP and to also help them with their fund raising. FCNMHP was my earmarked pet charity for 2009, donating over $3,000 directly to them! Thanks Squidoo for helping to make this possible!!! Photo Credit: The Adorable Cats of www.fcnmhp.org. First Coast No More Homeless Pets was originally created on May 21, 2008. nonprofits Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:47:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/strappy Strappy Sandals, Shoes and Boots ... Oh My! Ladies can we talk?  Did you know "we" coined the word Strappy? Oh, and don't you just adore all the gorgeous sandals, shoes, and boots there are for us to pick from?  While I tend to want comfort, I'm also a slave for fashion and strappy footwear. What makes footwear strappy you ask?  Well, sometimes it's quite obvious; i.e., the sandal is all straps.  Straps that crisscross your upper foot and straps that wrap-around your ankle!  Sometimes it's a little more subtle with two or three straps across the top of your foot or around your ankle. You can even find strappy in boots and ankle boots! In this lens, I'll show you some of the coolest footwear if you're in the mood for STRAPPY this season!  I hope you enjoy and find something you like. If YOU can't find a pair of strappy shoes here that YOU like, please do drop me a comment at the end of this lens! I aim to please. It's classy, stylish, and oh so fashionable footwear for your tootsies! Strappy Sandals, Shoes and Boots ** Oh My! Strappy Sandals, Shoes and Boots was originally created on August 24, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:10:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/comfort-seats Welcome to the quiet showroom of Comfort Seats -- the best toilet seats a-round and elongated too! We have a quiet, easy-closing, elongated toilet seat by Comfort Seats. That toilet seat is a God-send! I found that toilet seat at Home Depot as I was intrigued by the self-closing feature. Let me tell you! Take it from me, once you try this toilet seat by Comfort Seats, you won't want any other toilet seat. These are the best toilet seats ever, in our opinion! We recently purchased this very Comfort Seats elongated toilet seat for our master bathroom -- in Citron Yellow. And, wouldn't you know it, but the light pink one is in our guest bathroom. We sure do love the elongated toilet seats of Comfort Seats! Get one like ours! Comfort Seats EZ Close Elongated Toilet Seat in Citron Yellow. A Quiet Toilet by Comfort Seats was originally created on November 16, 2009. home-and-garden Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:47:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/melodies-in-motion Allow me to introduce you to Seiko Melodies in Motion, a beautiful line of musical clocks. If you are looking for that perfect Christmas present, think of a musical clock. Welcome to the showcase of musical clocks -- experience the actual clock before you purchase it! This is my very own musical clock! It is the Seiko Melodies in Motion QXM143BRH. It plays 6 popular songs along with 6 Christmas songs by the flip of a switch. We flip the switch to Christmas music on November 1st!  At the moment, my musical clock is not available. You might like the Seiko Melodies in Motion Wall Clock Plays One of Twelve Melodies until mine comes back in! Music Music Music! We were well into 2010 and still listening to the cheer-full Merry Christmas music! We flipped the switch back to the inspirational music around tax time! Ah ... our Seiko Melodies in Motion musical clock surely brings me joy each day and throughout each day. Listening to the music makes me smile. Seiko Melodies in Motion : Musical Wall Clocks was originally created on November 10, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:50:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/rainbow-lorikeet Such a beautiful and colorful bird is the Rainbow Lorikeet. I have been a fan of color and vivid color so if I were to create my favorite bird, it would be the colorful Rainbow Lorikeet. Would you believe that this colorful bird is a rainforest dweller? You can expect to find this beautiful bird In Australia, all the way from Queensland to South Australia and into northwest Tasmania! That sure gives me a good reason to schedule that vacation to Australia and beyond to take in the beauty and majesty of the colorful Rainbow Lorikeet up close and personal too! How thrilling to see the Rainbow Lorikeet in its natural habitat. I've found some great videos which will give you a good idea of the colorful personality of this bird. Also, I've spotlighted the very best art posters which show this colorful bird up close and personal too. Come along ... let's introduce to this colorful bird. Colorful Photo Credit: Rainbow Lorikeet, Australia Photographic Print. The Rainbow Lorikeet : A Colorful Life was originally created on September 27, 2010. pets-and-animals Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:23:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/winged-migration The most beautiful documentary that I have seen in a really long time, that would be Winged Migration known as Le Peuple Migrateur in French. This is an 80-minute long film released in 2001 starring French filmmaker Jacques Perrin, also a director, and Philippe Labro. Winged Migration was directed by Jacques Cluzaud and Michel Debats with musical score by Bruno Coulais along with vocals by Nick Cave and Robert Wyatt and several Bulgarian vocal groups. Not only is the photography of a magnificent calibre, but the musical score is hauntingly beautiful. I've selected several videos to give you a taste of the film. Winged Migration is at the very top of MY recommend must-see list! Oh, did you happen to catch The Martha Stewart Show? You see, Martha Stewart too was raving about the magnificence and beauty of Winged Migration! ===> If you have never been for the birds before, watch Winged Migration and let it change YOUR mind! Winged Migration : The Movie was originally created on August 16, 2008. pets-and-animals Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:46:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/david-taylor Heard of David Taylor, the Violinist yet? You know they say if you are going to be a great musician, that it is in your genes! Oh, and they also say that you had best start at a young age to work on that musical talent of yours. Many a musician was known to be a musician at a very young age. That can be said for a certain violinist by the name of David Taylor! Welcome to the SquidWho edition of a Mr. David Taylor. I am pleased to introduce you to my cousin. Be sure to check out the video of David performing Beethoven Violin Concerto. Oh, that is quite an interesting video to watch as there is a 3 minute and 20 second "introduction" before David hits the violin! Enjoy. >>> Do you live in the Chicago area? Love classical music? Let me introduce you to David Taylor! Oh, and if you should see him, don't tell David I have my eye on the Stradivarius Violin Necklace. David Taylor : The Violinist was originally created on December 4, 2009. music Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:41:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/polkadots This lens is a spot-light on polka dots! ;-)  Hopefully, you'll spot something you like!  Polka dots have been a hot trend that is continuing into the next season.  They're not something that's new, but have also been a HOT trend for the past season and many seasons before. I personally have been a Polka Dot Enthusiast for quite a while.  It's amazing how polka dots are showing up more and more in a vast variety of items from clothing to accessories to shoes to jewelry.  And, they're not just for women and kids, but mens fashions as well. Did you ever wonder about the origin of polka dots?  Would you believe that polka dots date back to the mid to late 1800s in Britain where they were spotted on clothing. That was about the same time as the origin of my favorite polka music which was the craze in Prague in 1835. I could have sworn it would have been in Poland and not the Czech Republic! P.S. Why do I call this the ORIGINAL lens on polka dots? Well, simple! Because it was originally created in April 2006 and it was the first polka dot topic lens! That's why. >>> It's a spot-light on a spotted trend :: I Love Polka Dots [dot] [dot] [dot] ... The ORIGINAL Squidoo lens on Polka Dots! A Spotted Trend : I Love Polka Dots was originally created on April 13, 2006. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:05:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/spoiled-little-mama Well, we SERIOUSLY want to welcome you with open arms to our very very special little page: Spoiled Little Mama >>> Diaper Bags and Dainty Dresses! May I tell you that I, Jaguar Julie, do heartily LOVE the Spoiled Little Mama diaper bags above all others? Well, you MIGHT have guessed that without me having to tell you. I love these diaper bags because they are celebrity style and get a 10 from me because I have a passion for fashion ... you know? The diaper bags are so sweetly decorated that YOU will most certainly be using these as one of your best bags ever! Yes, you will. I personally love the rhinestone jewelry embellishment, the frilly BOW ... I LOVE BOWS ... and the jazzy fabric patterns! Oh Oh Oh ... so then, I love the dresses too because they are Spoiled Little Mama's dresses! I love THIS ONE!!! Spoiled Little Mama Brown Pink Zebra Print Pink Bow Diaper Bag! Well ... come on in already ... have a look see and then tell me what you think! Spoiled Little Mama : Diaper Bags and Dainty Dresses was originally created on September 18, 2010. parenting-and-kids Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:44:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/loreal-preference Yes, L'Oreal Preference! Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to my blonde corner of the world. You know what they say, don't you? Something along the lines that "blondes are sexier and have more fun!" What's my secret? I prefer L'Oreal Preference! That's the secret. I've been using L'Oreal Preference for many years. For salon-perfect hair, it has got to be L'Oreal Preference for me. I have very discriminating tastes and am picky of what hair color product I use. Oh, I have surely tried all the leading products. To me, none compare to the silky feel and natural looking colors achievable with L'Oreal Preference. And up until now, only my hairdresser knew for sure! Welcome to the world of L'Oreal Preference. May you join in the blonde fun of it all. Ah, blondes ARE sexier and have more fun. Be the best that YOU can be. Be BLONDE! I Prefer L'Oreal Preference was originally created on November 30, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:44:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kosta-boda-vase Welcome to the Kosta Boda Exquisite Art Vase Collection! You can find such a beautiful selection of handcrafted glass decorative art vases. These make a wonderful gift idea. The gift of an artistic vase serves many purposes. It is a art piece that is also functional. Hello to the holidays and gift-giving! Why not Kosta Boda? Consider a decorative bit of tableware. Consider the Kosta Boda Art Vase. You'll want to buy one for yourself too. My pick is the Kosta Boda Zoom 12-3/4-Inch Vase Lilac Green. Happy Holidays!!! Hello to the holidays and gift-giving! Think of an elegant and unique gift from the Kosta Boda Designer Art Vase Collection! Kosta Boda Vases : Exquisite Art was originally created on November 19, 2009. home-and-garden Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:14:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/little-red-microwave Little Red Microwave : For a Red Kitchen: yes, yes, yes! Ah the color red! It is such a rich and inspiring color, don't you think? I do. I love the color red ... little red dresses, little red bags, little red shoes, oh and little red ex kitchen knife sets too! I am in the market for a new microwave oven. How about you? You see, the current microwave oven that I have is a white countertop model. My retro microwave is a Whirlpool which was manufactured in December 1992 ... it was my Christmas present 18 years ago? Holy smokes people! Well, I am seeing red this year ... cooking in my kitchen! I seriously have got my shopping eye on the Magic Chef .9 Cu Ft Countertop Microwave Red MCD990R pictured beautifully here! Little Red Microwave : For a Red Kitchen was originally created on November 24, 2010. food-and-cooking Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:47:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jeanharlow Who is/was Jean Harlow? Jean Harlow surely set the stage for blondes as a sex symbol. Harlow was a bit of a trailblazer in the debate that blondes are sexier and have more fun! Why this lens?  Well, I've written other lenses on blonde "sex symbols" such as Jayne Mansfield, Mamie Van Doren, Joey Heatherton, and Carroll Baker [who played in the Harlow movie about her life].  But, you can't talk about the blonde bombshells and sex symbols of the 1950s, 1960s or today without mentioning the one and only, original "platinum blonde," Jean Harlow. Who is Jean Harlow was originally created on August 30, 2007. entertainment Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:02:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kenneth-jay-lane-jewelry Have you discovered the remarkably stylish jewelry of Kenneth Jay Lane? Before I found my way to this showcase, I was buzzing about Kenneth Jay Lane over at the Stylehive site. I've been a personal shopper for years, finding designer items for people from across the globe. Today, I am bringing you the very best of Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry. Prepare yourselves to be a bit dazzled with Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry. A bit of bling dazzle is the Kenneth Jay Lane 'Elegant CZ' Flower Petals Ring. Oo La La! I am bedazzled! Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry Showcase was originally created on November 28, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:42:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sleeping-booby Come on in! Folks, this is a PG-rated page -- we just did a play on words. You know, sleeping booby = sleeping boobies and that ultimately = sleeping beauty. We found some interesting sleep masks and are sharing them with you today ... in the pursuit of a beautiful sleep. Well, haven't you been longing for a better night's sleep? Or, maybe you sleep during the day and long for a better day sleep too! I will just bet that YOU have been on that airline and going over a really wide continent or maybe a really large ocean and not able to sleep! YEP, I know because I have! Then, the airline flight attendant hands you that somewhat tacky plastic package holding a really UGLY sleep mask! You want me to wear what? That? Well, folks! Jaguar Julie to the rescue! You seriously have come to THE right place for my stylish take on sleep masks ... sleep masks with a little whimsical, tongue-in-cheek type of style! I'll show you what YOU could possibly find me wearing ... and then some! Oh, not too much information for you. Get a Better Day or Night's Sleep With SLEEPING BOOBY Sleep Masks! FLASH UPDATE: Jaguar Julie seemingly was so successful promoting this whimsical type of sleep mask that they have literally flown off the shelves and out the door and no where to be found. Not to worry, we will find you some other sleep masks so that you can finally catch that nap. Oh, but please, for our sake, do NOT sleep at work -- we've seen it happen and don't think it is a good way to hold on to that job! So, the pick of Jaguar Julie for sleep masks? Why: Mary Green Cat Eyes Eye/Sleep Mask! Sleeping Booby Sleep Masks : Sleeping Beauty was originally created on September 18, 2010. healthy-living Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:45:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/maksimchmerkovskiy OMG!  Talk about From Russia With Love!!  It's Maksim Chmerkovskiy, a hunk a hunk of burning love ... Aside from being a knock-out for a guy, I knew there must be another more "intrinsic" reason for my being so drawn to this handsome man!   Well, it just so happens that he has an Eastern European heritage, having been born in Odessa, Ukraine.  All of my ancestry is Eastern European with fraternal grandparents who immigrated from Ukraine in the early 1900s. What's there to admire about Maksim Chmerkovskiy?  He's also an extremely talented dancer and choreographer with a spunky personality!  Well, Well, Well! I "get" him and felt compelled to write this fan-favorite lens which includes his Dancing With the Stars memorable performances. Maksim Chmerkovskiy : Handsome! was originally created on November 12, 2007. entertainment Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:23:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/worldsgreatestmysteries I'm sure that the vast majority of us will be very familiar with the famous mystery and conundrum about which came first, the chicken or the egg, but for me, there are far greater mysteries and puzzles to ponder in this modern world of ours. "Why do people do that?" How often have you asked yourself that very question? How often have you puzzled over and been driven in to a rage by the naivete, selfishness or downright stupidity of other people's actions? How often have you thought, "Now, that's a mystery!" This is a somewhat tongue in cheek look at some of the crazy situations which face us in everyday life, some of the biggest unsolved mysteries in the world, and wherever possible a look at some explanations and solutions. We very much hope you can relate, in a light-hearted sense, to what follows...and that this site may serve to give you some further insight in to "The World's Greatest Mysteries!" ===> A Look at Some of the World's Greatest Mysteries and Puzzles! Photo Credit: Size Comparison of Ostrich, Chicken & Hummingbird Eggs Photographic Print. The World's Greatest Mysteries was originally created on November 20, 2007. culture-and-society Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:08:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/butterfly-home-decor Give the gift of imagination! Give a slightly non-traditional Christmas gift this year with Butterfly Home and Garden Decor! At the top of my wishlist for Christmas this year, is THIS type of butterfly home decor! I personally dig butterfly chairs and butterfly benches. A butterfly is such a beautifully, mystical creature. Why not capture the magic of the butterfly and bring it home! No butterflies have been hurt in the process of greening your home and garden with the butterfly. Ah, say YES to Butterfly Home and Garden Decor! I've had my imaginative eye on this one! Flower House Butterfly Chair in White! Butterfly Home and Garden Decor was originally created on December 1, 2010. home-and-garden Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:27:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/giving-thanks Giving Thanks each and every day is a noble thought! Stop a minute and think about this! Giving thanks each and every day. What are you thankful for today? Who have you thanked? Who would you like to thank? I stopped for a moment today thanks to a fellow lensmaster who suggested that I do a lens on "What is Thanksgiving?" I think about Thanksgiving as a time for giving thanks. But, why not give thanks each and every day? This is YOUR opportunity my friend! Reach out and meaningfully touch those friends and family members and maybe even a stranger in need of some love. Let's all give thanks today for a more loving and peaceful word of coexistence! It sure does warm the cockles of my heart to see so many people giving thanks and expressing thankfulness here on Squidoo, there on the SquidU Forum, on Twitter, on Facebook and yes, even in blog posts! It surely does give me warm fuzzies to think that people are thinking of others and expressing thanks for other people. Thank YOU very much! >>> What are you thankful for today? Think about giving thanks each and every day! May the force be with you. May you live long and prosper. May you have good health. May you, one day, be smiling as you greet St. Peter at those pearly gates of Heaven. May YOU, one day, be sporting the official shiny and golden wings of the official and quite heavenly angels. Thank YOU very much for gracing my path here on earth! On December 20, 2010 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. Giving Thanks Each and Every Day was originally created on October 8, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:41:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/queenoffelt Once you have seen the portfolio of Mary-Ann Williams, you'll undoubtedly agree that she is the "Queen of Felt!" While I've not personally met Mary-Ann, I have communicated with her several times.  As I am blown away by her felt designer creations, I want to spread the word to everyone that I can so that they can also experience her beautiful work. Allow me to show you some of my personal favorites of the "Queen of Felt."  Once you've enjoyed this lens, please be sure to check out my other lenses on felt jewelry and felt home decor as I feature a couple more of Mary-Ann's items in those lenses! You'll find links at the bottom of this lens. The Queen of Felt : Mary-Ann Williams was originally created on August 20, 2007. healthy-living Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:17:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/paprika I've been using Paprika for quite some time, well before I could drive a car. In fact, I even remember as a child adding it to my oatmeal ... today I wouldn't recommend that but I have seen friends adding it to their scrambled eggs! My grandmother used lots of Paprika in her Hungarian recipes; especially in her Chicken Paprikas and Veal Paprikas! Oh, grandma didn't add Paprika to her most delicious Stuffed Cabbage. Absolutely fabulous!!! Photo Credit: Ground Paprika on a Spoon by Maja Smend. I Love Paprika : The Hungarian Spice was originally created on January 9, 2008. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:16:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/black-pearls Tahitian black pearls come from the warm waters of the South Seas and are grown in a black-lipped oyster. Ah, that's Black Pearls i.e. Tahitian Island Style! The black-lipped oyster can grow to be quite large at 12 inches or more in diameter which can mean some really big black pearls from 8mm to 16mm. I personally like these pearls to be sized at 9-10mm. The Tahitian black pearls can be found in a nice range of hues, including black, gray, silver, green, blue and purple -- I like the peacock hues. My Tahitian black pearls were acquired on our trips to Kauai, Hawaii. Some of the most dramatic pearls -- not totally black -- but in colorful hues of metallic silver, graphite, blue, purple, and green >>> Black Tahitian Pearls : Tahitian Island Style ! I love the spotlight pick of Tahitian Pearl Ring with 0.14 Ct Diamond in 14K Gold! Black Tahitian Pearls was originally created on December 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:56:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/twinkle-twinkle-little-star Celebrate Spirituality! Discover the Spiritual Life! Give your life some Spiritual Meaning! Hasn't just about everybody been introduced to the familiar nursery rhyme turned song, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?" I know just sitting here and thinking back oh so many years ago to the classroom, I am smiling at the memories of singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Welcome to the celebration of that star and to YOU ... you "little star." And, I am using the "little" in a figurative sense as we know YOU are a big star really! In the scheme of things, we are ALL stars. So, come, sit a spell ... listen to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," look around and check out this page and most of all, give us a little of your star shine! Leave a little star dust in the Twinkle Twinkle LIttle Star Fan Club guestbook. Reach for the stars my dears! See ya! Shine on and on my little star(s)!!! >>> Welcome to the celebration of all YOU bright and shiny stars out there! Twinkle Twinkle Little Star! YOU are a star my dear!!! Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Giclee Print by Leighann Hill. Celebrate Spirituality! Twinkle Twinkle Little Star was originally created on December 30, 2009. culture-and-society Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:36:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/conservativevsliberal Welcome to the great topicable debate of CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL: Which side are you on? We are talking about Politics, the Economy and YOUR Financial FUTURE! With all the heavy-duty campaigning, we were all exposed to a lot of CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL promises. How do I feel about all this? Which side are you on? Are you a conservative? Or, maybe you are a liberal? We started this debate on a very special day. February 29, 2008. How about that? Can you be a little like me in that you take a CONSERVATIVE approach to your finances, but a LIBERAL approach to politics? I don't know about you, but my 401k lost nearly 45% of its value last year. Luckily, I do see that it might be recouping some of that lost value this year. I'm conservative with my 401k, BUT I'm liberal with my politics! How about you? Do people have a combination of liberal and conservative views that define them? CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL: Which side are you on? Conservative vs. Liberal was originally created on February 29, 2008. culture-and-society Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:23:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jackiebrazil If you've not heard about Jackie Brazil jewelry, you may not know what you are missing!  It's a visually-stunning collection of jewelry, handcrafted of Brazilian resin by the designer Sobral.  The pieces are modern with a hint of the retro, and definitely fun. Many of the pieces are like wearable works of art.  As you progress through my lens below, you'll find that I've displayed several representative pieces of the Jackie Brazil brand to wet your whistle.  Chunky jewelry, particularly in rings and cuffs, has been a big trend this past year.  That's what many of Jackie Brazil's pieces are; chunky!  Hope you enjoy. ===> Handmade Brazilian resin jewellery by Sobral that's got a hint of retro! Hello Jackie Brazil. Jackie Brazil : Artful Resin Jewelry was originally created on August 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:35:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/itsawrap The little wrap dress by Diane Von Furstenberg revolutionized the designer industry in the 1970s.  We've seen the wrap dress return with a new twist by Project Runway designer Kara Janx.  Now, the wrap hits jewelry with a wrap bracelet/necklace by Sogoli and other designers.  What I love about wrap jewelry is its versatility; you can customize it to reflect your own personal style! Pictured here is the Sogoli 2-in-1 Wrap Bracelet/Necklace.  It is designed to look great as a bracelet or necklace!  I personally love jewelry or an accessory that is multi-purpose or convertible, such as the wrap. Say hello to wrap jewelry ... Ah, it's a wrap! Delicious wrap jewelry! You undoubtedly know the wrap dress by DVF, but have you seen the wrap in jewelry? It's uber-chic and stylish! It's a wrap! It's a Wrap : Jewelry with a Twist was originally created on August 26, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:40:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/limbo-rock-video-showcase Hey! It's the Limbo Rock Video Showcase : Let's Do the Limbo Rock! Jack be nimble, Jack be quick! Hey! Jack go under limbo stick. Welcome to the Limbo Rock Video Showcase! Did you know that the incomparable Chubby Checker actually released the song "Limbo Rock" in 1962? Holy Moly Batman! That is over 45 years ago and it is still popular today. In fact, people are probably dancing right now in some remote tropical island resort to the "Limbo Rock!" Yessirree Bob! The Limbo Rock is a great social ice-breaker you know! And, if you don't throw your back out, it is some great exercise as well. Appropriate dress is required! Ah, the Limbo Rock takes you back doesn't it? How low can YOU go ... Let's do the Limbo Rock! Photo Credit: Limbo Dance, Barbados Photographic Print Limbo Rock : Let's Do the Limbo Rock was originally created on October 3, 2009. music Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:24:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/color-block Color Block! Ah, it's definitely hip to be square and to be colorful with color block these days! Whether it's big blocks of black and white or bold and vivid blocks of color, color block in fashion is a hot trend.  Black and white has been a trendy color pairing for a few seasons and appears to be still in style today.  In comparison, bold and vivid jewel tones are the latest rage.  Imagine the impact that jewel tones make when shown as geometric color block in fashions! Ah, I've definitely GOT geometric color block on my fashionable mind! How about YOU? Color Block : Hip to Be Square was originally created on October 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:47:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/home-art Hello everyone and thanks for dropping by to check out the beautifully colorful home art of Karlheinz Gross. This lens features the beautiful artwork of Karlheinz Gross, a German artist and illustrator. You may not have heard of Karlheinz Gross just yet, but he is a well known name in Germany. Interestingly enough, he received nationwide recognition as a TV-illustrator! He is the creator of "Billy Backenzahn" that fun children's TV-series about a big black dog, which was very successful on TV and as a book. I have included a very heartfelt personal interview with a fellow lensmaster, Martin aka editionh, who talks about the impact that Karlheinz Gross has had on him. I too am inspired by the beautiful home art of Jim Karlheinz Gross. Each day, I draw huge inspiration personally from the beautiful writings and art of my friend Martin. Photo credit: Village V Art Print by Karlheinz Gross. Home Art : Karlheinz Gross Artwork was originally created on February 5, 2009. home-and-garden Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:43:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/limoges-box I've talked about The Art of the Limoges Box previously in another article. You'll want to check out this history of the Limoges Box. Did you know that "Limoges boxes are among the most collected and treasured objects in the world. Yet few people know the story behind the box." If you are looking for a collectible item to give as a gift, may I heartily recommend the Limoges Box! You can find so many artsy and beautiful Limoges Boxes in so many collectible shapes, sizes and prices. Each is a work of art onto itself. I love giving gifts like the Limoges Box as it is a piece of art that is oh so collectible and to be treasured. Ah, I've picked the oh so collectible Kitty Kats Cats Cuddling Limoge Box. JaguarJulie loves cats, you know ... especially cuddly cats who are artistic. Welcome to the beautiful and oh so collectible gallery of the Limoges Box! The Oh So Collectible Limoges Box was originally created on December 9, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:05:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/flag-patches Get Crafty and Patriotic with Flags of the World Art Patches. Welcome to the showcase of flags of the world art patches.  Show your patriotism for your country with Flag Art Patches! Celebrate the art of the flag of your country.  Here you will find an assortment of country flags in collectible art patches. If you are looking for a bit of art to adorn your clothing, hats, shirts, jackets and canvas bags, think of flags of the world art patches. My country: American Flag Embroidered Patch Gold Border -- USA -- United States of America. Art Patches : Flags of the World was originally created on November 4, 2009. arts-and-design Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:23:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-nursery-rhymes The Art of the Nursery Rhyme! Ah, and little rhymes for little people! Welcome to the inspiring and creative ART of nursery rhymes. We are putting the spotlight on THE art of our favorite nursery rhymes from a magical, time of long ago. Follow along with us! See if your favorite nursery rhyme is spotlighted today! Photo Credit: Little Rhymes for Little People Photographic Print. The Art of Nursery Rhymes was originally created on October 9, 2010. parenting-and-kids Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:26:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-the-black-cat It's a showcase of the art of the black cat. Do you love the black cat? Perhaps you own a black cat? Well, I sure do love black cats! Over the years, there have been several black cats which have cycled into the feral cat colony that we have managed. Those black cats were some of the most loving cats we have gotten to know. Welcome to the art of the black cat! For love of the black cat, we have showcased some of the most adorable black cat art posters that you can find. Photo Credit: Black Domestic Cat by Jane Burton. The Art of the Black Cat was originally created on September 30, 2010. arts-and-design Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:21:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/flexi_tube It's quite incredible! It's the Flexi Tube : Geometric and Modular Shelving System. This is by far, the coolest and most ultra-modern shelving system that I've seen on the internet.  And, I've seen quite a few.  What it is: The Flexi Tube is mobile and can be changed into a transparent room partitioner. This fantastic tube rolls and fits into any corner and changes into a sculpture of a shelf. The various elements get support through their velvety surface. In all my years on the internet, I do believe I've never seen anything more incredible than the Flexi Tube. Inside each tube is a shelf for storage which serves as a visual horizontal line. The Flexi Tube is available in two different sizes and can be combined in any number either lying side by side or on top of each other. Chocks will support your FlexiTube sculpture in case that you want to set it up without the support of a wall. This is a Doris Kißkalt design. Her company, Kißkalt Designs, is a young and dynamic company with the goal to make a mark on the mode of our time with innovative and unusual designer furniture. Flexi Tube : Geometric and Modular was originally created on August 18, 2007. home-and-garden Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:40:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/russ-christmas-ornaments It was LOVE at first sight. Slightly whimsical, definitely adorable! It is the adorable line of Christmas Ornaments by Russ. Of the line-up, I have got my whimsical eye on the Masquerade Ball Christmas Ornaments by Russ. It takes a special person to appreciate the whimsy in life and in Christmas figurines and ornaments. That's why I had to stop for a moment to share these with YOU. I couldn't wait any longer as they are so adorably precious, that they are flying out the door for Christmas! Hurry Hurry! Seriously, Give the Gift of WHIMSY! Don't have an undecorated Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!!! How about my pick of the RUSS Masquerade Ball Candida Cane Christmas Ornament 7"! Well, Candida Cane may not be currently available, so a stand in pick would be RUSS Masquerade Ball Noelle Decor Christmas Ornament. Ho Ho Ho! And, Noel ... Russ Christmas Ornaments and Figurines was originally created on December 13, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:09:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ode-to-mimi For today's listening and viewing pleasure, we welcome one and all to Ode to MiMi! Ever get a tune in your head that just won't go away -- it keeps playing over and over and over again? For me today that would be a familiar tune that I've been hearing a LOT of lately -- I title it "Ode to MiMi" and it goes like this ... MiMi!!!! Mi Mi MI Mi MiMi! Come, sing a long with the Muppet Beaker and our "Ode to MiMi" ... er, "Ode to MeMe" ... er, those of you obsessed with the "me's" in your life. No No Nanette, not ME ... but You, You, YOU! Get it??? Let's celebrate the joy within and then turn our attention OUTWARD for a change! Get it??? Now just do IT! Oh, any references to persons dead or alive are strictly coincidental by the way you all! Ode to MiMi : Mi Mi : Me Me! was originally created on August 2, 2009. music Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:12:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kosta-boda-open-minds Hello to the holidays and gift-giving! An elegant and unique gift idea is the Kosta Boda Open Minds Collection! Such a beautiful selection of handcrafted designer vases and bowls. It is a wonderful gift that embraces the concept of "open minds."  And, you will appreciate the bit of fun and whimsy. This is a gift that is functional and a uniquely elegant art piece. Consider a decorative bit of tableware. Consider the Kosta Boda Open Minds Collection. Happy Holidays!!! My pick is the Kosta Boda Open Minds Dish. Here's looking at you, my dear! >>> Very cool -- say hello to open minds! We're talking about Kosta Boda Open Minds. Oh, do you see it too? I say that KISS is channeling "open minds" >>> ah, Kosta Boda Open Minds! Kosta Boda Open Minds Decor was originally created on November 19, 2009. home-and-garden Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:12:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kosta-boda-brains Welcome to The Brains of Kosta Boda!  These are the incredibly unique and artistic brain sculptures from Kosta Boda.  Think of them as gifts with personality.  Kosta Boda Brains are conversation pieces that are artsy gifts which are also functional as paperweights or decorations, and even used as pocket good-luck charms.  "We may not know who Bertil Vallien had in mind for all the names of his Brains sculptures, but each shows a distinct persona." ===> Looking for a unique gift that is artistic and unique and sure to be an heirloom collectible? Think of Kosta Boda Brains sculptures! After all, these make SMART gifts you know? I've picked this Kosta Boda brain for my smart gift: Kosta Boda Brains, John Silver. Kosta Boda Brains : Decor was originally created on November 14, 2009. arts-and-design Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:08:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-journal-of-the-traveling-squid The Journal of the Traveling Squid is a goodwill project connecting Squidoo lensmasters, particularly Giant Squids of yesterday, today, and tomorrow worldwide. The inspiration for the journey of the traveling squid really originated in the Summer of 2008. At that time, I contemplated how to launch this project of sisterhood and brotherhood for charity; to take my Giant Squid t-shirt, sign it and send it on to the next Squidoo lensmaster. This is the lens of The Journal of the Traveling Squid -- which tracked the traveling squid worldwide journey internationally and in the United States. The journey celebrated its two-year anniversary on March 21, 2010. That was coincidentally my 5-year anniversary on Squidoo. Volume II, the U.S.A. edition of the traveling squid was recently traveling in California.  Who will be the next lensmaster in the U.S.A. to have the traveling squid? Volume I has left the U.K. after enjoying 6 full months there; stopping off in Ireland and now in Australia! Who has got the traveling squid first edition? Whew! The international edition of the traveling squid arrived in Jacksonville, Florida on August 18, 2010. On July 15, 2010, we informed Flynn the Cat in New Zealand that the international edition of the traveling squid was being called home to the United States, home base in Jacksonville, Florida, for a rest period. The international traveling squid has had a lot of fun traveling internationally -- thank you everyone. Oh, for the time being, we will continue on with the USA traveling squid. Thanks folks! If you are a U.S.A. lensmaster and would like to participate, please add your lensmaster profile link here! If you are a European lensmaster and would like to participate, please add your lensmaster profile link here! If you are in other countries, please scroll down to find where to add yourself if you would like to participate. On June 25, 2009 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content. The Journal of the Traveling Squid was originally created on March 21, 2009. travel-and-places Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:25:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/le-creuset-teakettles The Le Creuset line of colorful teakettles are quite stylish when it comes to whistling teakettles to colorize your kitchens! There are three different styles from which to select -- the Demi, Halo and Ogive. The Le Creuset teakettles also come in a beautiful array of colors sure to suit the most discriminating color palettes. Select from Caribbean Blue, Dune, Kiwi Green, Orange Flame, Red Cherry, and Yellow Dijon. Hey, Polly! Put that Le Creuset Teakettle on and let's you and I have some tea. Shall we? This is the Caribbean Blue Halo Teakettle: such a soothing blue! Le Creuset Teakettles : Colorize Your Kitchen was originally created on April 24, 2009. food-and-cooking Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:44:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/venetianglass True Venetian Glass Jewelry is handcrafted on the island of Murano, Italy.  It's also referred to as Murano Glass Jewelry and sometimes Italian Glass Jewelry.  If you want the real Venetian Murano glass item, you want to be sure it's marked as "made in Italy."  You can often get a Warranty Certificate [Certificato di Garanzia] to prove authenticity.  Or, better yet, you can actually travel to Venice and visit Murano for yourself and witness the glassblowing in person ... like I did! It's handcrafted Italian art glass jewelry known as Murano or Venetian Glass ... It's beautiful wearable art >>> Art Glass Jewelry -- Venetian Style! Like this artful item: Millefiori Murano Glass Multicolor Heart Ring. I love it! Art Glass Jewelry : Venetian Style was originally created on October 19, 2007. arts-and-design Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:13:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cache-luxe Cache has long been known for stylish fashion that you could often find on beauty pageant contestants. A step-up in the Cache line is Cache Luxe which is a luxurious line featuring an assortment of better sportswear and evening wear in rich fabrics, patterns and textures. If you've ever had the opportunity to wear Cache fashion, you're going to LOVE the Cache Luxe brand.  It was launched in 2006 when Cache closed its Lillie Rubin stores. Keep your eyes peeled for more from Cache and Cache Luxe. Luxury is in! A luxurious concept from Cache ... Say hello to luxury and say hello to Cache Luxe! P.S. This is my content which has been taken without my permission and used on a LV Handbag blogger's page lvhandbagsspot.com/page/2/ on October 27, 2011. I have requested that they remove this content immediately. --JaguarJulie Cache Luxe : Luxury Fashions was originally created on December 14, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:04:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bless-our-home What a lovely gift idea, Bless Our Home, whether for a housewarming present or just a gift to show you care or for your own home! Think of "Bless Our Home" gifts which say so much. Inspirational gifts for the home which say "Bless Our Home" over and over! This would be a great gift for Thanksgiving and Christmas and surely other important holidays of the calendar year! Get yourself a Bless our Home Flag! Blessings to you my dear! Photo Credit: Bless Our Home House Flag. Bless Our Home : Please! was originally created on November 17, 2009. culture-and-society Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:58:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/catherinerapetti I've been a BIG FAN of Catherine Rapetti designer items for a few years now. The items of hers that first caught my eye include her giraffe animal print Margaret tote along with her crinkle patent leather cuffs and headbands. The Catherine Rapetti Margaret tote is a timeless accessory as it embodies the best in animal print accessories. As for her crinkle patent accessories ... there absolutely gorgeous. You can also see the patent in her beautiful clutches. Catherine Rapetti also offers a nice variety of metallic accessories. >>>> A line you'll love to collect as much as you'll love to wear! All of Catherine Rapetti items are proudly made in NYC, U.S.A. Photo Credit: Beautiful fashion designer bags from Catherine Rapetti's website! Catherine Rapetti : Designer Fashion Accessories was originally created on January 23, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:33:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jams-world Girls, let me tell you ... if you don't own any Jams World Hawaiian-Style clothing, you need to get some. If only one dress, like the one I'm wearing! That dress was purchased on our first vacation to Hawaii, on the island of Kauai. My hubby went off with a group and left me to do some shopping. So, I bought this dress! The fact that I live in Jacksonville, Florida does present me with more opportunities to wear this type of clothing. Let me tell you ... next to Fresh Produce Hawaiian-Style clothing, if you don't own any Jams World Hawaiian-Style clothing, you need to get some. Jams World Hawaiian shirts and dresses make great vacation clothing especially if you're visiting some tropical island! It's island-style clothing as well. Along with 3 other couples, we experienced a Catamaran Vacation to the British Virgin Islands. Oh, Oh ... photo opp ... check out me with the girls in our Jams World dresses! Jams World : Hawaiian-Style Clothing was originally created on May 17, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:49:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/boston-international-waste-baskets When decorating my home, I like home accents which add an artistic touch. Looking for a special waste basket, I am a big fan of the Boston International artsy and nature-inspired waste baskets. Since we have completed our home renovation project, I am looking for a variety of nature-inspired home accents to complete our decorations. I have gravitated to fern home accents for that natural look -- of bringing the outside inside. >>> Add a bit of nature-inspired art to your home with Boston International Waste Baskets NATURALLY! Boston International has a really cool fern waste basket that I've had my eye on. The trouble is, there are so many other fabulous waste baskets by Boston International that I can't pick just ONE! How about YOU? Boston International Waste Baskets was originally created on May 17, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:01:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/soup-du-jour This is Soup du Jour a compendium of fabulous best-ever soup recipes! It's all about soup, you know? Be sure to add your soup recipes here! We know they are the best-ever recipes out there for soup soup soup! Ah, soup's on! Ah soup! Just the mention of the word evokes nostalgic memories of grandma's home cooking. Didn't it seem that grandma could make a pot of the best-ever soup out of literally any leftover or bone? I know my grandma made the best soup ever! My grandma, Julia Nagy, made soup that was so special, you got well almost overnight! Too bad she isn't alive today to bottle those fabulously delicious soup recipes. Her special soup du jour depended on the time of year. She'd make a wicked chicken soup with homemade noodles. Then there was her butter soup with caraway seeds! And, not to forget her ham and bean soup. Yumm! P.S. Well, grandma is gone now ... so my soup du jour happens to be Cream of Asparagus! How about you? What is YOUR soup du jour? And, have you taken time to add your best-ever soup recipe lens to this Soup du Jour? We thank those lensmasters who have come to visit and not been shy about adding their soup lenses to this historical list. THANK YOU! Who doesn't like soup? Welcome to Soup du Jour >>> Add Your Best-Ever Soup Recipes Here! Soup du Jour : It's Soup! was originally created on May 4, 2009. food-and-cooking Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:09:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/music-patches Get Crafty with Music Wearable Art Patches. Who doesn't like music of some kind? Music Music Music and now artsy MUSIC patches! Maybe you are a fan of Ozzy Osbourne, or you dig the music of Guns N Roses, KISS, Metallica, or Led Zeppelin.  Perhaps you just want some musical notes on an embroidered artsy music patch. If you are looking for a bit of musical art in patches to adorn your clothing, hats, shirts, jackets and canvas bags, think of artsy music patches.  These make great wearable art embellishments. In addition, you too can show your support for the music of your choice with a collectible and artsy music patch! Trumpet your love of music with artsy wearable patches which are so crafty! >>> Who doesn't like music of some kind? Have you thought of wearing an artsy music patch that reflects your taste in music? How about this guy? Ozzy Osbourne Fist Logo Rock Roll Music Band Embroidered Iron On Patch. Art Patches : Music & Musicians was originally created on November 4, 2009. arts-and-design Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:34:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/daniel-shays Who the heck is Daniel Shays? If he were alive today, would he be instrumental in the "uprising" efforts of Occupy Wall Street and all those other cities with similar occupy activities? I wonder. I bet he'd be right out in front. You know, I first learned about Shays' Rebellion way back in either grade school or possibly high school, but can honestly say that at that time I don't believe we really discussed Daniel Shays all that much. I was curious about Daniel Shays, so I went about my research to write this lens about Daniel Shays and the Shays' Rebellion! Who is Daniel Shays was originally created on January 19, 2008. culture-and-society Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:16:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/guppies For the most part, guppies are fish.  Guppy, the Fish:  The guppy, also known as guppie is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish species in the world.  It is a small member of the Poecilidae family and like all other members of the family, is live-bearing. Its most famous characteristic is its propensity for breeding. Holy mackerel Andy I say! Thank goodness I'm not a guppy. Robert John Lechmere Guppy discovered this tiny fish in Trinidad in 1866, although the fish was known to German aquarists prior to that time. Do you know what else guppies are?   >>> Another interpretation:  It is suggested that "guppie" is a contemporary slang term referring to "gay yuppie," i.e., someone who is overly ambitious in their professional pursuits and highly conscious of maintaining an impeccable image as a slick, modern, urban man. Ah, dittie, dittie, dittie ... guppies and yuppies and hippies and yippies oh my! My favorite guppies of all-time are the Dittie Fish by Romero Britto!!! Guppies Are Not JUST Fish! was originally created on May 21, 2006. culture-and-society Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:05:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kimonojewelry Have you seen all the kimono jewelry that has been the rage? Kimono jewelry can be seen as acrylic or laminated, natural fabric over metal, or as anodized aluminum. There's quite a nice selection of all of these.   One of my favorites is an acrylic ring that is laminated with kimono fabric.  For the most part, each design is unique and unlike department store brands. My two favorite designers of Kimono jewelry are Andrew Pastorino and Emma Farnworth.  Many different indie designers sell kimono jewelry online; you'll find several on Etsy. Kimono jewelry is truly wearable art with a story behind it. Asian-inspired wearable art jewelry = Kimono Jewelry! Kimono Jewelry : Artsy was originally created on August 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:45:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/narcissus-poeticus Narcissus Poeticus is indeed a Daffodil. Ah, but such a lovely Daffodil indeed. And, I can think of no other more beautiful name for a Daffodil than Narcissus Poeticus. My grandparents grew Narcissus Poeticus in their Cleveland, Ohio flower garden. Although I was a youngster way back then, I knew them as Daffodils! Today, I know them poetically as Narcissus Poeticus! Are you a Daffodil lover? Had you heard of the Narcissus Poeticus ... tell the truth! Thou art lovelier than a Daffodil. Thou art Narcissus Poeticus! And I do love thee oh my! Narcissus Poeticus : Lovely Daffodil was originally created on October 7, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:24:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/osamavssaddam OSAMA vs. SADDAM -- Who is the bigger BAD GUY? I must admit that these two, Osama Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein are fairly 'equal' if one can say that when it comes to BAD GUYS. However, I am putting my money on OSAMA as the bigger BAD GUY only because Saddam was officially tried and put to death. But! Now that Osama has been found, shot in the head a couple of times and then unceremoniously buried at sea ... the debate is ON! So, I'm wondering ... who do you think is / was the bigger BAD GUY? It's the time-honored debate of Osama vs Saddam! Can you pick just one of these renowned "bad" guys? Yes? Which one? Oh ... and feel free to add your two cents about that other really back guy with the really long name: Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar Gaddafi. Also, with a number of last name spellings too! Gaddafi, Gaddafy, Khadafi, Khadafy, Kadafi, Khadafy ... and so forth, and so on. OSAMA vs. SADDAM -- Who is the bigger BAD GUY? Osama vs. Saddam : Bad Guy Debate was originally created on March 19, 2008. culture-and-society Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:58:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/waechtersbach-fun-factory Welcome to the bright and sunny showcase of Waechtersbach Fun Factory Dinnerware! If you are looking for a trendy and stylish set of dinnerware, you'll definitely want to give a look-see at Waechtersbach Fun Factory. Did you know that this ceramic earthenware is actually made in Germany? So, what is your favorite color? Mine at the moment is purple as in the Waechtersbach Fun Factory Plum 16-Piece Dinnerware Set. Whether you are looking for black or white or a colorful color for your dinnerware, you will find it with Waechtersbach Fun Factory! Come on ... let's have some fun now. Waechtersbach Fun Factory Dinnerware was originally created on January 6, 2010. home-and-garden Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:03:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bless-this-home What a lovely gift idea, whether for a housewarming present or just a gift to show you care! Think of "Bless This Home" gifts which say so much.  This would be a great gift for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Blessings to you my dear! My pick for the Holiday Season is the Lenox Holiday Bless This Home Tray. Ah, God Bless Us Each and Every One! Bless This Home : Please! was originally created on November 17, 2009. culture-and-society Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:42:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hobby-photography Photography as a Hobby? Ah, Shoot! Your Hobby and My Hobby! Photography has been a passion and hobby of mine since I was a child with that box camera! It was always a dream of mine that I would one day convert this hobby of photography into a paying career. I've competed in a couple of FujiFilm photography contests and actually taken first place! I am one of those who would love to be a photojournalist with National Geographic -- I love nature photography probably the best. Let me tell you more about my hobby, photography! See the fabulous horse in the spotlight? On our vacation in Hungary, we stayed at Club Dobogomajor. This horse was the owner's favorite horse. And, it was the only photograph that I took that day of this horse. Photography as a Hobby was originally created on September 21, 2009. arts-and-design Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:08:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/shoulder-pads Support the Big Shoulders Fashion Trend with Shoulder Pads! With a blast from the past, big shoulders aka strong shoulders are back making their appearance in the latest 2009 fashions. How can you be right in style with those big, strong shoulders? Why with shoulder pads! Yep, shoulder pads can instantly be added to your fashions to get you right in step with the hot new trend of big, strong shoulders! You do know that Shoulder Pads HELP to Support the Big Shoulders Trend ... right? P.S. This is the Kathleen Kirkwood Classic Curves Shoulder Pads. Shoulder Pads : Support the Big Shoulders Trend was originally created on April 21, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:29:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/i-love-rhubarb OMG, yes indeed ... I sincerely love rhubarb. Well ... I personally love the taste of rhubarb or any such fruit or vegetable that has that tangy, tart taste. I'm not much into sweets ya know! But, I do love rhubarb, sincerely. Have you got a hankering for rhubarb jam, rhubarb pie, rhubarb cooler, rhubarb parfait, and other delicious rhubarb recipes? Well you have come to the right place : the rhubarb zone. Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we grew quite a variety of fruits and vegetables in our backyard garden. Corn and green beans grew quite well for us, but I can't help but remember the fabulously hearty stalks of rhubarb that our garden produced! I sure do love rhubarb; you know? Check the url of this page for further proof on the rhubarb love of JaguarJulie! Photo Credit: A Young Girl Carrying a Large Bunch of Rhubarb under Her Arm. I Love Rhubarb : 5 Delicious Recipes was originally created on April 7, 2008. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:54:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/nighty-night-shirts Welcome to my pick of the best Nighty Night Shirts, multifunctional sleepwear that transitions to lounge wear. You can go from the bedroom to your home boardroom with nighty night shirts. Hello to my "fellow" Squidoo WAHWW i.e. work at home wonder women! How about a little comfort and style with Nighty Night Shirts? Let me show you my top picks of the best Nighty Night Shirts which you might find Jaguar Julie wearing in her Squidooing Boardroom! >>> Nighty Night and Sleep Tight with Nighty Night Shirts -- Some Stylish Night Shirts for Sleep and Squidoo! Nighty Night Shirts was originally created on December 29, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:00:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/make-a-wish-bracelet Have you seen the cute little "Make a Wish" Bracelets? There is nothing too elaborate about these. They are pretty simple and cute. The idea is that you wear your "Make a Wish" Bracelet until the linen cord breaks ... and that is when your wish comes true! So, check these out! What would YOU wish for? Oh, ME? I'm not telling! But I will say that I do have some very special wishes that I have kept jingle-jangling inside my mind. Who knows? Perhaps a "Make a Wish" bracelet or two? ;) Oh! Wish You Were Here Art Print by Juergen Muss. Make a Wish Bracelets : Hey Valentine was originally created on December 16, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:09:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kovach Kovacs aka Kovach : The Debate Continues: Czechoslovakian or Hungarian? For some time, I have been researching my great grandparents with the Kovach name.  I am relying on information from my maternal grandmother Julia Kovach Nagy, who is now deceased, and from my mother. As a child, I remember my grandmother telling me that her ethnic heritage was Czechoslovakian.  I remember my mother telling me that my grandmother actually could speak 4 different languages, of which Hungarian was definitely one. I would guess that the other languages would be Czech and Slovakian, but I'm not sure.  It would suggest that my grandmother's heritage was not just Hungarian.  Every Sunday she would listen to a radio program that I think was Hungarian. So does that make the ancestry of Kovacs aka Kovach Hungarian or Czechoslovakian or something else? Are YOU a Kovach or Kovacs? Oh, I would surely love to hear from you! Kovacs aka Kovach : Hungarian or Czechoslovakian was originally created on May 5, 2006. relationships-and-family Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:58:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/valentino-garavani Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, who has dressed some of the world's most glamorous women, has finally retired. Valentino Garavani celebrated his 45th anniversary in the fashion industry during July 2007 declaring he was ready for retirement. Oh my, what can I say about the style and class of Valentino Garavani but to say WOW! To me, Valentino Garavani, is the ultimate in style and class. I adore the color red and I adore the ultimate in femininity from Valentino. If I were to be a fashion designer, I would be channeling Valentino ... Valentino Garavani! If I were to be a brand ambassador, I would be channeling Valentino ... Valentino Garavani! Did you know that Valentino has a trademark red color? It is known as Rosso Valentino which, for all your graphic-minded designers, is a combination of 100% magenta, 100% yellow and 10% black.  Ah, the color red! That definitely explains why Valentino Garavani's red gowns are TDF! Valentino Garavani : Italian Fashion was originally created on November 29, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:20:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/waechtersbach-freestyle Welcome to the stylish designer showcase of Waechtersbach Freestyle Dinnerware! If you are looking for a trendy and stylish set of dinnerware, you'll definitely want to do a look-see at Waechtersbach Freestyle. Did you know that this ceramic earthenware is actually made in Germany? So, do you love black and white and something a little geometric? I simply adore the black swirl myself! Whether you are looking for black or white or a colorful color for your dinnerware, you will find it with Waechtersbach Freestyle! Come on ... let's have some fun now. It's free to look! Want to go freestyle with your tableware? Say hello to Waechtersbach Freestyle dinnerware! Waechtersbach Freestyle Dinnerware was originally created on January 6, 2010. home-and-garden Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:40:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-star-spangled-banner-flyover Let me repeat that! It is quite a memorable experience to attend a Jacksonville Jaguars Football Game to witness the singing of The Star-Spangled Banner followed by an INCREDIBLE Flyover!!! It is because of a memorable and inspiring flyover that was FRIGGING AWESOME, by the way, that I opted to write this lens to put a spotlight on those awesome flyovers that those of us attending Jacksonville Jaguars Football Games get to experience. Awesome, I say! LOOK! Look up in the air! That's four friggingly awesome F-15s performing their flyover ... The Star-Spangled Banner Flyover!!! Good Day Sports Fans and Fans of the Flyovers! The news is out that you will be enjoying The Star-Spangled Banner Flyover in a newly-renamed stadium! August 2010 ushered in for Jacksonville, Florida the renaming of this great stadium. Drumroll Please! Say hello to EverBank Field! The Star-Spangled Banner Flyover was originally created on December 7, 2009. sports-and-recreation Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:58:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/corelle-placemats Welcome to the showcase of Corelle Coordinates Placemats. Who said placemats weren't stylish or trendy? With nature-inspired stylish placemats from Corelle Coordinates, it is "hip to be coordinated!" Let me show you the best of the line-up of stylish placemats from Corelle. I think you will be amazed. Oh, did I say it is super affordable too? My personal favorite is the Corelle Bamboo Leaf 10-Piece Tabletop Placemat/Hot pad Set because it stylishly coordinates with the Corelle Square Bamboo Dinnerware Set. Corelle Placemats : Coordinates was originally created on November 6, 2009. home-and-garden Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:02:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/scottpetersondidit Hello and welcome to this topicable debate. I say SCOTT PETERSON definitely DID IT! What do YOU say? Here is this seemingly arrogant guy Scott Peterson who murders his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child! Scott Peterson definitely did it! Laci and her unborn child are no longer WITH US because of Scott. In my mind, and the minds of so many others, Scott Peterson is another O.J. Have you ever noticed that, too many times in the news, the expression, "if it bleeds, it leads" seems to play out a little too boldly? Sometimes all those bloody stories are squashing out the good and positive events that people can and do happen to experience in their lives. And, why are so many husbands AND wives murdering their better halves??? That is something inquiring minds really want and need to know! Why is one's better half one of the usual suspects, more times than NOT? Oh, well pardon me folks for getting a little opinionated and edgy in my topic today! Yes, I too love a good, open-ended debate about murder and cold blooded topics [once in a while] and all that jazz. Pardon me for feeling outspoken! You see, I don't talk about this really much, but once upon a time, long long ago, I too was a young, impressionable bride. And, there were days that I wondered if I would survive that day to see the next one. Oh, I will not go into depth about all that; it is an experience of the past AS is that husband! May the force be with him and his current wife. So, what do I think? SCOTT PETERSON definitely DID IT! What do YOU think??? P.S. Thanks to all of you wonderful friends and visitors who took time to participate in this debate. You may wonder why I did this page on Scott Peterson. Well, I know from first hand experience how a husband can harm his wife. You see, in my first marriage, I married a man I met at college. The verbal and physical abuse started on campus ... and continued to escalate right into our marriage. I escaped with my life and am alive today because I wouldn't stand for the abuse any longer. That's my story. What about Mrs. Peterson??? Scott Peterson Did It! was originally created on February 23, 2008. entertainment Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:25:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/country-club-cats Country Club Cats : Hey! it is the Big Meow in Jacksonville, Florida. Country club cats are those four-legged cats as in the registered feral cat colony in our neighborhood where we both lived. You see, Jaguar Julie got a divorce. Jaguar Julie lived in a really spectacular house where she and her now ex ... and most of the neighbors ... lovingly cared for these country club cats from the registered feral cat colony. That was, until the neighbor John complained to the homeowners' board and then took it upon himself, perhaps under bad advice, to actually trap 5-6 or maybe more of these loving feral cats. Those loving cats, which we miss hugely, were supposedly relocated to Ormond Beach. Gosh, I sure hope they didn't kill any of those cats! For the most part, our country club cats are [er WERE] quite social and are relatively well-behaved -- after all what else would you expect for country club cats? We have stepped up to do our part with managing this feral cat colony. We spent thousands of dollars you know? Not to mention all the priceless love which was dispensed. My heart is broken over John trapping those cats ... each and every one of them!!! Pictured here is a beautiful male cat that was born to Precious the cat. We originally named him Scooter because he could scoot across the floor. Today, Scooter is officially known as Harley Scooter and is one of our feral cat colony successes. He resides just down the road from his country club cat buddies. >>> I'm not talking about a musical group or a bunch of golfers, but country club cats! Meow! Going going going GONE!!!!!!!!!! Country Club Cats : Jacksonville, FL was originally created on April 7, 2008. pets-and-animals Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:29:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-apple-of-my-eye When someone describes something as 'the apple of my eye,' it can mean any number of things that are specific to that particular person. The apple of my eye could possibly be a golden delicious or maybe a granny smith apple, but not usually. For me, the 'apple of my eye' is more than one thing -- and they are techie gadgets. Read on to learn more about my favorite gadgets that are apples. Ah, the apple(s) of my eye! The Apple of My Eye : Gadgets was originally created on January 30, 2008. computers-and-electronics Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:55:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/scary-and-weird-masks BOO! It's Frightfully Scary and Weird Masks for Halloween & Other Holidays. Be afraid! Be VERY afraid!!! Sometimes you might need to hide your true identity! Especially at Halloween. It is time to add a frightfully scary, and quite possibly, weird mask to your Halloween wardrobe! Oh, we've heard that some of these Halloween wacky masks have been used to rob banks! DISCLAIMER: We are not promoting any bank robberies here or illegal activities. These frightfully scary and weird masks are meant for entertainment purposes. SO ... get a mask ... scare the pants off your next door neighbor OR somebody YOU love! Happy Halloween folks. BOO already!!!! I'm thinking about this one for myself! Scary Spiked Skull Evil Skeleton Halloween Costume Mask Adult!! Frightfully Scary and Weird Masks was originally created on September 13, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:13:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/elongated-toilet-seats I love elongated toilet seats > they fit my butt quite nicely. And, I surely do love Comfort Seats because they have those special, quiet elongated toilet seats. There used to be a lot of noise in our two bathrooms from the clunking of the elongated toilet seats. I knew I wanted to do something about that so I decided to try the very quiet AND easy-closing, elongated toilet seat by Comfort Seats. Let me tell you that we are eternally grateful for such a quiet elongated toilet seat. You could actually say that it is a God-send! We've lived in our home for over ten years, but hadn't thought to bring a moment of reflection to our bathrooms with Comfort Seats. It happened whilst I was browsing the aisles of Home Depot looking at the variety of elongated toilet seats. You see, I was more than a little intrigued by the self-closing feature. Folks, I am hear to tell you ... Hey, you can take it from me that once you actually try this elongated toilet seat by Comfort Seats, you won't want any other toilet seat but Comfort Seats. And, once YOU go elongated, you'll never go back to round! We've got a fuchsia, hot-pink guest bathroom. And, recently installed this particular elongated toilet seat, the light pink one by Comfort Seats! And, you know what? The Citron Yellow Comfort Seats elongated toilet seat is in our master bathroom! Get one for yourself! Comfort Seats EZ Close Elongated Toilet Seat in Venetian Pink. Comfort Seats Elongated Toilet Seats was originally created on November 16, 2009. home-and-garden Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:46:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/concretejewelry Take a hard look at concrete jewelry and you will love it! Well over one year ago, I became acquainted with concrete jewelry for the first time.  I was browsing The Artful Home and came across the jewelry of Frances Smersh.  I was honestly amazed when I saw the beautiful detail that can be achieved from using concrete. Take the item pictured here!  It's the Bowtie Oval Earrings which are pearl and concrete earrings by Frances Smersh.  The earrings made from 6mm freshwater pearls, sterling silver and denim and grape colored concrete that is poured into a bezel, ground and then lacquered for strength.  These concrete jewelry beauties were found at that fabulous site, The Artful Home, for only $130.00! It's not HARD to love concrete jewelry when it's so beautiful and most unique >>> Concrete Jewelry -- Take a Hard Look ! Concrete Jewelry : Take a Hard Look was originally created on August 13, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:49:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/eat-this-not-that Have you been bombarded with so much information that you have no idea what really is healthy food? Would you like a guide that spells out what you should and should not eat? Well, welcome to Eat This Not That! Here are those guides that you need to start that healthy lifestyle. Why not start with the Eat This Not That! series of guide books for healthy food and healthy eating! Eat This Not That : Healthy Eating was originally created on July 21, 2009. healthy-living Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:04:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/trenchjacket The trench coat has evolved into a shorter, often times cropped, model to become the fashionable and uber-chic Amazing Trench Jacket! Today there are so many fashionable brands of the updated trench jacket, as well as the trench coat.  The trench coat becomes a trench jacket when it rises above the mid to upper thigh.  Many of the stylish trench jackets are cut to fall just below, at, or just above the waist. Let's take a look at what makes that trench jacket oh so amazing! ===> It's not your grandmother's jacket, it's the trendy, stylish, uber-chic and amazing trench jacket! The Amazing Trench Jacket was originally created on August 22, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:12:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/triple-heart-pendant Triple Heart Pendants : Three is a Charm in this Love Jewelry! After all, three hearts are better than one. You know the old saying that the "third time is the charm?" Well, there is much historical and spiritual reference to the number three. For me, I like to look to the positive and inspirational message of threes. For me, the heart and heart-shaped pendants have always been a favorite. It is a favorite gift idea for Valentine's Day too! Welcome to the showcase of Triple Heart Pendants where you will find my top picks of these heart pendants. "...only true friends will leave footprints in your heart." --thank you Eleanor Roosevelt! Many years ago, the man in my life told me that one day I would find that I could count my true friends on the fingers of my hand ... and hopefully I could use both hands! Heartful Photo Credit: 10k White Gold Triple Heart Diamond Pendant. Triple Heart Pendants : Love Jewelry was originally created on January 8, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:50:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/francesco-biasia Every woman is deserving of an Italian leather finely crafted handbag such as Francesco Biasia! There is no comparison to an Italian-crafted, Italian leather handbag. Look for the authentic Italian leather, made in Italy!  Why not Francesco Biasia? The leather handbags of the Francesco Biasia line are classically-styled with great attention to detail. These are the kind of handbags that you will have for years. Something special ... Some of the most beautifully crafted and stylish handbags that are Italian-made are Francesco Biasia handbags! Francesco Biasia : Italian Handbags was originally created on December 15, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:46:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/opossum Opossums? Opposums Were Eaten During the Great Depression! Yikes! Say what? As an avid watcher of the Discovery channel and National Geographic specials, I had known quite a bit about the opossum. But, it was not until I moved to Jacksonville that I came up close and personal with an opossum. You see, I'm a bit of a humanitarian in that I take care of dozens of feral cats. Much to my surprise, I found opossums squirreling away the cat food at dusk. Let me tell you, the opossum is one interesting animal. I think the opossum looks like "piece work" in that his tale, body, feet, and snout appear to be parts of other animals. Be sure to check out Beatrice the opossum. I was greatly surprised to learn that the opossum was eaten during the Great Depression as a source of food! Opossums : Depression Dinner was originally created on February 1, 2008. pets-and-animals Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:01:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/rusyns Rusyns are a modern ethnic group of people who descended from a minority of Ruthenians. Rusyns were a separate people who chose to NOT adopt the Ukrainian national identity ... that dates way back to some time in the nineteenth century. So, controversy surrounds the true ethnic identity of Rusyns. Some say Rusyns are a distinct Eastern Slavic identity, separate from Russians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians. Some group the Rusyns into the Ukrainian nation. My fascination is purely relative in the sense that my paternal ancestry traces to the Rusyn people. Rusyns : People Without a Country was originally created on January 20, 2008. culture-and-society Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:30:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/marjolein-bastin-gallery Each Christmas Holiday Season, we bring down our bins of Christmas collectibles and decorations from our attic. Over the years, we have amassed many decorative items that have precious memories. It is because of one such decoration that I have written this tribute page to Marjolein Bastin -- The Decorative Gallery of All Things Marjolein Bastin! My favorite Christmas decoration, that I treasure over all the rest, has the signature of Marjolein Bastin.  It is the Hallmark Joy Santa Candle Holder from the Nature's Sketchbook line. Looking at the beautiful line of Marjolein Bastin, I feel an unbridled form of JOY -- joy in its purest sense. Let's see if you too can experience some unbridled joy! The Decorative Gallery of Marjolein Bastin was originally created on December 3, 2009. home-and-garden Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:35:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bunnies-by-the-bay Bunnies by the Bay has got to be the premiere line of baby products that I know! I'm so thankful that I actually have friends and families either expecting or with little ones so that I can buy some of the Bunnies by the Bay baby products! If you are looking for the absolute most adorable baby items, and like bunnies, you have come to the right place! Once you have discovered Bunnies by the Bay, no other bunny will be quite the same for you! These are the bunnies for you! Welcome to the hoppy gallery of Bunnies by the Bay. Some "smart" bunnies! Thank you to Bunnies by the Bay Buddy Blanket for popping in today! >>> The most adorable line of designer baby products featuring the cutest Bunnies by the Bay! Bunnies by the Bay was originally created on April 22, 2009. parenting-and-kids Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:57:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/beverlyfeldman No wonder I LOVE Beverly Feldman Fashion Footwear, Handbags & Accessories! Her designer items are essentially wearable art because of the often extraordinary and whimsical ornamentation!  I simply adore shoes and handbags that have that extra bit of design.  Yes, I have plenty of basic black pumps, but, if you want to show a little extra style and have some fun, Beverly Feldman is for you! I've found some great styles of her shoes and handbags to showcase in this lens.  I hope you find something that interests you and enjoy this fan-favorite lens! "Too Much is not Enough" for Beverly Feldman and for me >>> I adore Beverly Feldman truly! Photo Credit:  That's a fabulously sexy shot of Beverly Feldman from her website.  Doesn't she look like a fun lady??? Well, I definitely think so! Do you know that I've personally heard from Beverly who invited me to visit her in her NYC showroom. 'Beverly, my dear! I'm hoping to meet you really soon as I love your style!' BFF! You are such a fashionable icon! Beverly Feldman Designer Handbags and Footwear was originally created on November 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:06:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/rocky-the-raccoon Grrrr-eetings and welcome to my world! I am Rocky the Raccoon and it is your opportunity to caption me! I am the fiercest of all raccoons that inhabit the natural area behind Giant Squid JaguarJulie's house. I, Rocky the Raccoon, do solemnly swear that I was here well before Jaguar Julie moved in and before she began taking care of all those crazy country club cats. Perks for me though as I love cat food. Try as she may to discourage me from visiting, I'm there morning, noon and night to partake in the feast. Photo Credit: Rocky the Raccoon appearing in Jacksonville, Florida by JaguarJulie. Rocky the Raccoon : In Captions was originally created on June 12, 2009. pets-and-animals Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:08:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/warm-fuzzies-sweaters Welcome to the Warm Fuzzies Sweaters Showcase! There's nothing better than warm and fuzzy in sweaters, especially as we head on into the colder weather. You don't want to have cold shoulders! Cuddle up in some warm fuzzies and snuggable sweaters. Sweaters can be stylish too! Let's see what we've got here! Cashmere, cotton, fleece, mohair, wool oh my! Warm fuzzies make ME smile! Ah, this was my pick! HEY, somebody bought the Pringle Julia Cardigan, Made in Italy warm fuzzies sweater! Was it YOU? Lucky YOU!!! Warm Fuzzies Sweaters Showcase was originally created on November 11, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:57:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/goulash I know you know, goulash is a hot [as in temperature not spice] dish, originally from Hungary, made of beef, onions, red peppers and paprika powder which is digested in my other lens on Hungarian Goulash. The other definition of goulash says that it is occasionally used to mean any mixture of diverse things.  According to Answers.com, it is a mixture of many different elements; a hodgepodge.  For the purpose of this lens, I'm adhering to the latter definition for goulash; i.e. diverse things! > G-O-U-L-A-S-H Goulash ... It's a spicy Hungarian dish and it's also diverse things! I love Goulash too = Hungarian and More! Photo Credit: A Variety of Colorful Tulips in a Circle. Goulash : Hungarian and More was originally created on April 13, 2006. culture-and-society Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:22:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/silicone-vs-saline SILICONE vs. SALINE -- It's a Debate : Which side are you on? With all the previous press on silicone implants rupturing, is there anything to debate? Can you even get silicone these days? How about the new types of silicone implant--are they safer? Which is better or more natureal: silicone or saline? Which type do more Hollywood-types 'endorse?' What about Dolly or Pamela Anderson??? This is my most 'controversial' topic yet on Squidoo! By the way, I am also a huge fan of Dolly and Pamela Anderson. I truly appreciate their intelligence and sense of humor. Blondes you know? Oo La La and Va Va Voom! SILICONE vs. SALINE -- Which side are you on? What type of filler would you opt to use? P.S. Thanks to all of you wonderful friends and visitors who took time to participate in this debate and xoxoxo to those who left 5 stars which have morphed into the LIKES of thumbs-up and we like that! Silicone vs. Saline : Debate was originally created on February 22, 2008. healthy-living Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:13:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mommy-im-here Take a look at the cute teddy bear design for the Mommy I'm Here Child Locator. This is a wireless child location device that has an alert feature to signal you when your child has gone out of a 25-foot range. It operates from over 150-feet, is battery-operated and water-resistant. The cute teddy-bear-shaped unit easily attaches to your child's belt or shoe. It's the Mommy I'm Here Child Locator with a New Alert Feature >>> Mommy I'm Here! Mommy I'm Here : Child Locator was originally created on November 6, 2009. parenting-and-kids Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:41:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lacedesigns Lace designs are not just for your grandmother any more as they have become a fashion statement! Lace designs, much like crochet, are widely used today in clothing, fashion accessories, jewelry, home decor, home furnishings, furniture, and other designs.  If you've seen my other lens on crochet, you'll have a bit of an idea about the uses of lace as it's similar to crochet applications. Lace is a lightweight, openwork fabric, patterned with open holes in the work, made by machine or by hand. The holes can be formed via removal of threads or cloth from a previously woven fabric, but more often open spaces are created as part of the lace fabric. Lace-making is an ancient craft. Welcome to lace designs >>> Lace designs are not just for your grandmother any more as they have become a fashion statement! Lace Designs : Lace Fashion was originally created on August 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:59:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/amy-coe-baby-products It's Amy Coe Baby Products for Your Little Angels! Welcome my dear friends and those of you that I am meeting for the first time! It is so wonderful to connect with my fans and new friends on the internet. I am so glad you found this page! Follow along with me and I will tell you MORE! Once upon a time, I was searching high and low for a little blanket. Then I came upon a really pretty and adorable Lion baby blanket by Amy Coe. "Hmmm," I thought, "I really like that blanket, what else does Amy Coe have?" So my journey began. I traveled through Amazon and then I took a fork in the road and meandered over to eBay. Folks! That is where it got interesting!!! You see, I was still thinking about that Lion baby blanket. When I spied it offered on Amazon, it said only 1 left!!!! "Oh my," I thought, "only 1 left? I must check and see what is happening with Amy Coe on eBay!" Folks! I did happen to find that Lion baby blanket on eBay. BUT, you know what??? Sellers were asking way more than they were asking for the same product on Amazon. The listing said something like, "RARE!!" Or, "VERY RARE!" Because I am a Brand Ambassador bringing you the best and finest brands, and the brand news, I just had to let YOU know that something is PRETTY special about Amy Coe! And, Amy Coe line of Baby Products. We'd better get to the bottom of this and find out WHY. I say because Amy Coe Baby Products are SO adorable and pertinent and relevant! For example, take this one! Amy Coe Knit Frog - Toys R Us Exclusive! Isn't this little froggy just adorable I ask???Amy Coe Baby Products for Your Little Angels was originally created on September 19, 2010. parenting-and-kids Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:33:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/puffin Ah, Puffin! Even thy name is whimsical. Yes indeed, one of the world's favorite birds, the Puffin is a clown among seabirds! An adorably funny bird. Of all the subjects of my photography over the years, birds have been my favorite subject. And I do indeed love the whimsical puffin! I am a bird watcher from way back having had the pleasure to bird watch in not only the United States, but in Eastern Europe, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Mexico, and the islands. The puffin is definitely a favorite of mine. It is an unmistakable bird with its black back and white underparts, and distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and a tall, flattened, brightly-colored bill. The Puffin's comical appearance is heightened by its red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs. Used as a symbol for books and other items, this clown among seabirds, the puffin is one of the world's favorite birds. >>> One of the world's favorite birds, the Puffin is a clown among seabirds! P.S. I saw the most fantastic bird documentary -- Winged Migration! Puffin : A Seabird Clown was originally created on November 27, 2007. pets-and-animals Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/weasel If ever there was a mammal that can be called a "curious" animal, it's the weasel. As, there's something unmistable about the look of a curious weasel. Take a look at this cute little rascal. Yes a weasel can be curious and cute ... curiously cute! I'm a fan of a variety of other furry creatures such as the coatimundi, lemur, and opossum. Let's learn a little more about that weasel, shall we? A weasel is a curious small carnivore mammal that can actually dance! Bing, bang boom ... pop goes the weasel! A Weasel : Curious Carnivore was originally created on February 1, 2008. pets-and-animals Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:03:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bless-this-house Bless This House : Please! What a lovely gift idea, whether for a housewarming present or just a gift to show you care! Think of "Bless This House" gifts which say so much. This would be a great gift for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Blessings to you my dear! My pick is the Wedgwood Holiday Annual Ornament 2011 Bless This House. It is an inspirational gifts for your house which say "Bless This House" over and over! Bless This House : Please! was originally created on November 17, 2009. culture-and-society Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:56:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-squash How delightful it is to see the art of squash! Art is all around us. It can be found in the food that we eat! As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so there is beauty in food. There is beauty in squash my dear! Have you ever looked at a grouping of squash that was pretty as a picture? Yes, squash can be a seasonally delicious art -- a delectable, tasty art! Squash has been the subject of art for many an artist. Welcome to the art of squash where you can find some beautiful squash art posters and items! Squash is the photographic subject of many a talented food photographer. And, squash appears artfully in various art posters. The art of squash is popular as Thanksgiving art too. Yumm! Yumm! I just can't get enough delicious squash! Photo Credit of Thanksgiving Squash Art: Gourds and Flowers in Kitchen in Chateau de Cormatin, Burgundy, France Photographic Print by Lisa Engelbrecht. The Art of Squash : Thanksgiving Art was oiginally created on October 14, 2009. arts-and-design Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:47:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/valentine-books Valentine's Day is my favorite romantic holiday of all holidays. Perhaps I'm a bit partial to this day because we selected it as the day for our wedding. It helped the hubby [now my EX!!!] to have a day that he COULD actually remember as his wedding anniversary. You'll understand this as you get older and wiser and then you'll probably get divorced like me and become neutered to Valentine's Day!!! I thought it would be interesting to feature books that I found to have the word 'Valentine' in the title. These Valentine books make great romantic gifts to give at Valentine's and throughout the year. Ah, Valentine books folks! That's what we are talking about >>> get the Valentine in books! Find out, What I Love About You! Valentine Books : Romantic Gifts was originally created on January 13, 2008. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:24:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/little-red-shoes It's Little Red Shoes : Little Valentine Red Shoes. Ah, you must surely know that men LOVE women in red. How about adding some glam, as well as color with a pair of RED HOT little red shoes?  I've personally had a sweet pair of red heels for a number of years.  I like to add red to my wardrobe all year around. Oh, and little red shoes are particularly hot for Valentine's Day! I've selected some of the hottest styles of little red shoes that you would look great in. PS Did you know that men really love women in the color red? Yep, it's been proven to be a fact! You can spice up your wardrobe any time of the year by adding a pair of little red shoes! A favorite pair of little red shoes is Charles David Women's Divine Peep-Toe Pump! They are yummy. Little Red Shoes : Hey Valentine was originally created on December 19, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:50:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/madamebutterfly The first version of Madame Butterfly the opera premiered February 17, 1904 at La Scala in Milan. It consisted of two acts and was very poorly received despite the presence of such notable singers as soprano Rosina Storchio, tenor Giovanni Zenatello and baritone Giuseppe De Luca in the lead roles. The opera belongs essentially to the city of Nagasaki, and according to American scholar Arthur Groos was based on events that actually occurred there in the early 1890s. Japan's best-known opera singer Miura Tamaki won international fame for her performances as Cio-Cio-san and her statue, together with that of Puccini, can be found in Nagasaki's Glover Garden. Today, the opera is enjoyed in two acts in Italy, while in America the three-act version is more popular. As a staple of the standard operatic repertoire, it appears at Number 1 on Opera America's list of the 20 most-performed operas in North America. Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini was originally created on January 16, 2008. entertainment Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:21:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/xmas-eggnog Eggnog is something that my family looks forward to each Christmas.  We like it so much that it's served at other holidays, as well.  What's great about this particular traditional drink is that you can "spruce" it up with the alcoholic beverage pretty much of your choice, or not.  I've probably tried it with all the recommended "add-ons" and usually gravitate back to a light rum ... sometimes I'll try a whiskey. I've found some great recipes if you want to mix up a batch of "traditional" eggnog from scratch.  There's even a recipe for a lowfat version.  BTW, don't tell anyone, but I sometimes will "doctor-up" the store bought eggnog as it can be pretty good, plus it speeds up the process.  I've also found some great eggnog-type items for the holidays. Christmas Eggnog : A Delicious Recipe was originally created on December 4, 2007. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:45:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-romero-britto The Collectible Art of Romero Britto = Pop! Pop! Pop! ART! Stop for one moment! Take a deep breathe. Now, take a look at this art in the spotlight. It is a simple heart. Yet, it is a colorful and abstract art. It is the art of Romero Britto. This artistic heart is Zig Zag Heart! In a sense, you might think this is reality art as the course our hearts might take in life would probably best be described as a "zig zag" path. Up and down; in and out ... and often sideways before it might break and then fail. The art of Romero Britto has captured my heart! And, there couldn't be a happier person than moi when I see the proliferance of Romero Britto artsy collectible items! OMG, designer luggage, luggage tags, cutesy teapots, mugs, trivets, wallets, cat figurines, bear figurines oh my! And so much more. I seriously WANT that luggage, but I can't pick just one! Now, come on in and explore the wonderous, colorful, and fun! The Collectible Art of Romero Britto was originally created on January 10, 2011. home-and-garden Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:50:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-ex-knife-set The Ex Knife Set : Great Edgy Gift Idea for the Ex : Colorful and Sharp Too! Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas Folks! Some of you know that I now have an ex and the divorce equity distribution gave hubby the good knives. So, perhaps you are like me? Hmmm, divorced and in need of a good knife set. Or, perhaps you wish to gift the EX with an appropriate, tongue-in-cheek, type of gift? I know, I know > you probably really want to take a stab at the ex, but don't! Think gift!! Look no further! I have found YOU the perfect item. It is colorful and it is expressive. It is slightly whimsical too. Well, it is fabulously The Ex 5-Piece Knife Set with Unique Red Holder Designed By Raffaele Iannello! I love it. Perhaps YOU will too! The Ex Knife Set : A Sharp Gift was originally created on November 23, 2010. home-and-garden Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:49:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/start-wearing-purple "Start Wearing Purple, Wearing Purple! Start Wearing Purple for Me NOW!" Thank you Gogol Bordello and Eugene Hutz in particular [my purple cow]. Well, perhaps you don't know about the attraction of the color Purple ... yet! Me? Well, I sincerely dug the color PURPLE well before I heard of Seth Godin and Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable; oh yeah! So, I started with the affinity or appreciation for the color purple. Then, I sort of was introduced to Seth Godin and learned he had written Purple Cow! Then, in March 2006, I became a Squidoo lensmaster and a few years later, learned about purple stars! Hmmm. Lots of purple folks. Well, well, well! That is not the end of all this purple talk. It was the Summer of 2010 and a fellow lensmaster Laura left a comment on my Gypsies lens. She suggested I might want to check out Gogol Bordello. Holy mackerel Andy, Batman, Robin! That was the beginning of the real purple celebration. You know WHAT? Gogol Bordello has a hit tune, Start Wearing Purple! So, hello! THIS and THAT is my inspiration for this very page! >>> Start Wearing Purple, Wearing Purple ... Start Wearing Purple For Me NOW! OH, and as a good researcher who researches her topic before writing, I found out that there actually is a BOOK about wearing purple! Here it is: Wearing Purple! Isn't that something? Well, come on in and let's you and I start wearing purple! Start Wearing Purple : Gogol Bordello was originally created on September 21, 2010. music Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:18:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/zeta-tau-alpha What's particularly interesting about Zeta Tau Alpha, ZTA, is the fact that it's really considered a women's fraternity, not a women's sorority.  I find that of particular interest in that I attended Ohio Northern University, ONU, a while back and was a member of ZTA!  I always thought about it, at that time, as a sorority -- as most women's such organizations are known.  To this day, I am extremely proud to be a ZTA alumni and recognize the wonderful college experiences I had as a member of this fine fraternity. The purpose of Zeta Tau Alpha is to intensify friendship, promote happiness among its members, to perform such deeds, and to mould such opinions as will conduce to the building up of a purer and nobler womanhood in the world. Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity was originally created on December 23, 2007. culture-and-society Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:26:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/arthur-court-tray The Arthur Court Designs Trays are my favorite. These trays are quite remarkable because of the fabulously artistic designs handcrafted into each tray. Want to set a work-of-art on your table -- It's got to be an Arthur Court tray. Find them in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit the pickiest homemaker. Once you have selected your tray(s), be sure to check out the full line of kitchen accessories. These are great Christmas, Valentines Day, and housewarming gift ideas! Everyone can use an artistic serving tray! For the most beautiful and classic design in trays, think of Arthur Court Designs! My pick is the Arthur Court Grape 8-Inch Plate with Cheese Server. Elegant and affordable plus it is practical too. Arthur Court Designs : Trays was originally created on November 11, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:34:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/reality-check The very book that popped right into my reading queue, as part of the Giant Squid Summer School online virtual book club, was Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Your Competition by best-selling author, Guy Kawasaki. I've been a huge fan and follower of Guy Kawasaki for over 5 years, having first read that great book of his, The Art of the Start. Guy Kawasaki is a human dynamo! Be honest now -- aren't you ready for a Reality Check? OK, that didn't sound like a truthful answer! Been playing with monsters? Are you dreaming of monsters? Monsters getting the better of YOU. Hmmmmmmm????? Hey, let's get real! Let's line up for that Reality Check, shall we? 1-2-3-4. Reality Check by Guy Kawasaki was originally created on July 25, 2009. books-poetry-writing Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:32:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bamboo-party The Bamboo Tiki Party is just starting and you can join me in having a tiki-themed, eco-friendly bamboo party. My theme for this green living party emphasizes bamboo which is probably the most amazing renewable resource in the world. Do you know that this woody plant can grow up to FOUR feet in one day. Talk about a growth spurt! I've hunted up some of the coolest bamboo to kick off this summer party. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get the Bamboo Tiki Party started! Think Bamboo, naturally. Bamboo Tiki Party : Naturally Bamboo! was originally created on July 27, 2008. healthy-living Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:06:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/columbus-cities Columbus Named Cities in USA ... do you know how many there are? Having lived in a Columbus-named city and actually been a Miss Columbus ... I am naturally curious about all the Columbus named cities in the United States. It was quite a while ago that I actually lived in Columbus, Ohio, and competed in it's annual Columbus Day contest. Yes, I was a Miss Columbus and it was a lot of fun. I think that 9 Columbus cities participated the year that I represented my state. I have one sister who still lives in the Columbus, Ohio area and she loves it there >>> Do you wonder how many cities in the United States are named Columbus? Columbus Named Cities in USA was originally created on January 13, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:26:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/no-see-um No-see-um ... yep, you sure can feel-um even if you can't see-um! Hey ... I live in Florida, you don't need to ask me about how pesky these little creatures can be! I remember when I wore my hair very short and gelled it spiky, rather like the performer Pink. Do you know that is the worst hair style with regard to no-see-ums? They get into your hair and will eat up your scalp! At least that's what I remember one vacation while visiting in the Florida Keys. Yes indeed! The no-see-um has truly earned the distinction to be called by so many names ... a sandfly, sandflea, no-see-em, noseeum, sand gnats, chitras, punkie, or punky! That no-see-um, by whatever name, can be quite annoying ... bite bite bite ... scratch scratch!! Oh, BTW ... there surely must have been a comedian who was first bitten by a no-see-um who named this little pesky critter! On June 28, 2011 this lens earned the Squidoo Purple Star Award for quality content. No-see-um : You Sure Can Feel-um was originally created on January 18, 2008. pets-and-animals Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:39:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-striped-bunny My Christmas Wishlist item is The Striped Bunny! Say hello to the colorful and whimsical striped bunny! Why am I, Jaguar Julie, devoting an entire page to a bunny? Hmmm? Well, you know that I seriously admire SMART bunnies, right? No No No ... no dumb bunnies for me. So, it was a patch of time ago, that I came upon some bunnies as I was hippity-hopping along. It was a bit of love at first sight for me when I first met Stripes! I hesitated on whether or not I wanted to tell YOU all about my Stripes, for fear of Stripes becoming an "endangered species" or something. But, then I started thinking ... Stripes deserves to be in the spotlight. Stripes is a fabulously colorful and whimsical bunny. If Stripes can be a favorite of mine, I should really share Stripes, THE Striped Bunny with the rest of the world. And, then Stripes will begin to multiply, like rabbits do and then ... my Stripes, The Striped Bunny, will become FAMOUS! Hello Stripes ... looking good! The Whimsical Striped Bunny was originally created on January 2, 2011. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:59:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/paruolo I discovered the designer shoe brand of Paruolo while searching on eBay for a pair of shoes.  As I loved the European styling of these handcrafted shoes, I was compelled to write this lens.  Researching the brand further, I discovered that Paruolo shoes are handmade using the best quality leather.  Paruolo designer shoes are NOT production shoes, but are actually handcrafted by skilled shoe makers in Argentina. It is a great pairing; i.e., European styling with Argentine leather and craftsmanship. We hope to be profiling more of this great footwear as it becomes available. Paruolo Designer Shoes was originally created on September 30, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:29:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/raquel_welch A new reigning 60s international sex symbol took her cinematic throne as soon as Raquel Welch emerged from the sea in her purposely depleted, furry prehistoric bikini in One Million Years B.C. (1966).  Remember this movie and all the publicity that followed zooming Raquel Welch to the top of the pop culture meter? That movie produced THE most definitive and best-selling pin-up poster of that time.  After a major dry spell following the death of Marilyn Monroe in 1962, the auburn-haired Raquel Welch effortlessly assumed Marilyn's title and forever wiped away the notion to be a sex symbol, you had to be blonde! Sexy Photo Credit: Raquel Welch in One Million Years BC. Who is Raquel Welch was originally created on August 29, 2007. entertainment Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:20:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/falboart In the spotlight today, Anthony Falbo Art and his Cubestractions Series. It's been about six years since I acquired my first piece of Anthony Falbo's beautiful art.  Personally, I love vivid colors and interesting shapes and was immediately drawn to his work. His Cubestractions Series are my favorite. I now have four works from Anthony Falbo art which are hanging predominantly in my art gallery of a house!  Thanks to a good friend of ours named Dave, I've gotten hooked on collecting artwork. And, love what I've collected of Falbo art! If you aren't yet familiar with the prolific and colorful work of Anthony Falbo, let me show you some >>> If you're an art enthusiast and appreciate colorful cubism, check out Anthony Falbo and his art! Anthony Falbo Art i.e. Falbo-licious! Anthony Falbo Art : Cubestractions was originally created on August 12, 2007. arts-and-design Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:49:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/visavsmastercard Money, Money, Money, Money! It's all about the money. Money makes the world go around, the world go around, the world go around = OH YEAH! Welcome to the great debate of VISA vs. MASTERCARD -- Which side are you on? Which card is for you? So, confess ... are you a VISA card user or a MASTERCARD user? I don't think deep down that a credit card user loves both, but easily prefers one or the other. I am a VISA card user and supporter since waaayyyyy back; so far back I don't want to mention it. Well, far enough back that it was before all the bank mergers, buyouts, and morphing. VISA rocks! How about you ... is VISA for you too? VISA vs. MASTERCARD ... which card is for YOU? P.S. Thanks to all of you wonderful friends and visitors who took time to participate in this debate. VISA vs. MasterCard : Which Card? was originally created on February 27, 2008. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:21:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Jim-Zuckerman This lens is dedicated to a great professional photographer Jim Zuckerman. Thank you for visiting this lens focusing on Jim Zuckerman and his special expertise for photographing and selling nature and wildlife photos. I have included a very heartfelt personal interview with a fellow lensmaster, Martin aka editionh, who talks about the influence Jim Zuckerman has had on his way of viewing nature. I too am inspired by the beautiful photography and art of Jim Zuckerman. And, each day, I draw inspiration personally from the beautiful writings and art of my friend Martin. >>> A professional guide to photography and the visual arts market according to master talent Jim Zuckerman! Photo credit: Great Egret in Flight, St. Augustine, Florida, USA Photographic Print by Jim Zuckerman. Jim Zuckerman Wildlife Photography was originally created on November 9, 2009. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:43:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/laloorna If you've not yet discovered Lalo Orna's Made in Bulgaria, artisan jewelry collection, you owe it to yourself to check out her items.  So who is Lalo Orna anyway? She is one of Israel's most distinctive and imaginative artists who has been designing and producing jewelry and accessories made from resin for over two decades. Lalo Orna is a fashion designer and graduate of Shenkar College for Fashion and Textile. Her unique look and imaginative eye have brought her a considerable amount of worldwide attention from leading fashion designers for custom runway work. By the way, the significance of this page to Squidoo lensmasters? Oh, simple! This is one of my first instances of writing in a series of related topics! In March 2006 I initiated the "Made in" series of lenses to celebrate all that is Eastern European. I initially wrote about Made in Hungary and Made in Romania to celebrate my Eastern European heritage. I've been buzzing and writing about Lalo Orna for over 5 years! And, I am pleased to report that Lalo Orna has become almost a household name with regards to designer resin jewelry and accessories! Celebrate the power of the internet coupled with the power of Google meets the power of Squidoo! >>> The designer items of Lalo Orna exemplify the most incredible use of resin in jewelry and accessories! Celebrate Made in Bulgaria! Lalo Orna: Made in Bulgaria was originally created on April 13, 2006. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:33:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/1000placestoseebeforeyoudie This is a travel bible of the coolest places to visit in the world. It took Patricia Schultz eight years to research and write 1000 Places to See Before You Die. My hubby and I had actually watched travelogues of this travel guide book on the Travel Channel. We thought it would be such a great idea to be able to have the time and money to travel 1000 places worldwide. I was wondering how the author could pick 1000 places and what they might be. I couldn't resist, so I bought the book! Personally, I would love to travel the world and do a photo-documentary. Could you imagine actually visiting these 1000 Places to See Before You Die??? 1000 Places to See Before You Die was originally created on January 2, 2009. travel-and-places Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:32:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/golden-pearls Golden South Seas Pearls in Pearly Shades of Yellow and Gold are some of the most desirable pearls on the market today! It was on a second trip to Kauai, Hawaii that I became familiar with the beauty and desirability of the Golden South Seas Pearls.  Before flying into Lihue Airport on Kauai, we spent one-week on the Big Island of Kona. It was on the Big Island of Hawaii that I had plenty of time to shop pearls as my hubby [now my ex] and friend went scuba diving most days.  I had the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful pearls, in every shape, size, and colors, not to mention price ranges.  Maui Divers Jewelry seemed to have a good selection of golden South Seas pearls. Oh, and Tahitian black pearls too! Previously, I had just completed my set of the Tahitian Black Pearls with a 9mm ring, matching earrings, and pendant slide.  Now, I knew that I was in love with the Golden South Seas Pearls ... and wonder why it took me so long!  I'm happy to report that this type of pearl seems to be a good investment too as they are highly coveted and retain their value very well! >>> They are some of the most lustrous and glamorous pearls available are the golden pearls AND they retain the highest value! Golden South Seas Pearls was originally created on December 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:51:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-pumpkins The holiday season is upon us and the pumpkin is serving extra duty! Pumpkins have a lot of fun at Halloween. And, then it is on to Thanksgiving when pumpkins get a little more serious! Welcome to "The Art of Pumpkins : Halloween and Thanksgiving Art!" Art is all around us -- even in pumpkins! As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so can there be beauty in food and pumpkins. There is beauty in food art. Yes, pumpkins can be very photographic art -- a delectable, tasty art! A walk through a pumpkin patch will reveal a great deal of art in pumpkins. Welcome to the art of pumpkins where you can find some beautiful pumpkin art posters and items! Yumm! Yumm! Halloween means carving and decorating those glorious pumpkins. And, then it's on to Thanksgiving. Put a little whipped cream on top of your pumpkin pie. Don't you just love this Thanksgiving pumpkin art? Booyah! Happy Halloween you ghouls! And, Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope your Fall and Winter are spectacular. The Art of Pumpkins was originally created on October 14, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:54:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/animalprints Animal prints have been a fashion staple in my household since I was growing up as my mother was [er, still is] a fashion statement ... in fact, she's really a fashion icon, but without all the press! You see, she's a talented style fashionista from way back when she was a busy seamstress sewing many of our clothes. Well, I probably picked up my appreciation for animal prints from her as I've also been wearing them and stylizing with them for more than a couple of decades. So, you could say ... you can take it from me, with a bit of credibility, that animal prints are an exotic trend that will be around for a while! >>> It's not an IFY trend; i.e., to wear animal prints you are declaring your appreciation for this exotic trend! Tony the Tiger says that's "grrrreat!" Animal Prints : Exotic Fashion Trend was originally created on January 16, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:53:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ada-ohio Here's a hint for you: Ada, Ohio has something to do with education and with the sport of football ! OK, give? In Ada, Ohio you will find Ohio Northern University and the Wilson football factory, the only dedicated football factory in the world! Gosh, you know what? It has been such a very long time indeed since I last set foot in Ada, Ohio! But, you know what? It feels JUST like yesterday when I was attending Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. And it feels JUST like yesterday when I had my first beer there and then a few more beers and then ... well you know what I'm talking about! That was a memorable occasion for sure. Hello Ada, Ohio! Ada, Ohio : Its Claim to Fame was originally created on December 12, 2007. travel-and-places Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:43:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/rene-lezard Rene Lezard has been described as Russian bohemian meets Emma Peel -- very trendy and very now fashion that's a bit of East meets West! The German Fashion Company of Rene Lezard was founded in 1978 in Schwarzach, Wurzburg by Thomas Schaefer.  The company specializes in womenswear, sportswear, menswear, footwear, eyewear, accessories and perfume.  Its main lines are Classic, Excess, Sophisticated, and Denim House. It's a natural fit for me to write this particular lens as I am a true fan of Rene Lezard's timelessly modern fashions.  P.S. Oh, you don't remember Emma Peel? She was the character in the popular TV series The Avengers! Rene Lezard : German Fashion was originally created on October 6, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:43:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sophia-kokosalaki The trademark style of pleating, folding and draping of Sophia Kokosalaki can be likened to that of the Japanese origami--it's rather origami fashion at its finest.  Sophia Kokosalaki's collection is wearable, yet edgy, incorporating a cool London look along with her Grecian roots.  Her styles are unique. classy, feminine, and definitely capable of making a fashion-statement. I was curious about Sophia Kokosalaki when I was working on my lens, Made in Poland, as I found her designer clothing that was made in Poland, was available on eBay.  That was probably my first introduction to this cool designer--I wanted to know more about her, so I was compelled to write this lens ... Sophia Kokosalaki is the Greek fashion designer known for her style of pleating, folding and draping fabrics! Sophia Kokosalaki Greek Fashion was originally created on October 7, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:02:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-the-rainbow The Art of the Rainbow surely contributes to a colorful life of inspiration. I truly LOVE rainbows; how about you? To me, there is nothing more universal in Mother Nature that has such a positive reception than the colorful RAINBOW. It is a colorful life of true inspiration to be blessed with the opportunity to experience a rainbow! I consider myself additionally blessed that I have gotten to travel to some fabulous places around the world and witnessed rainbows there, as well. Colorful rainbows along with some equally colorful sunsets that inspired me. Have you ever noticed how a beautiful and colorful rainbow will grace a motivational and inspiring art poster? Ah, yes! Here is one of my favorite such rainbow art posters! It is the Believe Art Print! I BELIEVE ... do you believe? The Art of the Rainbow was originally created on September 28, 2010. arts-and-design Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:15:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/colorful-teakettles Colorful teakettles can brighten up you life! Colorize your kitchen, tea party and life with colorful teakettles. You can find a teakettle in almost every shade of the rainbow. Colorful teakettles are available in black, blue, brown, chrome, copper, orange, red, silver, yellow and a combination of colors. In fact you can even find colorful teakettles in animal shapes! P.S. This is the Paula Deen orange teakettle -- a favorite of mine! Let me show you some colorful teakettles for your tea party! Colorful Teakettles : Colorize Your Kitchen was originally created on April 24, 2009. food-and-cooking Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:43:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/yellowsquashdressing My yellow squash dressing recipe is a cross between a yellow squash casserole and a dressing. I whipped this very tasty yellow squash dressing dish up for our family's Thanksgiving dinner. It's a delicious side dish or dressing alternative for stuffing your Thanksgiving turkey. Gobble Gobble. That nutty yellow squash dressing was such a hit with all the relatives who asked for my best-ever recipe for that yellow squash dressing that's more than a casserole and oh so deliciously tasty! Think outside the box this Thanksgiving when you consider yellow squash and your dressing recipe! So, what better reason to create this lens? To share my recipe for deliciously tasting yellow squash dressing with everyone!!! Ah, think outside the box and get original and creative with your food recipes! Mine is slightly nutty, you know?A delicious recipe for a yellow squash dressing that puts a twist on the casserole recipe. Yellow Squash Dressing : A Delicious Thanksgiving Recipe was originally created on January 11, 2009. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:07:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/a-passion-for-fashion You already know that I am a Squidoo lensmaster, Squid Angel Emeritus, and Giant Squid 100 Club Charter Member 2007, and you may know that I have authored well over 800 lenses! BUT, do you know what really is at my core; i.e. what drives me and makes me tick? Well, my tag line for quite a number of years has been A Passion for Fashion! I've also noticed that others seem to subscribe to this fashionable edict. I am flattered and complimented at the same time. It's funny how I've written so many lenses about fashionable things, but not written about the driving force behind all those fashionable lenses. Well ... let me take a stab at it! ===> At the core of my being there is a passion for my love of fashion :: hence my tag line :: A Passion for Fashion! A Passion for Fashion : My Style was originally created on April 23, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:19:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/moholy-nagy My sister in Ohio was reading about Laszlo Moholy-Nagy's background and found several of his pictures.  She thought the resemblance to our grandfather, Alexander Nagy, was truly amazing and brought this to the attention of our mother.  Then, my mother contacted me after viewing several of Moholy-Nagy's pictures throughout his life.  Coupling the resemblances, with the artistic talents of our grandfather, and other family members, my mother suggested I do some research to see what I could find. >>> Perhaps Laszlo Moholy-Nagy is a relation of ours? Laszlo Moholy-Nagy's (July 20, 1895 – November 24, 1946) was a Hungarian painter and photographer as well as professor in the Bauhaus school. He was highly influenced by constructivism. He was a strong advocate of the integration of technology and industry in to the arts. This is a picture of Laszlo Moholy-Nagy credited to Coster, courtesy of The Moholy-Nagy Foundation. Laszlo Moholy-Nagy was originally created on April 8, 2006. arts-and-design Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:56:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/percutaneous-discectomy A percutaneous discectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed with a catheter through the skin, dissecting an intervertebral disc. It wasn't all that long ago that the alternative to back pain meant invasive and often dangerous back surgery with not too attractive scars.  There was a family friend who played football for the Washington Redskins; Dave had such a surgery.  We've lost touch over the years, but I'd bet that he's probably had to have follow-up care to relieve his back pain. I prefer to be conservative with having a minimally invasive procedure, such as a percutaneous discectomy, to relieve back pain.  How about you? It has been over fifteen years since I had this procedure; it seems like yesterday. Photo Credit:  Lumbar Discectomy, www.orthogate.com. Percutaneous Discectomy : What is It? was originally created on December 25, 2007. healthy-living Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:07:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jacksonville-cities Welcome to the Jacksonville Cities Fan Club! Did you know that there are a number of Jacksonville named cities throughout the entire United States of America. When searching for Jacksonville cities on Google, your search result will usually direct you to Florida. Jacksonville, Florida is the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. As a long-time resident of a Jacksonville city, I'm naturally curious about Jacksonville-named cities! Rah Jacksonville Cities in U.S.A.!!! Jacksonville Named Cities was originally created on January 13, 2008. travel-and-places Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:31:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chester-the-cat Undoubtedly you have heard of Garfield the Cat, but have you heard of Chester the Cat and The Adorable Feline Kitty Cat Collection? There's been some talk lately that Chester the Cat is preparing to give Garfield the Cat a run for his money! I think I read somewhere where Chester and Garfield were separated at birth? You know, they broke up the litter??? Well, all that "cat fighting" stuff aside, I'm here to celebrate the purrfectly adorable collection of Chester the Cat. Allow me to introduce you to this adorable feline, Chester the Cat! Welcome cat enthusiasts to the black and white world of Chester the Cat! Meow to you and you and YOU! Meow!!! Chester the Cat : The Adorable Feline was originally created on December 28, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:26:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/luigi-bormioli-glassware For a beautiful and affordable set of designer glassware, think about Luigi Bormioli Glassware.  What gives this brand of glassware its design appeal is the fact that it is actually designed in Italy.  Of course the Luigi Bormioli Glassware is lead-free.  You'll be delighted at the beautifully designed selection of glassware that I've hand-picked for you!  It's "as elegant as fine crystal but affordably priced." I LOVE Luigi Bormioli Glassware! Think of Luigi Bormioli Glassware when you want to give that special gift of Italian design. Oo la la ... Luigi Bormioli! Luigi Bormioli Glassware : Italian Design was originally created on October 20, 2009. home-and-garden Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:52:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/trees-on-the-wall Hey, Hey, Hey!!! Trees on the Walls, folks! Come along and explore the hand-picked trees for decorating your walls. You see, I have some new walls of my own to decorate. I am seriously contemplating TREES! Yes, trees on the walls. Welcome to the nature-inspired gallery of home decorating ideas! Crank up your home design and decorate your walls seriously with TREES. For example, check out this tree on the wall. It's colorful and rather graphic and definitely nature-inspired. Come on in ... Trees on the Wall : Tree Wall Decals was originally created on January 5, 2011. home-and-garden Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:32:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chantal-teapots The coolest line of teapots out there -- Chantal Teapots! You can find Chantal Teapots in the coolest array of colors and sizes to colorize your life and perhaps add a bit of whimsy to your kitchen table. Tea for two never looked so good as with Chantal Teapots -- they are like little works of art. You can find them in blue, black, green, red, stainless, white, yellow. With such a great selection of colors, you are sure to find a Chantal Teapot to suit your tastes. Tea for Two Anyone? P.S. Oh, I love the color yellow as it is such a sunshine color -- so this Chantal Teapot in curry yellow is the one for me! >>> What an adorable way to colorize your kitchen and tea party but with colorful Chantal Teapots! Chantal Teapots : Colorize Your Kitchen was originally created on April 23, 2009. food-and-cooking Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:31:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/carol-wior Carol Wior’s patented Slimsuits are designed to take an inch off your swimsuit size. Carol Wior's swimsuits actually come with a measuring tape! I don't mind admitting that I have a couple of Carol Wior's slimsuits and lace tops because I like how great I look in them. Carol Wior Patented Slimsuits was originally created on December 13, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:19:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/snowflake-decals Ah, Snowflake Decals for Your Home! Let it Snow ... Let it Snow ... Snowflakes! Yes, Snowflakes for the inside of your home! Let is SNOW inside with no need to shovel that snow. Adorn your walls, windows, furniture, mirrors with fabulous, life-like snowflakes. You'll find lovely, nature-inspired snowflake decals, stickers, and what they affectionately call wallies! I didn't name them, but wish I did! Ah, wallies. WEEEE! Let it Snow Snowflakes for Christmas with Snowflake Decals for Your Home! So, let's you and I have some fun doing our Christmas decorations, to envy Martha Stewart, with say this one! Love the color ... it's the Wallies Crystal Snowflakes Peel and Stick Holiday Decal! Ho Ho Ho! Let it Snow ... Let it Snow ... Let it Snow ... Snowflakes! Snowflake Decals for Your Home : Let it Snow Snowflakes was originally created on December 9, 2010. home-and-garden Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:26:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pug-the-cat Well, hi there ... I'm so glad you dropped by today. I am Pug the Cat, the country club cat, who stumbled into the world of Giant Squid Jaguar Julie. Welcome to my crazy mixed up world! Why crazy and mixed up? Well not so long ago, I was doing just fine and then something happened to rock my world. I stumbled into the front yard and found I couldn't get up. I had Jaguar Julie and her neighbors all fooled as they thought I had a broken leg. Well, she took me in -- yeah -- and I was enjoying the country club life for a short time ... until the neighbor John shattered my little world. Oh, what's wrong with me? Well you'll have to read on and while you are at it, be sure to partake of the photo caption contest and caption me! Thank you. >>> Ah, yes indeed how ironic ** it is the many sides of Pug the Cat = a photo caption contest!People of Jacksonville, Florida and Ormond Beach, Florida! Please help me locate my precious Pug the Cat. The next door neighbor John had her trapped and taken away from me. Please bring little Pug home to Jaguar Julie!!! Pug the Cat : Country Club Cat was originally created on June 13, 2009. pets-and-animals Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:00:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lailaalivsnatascharagosina Welcome to this delightful debate of two beautiful powerhouse women -- they are sort of like RocketMoms or RocketWomen! LAILA ALI vs. NATASCHA RAGOSINA -- Battle of the Super Middleweights Laila Ali would win in a bout with Natascha Ragosina. This would definitely be a pairing of two 'heavyweights' in the boxing superworld of the 'super middleweights.' We've all seen the fancy footwork of Laila Ali's father Muhammed Ali. Laila also showed her fancy footwork with her professional dancing partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy. I'm now seeing Laila Ali in TV commercials looking fitter than ever! To me Laila Ali is quite a well-rounded and talented performer and entertainer and to think she COULD box rather well too? Oh, did I mention that she could dance too??? Well, let's get this debate started folks! LAILA ALI vs. NATASCHA RAGOSINA -- Battle of the Super Middleweights! Laila Ali vs. Natascha Ragosina was originally created on March 13, 2008. entertainment Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:34:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-owls The Art of Owls is quite captivating art. Hey! It's the Art of Owls: A Who's Who of Who's! Who is Captivating and Wise? Owls in the Spotlight. I don't know about YOU. I can only speak for myself. Owls? I find owls to be quite captivating and inspiring. We've all heard about the wise old owl? We've all probably heard an owl HOOT at one time or another too! Just this morning, I was browsing some animal and nature photography and stopped dead cold on this very owl. Take a look at that owl -- now back at me -- now back at that owl. [Remind you of a commercial?] Is it not a captivating photo? Do you not find yourself mesmerized by the intensity of the owl's eyes? Did you say, "No!" ? OK, OK! Then you will just have to follow along with me as we proceed through the auspicious gallery of captivating owl photography! This is not your normal art gallery of captivating owl art. This owl art gallery includes written sound effects and thoughts that are paired with the individual work of owl art. Check it out and see if YOU get it! Ah, the art of owls has captivated me today. Let's see if we can have an effect on YOU too! Woot! P.S. Our spotlight today is on the European Eagle Owl (Bubo Bubo), New Forest Owl Sanctuary, England, United Kingdom! Woot!! The Art of Owls : Captivating was originally created on January 5, 2011. arts-and-design Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:41:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/slice Can we talk? Have you seen the Slice yet? I mean The Slice : Felt Cushions and Hot Pads by Lene Frantzen! I am seriously in love with these. They are cool, rather nature-inspired, works of art for your home. I'll bet you'll be falling in love with these like me and find that you have to have them! I personally love all the cool colors these come in and the fact that they look like mini tree-trunks. The process used to create the felt slice produces a beautiful swirl of color for your seats and tabletops! Check out the felt slice decor and see if you don't agree that they are incredible works of felt art; i.e. felt art decor for your home! The Slice : Felt Cushions and Hot Pads was originally created on August 20, 2007. home-and-garden Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:56:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/a-tree-of-winter Thanks to Fuji: my FujiFilm FinePix digital camera, I captured a tree of winter in Brooksville, Florida, literally. This inspirational photo featured in our introduction. I took that photo! See that tree? That is a tree of winter; my tree of winter! You might, at first glance, think "ah, that is a perfect fall tree." Yes, it would be a great example of a perfect fall tree, with the changing of the leaves. However, this is a tree of winter, originally photographed on December 22, 2010, in Brooksville, Florida. This is the very tree which I viewed out my window, when I was visiting mom in the Winter of 2010. As I sat writing in mom's fifth wheel, located in nature-inspired Brooksville, Florida, I could see that tree. Isn't that tree of winter just lovely, and, inspirational too? It gives new meaning to spiritual inspiration and spiritual enlightenment! Oh my, but that tree inspired many a Squidoo lens! Let's hear more, shall we? A Tree of Winter Remembered : Thanks to Fuji! was originally created on December 23, 2010. computers-and-electronics Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:45:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidoo-for-dummies This step-by-step primer on How to Squidoo gives you plenty of how-to information on how to get started building your Squidoo lens. Get some useful tips about how to build that lens with plenty of helpful pictures of the various templates you can use in a step-by-step manner. You are getting these helpful tips from a Giant Squid 100 Club Charter Member 2007. You are getting these helpful tips from somebody who has been on Squidoo for nearly 6 years! Wouldn't YOU want to learn how to do something from someone who has been around since the start of something? You know? Like, how to Squidoo? Hurry up before it is TOO LATE! You wouldn't want to be waving goodbye to Squidoo and never played in Squidooland. You'll see plenty of screen captures of what to expect when using those templates. I've also included some formatting code that you can use to spiff up your lenses. After you have built that lens, you'll learn what to do with it to get more traffic from good, honest, and transparent promotion. Isn't it amazing about the power of Squidoo? This very lens, created on March 16, 2008, has inspired many a lensmaster over the past few years to join Squidoo. And, this very lens has inspired other lenses on how-to Squidoo, and even an ebook or two, with step-by-step guides and instructions! Isn't the internet and Squidoo just amazing I ask??? Oh, and so is Google ... amazing that is! Did you see my Google Me shirt? Be sure to way in on Google vs. Yahoo Hey Monkeybrain lens. You too can learn how to Squidoo -- how to create great lenses with this step-by-step primer on how to Squidoo. P.S. Most Important! You need to sign up to be a Squidoo lensmaster if you haven't already done so! Hey, follow me. THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FREE! NO $$$s FOR AN EBOOK! A Promise: My ebooks are free! How to Squidoo : A Step-by-Step Primer was originally created on March 16, 2008. squidoo-community Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:24:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/halloween-stewie BOOyah! Looking for a Halloween Costume that is a little over the top? Want to have a slightly big head and be a colorful personality too? Ah, you have come to the right place! Booyah to Halloween Stewie Costume! You see, the word went out around Squidooland that there was going to be a Costume Ball of sorts for all of us ghoulish little monsters. We were tasked with building a page to express our costume ideas! Well, I had already done that ... and I was looking around for some pumpkins and whatnots. Then BAM! There was this Halloween Costume staring me in the face. I had to stop and take a second look. BOOyah! It is STEWIE! You like??? Stewie Halloween Costume & Whatnots was originally created on October 6, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:52:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pretty-pink-dresses Sweet Sixteen or maybe Sweet Ninety? Well, think pink! Think pretty pink dresses. There's nothing like pretty pink dresses to capture that feminine quality. Inspired by the movie, Pretty in Pink, allow me to present the prettiest of the pretty pink dresses. Pink is such a hot color and available in so many shades from the dusty pale pink to the hottest bright pink or fuchsia. Personally, I prefer the fuchsia color as I'm into bright colors. You'll find a nice selection of pretty pink dresses in a variety of pinks! Perhaps the most feminine color for a woman is pink >>> pretty in pink i.e. pretty in pink dresses! P.S. This beautiful pretty pink dress is a Christian Dior in silk. Pretty in Pink Dresses was originally created on April 22, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:40:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/AnnCurry Ann Curry is all about warmth and compassion.  She genuinely cares about people, and it shows in her interviews.  She is not a stand-offish interviewer who wants to get the objective answer.  She wants to know the person, to make sure they are comfortable.  Ann is positive, and I believe she assumes the best in people.  Ann Curry is empathy personified. Ann Curry is one of the truly beautiful people! Ah, Ann Curry >>> you're in my heart, you're in my soul. Photo Credit: Ann Curry from Wikipedia Commons. Who is Ann Curry was originally created on August 28, 2007. entertainment Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:21:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-zazzle Ah, The Art of Zazzle is speaking to me now and thy name is editionha. Zazzle, Zazzle, Zazzle! Kind of a cool name isn't it? Equally cool, and I do mean cool, is the beautiful art on Zazzle by a fellow Squidoo lensmaster I think of as a friend. I'm talking about Martin aka editionh; Edition Handdruck is a handpress venture run by Martin and Ulrike Stankewitz. Thanks to the Power of Squidoo for introducing me, NO us! to such an amazingly talented artist.  Art is in the eye of the beholder like beauty; and I feel the Art of Zazzle! I've tweeted about editionh and now I'm writing about "The Art of Zazzle" by Edition Handdruck. Let me show you some of my favorite examples of his Zazzle art. I love the creativity and authenticity of Martin. I love how it is actually HIS art and not somebody else's art. Martin touches a chord with me! >>> Isn't Zazzle just amazing? I am so in awe of a particular store on Zazzle that epitomizes what I call, "The Art of Zazzle !" Photo Credit: Artsy Artichoke Mouse Pad by editionha. The Art of Zazzle : editionha was originally created on December 1, 2009. arts-and-design Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:25:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/my-favorite-lipstick My favorite lipstick will be revealed right here, today! Would you believe that I have used the very same lipstick for most of my adult life? Well, not the same tube of lipstick, but a particular brand and a particular color. Ladies, can we talk? Have you ever found that one beauty item that you don't want to do without? For me, it is my favorite lipstick! You see, my favorite lipstick is my beauty staple. Women are always asking me, what is that lipstick you are wearing? What is the color? And, sometimes men too! Do you recognize that tube of lipstick? My favorite lipstick is Revlon Moon Drops in the color of Amethyst Smoke! >>> I have been asked for years, what is that lipstick you have on -- my favorite lipstick revealed! My Favorite Lipstick : Revealed was originally created on July 20, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:38:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/corelle-square-dinnerware Welcome to the showcase of Corelle Square Dinnerware Sets. Who said square was not stylish or trendy? With square dinnerware from Corelle, it is "hip to be square!" Let me show you the best of the line-up of square dinnerware from Corelle.  I think you will be amazed.  Oh, did I say it is super affordable too? My personal favorite is the Corelle Bamboo Leaf Square Round 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4. We liked this square dinnerware set so much that we bought a second set! And, I can't say enough great things about the fabulous styling of the Bamboo Leaf square dinnerware! It is fabulous folks. I do also like that the two sizes of square plates are rather like a his and a hers! OR, think of it as a smaller-appetite vs. a bigger-appetite plate! Your choice. Looking for stylish and trendy dinnerware sets, think of Corelle Square Dinnerware Sets. Corelle Square Dinnerware Sets was originally created on November 6, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:45:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/my-teachers-my-superheroes My Teachers Who Mentored Me ** Mr. Duval, Ms. Hartford, Mrs. LeMasters, Ms. Bickimer ** My Superheroes! Do you know that in the United States, each state determines the requirements for getting a license to teach in public schools? And, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 1.4 million elementary school teachers, 600,000 middle school teachers, and 1 million secondary school teachers employed in the United States! That's a lot of teachers across all the states. Just how many of them make lasting impressions on their students ... for the GOOD??? Unlike a lot of my peers, I attended quite a few different schools while growing up and didn't have the pleasure of keeping touch with grade school friends. Junior High School was probably the toughest times in that I attended Roehm J.H.S., Middleburg Heights J.H.S., Newton D. Baker J.H.S. and finally Brunswick H.S. To me, along my travels through these schools, I found some incredibly kind and caring teachers who made a lasting impression on me. This lens is dedicated to My Teachers Who Mentored Me ... they are forever My Superheroes! My Teachers Who Mentored Me ** My Superheroes was originally created on June 21, 2008. education Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:38:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kalocsa The Hungarians are known for their pottery and fabulously-decorated stoneware such as those from Kalocsa. Kalocsa is Hungarian folk art. My first introduction to Kalocsa pottery was in the small Hungarian city of Heviz.  We stopped for a one-week stay at Club Dobogomajor.  As we spent a couple of days walking around Heviz, our timing couldn't have been better as their was a street festival with a number of local merchants who displayed their wares. I love Everything Hungarian and that includes Kalocsa. Welcome to a showcase of all things Kalocsa! Glad you took time to drop by today. Kalocsa : Hungarian Folk Art was originally created on April 5, 2007. arts-and-design Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:36:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/patpaulsenforpresident Yes Yes Yes! I am dead serious, most definitely, when I offer up my candidate >>> PAT PAULSEN for PRESIDENT! For those of you familiar with Pat Paulsen, you're apt to remember his unsuccessful bid for the Presidency in 1968, 1972, 1980, 1988, 1992, and 1996! Yes, Pat Paulsen tried repeatedly as a member of the STAG Party -- Self Talking American Government Party -- for the opportunity to represent this country. Pat Paulsen was known for his straight-talking campaign with two popular slogans 'I've upped my standards. Now, up yours.' and 'If elected, I will win.' Well, as my candidate has dropped out of the election, I'm opting for my leap year candidate: PAT PAULSEN for PRESIDENT! P.S. Thanks to all of you wonderful friends and visitors who took time to participate in this debate and xoxoxo to those who left 5 stars. I am dead serious about liking the fact that the 5 stars morphed into LIKES and I like that. Pat Paulsen for President : Dead and Most Serious was originally created on February 29, 2008. culture-and-society Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:52:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-designs-logos Jaguar Julie designs logos! Throughout my lengthy career of writing, editing, design, and some marketing, I have designed hundreds of logos for people. One of my recent 4-color designs graces the packaging and product material for an $8 million company. Lately, I've been designing the type of design art that would look great on a book cover -- hard back or electronic. Yes, these days I am really busy with a lot of things. I am not designing logos except in very special occasions, for special people. You know, once upon a time OH so long ago, I sponsored a logo design contest and received a lot of entries from many of my cool Squidoo lensmaster friends. The winner, Squidster, received a gift pack valued at over $125 in merchandise from my eCrater store. Read on to see the winning entry along with the other entries. Jaguar Julie Designs Logos etc. was originally created on April 20, 2008. arts-and-design Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:03:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/branches-on-the-wall I am seriously Nature-Inspired by Branches of Inspiration : Branches on the Wall. Nipping this home decorating idea in the bud today! It is branches. Nature-inspired branches ... branches on the wall. Make your walls inspirational. Make your wall nature-inspired. Let's add a little branches on the wall. I am in the decorating mood. You see, I have some extra blank wall space that could use a little decorative touch. Because I am inspired by nature, I cater to nature-inspired art. So, let's delay this no further. Today, I have hand-picked the best of the best branches. Those very branches that I would want to put on my walls. Perhaps YOU too will want to add branches on the walls. Your walls?Branches on the Wall : Art Decals was originally created on January 5, 2011. home-and-garden Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:40:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squares-on-the-wall A not so recent non-scientific poll suggested that analytical people prefer squares! And, an additional poll result suggested that more men, than women, preferred squarish, geometric objects. That is not surprising, you know? Colorful square wall decals are geometric wall art decals for analytical people with a creative flair. So, I found it imperative that I created this handy little artsy design page for the analytical people reading my pages. Oh, I've often been described as analytical, so we are in good company. Much has also been written about the Company We Keep and the Company You Keep! Yes, I've written on those two topics. Without further fanfare, let's roll out the geometric and artsy art known as Squares on the Wall! Thanks for geometrically dropping by!Squares on the Wall : Geometric Wall Decals was originally created on January 5, 2011. home-and-garden Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:38:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-food-lensography Master Chef and Squidoo Mega Giant Squid Jaguar Julie cordially presents her yummy Food Lensography! It is the Jaguar Julie Food and Recipe Lensography folks! A 7-course meal that will delight your taste buds. You'll find this compilation of lenses covers beverages, cheese and snacks, desserts, dressings, main dishes, side dishes, and vegetables. My food lenses are packed with delicious recipes. You must surely know that I am a gal from Cleveland, in Northeastern Ohio. We Cleveland gals are brand ambassadors for culture and ethnic food recipes. I am so lucky to have had a great grandmother! My grandma Julia Nagy taught me how to cook. Well, mom did too! But grandma had those special, very authentic and traditional, Hungarian recipes; you know, like stuffed cabbage rolls, nut roll, poppy seed roll, kifli, langos, butter horns, Hungarian spaetzle and Hungarian goulash? Oh the list goes on and on. I will share MANY of my delicious food recipes secrets -- and reveal some secret ingredients that make my recipes so yummy! You'll even find a couple of interesting Hey Monkeybrain debates! Thanks for dropping by to visit the delicious food lenses of Jaguar Julie Food Lensography! ===> I AM a Blond er Blonde, But I Can COOK! It is the food lensography of Jaguar Julie the Famous Blond er Blonde Chef of Squidoo! Photo Credit: Kitchen Favorites: Good Food, Good Life! Jaguar Julie Food & Recipe Lensography was originally created on May 11, 2008. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:02:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/martha-stewart-is-reading-my-lenses Well, I've been watching Martha Stewart's TV Show for quite some time. And, I've noticed that several of her segments have seemed pretty familiar. Hmmm, can Martha Stewart be reading Squidoo lenses -- MY lenses and other lensmasters' lenses? If it's not Martha Stewart herself, it's got to be her staff that are obviously reading Squidoo lenses for ideas to feature on her TV show! Some of you might say it's just a coincidence, but I don't know about that! Maybe Martha Stewart is just on the same wave length as me? Or, better yet ... she and her staff have recognized the topicability of Squidoo lenses? Hey, Monkeybrain, is topicability a word? Let me show you what I'm talking about ... as you scroll down through this lens, you'll first see the segment(s) from Martha's shows immediately followed up with my lens(es). You be da judge. Compare and judge for yourself ... IS Martha Stewart reading Squidoo lenses, my Squidoo lenses for information, entertainment and quite possibly, show ideas? By the way! I need to say this today and everyday. I LOVE Martha Stewart deeply! Well, as deep as anyone could love someone that they admire from a-far! I've been watching Martha Stewart for years. Look what an amazing empire she has assembled? Martha Stewart is a wow! For, Martha Stewart is my hero! No ifs, ands or butts about it. I'd love to see Martha Stewart feature our dear ChefKeem on her show! I think that would be an awesome show! Oh, and please, Martha, can I have tickets to be in the audience that day! HUGS! Martha Stewart is Reading My Lenses was originally created on March 14, 2008. entertainment Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:34:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-nativity-sets Remembering Christmases past, I think of the beautiful Christmas Nativity Sets that the churches I attended would set up. I think of Christmas Nativity Sets : Touched by a Heavenly Angel. The Christmas Nativity Sets were usually very life-like, even larger than life, with straw and the manger. Today, you can capture that memorable setting with one of the beautiful Christmas Nativity Sets that I've found for you. Embodying the Spirit of Christmas with beautiful, heavenly Christmas Nativity Sets. Heavenly Christmas Nativity Sets for indoor and outdoor. Capture the Christmas spirit. Capture the Heavenly Willow Tree Nativity Set. Merry Christmas to you, my dear! Christmas Nativity Sets : Touched by a Heavenly Angel was originally created on December 5, 2008. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:05:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bohemian The proper definition of a Bohemian is a native of the Czech province of Bohemia.  However, in today's language, the term "bohemian" is used to describe a style of fashion which was originally attributed to artists, writers, and disenchanted people of all sorts who wished to live non-traditional lifestyles.  The secondary meaning for bohemian emerged in 19th century France. Boho is the informal Bohemian and it's now morphed to Foho! Boho is the more informal, shortened version of Bohemian.  Today, the boho trend has morphed into a new word, "Foho!"  Sienna Miller has popularized this trend. Yes, Bohemian is IN in Fashion! Welcome to everything Bohemian! Bohemian : In Fashion was originally created on April 13, 2006. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:40:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bodum-glassware For a beautiful and affordable set of designer glassware, think about Bodum Glassware. What gives this brand of glassware such interesting appeal is the double-walled design. Bodum Glassware is mouth blown and safe for the dishwasher and microwave. Bodum Glassware has a winning design as it won "the prestigious European IF Design Award." You'll be delighted at the beautifully designed selection of glassware that I've hand-picked for you! I LOVE Bodum Glassware. Bodum Glassware : Award-Winning was originally created on October 21, 2009. home-and-garden Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:35:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/angel-dear-blankies Welcome to the adorable and cuddly showcase of Angel Dear Blankies for your little angels! It has been highly reported by credible sources that Angel Dear Blankies are babies favorite first blankets! We have got that buzz straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak. Ah, bunnies, froggies, giraffes, monkeys, lambs, kittens, dogs, and owls oh my! These are just some of the cute and adorable little critters getting in on the act on these baby blankets. Thanks for dropping by! We know you will enjoy your visit to Angel Dear Blankies. Ah, cuddling up is not a new concept. Heck, even the momma polar bear can cuddle up with her little angel dears! I want my blankie!!! Hop along now! Adorable Photo Credit: Polar Bear Mother Cuddling Her Angel Dears. Angel Dear Blankies : Cuddle Up Baby was originally created on December 31, 2009. parenting-and-kids Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:18:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kandinsky-calendars Kandinsky Art Calendars are a marvelous selection of collectible-type, art gifts to celebrate 2012. If I am going to hang a calendar on my wall, it had been be art. It had better be artsy and have the ability to pop. And, I can't afford thousands of dollars for the type of art that I normally hang on my walls! What an extra bonus then to find artsy calendars of Wassily Kandinsky which are oh so collectible too? The Kandinsky Art Calendars are very collectible and worthy of framing. Perhaps you too are an art lover like me? And you like your art bold in print, design, style and colors? What a great way to add a little class to your daily lives and perhaps the walls too? How about Kandinsky Art Calendars ... Artsy and Oh So Collectible TOO! Get the 2012 Kandinsky Wall Calendar (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch Edition)! I love it. Kandinsky Art Calendars was originally created on October 3, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:14:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gyms-pacific-bags GYMS Pacific bags are the coolest bags that make it glamorous to tote your laptop or CDs and DVDs. I've always been a fan of accessories that are made of neoprene. With GYMS Pacific bags you get the water-resistance along with the capability to wash your bags. The artwork decorating these bags are beautiful and hip -- particularly, there's the poppy along with other compelling artistic designs. They're hip, stylish and super trendy! Welcome to the gallery of gorgeous GYMS Pacific bags and to the celebration of the art of the poppy flower! Gyms Pacific Bags : Flower Power! was originally created on July 25, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:20:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/orrefors-crystal Welcome to the spectacular collection of Orrefors Crystal! If you are stumped for a special, meaningful gift for Christmas, Weddings, Housewarmings, Birthdays, or maybe Valentines Day, why not give Orrefors Crystal? You can find such a beautiful selection of crystal items which are classy and elegant. Show you care. Think Orrefors Crystal. You'll want to buy one for yourself too. Happy Holidays!!! My pick is the Orrefors My Heart Clock. A heart-shaped gift makes a great Valentines Day gift and a gift any other time of the year to show your love! This item is currently unavailable, but because it is so special, I wanted you to see it. There are other heart-shaped Orrefors Crystal items to capture your interest. >>> Hello to the holidays and gift-giving! For a spectacular gift of crystal, think Orrefors Crystal. Orrefors Crystal : Spectacular was originally created on November 20, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:04:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ramp-and-potatoes Well, you have come to the right place! It's my delicious recipe for Ramp and Red Potatoes! This potato side dish recipe is hot from my kitchen to yours. It's been prepared and tested by a host of discerning taste buds -- that would be my willing coworkers. I promised them my best-ever recipe, so the compelling reason to write this lens and share my pictures. As a picture is worth a thousand words, I've included several cool pictures to illustrate the making of ramp and red potatoes. There is a lot to the ramp! How much you want to use of the ramp is a variable in this recipe for ramp and red potatoes! Let's take a peek at that leek -- it's wild I say! The more ramp or wild leek you use in your potatoes, the better! Let's bring it on. >>> Want a really fast and easy recipe for Ramp **aka** Wild Leek and Red Potatoes? You've come to the right place! P.S. My ramp and red potatoes recipe, along with pictures, are being featured in a special book coming out in the Spring! Stay tuned for more details. Oh, it's not my recipe book though! Ramp and Red Potatoes : A Delicious Recipe was originally created on May 14, 2008. food-and-cooking Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:06:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kimonoshoes Kimono Shoes are SO Uber-Trendy! To fully appreciate these beautiful shoes you must love at least one of these: asian-inspired, vintage, floral, bright colors, custom-made, wearable art! I will readily admit that when I first came across Hetty Rose's shoes, I was immediately hooked; no looking back for me! If you've read my other lens on Kimono Jewelry, you would have guessed that I'd LOVE these shoes.  Hetty Rose is quite a talented and prolific designer; I've chosen just a few of her designs to feature in my lens.  Hope you enjoy! >>> Asian-inspired wearable art shoes! We're talking about Kimono Shoes > Definitely very uber-trendy chic! Kimono Shoes : Wearable Asian Art was originally created on August 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:48:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/my-home-sweet-home Welcome to My Home Sweet Home! Ah, yes -- my home sweet home is constantly undergoing improvement to be as warm and inviting a living space as it can be. A glimpse of my decorating design ideas would be our spotlight picture of my actual four poster painted Stanley bed. Although there may be a little too much dust and the windows need wiping, you are invited to come on in. Take a load off; leave your shoes at the door. You have now entered My Home Sweet Home -- Ah, How Sweet It Is! >>> Our homes are our sanctuaries -- a place we share with family and friends! It's a compilation of the amazingly sweet home lenses that I've authored -- something for every room of your home. Hello, there! So glad you dropped by today to visit My Home Sweet Home. Come, sit for a spell in my homey-homography! That's a special term I made up for a home lensography folks! Enjoy your visit.Photo Credit: A glimpse of my painted bed from Stanley Furniture. --JaguarJulie My Home Sweet Home : Design Ideas was originally created on April 25, 2009. home-and-garden Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:58:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/horsebit A horsebit is a piece of metal that is placed between the horse's teeth near the back of the mouth.  Figuratively, a horsebit is a fashion accessory seen in designer jewelry, apparel, shoes, and accessories and definitely embraced by the luxury brand of Gucci! Gucci is probably THE most predominant designer brand that features the horsebit as a signature designer detail that can be seen across the board in their items.  In particular, Gucci uses the horsebit on many of their signature handbags like the 85th Anniversary Bag shown here. Gucci ... it is so in vogue; so in fashion! Look for the horsebit. Gucci : Horsebit Fashion was originally created on November 24, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:17:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/joel-sartore-photography Hello animals lovers out there. Is that you? Have you discovered the fantastic animals of Joel Sartore photography? In my opinion, one of the best animal and nature photographers around; that's who Joel Sartore is! Take a look at our animal in the spotlight today. No, it's not a jaguar, but a leopard. He was spotted at the Omaha Zoo! Ah, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I seriously love a photographer who can make art of something like what YOU see here! Can you tell what THAT is? Ah, yes, it is the living end in a way. But, all kidding aside, Joel Sartore is a master photographer! I wanted to dedicate this page as a tribute to his beautifully artistic photography! And, I wanted to tell you about two books of his which I am recommending! #1 National Geographic Rare and #2 The Company We Keep!Photo Credit: We've framed the Amur Leopard from the Omaha Zoo, Nebraska Photographic Print. Joel Sartore Animal Photography was originally created on October 1, 2010. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:42:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cover-for-verve The ARTsy Cover For Verve includes Pablo Picasso and other well known artists. It is "The Epitome of Art!" Studying the many art prints and art posters which the normal gal or guy -- like you and me -- can buy these days, sometimes puts you seriously on to some fabulous finds. Take the Cover For Verve. It's a 1954 Serigraph by Pablo Picasso, and just one of three very special Covers For Verve that I have showcased for you today. What first drew me to this particular art cover, were the bright colors and the abstract art style. I didn't, at first glance, know that it was a Picasso work. You know, Picasso is one of my favorite artists? Well, come on in and let me show you the rest of the Verve magazine art covers, by Pablo Picasso, which caught my eye! The ARTsy Cover For Verve : Pablo Picasso was originally created on January 7, 2011. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:16:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/washi If you are into crafting, you may already know about and use Washi papers. Washi or Wagami is a type of paper made in Japan. Washi is commonly made using fibers from the bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub (Edgeworthia papyrifera), or the paper mulberry, but also can be made using bamboo, hemp, rice, and wheat. Washi is art from paper! Welcome to the Washi showcase of art. There is art in Washi! Photo Credit: A fabulously creative Ume Washi Fan. Washi ah Wagami : Art from Paper was originally created on August 4, 2007. arts-and-design Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:44:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/learn-hungarian Yes, indeed folks! If you want to learn to understand a speak a beautiful language, why not learn Hungarian? That would be a relevant goal for me; i.e., to learn Hungarian! To know me, JaguarJulie, is to know that I am of Hungarian descent! I have authored more Hungarian topic lenses than any other lensmaster. You can learn a lot about Hungarian history, people, and items that are made in Hungary by reading my lenses. Now, it only makes sense -- perfect sense -- that I would be the one to encourage you to learn Hungarian, the language -- to understand it and to be able to speak it. Visit Hungary and speak the language. Why not consider learning Hungarian? Learn Hungarian : Language of Hungary was originally created on July 30, 2009. education Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:56:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sleep-masks Get a Better Day or Night's Sleep With Sleep Masks! Sleep is a precious commodity. Isn't this something that we all are longing for? A better night's sleep? Or, maybe a better day sleep too? You know, have you ever been on that airline and going over a continent or a big ocean and not able to sleep? And, then the airline gives you that somewhat tacky plastic package holding a really UGLY sleep mask? You want me to wear what? That? Well, folks! Jaguar Julie to the rescue! You have come to the right place for my stylish take on sleep masks! I'll show you what YOU would find me wearing ... and then some! Oh, not too much information for you. Get a Better Day or Night's Sleep With Sleep Masks! Drumroll for my sleep mask: Cris Notti Sleep Mask - Turquoise Blue Kimono! Sleep Masks : Block the Light was originally created on September 17, 2010. healthy-living Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:40:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jim-shore-heartwood-creek-angel Ah, a Birthstone Birthday Angel of the Month from Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Angels! Who doesn't smile when they think of an Angel? To us Squidoo folks, we are especially blessed because we have the earthly Squid Angels who have been known sometimes to be QUITE heavenly! Angels, Angels Everywhere! Not since my days in Catholic school have I experienced such an affinity for angels. And, angels make great heartfelt gifts, yes they do! Say hello to the Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Birthstone Angel of the Month! These angels are exquisitely detailed and quite affordable. Consider giving YOUR angel a little angel. Make her day special. Have a birthday party and gift your little angel a birthday angel! Blessings to YOU my dear and your loved ones. >>> Something to celebrate the day your little angel was born! Ah, a Birthstone Birthday Angel of the Month from Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Angels! Ah, hello to Jim Shore December Angel with Birthstone Flower of the Month. Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Angel was originally created on December 15, 2009. home-and-garden Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:04:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/whatislove What is Love? Hey, You! You Need Love. An 'I Love You' Tribute. Whew! So, did you ever hear a song and find that you keep singing it over and over in your head and tapping your foot for some reason? Well, this is the song that does it for me! What is love? I was recently sitting in my doctor's office and this song starts playing in my head. You know there were two really young girls at the reception desk ... I asked them if they knew the artist on this song. They had no idea! But they said this was a really old song. Hmmm, I don't think I'm really old. Long story short ... I made a point to write this lens to check out how others feel about this song! Love Love Love ... All you need is LOVE. Ah, I am waxing philosophically and humming What is love? Have you ever had that song that keeps playing over and over in your head and it just will not stop? Help! "What is Love?" Photo Credit: Psyche Revived by the Kiss of Love by Antonio Canova. What is Love was originally created on February 22, 2008. music Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:25:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups/eh Everything Hungarian: This group-lens aka lens-group is about Everything Hungarian including news, politics, shopping, travel, history, genealogy, people, you name it. Have a lens on Dracula or Vampires for example? Well Dracula is a bit of Hungarian and Romanian. Please add your lens to our lens-group line-up if it fits with the theme of Everything Hungarian! This lens-group is part of my series of "Everything-type" lens-groups including "Everything Eastern European," "Everything Romanian," and "Everything Bohemian." Hope you can join Everything Hungarian! >>> It is ALL about Everything Hungarian -- That is Hungary and Hungarian! Everything Hungarian Headquarters was originally created on October 1, 2007. travel-and-places Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:34:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/weloveimmortalbeloved Immortal Beloved? We Love This Movie! It's rather a chic flick! What a fantastic, little-advertised film is Immortal Beloved! If you are a Gary Oldman fan, you've probably already seen this one -- if not a fan, you need to give the film a try and you'll probably like it. Gary Oldman portrays Beethoven with all the warts, near-madness, rage and passion intact.  Unloveable almost, except for the sympathy and compassion engendered by his deafness which humanizes him.  The music is wonderful here and tries to explain the emotions behind the man. The McGuffin of the plot hinges on a letter that was never received by his "immortal beloved." The incredible UNKNOWN story of Ludwig van Beethoven and the big mystery of his "Immortal Beloved!" Ah, Immortal Beloved >>> We Love This Movie!!! Immortal Beloved : Movie was originally created on December 15, 2007. entertainment Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:20:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jimmyhoffa Jimmy Hoffa : Pushing up Daisies? Where oh where is Jimmy Hoffa?? Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, and having a father who worked as a foreman for 40 years for the same company, I often heard of Jimmy Hoffa in the daily news.  Honestly, since his "disappearance" in 1975, I hadn't really thought too much about him over the past 30-some years until recently.  The movie, Hoffa with Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito so capitivated my attention and stimulated my interest that I was compelled to write this lens. Thirty years is a long time for a lack of "concrete" evidence on the precise location of Jimmy Hoffa.  Surely someone knows something about the actual whereabouts of Hoffa.  What do you think happened to him?  Who was involved?  Where do you think he's located; i.e., "buried?"  Want to let everyone know what YOU think ... be sure to leave your opinion at the end of this lens! Jimmy Hoffa : Pushing up Daisies? was originally created on December 2, 2007. entertainment Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:52:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/easter-egg-cone Why not add a bit of colorful whimsy to your Easter table with a special Easter Egg Cone? These make great centerpieces that would surely put a smile on the face of the most discriminating! You know, like Martha Stewart? I am sure that Martha Stewart would be proud to showcase such an Easter Egg Cone as a table centerpiece! In fact, Martha would probably make this Easter Egg Cone herself! But, if you are not that talented, or maybe don't have the time, YOU can buy one of these! Welcome to the adorably colorful and whimsical showcase of colored Easter Eggs in Easter Egg Cones! Easter Egg Cone Centerpieces was originally created on January 2, 2011. holidays-and-celebrations Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:31:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/people-say-the-darndest-things Well, after hosting a number of Squidoo Hey Monkeybrain debates and having included guest books on many of my lenses, I'm happy to say that People Say the Darndest Things! This lens has been rattling around in my head for at least since Squidoo launched Hey Monkeybrain. I was thoroughly inspired to author this page when I received an interesting and brief guest book message. You see that comment was something which surely grandma would want to wash your mouth out with soap. Grandma Julia Nagy was my inspiration for trying AND being a better person in life. Grandma inspired me to be more of a humble and gracious person. Who instilled in me the modus operandi, "if you don't have something nice to say; don't say anything at all." So, I've been doing a lot of tongue biting in my online and offline life. Probably need a new tongue. ;) Remember that TV program, Kids Say the Darndest Things? People Do Say the Darndest Things!!! See if you don't agree ... that people say the darndest things! Yessiree Bob. People Say the Darndest Things was originally created on May 21, 2008. culture-and-society Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:07:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/nataliewood Natalie Wood was a multi-talented, captivatingly beautiful child actress who made that transition into adulthood on screen.  Her acting career continued to be strong until her untimely death at the age of 43. After 30 years, the case has been reopened! An inquiry into the death of Natalie Wood. Did her husband, at the time, Robert Wagner have an "involvement" into her death; did he share all that he witnessed the night of her death? What does the captain, of the boat they were on, really know about that night? Christopher Walken has not been implicated in the death of Natalie Wood? It is one big interesting mystery! Let's see how it all unravels. To me, she was my favorite actress of all times.  As I sit here pondering who else I would include in my favorites, it is difficult to find another actress that I can compare to Natalie Wood. Natalie Wood was one of a kind. A truly remarkable person and talent. I am wanting to remember the beauty and inspiration of Natalie Wood ... An Open Letter to Natalie Wood! Who is Natalie Wood was originally created on August 29, 2007. entertainment Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:49:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cloudworks-angels Welcome to CloudWorks Angels where you can find some of the sweetest angelic gifts for your little angel. Or, maybe you are shopping for yourself? Well, blessings to you my dear and thanks for dropping by. CloudWorks Angels are some of the very sweetest angel gifts.  I hope you find a little heaven here today. Angel Credit: Cloudworks Beauty Heartform Angel Woman Statue Figurine. CloudWorks Angels : Heavenly was originally created on October 25, 2009. home-and-garden Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:41:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cloudworks-fairies Welcome to the beautiful and heavenly gallery of CloudWorks Fairies! I have been a huge fan of the heavenly CloudWorks Angels and Little Angels. Now, I am introducing you to the equally heavenly CloudWorks Fairies! Morning Glory! Ah, that takes me back to my childhood as I used to hear that a lot. Isn't she lovely? Equally lovely you will find birds, blossoms, bunnies, dragonflies, florals, ladies, lilies, and oh floral girls ... irises, peonies and tulips oh my! The CloudWorks Fairies are perfect gift ideas for all your big and little angels. Blessings to you, my dear! Oh, and thanks for dropping by. I hope to see you down the road in our journey of meaningfulness.;) CloudWorks Fairies : Morning Glory was originally created on January 3, 2010. home-and-garden Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:35:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fiber-optic-christmas-tree Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging! Welcome everyone to the Christmas Celebration of the Fiber Optic Christmas Tree.  You might have already seen our outdoor Christmas Tree -- the lighted palm tree.  Inside we have several tabletop Christmas Trees and particularly enjoy the Fiber Optic Christmas Tree which we've had for a number of years!  Surprisingly, this tree has given us many Christmases of joy.  May you too enjoy a Fiber Optic Christmas Tree someday! May your days be blessed! We hope you enjoy your visit to our cheery celebration and that you will come back to visit often. Our door is always open. Merry Christmas Everyone! >>> Celebrating the Spirit of Christmas with a Fiber Optic Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging! Hey! It's fiber optic folks!!! It's the Fiber Optic Christmas Tree! Fiber Optic Christmas Tree was originally created on December 1, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:45:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ojdefinitelydidit OJ definitely did it! There is no doubt in my mind that OJ did it! What is it? Well, excuse me for being rather blunt about it ... but you surely must have been either born yesterday or been living under a rock to not know about IT! Two words: Nicole Simpson. Another two words: Ron Goldman. OJ definitely did it! P.S. Isn't life great? Well, OJ might have been cleared in the murders of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman ... BUT he has been sentenced for ANOTHER crime! OJ definitely did it! OJ Definitely Did It! was originally created on February 23, 2008. entertainment Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:44:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/be-a-little-monster Happy Halloween Folks! BOO!!!! Welcome to "Be a Little Monster!" where we are spotlighting Little Monster Halloween Costumes for your little monster! We are so glad you dropped by! Today, we are spotlighting our absolute FAVORITE Little Monster. Our Little Monster is a pretty turquoise color -- I like turquoise you know. Well, you may call it another color. I call it TURQUOISE! Whew. Our Little Monster has HORNS! Oh, pretty striped horns with a sunshine yellow stripe along with orange. Very tasteful me thinks! Those horns complement the polka dots on the front. Oh ... and our Little Monster has BIG EYES! The better, with which [NO not which witch] to see YOU! Well, give us a look. We think YOUR Little Monster will look special in this LITTLE MONSTER Halloween Costume! BE this little monster! Get it: Infant/Toddlers' Little Monster Costume!!! Little Monster Halloween Costume was originally created on September 20, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:24:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/feedmysearch A blast from the past? The Feed My Search module WAS a very cool module that helped you to build your lens with Google searches which provided relevant, spot-on content to keep your lens fresh. This is a retrospective how-to step-by-step lens that provides pointers on how to use the Feed My Search module. A look back at how you could turn your usual Google searches into tiny RSS feeds, right on your lens. Editor's Note: RIP to the Feed My Search module. We embraced Feed My Search as if it was our very own creation. But, alas Feed My Search had its problems earning the reputatiion as probably the most tempermental and persnickety module in the Squidoo portfolio. Alas, we will await the resurrection of Feed My Search -- we love you and hope to see you soon! Feed My Search : Former Squidoo Module was originally created on January 3, 2009. internet Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-cats-pjs Welcome friends, buddies, chums and family! Yes, indeed the brand of pajamas er PJs that Jaguar Julie loves has got to be The Cat's Pajamas! Doesn't that make sense? A jaguar is a cat; Jaguar Julie, that's me and I am a cat lady ... you know all those feral cats for whom I am the caretaker ... all the work with First Coast No More Homeless Pets [FCNMHP]. Well, I am quite delighted to share with you a brand of pajamas that might have been THE brand I would have created! The Cat's Pajamas are multifunctional sleepwear that can transition into loungewear for any and all you Squidooing buddies out there. For those ladies who are WAHWW, work at home wonder women, like me Jaguar Julie! Hey, let me show you some of my top picks of The Cat's Pajamas ... they are indeed the cat's pajamas! The Cat's PJs : The Cat's Pajamas was originally created on December 29, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:56:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/rossydepalma Rossy de Palma was discovered in 1986 by filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar at a café in Madrid.  She was originally a singer and dancer for the band Peor Imposible.  Today she lives in France with her two sons. In her first role, she was listed as Rosy Von Donna.  By 1993, she was using the name of Rossy De Palma.  She has a rather extensive filmography listed in the Internet Movie Database for foreign language films and has been nominated for 5 acting awards and won 3. >>> An intriguing celebrity and Spanish actress with the unique Picassoesque appearance! Say Hello to the incredibly interesting and intriquing Rossy de Palma ! Who is Rossy de Palma was originally created on September 11, 2007. entertainment Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:16:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/buckmanbridge When I first moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1992, someone warned me about driving on the Buckman Bridge. "You don't want to get stuck in rush hour traffic on the Buckman!" That warning did make an impression on me because for several years, I would NOT even consider a job where I had to cross that bridge. Well, as things would have it, an opportunity arose for a marketing manager position with a Fortune 100 company in Orange Park. Hmmm, that meant tackling the Buckman Bridge twice daily. I thought I'd give it a try. So, I ended up commuting over that bridge for 5 years. Luckily, I rarely got stuck in traffic as I went against the famous flow. EVERYBODY heads south on the Buckman Bridge in the mornings, returning north in the evenings. It's a major gridlock. I was just the opposite of that! The Buckman Bridge : Jacksonville, FL was originally created on January 25, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:05:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-toucans The Art of Toucans evokes a colorful first impression of some pretty cool wild birds with colorful beaks! It is awesome bird art. I love color. I love art. I love colorful things. I love colorful birds. Therefore it would make a lot of sense that I would love the TOUCAN. The toucan is quite the colorful character that is the epitome, in my book, of whimsical. Take a look at this toucan. Doesn't that colorful TOUCAN just make YOU want to smile? It does it for me! Every day I see a colorful toucan as my artsy desktop picture! Take a look below at the polaroid shot of my desktop inspiring toucan. I used to have a jaguar on my desktop. Grrrrreat ... now I am seriously for the birds -- the toucans! Come on in. Fly around a little. Check out all the colors. Check out the whimsy. Check out The Art of Toucans! The Art of Toucans : Colorful Wild Bird Art was originally created on January 6, 2011. pets-and-animals Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:19:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/big-shoulders-in-fashion The latest fashion trend is big, strong shoulders accomplished through the use of fashionable shoulder pads! Yes, this vintage and retro trend of big shoulders has hit the runways and is appearing in ready-to-wear apparel. You've probably got big shoulders lurking in your closet -- so what a great time to dust off that retro, vintage outfit and you'll be right in style! Don't have any big shoulders fashion, well, you've come to the right place! Oh, why this lens? The Giant Squids Tip email of the day suggested that I do a lens on this trendy fashion topic!!! So I did this one and another one on shoulder pads to achieve the big shoulders in fashion! P.S. This is a picture of a beautiful Chanel vintage blazer with big shoulders! >>> One of the hottest fashion trends to recently resurface was big, strong shoulders in fashion! Big Shoulders : Fashion Trend was originally created on April 21, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:43:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-holly-china Christmas Holly China surely is festive for the holidays and any day to which you's want to add a little festivities. Ho Ho Ho Holly!! Happy Holidays Dinnerware! Thinking of the holiday season, I naturally think of holly. "In many western cultures, holly is a traditional Christmas decoration, used especially in wreaths." It is a tradition in our house to celebrate the season with holly = Christmas Holly!   Why not set your dinner table with beautiful Christmas Holly China?  Welcome to the showcase of beautiful Christmas Holly China! Christmas Holly China | Ho Ho Ho Holly!!! Christmas Holly! Christmas Holly China! My pick is the Noritake Holly & Berry Gold 5-Piece Place Setting. Christmas Holly China : Ho Ho Ho Holly was originally created on November 15, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:01:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sondra-roberts Have you heard about Sondra Roberts line of designer handbags? For over 25-years, Sondra Roberts has created contemporary handbags recognized for their quality and attention-to-detail. Sondra Robert has been seen on award-winning TV shows and featured in top fashion magazines. Sondra Roberts handbags are crafted from beautiful Italian leathers with sophisticated embossing. >>> A line of beautiful contemporary designer handbags seen on TV and featured in InStyle magazine! Say hello to Sondra Roberts! Sondra Roberts Designer Handbags was originally created on January 13, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:03:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/message-necklaces Hey Valentine: At a Loss for Words? Say IT with Message Necklaces! What is your message? Message Necklaces can speak volumes! There are so many positive and uplifting messages that can be found on message necklaces. If you are stumped for a gift this year, think about what message you would like to communicate. Think about message necklaces! You will be pleasantly surprised at the variety of beautiful messages. Let me show you some of the best to be found! Get the message? Say it with message necklaces. P.S. "The journey Is the reward!" May your journey be a fulfilling ride. Message Necklaces : Hey Valentine was originally created on December 16, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:13:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ritahayworth To me, Rita Hayworth was THE leading sex symbol of the 1940s ... although when thinking of sex symbols of the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, one typically thought of the blonde bombshells such as Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Mamie Van Doren, Carroll Baker, and Joey Heatherton. She stood out from the typical blonde bombshell in that she was a striking auburn-haired American actress of Spanish and Anglo-Irish descent.  To think of Rita Hayworth in her heydey in the 1940s, is to think of a similar "sex goddess" Raquel Welch who came into her heydey in the 1960s and 1970s. Today, I can think of no other actress that tops the aura of Rita Hayworth! Can you??? Who is Rita Hayworth was originally created on August 29, 2007. entertainment Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:00:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/brand-ambassador I've been a Brand Ambassador for quite a few years. Early in my career you would describe me as a Brand Ambassador "behind the camera" in that my work was not online and "in front of the camera." Working online you gain a lot more visibility with your work as I have over the past ten years. Working as a Brand Ambassador for the brand JaguarJulie during that time provided the opportunity to further be a Brand Ambassador for more high-profile brands. Thanks to Squidoo for letting me "tell YOU about it!" Celebrating the many brands online -- I am a Brand Ambassador! Yes, indeed That I am ... and I am exploring my options for being a Brand Ambassador for other "brands" and "companies." Need help? You know where to find me! Brand Ambassador : Jaguar Julie was originally created on September 25, 2009. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:34:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chocolate-sofas Love chocolate? Then you might just love chocolate sofas for your home. Chocolate sofas for your living room! Speaking from personal experience, chocolate is a great color with which to accessorize. I know what I'm talking about as we have a chocolate microfiber sofa and love seat in our living room, along with a chocolate leather recliner! Hubby and I picked out this set together. P.S. I love this chocolate sofa -- it is the Modern Florence Chocolate Loveseat and it is very modern! Chocolate Sofas : For Your Home was originally created on April 19, 2009. home-and-garden Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:13:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/glow-in-the-dark-cat-toilet-seat Hey there and welcome seriously to Glow in the Dark Cat Toilet Seats : You Light Up My Life : Meow! You may already know me as Jaguar Julie the Cat Lady and you might have read about my work with a host of cats. I've been spotlighting cat products for a really long time. When I come upon something that particularly makes me smile, I STOP and take a moment to make a point of telling my readers about it. Oh, I've previously told you about some really SLICK design elements to consider for your walls ... look out below and you might find them. And, then I also took time to tell you about some glow in the dark moon and stars to embellish your ceilings. Now, let me shed on light on the toilet. In the dubious spotlight you will find specifically the Glow in the Dark Wine Cat-o-suer Toilet Seat. Being the con-o-suer that I am, natch I would pick this one. Fun, huh? Ooops! Seriously!!! Gotta go ... Glow in the Dark Cat Toilet Seats was originally created on January 6, 2011. home-and-garden Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:58:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/roland-gourmet-food Because of my Eastern European heritage, I have acquired a taste for gourmet food and am delighted at the wonderful array of gourmet food products available under the Roland gourmet food brand. When I think gourmet, probably the first food product that comes to mind is truffles, followed by caviar and escargot! But did you know that olives are a gourmet food too? Especially when you consider all the varieties of Roland gourmet olives. I've selected a tasty selection of gourmet food products by Roland to tempt your tastebuds. Are you ready to start drooling? Get ready to dig in to gourmet cuisine. Do you love gourmet Calamares, Caviar, Chestnuts, Clams, Escargot, Flageolets, Lingonberries, Locos, Mushrooms, Olives, Quail Eggs, Salsifis, Sardines, Truffles, or perhaps Tuna too? Yumm Yumm!!! Whether you're in the mood for truffles, olives, or sardines -- you hae got to try Roland Gourmet Food! Welcome to the delicious showcase of Roland gourmet food. Roland Gourmet Food was originally created on July 15, 2009. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:39:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/arenal-volcano We've been to Arenal Volcano and then, one week later, it ERUPTED! We vacationed in Costa Rica, flying into San Jose and driving to Jaco for a one-week stay.  From Jaco we made our way up to Tabacón, a hot springs resort in the northern area of Costa Rica.  From Tabacón you could actually see the Arenal Volcano.  One of our days was spent in Arenal Volcano National Park.  We visited most of the park and then decided to walk as far as we were allowed to the base of the volcano.  It was quite amazing to see the volcanic rock that looked like you might be walking on Mars!  As we got closer to the end of our walk, I opted to let my hubby continue on as it got a little too adventurous for me.  If you're thinking about doing this--pack some heavy-duty walking shoes! >>> Also known as Volcan Costa Rica, Rio Frio; Canastos Volcano; and Cerro de los Guatusos that's Arenal Volcano! Picture this: we're in a pool at the resort watching the volcano ... and it's actually sort of puffing!  Pretty surreal, I've got to tell you.  One week after we returned home Arenal Volcano erupted! I've included some cool Polaroids of pictures I took of Arenal! Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica was originally created on December 26, 2007. travel-and-places Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:31:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/seven-bridges Seven Bridges! Guess Which Southeastern City Claims This Title? Figured out which city is home to "seven bridges?" This city is also home to a major river waterway, the St. Johns River and the NFL team the Jaguars. Well, by now you've probably figured out that it's Jacksonville, Florida that I'm talking about! Not very many people REALLY know that Jacksonville has been known not so long ago as the city of seven bridges. Can you name all of those seven bridges? Generally, how I think about them is either alphabetically [as presented in this lens] or geographically. I usually can visualize these seven bridges as I think northeastern to southern Jacksonville. It also helps if you've traveled these seven bridges a lot like I have! Seven Bridges : Southeastern City was originally created on January 27, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:11:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cyrillic-alphabet The Cyrillic Alphabet family of alphabets compose a variety of subsets which are used by certain East and South Slavic languages including Belarusian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Rusyn, Serbian and Ukrainian. Cyrillic is also a part of many other languages of Eastern Europe as well as the former Soviet Union and Asia. The Cyrillic alphabet is also known as azbuka'', derived from the old names of the first two letters of most variant Cyrillic alphabets. Let's take a look at the Cyrillic Alphabet! The Cyrillic Alphabet : What is It was originally created on January 20, 2008. culture-and-society Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:16:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/testosterone-patch FYI ... This lens is experiencing new life as a new lens in that it previously was about a topic that is a pharmaceutical and now violates the terms of service. To know me is to know that I love Squidoo and I want to abide by the rules! Ah, MENOPAUSE! So, can it be the loss of testosterone that has made me testy? Hmmm "test" is after all, a part of testosterone! Well, perhaps because I AM menopausal, YES, I am what I am ... I was just a wee bit testy when this particular lens got locked. But, Praise the Lord and Thank GOD, it has been the only time one of my lenses was locked. Now, isn't that peachy and spot-on, relevant, you know? That it would be a menopausal lens by a finally, post-menopausal gal, who is a blonde, who is sexier, and having more fun? Whew! Sorry, just was getting an unexpected hot flash thinking about all that rigamarole. Menopause??? What, No Fans??? I'm HOT! Hey, it is seriously HOT in here, you know??? Well, I have had to weather a couple of challenging years which brought me through some game-playing, both on and off the field. I've had my content scraped and survived a divorce. I am a tough and driven gal, brought up in Cleveland in Northeastern Ohio. You don't try to put one over on us gals from the Cleveland area; you know? We are persistent and seemingly relentless in our workaholic mode(s). Our grandparents taught us well. OK, so I can't write about the clinical study for a pharmaceutical here in Jacksonville, FL ... so I'll write about what drove me to call the 800 number to participate in that study ... Menopause! ===> Ladies and Gentlemen: Welcome to the world of a menopausal woman ... I promise to be gentle! Menopause -- Hmmm, Not Enough Testosterone? Men men men men .... men men men men ... men men men men! etc. etc. and so on ... Men-o-pause! Ah! IT happened ON Squidoo! Menopause : Not Enough Testosterone was originally created on December 3, 2007. healthy-living Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:54:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/regia_marinho Regia Marinho is a wonderfully creative and expressive abstract artist that I am happy to say is part of my personal art collection! Thanks to eBay, I discovered her beautiful artwork in June 2002 when I made my first acquisition. The art of Regia Marinho proudly hangs in my home office. To describe my appreciation for art you would say I am an eclectic. I enjoy art that is bright, bold, colorful, expressionistic and unique -- so that would mean abstract, cubist, expressionistic and impressionistic art. And, that describes Regia Marinho's art to a T! Regia Marinho is a talented abstract expressionist NYC painter and artist who has coined the term Regianism! Regia Marinho : Abstract Regianism was originally created on October 1, 2007. arts-and-design Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:01:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tiddliwinks-switchplates You won't be disappointed by the cute and adorable Tiddliwinks nightlights and switchplates by Kids Line. The name of Tiddliwinks is so sweet for a line of baby switchplates and nightlights. Pick from butterflies, flowers, frogs, giraffes, ladybugs, and lions, oh my! Playful, fun and whimsical. Looking for some fun and playful switchplates with matching nightlights? Tiddliwinks Nightlights and Switchplates can help to Colorize Your Nursery! P.S. This is the Jungle Friends Tiddliwinks nightlight with matching switchplate. Tiddliwinks Switchplates & Nightlights : Colorize Your Nursery was originally created on May 2, 2009. home-and-garden Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:02:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups/artglass Art Glass Headquarters -- It's all about Art and it's all about Glass! This is the lens-group headquarters for everything that's art glass or glass art. Self-representing artists, art enthusiasts, sellers and buyers--all are welcome. I personally am an art enthusiast and fan of art glass in its many forms from wearable art glass jewelry to art glass for the home and for collectibles. I marvel at the many glass artists whose work is truly amazing. My personal favorite is Robert Held Art Glass, as well as true Venetian / Murano art glass! Come celebrate the beauty and artistry of art glass in its many forms. Please add your lens to our lens-group line-up! Welcome to Art Glass Headquarters! >>> Art Glass, Art Glass, Art Glass! It's all about Art and it's all about Glass! Art Glass Headquarters was originally created on October 21, 2007. arts-and-design Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:27:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/vangogh Vincent Van Gogh, the artist is known today to so many of us. His art speaks volumes! What other artist sacrified an ear for his work? I am an art enthusiast and count Vincent Van Gogh as one of my favorites. Did you know that there is also a line of designer handbags known as the Vincent Van Gogh brand?  These handbags are very much like wearable art definitely inspired by his beautiful paintings!  In addition to handbags, Vincent Van Gogh's artwork is predominant in clothing and accessories giving new meaning to the phrase, "wearable art!"  In this lens, you'll find many designer items that are truly wearable art, if not works of art unto themselves. Ah, for the ART of IT! I can think of no other artist than Vincent Van Gogh! Vincent Van Gogh : For the Art of It was originally created on May 18, 2006. arts-and-design Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:55:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/juliepowell Julie Powell is surely one interesting lady that you get to know quite well through her writing. Her compelling style cuts to the chase and gets to the heart of the matter in such a way that one wonders, 'why didn't I say that?' Reading Julie Powell's blog posts and book, Julie and Julia : 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen, I knew that I cared about this lady and wanted to know more about her! Julie and Julia -- get it? PS What is so cool? Julie Powell started with a blog. She then wrote the book. Now, it is a movie that was released to quite a bit of fan fare! This sends out a message to all of us bloggers and writers. Start with that idea and carry it through. Blogger, Writer, Author : Known for her book Julie and Julia : 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen. Did you see the movie Julie and Julia? Who is Julie Powell was originally created on January 2, 2009. entertainment Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:06:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/attitude-shirts A sincere welcome to Zazzle Attitude Shirts : It's Shirts with a Bit of an Attitude. My Zazzle store of attitude shirts was launched after more than a decade of selling online. While I might be a tad uncomfortable at using the title of an expert or pro seller, I do have the prerequisite experience. My line of Zazzle Shirts with a Bit of an Attitude is a "complement" to my Squidoo lenses. These attitude shirts initially sprouted from the many topics I discuss ... and then they blossomed into something else. My Zazzle Shirts with a Bit of an Attitude epitomize the principle of keeping it simple, straightforward and topicable. These shirts don't beat around the bush, but get right to the heart of the matter. My attitude shirts are witty and bright and tell it like it is! They use simple type style, with black on white, and no special images, graphics, or designs to obscure the point > true transparency! Say it like it is. Welcome to Shirts with a Bit of an Attitude where we tell it like it is and then some!!! We love you folks! Hey Hey Hey! Isn't it a fabulous opportunity we have that there is a Zazzle site where we CAN express ourselves; have a little fun; be authentic and unique; make a little money too? I am honored that my Shirts with a Bit of an Attitude are showing up worldwide. Yeah, that's neat! Zazzle Attitude Shirts : Attitude Shirts of Zazzle Shirts with a Bit of an Attitude was originally created on September 15, 2009. business-and-work Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:13:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cuff-watch For me I want a watch that does more than tell time! To be the very best cuff watch does NOT mean that you have to spend an arm and a leg on a wristwatch. For something to be the best, it has to meet certain requirements and needs. I've looked at many cuff watches to bring you the very best at different price points.  Everybody should be able to afford the very best cuff watch, no matter how big or small the wallet. The cuff watch is an inspiration to me! P.S. A quick look at some great cuff watches: Best Geneva Cuff Watch and seriously Paul Frank CeCe Cuff Watch. The Very Best Cuff Watches : Tell Time & Inspire was originally created on November 28, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:22:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-imagination Ah, the Art of Imagination -- imagine the possibilities!  Think about what Albert Einstein once said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge" ... doesn't that speak volumes to you?  We all have the capability of imagination and expression.  I am so thankful that I found the medium of Squidoo for my artful expression of my imagination.  Welcome to the celebration of the art and importance of imagination! This is your call to action. Summon up that imagination of yours and start making a difference today. Show your creativity through your imagination. Imagine THAT! Photo Credit: Einstein: Imagination Poster. The Art of Imagination was originally created on October 23, 2009. arts-and-design Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:35:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/a-trained-eagle A Trained American Bald Eagle : Black and White Art is truly inspiring. I can honestly say that when I came upon a series of black and white art posters, I sincerely thought, "Holy Purple Cow!' What a regal American Bald Eagle this is too! In the spotlight is, well, a photo of a trained eagle. Hmmm, what's so special about a trained eagle? Well, I think you'll get it when you check out the actual title of this particular art poster of the eagle. And, that name is: Daniel Mannix's Trained American Bald Eagle Posing For a Picture to Be Used For Cover of Magazine Photographic Print by J. R. Eyerman. That's quite a majestic American Bald Eagle! A Trained American Bald Eagle : Black and White Art was originally created on January 7, 2011. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:15:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lovebugs These sometimes pesky insects are known as the march fly, honeymoon fly, telephone bug, kissybug and double-headed bug! Ever drive through a state during "love bug season?" You'll know what I'm talking about! I was first introduced to them when I lived in Atlanta, Georgia and inquired of a neighbor of mine, "What's that all over the front of your car?" You see they had returned from a trip to Florida and their car was so covered in love bugs, that you couldn't tell the true color of the car. For those of us who experience the love bugs each season, we know to wash our cars as soon as possible so that the love bugs don't etch your paint job. I guess you could say it's our equivalent to the road salt from the North during the winter? What an interesting name don't you think? Ah, love bugs -- gotta love 'em! Love Bugs : Love 'em or Hate 'em was originally created on January 18, 2008. pets-and-animals Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:46:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/brands-in-public It's all about Brands in Public using social media in their business. And, it's about Jaguar Julie, a Brand Ambassador, available for hire in 2012! How about you? Do you have favorite brands which you would admit in public that you support? You know? BRANDS IN PUBLIC? Have you developed a following or a brand loyalty that you would like to talk about in public, and not just in private? >>> I support a number of brands in public for which I've developed a brand loyalty! I AM a Brand Ambassador! OLD NEWS: You might have heard about the launching of Brands in Public on Squidoo pulling in BzzScapes from BzzAgent. I was honored to be included in the launch of that venture -- particularly considering that I have spent a number of years as a practicing BzzAgent in the word of mouth marketing. It was a bit of a disappointment, for us participants in the Brands in Public, to see that there was some misunderstanding over the scope of this very cool brand loyalty project. NEW NEWS: Ah, let me repeat what I've said previously ... I support a number of brands in public for which I've developed a brand loyalty! I AM a Brand Ambassador! Supporting those brands who have so much going on in public! Yeah. Brands in Public That I Support was originally created on September 23, 2009. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:38:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chocolate-bed-sheets If you love chocolate as much as I do, you might want to consider adding some chocolate bed sheets to your bedroom! Ah, chocolate in the bedroom is slightly indulgent, but oh so tasty, trendy and definitely very sweet. Chocolate is a hot color these days for your home and bedroom. Say yumm to chocolate bed sheets! P.S. This beautiful chocolate brown bed sheets set is the Egyptian cotton 1200-Thread-Count Full Size. It is slightly indulgent, yet so tasty and very trendy! Chocolate Bed Sheets : For Your Bed was originally created on April 20, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:22:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguarjulie Well, you have come to the right place for an 'organized' look at what makes Jaguar Julie tick! She's been around for more than a few years on the internet; since the early 1990s. In a nutshell, Jaguar Julie is a Brand Ambassador and is available in 2012. In this lens, you will find a compilation of the areas of focus that make Jaguar Julie tick. This is an online portfolio of a Brand Ambassador. We hope that you will enjoy the read and drop back in, from time to time, to see "what the heck" Jaguar Julie is up to! Who is Jaguar Julie was originally created on March 9, 2008. business-and-work Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:04:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/satoshi-kon I discovered the work of Satoshi Kon while researching the beautiful Japanese animated science fiction fantasy film of Paprika. Satoshi Kon directed that film, along with other memorable ones such as Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, and Tokyo Godfathers. If you are a fan of anime, you've undoubtedly heard of Satoshi Kon. If just learning about him, read on and let me introduce you to some of Satoshi Kon's masterful work! >>> Satoshi Kon is the highly-regarded Japanese director and writer of memorable anime films! Take a moment to learn more about this brilliant director. I think you will be impressed! Satoshi Kon : The Brilliant Japanese Director of Anime was originally created on January 11, 2008. entertainment Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:53:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/stainless-steel-teakettles Stainless steel teakettles can be stylish and affordable! What a cool way to colorize your kitchen and tea party with a shimmery stainless steel teakettle. Do you have a stainless steel teakettle in your kitchen? What is so cool about these teakettles is that stainless steel coordinates with any color or decor in your kitchen. You'll find a fabulous selection of stainless steel teakettles here. P.S. This is the KitchenAid stainless steel teapot -- I love the modern styling. >>> Everyone needs a stylish stainless steel teakettle for your kitchen! Stainless Steel Teakettles -- Colorize Your Kitchen and Tea Party! Let's get the party started ... the tea party! Stainless Steel Teakettles : Colorize Your Kitchen was originally created on April 24, 2009. food-and-cooking Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:29:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-appreciation Give: The Art of Appreciation Gift Baskets. Gift baskets are the perfect gifts if you are a little gift-challenged. You'll love the variety you find in gift baskets, along with the decorative boxes and baskets. It's a two-fold gift for the holiday season. Give these at Thanksgiving and Christmas too! Don't forget the New Year. How do you show your Appreciation? There can surely be an art to the expression of Appreciation, you know? Appreciate ... Appreciated ... Appreciation. Who do YOU Appreciate? I think one of the most overtly easy ways to show your appreciation would be a gift basket perhaps? How about an appreciation gift basket catering to the special occasion or special holiday? How about an appreciation gift basket of things that your special person loves? I like this gift basket. I think mom would love to receive the Pick of the Season Gourmet Food Gift Basket with Smoked Salmon! >>> The Art of Appreciation | Appreciate! Thank You : The Art of Appreciation Gift Baskets was originally created on September 29, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:07:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gypsy-music Gypsy Music & Gogol Bordello : I've Got the Gypsy in Me. It the type of music that resonates to my very core. Gypsy music is something special to me. Gypsy music speaks to me. Gypsy music touches my very soul. I've got the gypsy in me. Maybe it is my Eastern European heritage which defines me? I am certain my heritage is a big reason for my love of gypsy music. But, I think there are other peoples who can appreciate the melodic sounds of gypsy music. Today there is a little different type of gypsy music that is speaking to me! It is more of a gypsy punk music. A special thank you to a fellow Squidoo lensmaster, Laura Schofield, who introduced me to Gogol Bordello in the Summer of 2010. Now, when I think of gypsy music, I think of a lot more than the traditional type of gypsy music with campfires and violins. Today, I think of Gogol Bordello! Have YOU heard of them yet? Gypsy Music & Gogol Bordello : I've Got the Gypsy in Me was originally created on September 9, 2010. music Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:38:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/colourful Colourful jewel tones are hot and heavy, showing that they are a sustainable fashion trend, and are boldly apparent in today's trendy fashions. Jewel tones show a person's conviction to color as they're bold, vivid, colourful and deeply saturated in color!  The Fall 2007 fashion forecast first predicted the trend of bold jewel tones.  That forecast was right-on-target as, wouldn't you know it ... the stars showed up in a range of vivid jewel tones at the Emmys!  Scroll down to see selected celebrities and their fashions! Colourful jewel tones are alive and well today in trendy fashion from the runway to the closets of fashion-conscious ladies like YOU and me! Colourful jewel tones are a bold and vivid trend that's very stylish and fashionable ===> Welcome to Colourful Jewel Tones ... the COLOURFUL Fashion Trend! Colourful Jewel Tones : Fashion was originally created on August 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:22:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/touhou-project What is the Touhou Project? If you are a techie, you're probably amazed at the programming behind this! Also known as Toho Project or Project Shrine Maiden, it's a series of curtain fire scrolling shooters made by Team Shanghai Alice. Don't know much about the Touhou Project? Well, this lens hopes to clear up the mystery for you! Touhou Project : Toho Project was originally created on December 8, 2007. videogames Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:06:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/funkydesigns The FUNK is seriously on with Funky Designs to delight. To elaborate, something to one person may be described as  funky designs, but to another person, they may perceive that same thing as a cool, hip design.  Being curious as to what the accepted definition of "funky" is, I consulted two online sources.  Bartleby.com presented a few good definitions:  In slang, funky means earthy and uncomplicated or natural; or characterized by originality and modishness; unconventional, bizarre; or outlandishly vulgar or eccentric in a humorous or tongue-in-cheek manner, campy. To some, designs described as kitschy, weird, or odd, often are "categorized" or thought of as "funky."  It's pretty much a matter of perception.  What's cool to one person is funky to another. Welcome to funky designs! Oh, hold that funky phone! Folks, I didn't plan this, but the other day, I picked a PRETTY purple color of OPI nail polish when I was having my nails filled! OMG, catch the name of it! OPI Shrek Forever After Brights Collection, Funky Dunkey! As one person's junk is another man's treasure, so is a funky design => Let's get FUNKY oh I have my designs set on YOU! Funky Designs : The Funk is On was originally created on August 4, 2007. home-and-garden Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:01:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/little-white-dress The Little White Dress : Not Just Weddings anymore. To me, a Little White Dress aka LWD is another trendy item to include in your wardrobe. What's that you ask, "White, how can that be?" Yes, you see that the LWD has quietly gained in popularity, thanks in part to a host of celebrities. A LWD can be a good alternative to the LBD. What's cool about wearing a LWD is that you can accessorize however you like! Oh, there is one caveat though, please do not wear a LWD to a wedding unless, of course, you ARE the bride. Well, in this lens I'll give you more information on how trendy the LWD is today, along with showcasing some great fashion choices! P.S. I've been a fan of the Little Black Dress aka LBD for far too many years to count. And, you've undoubtedly gotten to know the more recent Little Red Dress aka LRD. Little White Dress : Not Just Weddings was originally created on January 24, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:59:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/artificial-nails For the sake of research in writing my lens, I subjected myself to a forced withdrawal from my artificial nails for more than 3 months! Yes, I can tell you that for me it was tough going without 'pretty' artificial nails for that long of time. Oh, I can hear some of you asking, "What kind of sacrifice can that be?" And, you probably think that 'judging' from my profile picture, that I might be HIGH MAINTENANCE. But, that's where looks can fool ya! Artificial nails are basically the only luxury I am affording myself these days! Really! If you have 'artificial nails' you know you probably can go through some type of withdrawal when you stop getting them done ===> Rainbow Nail Colors -- Artificial, Gel and Real !!! Rainbow Nail Colors : For Colorful Artificial Nails was originally created on June 20, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:57:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/harddrivecrash Welcome to my lens on "How to Survive a Hard Drive Crash in less than 30 days!" I am speaking from personal experience as yes, my hard drive crashed at 7am on Friday, August 31st, 2007.  Believe it or not, it took me over 3 weeks to regain my status quo--but I've learned so much and know that if I should EVER have another hard drive crash, I'd be better prepared to survive it without flipping my wig.  ;-) This is my true story, step-by-step of what I did to recover from my hard drive crash. I've shared virtually every step that I took to get back to square one. Hopefully, you will find my tips and steps of benefit should you ever experience a hard drive crash like I did. Hopefully, you won't be trying to qualify for Giant Squidom at the same time! Cheers. Oh, don't flip that wig. Like death and taxes, a hard drive crash is something most of us will undoubtedly experience in our lifetimes! This is my true story of how to survive a hard drive crash ... How to Survive a Hard Drive Crash in Less Than 30 Days! Photo credit: Phyllis Diller flipping out by B.K. Nelson. How to Survive a Hard Drive Crash was originally created on September 3, 2007. computers-and-electronics Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:33:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/spanish-flea There was a little Spanish flea; A record star he thought he'd be ... Mom was a fan of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass -- I particularly remember that album cover, Whipped Cream and Other Delights and listening to the trumpetry of Herb Alpert over and over again. Well, you ever have that tune that seems to stick in your head when you hear it? The Spanish Flea is one of those tunes that really does it for me! At the moment, I'm hearing little Spanish Flea playing over and over in my head. Especially since we actually had a Spanish Flee [sic] vacation that I wrote about! Spanish Flea : The Song was originally created on April 17, 2009. music Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:40:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/varchola Welcome everyone to the directory of everything Varchola! Yes, if you are into genealogy and have done any digging into your family's ancestry as I have, you probably have found that your inherited last name was most likely changed--and possibly changed more than once!  For example, Andy Warhol was originally a Varchola.  I'm a member of a variety of Yahoo groups which are into genealogy and family ancestry research. I am interested in learning and connecting with anything and everything Varchola! On any given day, you can read about those researching their families genealogy finding that their relatives have MANY variations of last names which may SOUND similar, but surely are spelled quite differently!  What today's focus is all about. It's about genealogy. It's about family. It's about Andy Warhol = Warhola = Varchola et. al. What's in a name? ===> Did you know that Andy Warhol's family name was originally Varchola? Varchola : Warhola : Andy Warhol was originally created on May 5, 2006. relationships-and-family Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:47:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-lensography-ography This is a Squidoo Lensography-ography :: A compilation of my Squidoo lensographies. How did this lens evolve? First of all, a Squidoo lensmaster writes a lens and then writes several more lenses. Next, the lensmaster creates a lensography to showcase his many lenses in an organized fashion. Then, the lensmaster may create a Lensography-ography ... ah, such as this one ... to showcase in an organized fashion, their many lensographies! Welcome to Jaguar Julie Lensography-ography! It is a lensography of lensographies by Jaguar Julie! Jaguar Julie Lensography-ography was originally created on May 18, 2008. culture-and-society Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:29:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-flickr See the ART of Flickr : Thanks to the Power of Squidoo! Art is all around us. We experience art each and every day. Have YOU experienced the ART of Flickr? It is there ... You have to look for it! Where do you look for the ART of Flickr? Well, thanks to the power of Squidoo, YOU can seriously find ART on Squidoo lenses! Art comes in many forms. Today, we are celebrating the mosaics of art. It is an "art mosaic" of Flickr. It is mosaic art virtually. Thanks to the FABULOUS Flickr module, we -- that's YOU and ME -- are able to create some magic with digital art mosaics using the Flickr module judiciously on our Squidoo lenses. Have you become a digital artist with the Flickr module yet? I have! I've created some Flickr art ... come take a look at my Flickr art gallery of mosaic art! Photo Credit: A beautiful art mosaic depicting The Art of Flickr slightly skewed : Fetichisme by Jerome Mosieur. The Art of Flickr : It's Mosaic Art was originally created on December 29, 2010. arts-and-design Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:09:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chocolate-table-linens Chocolate Table Linens : For Your Table ... How Sweet It Is! I am in love with the color chocolate and I love chocolate candy! Have you ever thought of dressing up your table with chocolate table linens? After you have checked out all the cool table linens I've featured that can decorate your table, I'm sure you will be agreeing with me. Yes, chocolate table linens ... how sweet it is! It is slightly decadent and definitely non-fattening! >>> Chocolate Table Linens that are good enough to eat ... off of! P.S. This is a picture of the TAG Woven Placemat in Chocolate -- one of my favorites! Chocolate Table Linens : For Your Table was originally created on April 20, 2009. home-and-garden Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:21:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/trenchcoat Yes, the trench coat has come into its own!  I wouldn't expect to see MY grandmother in the trench coat.  She's not been with us for a number of years, so I don't know, maybe I'd see her in the trench coat.  Now, I'll have to ask my mother to weigh-in with her opinion; I'll let you know! The coat pictured here is the Adrienne Landau patent double-breasted trench raincoat.  It has a self belt and belt detail on sleeves; and is water-resistant polyester with a polycarbonate resin coating.  This was spotted at Bloomingdales for $399.00.  This particular trench coat is an example of an ultra-modern, uber-chic trench coat!  >>> Ah, the TRENCH COAT >>> It's trendy, stylish, amazing and uber-chic -- the trench coat that's not your grandmother's coat! The Amazing Trench Coat was originally created on August 22, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:52:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/madeinbulgaria Welcome everyone to Made in Bulgaria! It is amazing the calibre of designers who have their goods produced in Bulgaria. You may have already heard about Lalo Orna artisan jewelry, but did you realize that such designers as Karl Lagerfeld and Perry Ellis would have their designs made in Bulgaria? I've been researching items made in Bulgaria for a few years and find it interesting that even Tommy Hilfiger has had items made in Bulgaria. In this lens, you may be surprised at who else is on this list! By the way, the significance of this page to Squidoo lensmasters? Oh, simple! This is one of my first instances of writing in a series of related topics! In March 2006 I initiated the "Made in" series of lenses to celebrate all that is Eastern European. I initially wrote about Made in Hungary and Made in Romania to celebrate my Eastern European heritage. Welcome to Made in Bulgaria -- Francesco Biasia, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste and Perry Ellis! I hope you enjoy your visit today. Thanks for dropping by. Made in Bulgaria: You May Be Surprised was originally created on August 27, 2007. travel-and-places Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:22:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/geneva-cuff-watch Welcome and thanks for dropping by today. I don't believe in mincing words when I find something that I consider to be the best. Today I am sharing with you a wristwatch that I consider to be the Best Geneva Cuff Watch. No, it is NOT a luxury watch.  Take a look at that Geneva Cuff Watch -- It Tells Time AND is an Inspiration to Me! What I love about my Geneva Cuff Watch is that it actually speaks to me in a very positive manner! Harmony ... Faith ... Love ... Hope ... Growth ... Inspiration ... and so much more! Come, get it a listen! The Best Geneva Cuff Watch Inspires! was originally created on November 28, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:43:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-kathy-middlebrook The Art of Kathy Middlebrook is so Delightful and Whimsical. Oh, I've been a fan of the art of Kathy Middlebrook for some time. I was first introduced to her by her fine use of animal prints in a whimsical portrayal and rendering of fashionable items. And, by fashionable, I do mean handbags and shoes! You can find some really cute button-type animal print fashion art which would look pretty cool as fashion website buttons and banners. The colorful and whimsical art of Kathy Middlebrook that I love the best would be her cutesy dinosaur series. After smiling at that particular series of whimsical art, I can say that I honestly haven't met a dinosaur that I didn't like ... no, scratch that ... L-O-V-E! Ah, come on in and browse for a while. Take a load off, clear your head. We are prepared for a visual time-out today. Nothing heavy! Just colorful, fun, delightful and whimsical! It's the whimsical art of Kathy Middlebrook folks!The Art of Kathy Middlebrook : Delightful and Whimsical was originally created on January 10, 2011. arts-and-design Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:04:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidoo-du-jour Hey, It's Squidoo du Jour : The TOP Lens of the Day! A Study in Traffic and Promotion* on the platform of Squidoo. I am a big fan of Google and find it interesting to check out the keyword trends on a daily basis. Day to day, Google tracks the Top 100 keywords in popularity; the Google du Jour if you please. So, you can think of this lens's content in a similar fashion -- it is the Squidoo du Jour. This lens is a tracking of the lenses that hit the number one overall position on Squidoo. We tracked that number lens from May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2011. Wow, a 2 year, day to day Squidoo archive. It is NOT easy to hit the number one spot, but it can happen. We've tracked that number one Squidoo lens now, each day, for well over a year! Check out the archives for those previous Squidoo top, number one lenses! I was lucky enough to hit that spot after more than 3 years of trying! I had about given up hope of ever seeing that spot, but thanks to the aligning of the planets, it happened! Gosh, makes me wonder, "Could it happen a second time?" You know, I am thankful that my lens got to the top spot with absolutely NO special magic hat tricks! Nope! It was all NATURAL and completely ORGANIC. The way IT should be, you know? I've heard plenty over the past many years about people using black hat, white hat and special "hat" techniques to bolster their traffic and clickouts -- BUT, I will never resort to such sneaky techniques to put my lens at the top. So, if my lens DOES happen to get to the top, why I will be thanking God and the ANGELS too! Thank you very much. To get to number one you've got to have quality content, traffic, clickouts, ratings, fans, comments, sales, squid angel blessings, and a bit of magic with the planets aligning. Come, see which lensmaster's lens has commanded the aligning of the planets today to hit that top spot overall on Squidoo! Is it YOU? Squidoo du Jour : The Top Lens! was originally created on May 4, 2009. squidoo-community Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:45:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gifts-under-25 Gifts that are under $25.00 could easily be referred to as stocking stuffers as they're affordable and could well fit into a stocking. The Best Christmas Stocking Stuffer Presents ARE Cool Gifts Under $25.00! The 'stocking stuffer' gift is a type of gift that is great for gifting anytime of the year -- not just at Christmas! I know that I am always looking for these type of affordable gifts as many companies do not let their employees accept gifts over $25.00.  Here are some of the best Christmas presents that are cool gifts under $25.00.  Yeah, let's toast those Christmas stocking stuffers! These stocking stuffers make great little gifts year around. Bringing a little Christmas and good cheer to the hearts of those who are gifted with stocking stuffers. Oh yeah! Cool gifts under twenty-five dollars! >>> Do you have a budget of less than $25.00 for a cool gift and need a little help with those Christmas stocking stuffers? The Best Christmas Stocking Stuffer Presents was originally created on December 8, 2007. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:37:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/forklifts-guide Welcome to my handy, dandy Forklifts Guide! This guide to forklifts gives you an idea of the different forklifts that are available. Why this lens? Simple -- our company purchased a used forklift the year we started our business. At the end of 2007, we expanded into a second location for production and warehousing. And, then we got a second forklift. Our company's purchasing agent actually referred to this here Forklifts Guide when it was time to purchase that third forklift! Beep beep ... look out for that forklift you all. Which Forklift is right for your business? Here is a Forklifts Guide for you! If you really need to get a forklift, you will find it here! Forklifts Guide for Your Business was originally created on May 22, 2008. cars Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:53:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/limitedtreasures It is because of the Mark Brunell #8 NFL edition Limited Treasures collectible bear that I first became an online seller. I had already sold several hundred of these bears by the time that I took on the name of Jaguar Julie to show my fan support for Jacksonville, Florida's pro football team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. When Mark Brunell was traded, I donated several hundred of the Mark Brunell Limited Treasures bears to his local charitable foundation for children. Then, in August 2010, I donated oodles of these Limited Treasures to my local Goodwill Industries. Gosh, I wonder where all those Limited Treasures NFL collectible bears might be today? Perhaps you have one?? Let me do if you do! >>> The line of adorable plush NFL edition sports memorabilia bears that are great for collecting and giving! It's Limited Treasures! Limited Treasures NFL Collectible Bears was originally created on January 16, 2008. hobbies-games-toys Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:59:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hartbridge The Hart Bridge in Jacksonville, Florida is the major bridge we travel on when crossing the St. Johns River for Jacksonville Jaguars games. The Hart Bridge drops us at the stadium a short distance from our tailgating parking lot. Other traffic usually arrives into downtown for the game via either the Mathews Bridge or the Main Street Bridge. What many people may not know is that the Hart Bridge was named after Isaiah David Hart, was a Georgia plantation owner, who is credited with being the founder of Jacksonville, Florida! His son, Ossian B. Hart, became the tenth governor of Florida in 1873. ===> Officially named the Isaiah David Hart Bridge, after the founder of Jacksonville, Florida; the Hart Bridge is a cantilever bridge over the St. Johns River. Hart Bridge : Jacksonville, FL was originally created on January 26, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:57:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/resindesigns It truly boggles the mind just how many gorgeous designer items there are that are resin-based.  I love resin designs! Probably my first introduction to resin jewelry was about three years ago when I started selling Lalo Orna, Made in Bulgaria resin jewelry and accessories. If you're not yet familiar with resin, it's now trendy, hot, beautiful and available in many different designs!  Who knew resin in jewelry could be so desirable? Resin Designs : Artful Jewelry was originally created on August 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:29:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/holidays-with-grandma Holidays with Grandma were special and memorable. Holidays with Grandma WERE A Christmas Tradition! I have memories of important holidays which include my grandma. That's a picture of grandma and me! Our Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays really didn't kick-off at our house until our grandparents arrived, especially grandma! What is it about grandmas anyway that they evoke such love and warm memories in their grandchildren's hearts. I've written some about my grandma Julia Nagy as she has inspired me to be what I am today. Thank you grandma! I'm thinking of you now that the holiday season is here ... sadly it is now holidays without grandma. What is a bit saddening is to see that the important things are seemingly diminished by the commercialization of the Holidays. You know, buy this, buy that; write about this top selling item; sell, sell, sell; buy, buy, buy! My grandma survived the Great Depression and instilled within us, a sense of pride and appreciation for the Christmas Tradition. Perhaps there would be less wars, fighting, competition, and divorces, if we weren't trying to add to all that commercialization. To me, Holidays with Grandma IS the Christmas Tradition. Those are my thoughts ... what are yours? >>> Some of the best memories of growing up were holidays with grandma! Wish you were here grandma! Holidays with Grandma : A Christmas Tradition was originally created on November 9, 2008. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:10:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-wisdom-of-leo-tolstoy What inspires me? Many things are inspirational. While I have an avid appreciation for the arts, I gravitate to want to impart in all things wise. So, naturally I have found a sort of wisdom and inspiration from a great master, Leo Tolstoy. Ah, yes, you probably know Leo Tolstoy for War and Peace. But, do you really know him for his WISDOM? The Wisdom Of Leo Tolstoy for example! You might also like A Calendar of Wisdom: Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul, Written and Selected from the World's Sacred Texts. Yes, that is a long title, but that is a lot of WISDOM, you know? Oh, and also another wise selection is The Pathway to Life: Teaching Love and Wisdom. Wisdom? The Art of Wisdom? The Wisdom of Leo Tolstoy? Well, there is more! The Wisdom of Leo Tolstoy was originally created on October 10, 2010. culture-and-society Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:47:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/celebrityfragrances Give the star in your life the gift of a Celebrity Fragrance! It's Celebrity Fragrances : Gifts for Stars! Today, it's becoming more and more "common" to see celebrities launching their own signature fragrances aka celebrity fragrances. The Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen is an international celebrity and a girlfriend of a certain NFL quarterback who was hired by Dolce & Gabbana to promote their celebrity fragrance The One. So, how do you feel about celebrity fragrances? Has your favorite celebrity launched a fragrance? Would you buy a fragrance because it has a celebrity behind it? In today's spotlight is a celebrity fragrance thanks to Elizabeth Taylor! It's White Diamonds By Elizabeth Taylor For Women, Eau De Toilette Spray. Celebrity Fragrances : Gifts for Stars was originally created on December 18, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:21:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/curiosity-killed-the-cat A fun type of page about the old saying, "Curiosity killed the cat." I know you've probably used that expression before, "Curiosity killed the cat," you know? We've taken an artful look today to share some creative items for your entertainment. Being the good investigative reporter that I am ... I want to explore that "saying" a bit further ... literally! You see, I've always wondered about how many cats had been reportedly killed by curiosity. It depends upon whom you are talking to when you want to know the true numbers of cats killed over the years by curiosity. I am reaching out to my all-knowing readers to quiz them on this topic. Please be sure to participate in the "Curiosity Killed the Cat" debate that follows herein. What do you think about that? Do you think more cats are killed by curiosity say in the United States or perhaps in Canada or maybe in Mexico? Oh, I think for some strange reason that the number of cats killed by curiosity is highest in China! Ah, come on in! Let us celebrate those cats before they succumb to their curiosity. Come on in and debate me! Meow! Photo Credit: Curiosity Framed Art Print by Jon Bertelli. Curiosity Killed the Cat? An Artful Look was originally created on October 4, 2010. pets-and-animals Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:41:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/niki-wior Niki Wior is known for her 'Slim a Size' fashions and for fashionably carrying on in her mother Carol Wior's footsteps ... with a youthful approach! Niki Wior's swimsuit was actually worn by the Mrs. America contestants. Sweet! Welcome to the showcase of Niki Wior. We have got our eyes peeled for more cool fashionable designer items by Niki Wior. >>> Carrying on fashionably in the footsteps of her mother, Carol Wior = Niki Wior : Slim a Size Fashion! Niki Wior : Slim a Size Fashion was originally created on December 13, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:29:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/get-a-long-little-doggie Ah, Hot Dog Halloween Costumes!! Get a long ... little doggie! Good day friends, Romans, countrymen AND hot dogs ... lend me thine ear! You do have a sense of humor right? HOT DOG!!! Oh, I'm channeling mine and hope to get over all the hot dogs in my life. Huh? Oh, never mind ... sorry for going off on a tangent! Let's get down to business shall we??? OK ... I guess you have got this page all figured out already! Yep ... we are suggesting YOU get a long little doggie this year as YOUR Halloween Costume. Maybe one for your better half and please do not forgot the REAL dog aka doggy aka doggie in your family! We have got YOU all covered. Welcome folks to Get a LONG Little Doggie! Your showcase of various hot dog costume paraphenalia et. al. for Halloween! BOO! Hey! Get a LONG Little Doggie ... get the Adult Hot Dog Costume! Hot Dog! Halloween Costume was originally created on September 11, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:49:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/dobogomajor This lens is about a marvelous resort we found in Western Hungary and had the opportunity to visit for one week.  I hope you will enjoy this lens and perhaps think about visiting.  I'm actually hoping to get back to Club Dobogomajor aka Club Dobo as it's located very conveniently to several cool destinations to visit. Club Dobogomajor, is a beautiful vacation resort located in western Hungary.  It is in the village of Cserszegtomaj that is situated between the town of Keszthely and the famous spa town Hévíz. In May 2004, we did a RCI timeshare exchange and were richly rewarded with finding this resort!  How many times can you say, "I can't wait to go back!" And, we almost did in early 2008! Club Dobogomajor : Hungarian Resort was originally created on April 10, 2006. travel-and-places Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:15:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/giorgio_armani When you think of Giorgio Armani, it's undoubtedly his Italian designer suits that first come to mind.  Who hasn't heard of an Armani suit or the fact that Richard Gere made a fashion-statement in Armani when he starred in American Gigolo?  Armani has epitomized class and style for quite a number of years, but not till I created this lens did I realize just how expansive and diversified his designer labels are. While he is best known for upscale apparel, Giorgio Armani also licenses its name to manufacturers of perfume, cosmetics, watches, eyewear, jewelry, and accessories. A world-renowned Italian fashion designer, Giorgio Armani is known for his suits and for dressing Richard Gere in American Gigolo! >>> Giorgio Armani -- The Man and his Designer Labels! Giorgio Armani was originally created on October 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:12:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-good-housekeeping The art of magazine covers; i.e. The Art of Good Housekeeping is quite compelling! OMG, I have been enjoying so much GOOD STUFF lately! How about you? Are you into art appreciation like I am? Oh, my recent art appreciation has given me the opportunity to look back at the past. I am sincerely proud to spotlight some great magazine art covers from the past. They don't MAKE 'em like that anymore, you know? Such a shame! There is so much great art just gathering dust. So, I blew off that dust and decided to put Good Housekeeping ... i.e., TheArt of Good Housekeeping in today's spotlight of the best! It is the best of magazine art covers. Ah, seriously? I really love this particular magazine art cover! Perhaps you do too? Well, don't dilly-dally ... but come on in and see what else is worthy of the artful spotlight. Ah!!!!!The Art of Good Housekeeping Magazine Covers was originally created on January 7, 2011. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:20:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kukuxumusu Kukuxumusu, pronounced koo-koo-shoe-moo-sue, is such a cool whimsical name for this company Pamplonas, Spain. This trendy design company specializes in clothing and product design.  It was founded at the Pamplonas San Fermin festival of the running of the bulls in 1989. While the whimsical name of Kukuxumusu may mean flea's kiss in Basque, their clothing and accessories are simply adorable and ever so collectible.  The creative group of designers for Kukuxumusu continue to outdo themselves each and every year, coming up with the coolest images that are featured in their work.  If you can get your hands on any of the Kukuxumusu items, you'll be happy you did. Ah, let's koo-koo-shoe-moo-sue folks! Kukuxumusu : Koo- koo- shoe- moo- sue was originally created on October 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:20:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/plastic-hangers Yep, there are a lot of plastic hangers out there that you need to be concerned! You need to be concerned about WHERE these plastic hangers are ending up. Why? Well, these plastic hangers have a limited shelf life. What does that mean? It means these plastic hangers will break sooner rather than later. You might throw one in the trash, but you'll soon realize that you have thrown more than a few away. If you are not recycling them, where are they going? Where indeed are those plastic hangers going??? They are going to that large garbage dump to mingle with plastic bags that never made it to recycling! >>> There are an awful LOT of plastic hangers out there that you need to be concerned! Hey Hey Hey ... Plastic Hangers = Broken Plastic Hangers! P.S. Oh by the way! I heard that this lens with the pictures of the clothes in my closet has inspired another lensmaster to write about the clothes in THEIR closet. Isn't the internet and inspiration so cool I ask? What's even cooler is appropriate attribution; i.e., crediting where and when the credit is due. Plastic Hangers : Recycle Broken was originally created on June 1, 2008. healthy-living Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:40:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hot-toddy What's a hot toddy?  It's basically a mixed drink that is served hot.  The ingredients can vary but usually include an alcohol to start like brandy, rum or whiskey; hot liquid such as water, cider, tea, coffee, cocoa; sweetener such as honey, syrup, sugar, artificial sweetener; spices like cinnamon sticks or cloves; and citrus -- either a lemon or orange slice.  Hot toddies are traditionally considered appropriate for relaxing in the evening before retiring, or following exposure to severe weather. Hot toddies were traditionally believed to have a curative effect on colds or flu, although the American Lung Association now recommends avoiding alcoholic beverages as a remedy for the cold, as these cause dehydration. Christmas Cheer : A Hot Toddy was originally created on December 4, 2007. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:00:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/going-back-to-school Congratulations to the elite group of 10 lensmasters! Celebrate the power of ten who were graduates of going back to school on Squidoo in the Fall of 2009. Say HELLO to going back to school!!! You know you are never too old to learn new tricks even if you are an old-timer like Jaguar Julie! Yes, it was revealed, in the Fall of 2009, that Jaguar Julie was going back to school along with a number of her peeps -- her giant squid lensmaster friends, buddies and chums! May you always have an open mind to consider going back to school yourself!  When it was announced that we Giant Squids would be going back to school, it was originally thought it would be an 8-week course. I'm of the positive thinking that because we Giant Squids were such a fabulous class of ten, that we earned early graduation at 5-weeks! Yes indeed. For those 5-weeks of going back to school, I did a little brown-nosing, extra credit and produced 8 pretty spiffy lenses, if I must say so myself -- OK, I must say so myself! To date, however, we [me, myself and I and interested lurking parties] are not able to report that any of those 8 quality lenses earned that purple star award. There was a rumor going around that YES the purple star was being awarded for going back to school lenses. Hey, monkeybrain! What happened??? Hello? Congratulations to the group of 10 graduates! Let's celebrate the power of ten. Ah, yes INDEED. It is the power of ten on Squidoo! The power of Squidoo folks!!! >>> Going back to school to learn some new tricks ** Squidoo style in the Fall of 2009. Gosh, it surely feels like yesterday. Photo Credit: Happy To Go To School Giclee Print -- Ye, Danni Going Back to School : Squidoo 2009 was originally created on October 5, 2009. education Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:20:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/yummyearth-organic-candy Have you got a sweet tooth? Like candy? Have you ever tried "organic" candy? I'll bet that you haven't. Have you ever heard of YummyEarth Organic Candy? There are quite a number of delicious offerings to be had by the brand of Yummy Earth. In my Christmas stocking, I had a certain kind of candy -- pomegranate puffs. While I could not find the exact brand of that stocking stuffer candy, I searched and found something that sounded just as good! Check out the YummyEarth Organic Candy Drops in Pomegranate Pucker! YummyEarth Organic Candy was originally created on December 29, 2010. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:34:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/shandsbridge What's interesting about the Shands Bridge is that it is THE only bridge crossing of the St. Johns River between Jacksonville and Palatka. The Shands Bridge is actually located in Green Cove Springs. In 2004, proposals were made to replace or upgrade the span of the Shands Bridge. Problems cited include increasing traffic in the Clay County and St. Johns County areas, safety, and the inability of large boats to travel up river. In the fall of 2005, the railings of the Shands Bridge were upgraded to solid concrete barriers in an effort to reduce over-bridge fatalities. This bridge and the nearby road continue to be too often associated with terrible accidents. >>> It's a 1.1 mile highway bridge over the St. Johns River south of Jacksonville, Florida. Say hello to the Shands Bridge! Shands Bridge : Over the St. Johns was originally created on January 26, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:10:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jacksonville-zoo You who! It's the Jacksonville Zoo! W00t! Yes, I'm talking to YOU! Hey, all you sleepy heads out there in Jacksonville, Florida -- when is the last time that you made it to YOUR zoo? Let me tell you, if you are looking for a full day of entertainment to delight the entire family, you need to head on out to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens! It is your natural resource right under your noses! Lions and tigers and bears oh my! Jaguars and chimps and elephants indeed! Butterflies and flowers and much much more! It's the Jacksonville Zoo! W00t! Make the Jacksonville Zoo YOUR entertainment destination!!! >>> Hey all you sleepy heads -- this is your wake-up call -- time to visit the Jacksonville Zoo in Jacksonville, Florida! Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens : Florida was originally created on August 1, 2009. travel-and-places Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:17:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/petra_nemcova Petra Nemcova is the fashion supermodel from the Czech Republic whose star has been rising over the past few years! She has recently been spotted on Dancing With the Stars 2011. Wow ... adding a little beauty and grace to the dance floor. Why did I write this lens?  I have been an admirer of Petra Nemcova for several years. In 2006, I bid on and won her celebrity auction -- the 2006 Stuart Weitzman Bid for a Cure designer shoe. With the shoe, I received an autographed copy of her book Love Always, Petra, and her autographed photograph. Now you can own this fabulous collection as I am selling it. Contact me if you are interested in having it! Love Petra? You'll love this collection! I still have these items in my personal Petra Nemcova collection and may one day put them up for auction to benefit a favorite charity! From that time on, I was a big fan of hers and have followed her story. You probably didn't realize what you knew about Petra Nemcova, the supermodel with personality! Petra Nemcova : Love Always, Petra was originally created on September 26, 2007. entertainment Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:23:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/our-favorite-tool Our Favorite Tool is Power-ed! What is more important to a man than his tools? Do you know what your hubby or the man in your life considers to be his favorite tool? Why not take a moment and ask him? And be sure to direct him here to this debate. In my family, we can agree on this debate -- what is our favorite tool? So, without further ado, may I introduce you to our favorite tool! Ladies and gentlemen! Men may be from Mars and Women may be from Venus, but in our house, our favorite tool is the cordless, power-driven, screw driver -- more specifically, the Black & Decker XD1200K 12-Volt Ni-Cad 1/4-Inch Hex Cordless 5-Position Drill/Driver Kit. For a tool to qualify as our favorite tool, it has to be multipurpose and multifunctional -- this tool fits the bill. Be sure to make your mark by participating in the topicable debate about what is your favorite tool? Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus but we do agree on this debate ** Our Favorite Tool. Our Favorite Tool is Power-ed! was originally created on July 18, 2009. home-and-garden Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:51:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/warm-fuzzies-socks Welcome to the Warm Fuzzies Socks Showcase!  There's nothing better than warm and fuzzy in socks, especially as we head on into the colder weather.  You don't want to have those cold feet -- protect your tootsies with some stylish warm and fuzzy socks.  Let's see what we've got here!  Cotton, felt, fleece, microfiber, mohair, wool oh my! Warm fuzzies make ME smile! Warm Fuzzy Toe Socks: Gravity Fuzzy Animals Design Cute Toe Socks. Warm Fuzzies Socks Showcase was originally created on November 2, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:36:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mmt Jacksonville, Florida, December 19, 2007: T2 Labs Plant Explosion Kills 4! What is MMT? Also known as MCMT, the gasoline additive MMT was used in 1974 as an additive in unleaded gasoline; banned from 1977 to 1995 for use in the United States. MMT had been manufactured and marketed by T2 Laboratories, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, as Ecotane®. Ecotane® acquired EPA approval for use in the United States and attained widespread use in over 70 countries worldwide. In was the actual production of Ecotane® that resulted in the chemical explosion of December 19, 2007. In a previous company, I worked with the 2 partners of T2 Labs; I got to know them quite well. Those 2 friends and 2 coworkers lost their lives in that explosion. It was a sad day for everyone. Sadly, T2 Labs chose never to reopen their business. What is MMT -- Did it cause the T2 Labs Plant Explosion that killed 4? What is MMT : T2 Labs was originally created on December 23, 2007. travel-and-places Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:40:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/yoanabaraschi In a nutshell ... that's why I am a fan of Yoana Baraschi fashion! I appreciate her exquisite tailoring to produce apparel to make a woman feel and look like a woman. In her early career, she trained in Paris and later tenured with Betsey Johnson. Well, you might know that I like Betsey ... so it naturally follows that I'd be an admirer of Yoana Baraschi! Yoana Baraschi presents to the contemporary designer market a collection that is spirited, feminine and sensual. Drawing upon her 20 years of international design experience, Yoana creates clothes that reflect a woman's point of view--clothes that fit to perfection and are impeccably crafted. Add vintage references and a whimsical twist, and you've got a sophisticated and saleable collection that is perfect for ageless women who live life on their terms and dress the part. Yoana Baraschi Sophisticated Fashion was originally created on January 25, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:51:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/twitter-updates Twitter, Twitter, Twitter Updates! How often do you send updates to Twitter? Do you do one a day, one an hour, or one every few minutes? What is the acceptable number of updates -- is there such a thing? Has there been an established ratio of number of followers to number of updates as to what is an acceptable number? What is your take on this? How many updates do you have? How Often Should You Tweet Your Twitter Updates? How Often Should You Tweet Your Twitter Updates was originally created on January 15, 2009. internet Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:24:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/radley This is the page featuring Radley Bags and the Lovely Scottish Terrier, the Scottie Dog Icon! If you've not yet discovered the FABULOUSLY adorable and cute line of Radley Bags, you NEED to check them out! I'm been a fan of Radley Bags for a few years now and wanted to take some time to do this lens to let all my friends know about Radley. The Radley line has become recognizable through the years for its Scottie dog icon; i.e., the Scottish Terrier that comes to life, adorning the cool Radley Bags! I LOVE Radley Bags! I'm here to introduce you to the fabulously FUN line that I just can't get enough of. >>> Have you discovered the FABULOUSLY adorable and cute line of Radley Bags yet? Ah, love the whimsical and fun design elements and embellishments, especially the cute Scottish Terrier ! Radley Bags : Scottie Dog Icon was originally created on June 4, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:46:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidoo-requested-features When I worked for a Fortune 500 company, the V.P. of Sales & Marketing was always asking me to find information on the internet or asking me for helpful ideas to benefit our group.  In a previous position, I was tapped to be an ISO Internal Auditor.  It was that role that honed my skills in solution resolution and in making suggestions to improve the company processes. In a nutshell, my background probably explains why I have made so many SquidU Forum comments in "Requested Features."  Here you'll find a diary of my comments from that thread. P.S. Oh, did you know that I am Indubitably tentacular from these Squidoo Requested Features? Welcome to the diary log of Jaguar Julie contributions to Squidoo Requested Features via the SquidU Forum. Photo Credit:  Ideas Emanating from Person's Brain Photographic Print. A Squidoo Diary of Requested Features was originally created on October 30, 2009. squidoo-community Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:19:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/aspirations-of-a-minimalist So, how do I approach my aspirations for the year of 2012 and beyond? Starting off 2011, my "new" year, things HAD seriously changed! We [me, myself and I] started off by making the change to effect something better for us! Going through the life adjustments, after divorce, can be stressful. After a decade with someone, it takes a little time to find yourself. You are back to square one, so to speak. Setting goals for the new year requires a certain state-of-mind; a state-of-being! I am looking deep within my very core; pulling at my soul. It is a spiritual awakening of sorts! With extreme financial challenges and frustrations, it has required that I become a minimalist. I am getting more finely in touch with my spiritual being; moving towards a state of enlightenment and a more spiritual life. Seriously connecting with the highest level of positivity. Filtering out all that noise! NO, I am not becoming a nun! And, I don't think I will become a spiritual, heavenly angel any time soon either. But, I have been having plenty of discussions with spiritual beings, heavenly angels and even God [a time or too of late!] You see, I am moving through the other side of divorce. And, I have some very core and immediate ASPIRATIONS. I have become a MINIMALIST of sorts. Hence, aspirations of a minimalist!Aspirations of a Minimalist : Goals was originally created on January 8, 2011. culture-and-society Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:36:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chocolate-bath-towels If you love chocolate as much as I do, you might want to consider adding some chocolate bath towels to your bathroom! Ah, chocolate in the bathroom is slightly indulgent, but oh so tasty and trendy. Chocolate is a hot color these days for your home and bath. Think of chocolate bath towels as a sweet home accent that isn't fattening. P.S. My pick of a beautiful chocolate brown bath towel set is the Cambridge Perennial 7-Piece Bath Towel Set, Dark Chocolate. It is slightly indulgent, yet so tasty and very trendy! Chocolate Bath Towels : For Your Bath was originally created on April 20, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:48:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/creditvsdebit CREDIT vs. DEBIT: Which side are you on? You're at the checkout and asked, "Will that be credit or debit?" Huh? I have an option these days? And, BTW, what ever happened to good old hard-earned cash ... or is that something for the parents and grandparents? I remember my mother buying her convertible sports car and paying with cash! Wow, that was some debit card. I personally opt for credit and am patiently awaiting the OMNI-CREDIT card to answer my needs. So, weigh in ... Which side are you on? P.S. Thanks to all of you wonderful friends and visitors who took time to participate in this debate and xoxoxo to those who left 5 stars. We are so glad to report that those 5 stars have morphed into LIKES and we like that, definitely! CREDIT vs. DEBIT: Which side are you on? Credit vs. Debit : Financial Debate was originally created on February 24, 2008. business-and-work Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:21:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/candy-dish A Candy Dish makes a great Christmas present, Valentines Day gift, and a gift for year around. Everyone could use something sweet -- why it is like giving a warm fuzzy don't you know.  Think about giving the gift of a candy dish this year.  Welcome to the Candy Dish Showcase of delightfully sweet dishes. Bet you can't pick just one of these! Happy Holidays!!! Ah, sweet Candy Dishes -- How Sweet It Is | Yummy Treats! I've picked the Kupcakes and Kisses Triple Heart Candy Dish by Russ Berrie. This is such a perfect candy dish for Valentine's Day and other special days when you want to show heart! Love the triple hearts. >>> Ah, the holidays and gift-giving! Such a sweet gift is a candy dish to hold those sweets! Candy Dishes : Yummy Treats! was originally created on November 12, 2009. home-and-garden Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:40:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/runwayfootwear If you are a style fashionista like me, you've got to have the right shoes or boots to complement that designer outfit!  Project Runway and Full Frontal Fashion are two programs credited with bringing "runway fashion" and "runway footwear" to the general public. Because I so love runway fashion and runway footwear, I've devoted this lens to just that ... runway shoes and boots!  I've found some great designer runway footwear that will make you feel and look like a celebrity. Are you a fan of Project Runway and Full Frontal Fashion? Love the look of Runway Footwear? You'll love this lens ===> Runway Footwear -- Beautiful Designer Shoes from the Runway ! Photo Credit:  Pictured here are the Chloe 3 Buckle Crackled leather pumps. They are super sexy, very hot and definitely trendy. Runway Footwear : Beautiful Designer Shoes was originally created on October 28, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:11:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ayla-z I felt compelled to create a lens on Ayla Z Bouvette as I've found her artwork to be so original and intriguing. Ayla Z is an amazing artist whose work I first became acquainted with over 6 years ago on eBay.  At that time, I was purchasing artwork by Linda LeKinff, Itzchak Tarkay, and Anthony Falbo--whose work I had also just "discovered" on eBay. Ayla Z's original work focuses on the subjects' eyes as windows to their soul. Revisiting her artwork today, I find that I appreciate it just as much, if not more, from the day I first fell in love with it! You know what I'm saying? >>> A Bouvette, of aboriginal descent, who is a self-taught American Metis Artist with amazing talent! Introducing Ayla Z! Ayla Z : The Artist of Unspeakable Art was originally created on September 30, 2007. arts-and-design Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:40:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-total-pillow I've got the Total Pillow as you've probably seen advertised on TV. It doesn't cost a lot. And, it has a lot of style. The Total Pillow was actually one of my Christmas gifts of 2010. Here is how that story goes, about how Santa's little helper delivered the Total Pillow to my door. So, flash back to a chilly December day in 2010. it was bright and early in the morning. I had already been up for quite a while. Then, there came this knock on mom's fifth wheel door, where I had been wintering. Who was at the door? It was Al, Santa's little helper. Al had been assigned the Brooksville-Spring Hill district of Florida to deliver Santa's first gifts of Christmas. Well, my excitement could not be contained; I had to open the package ... and what did I see ... something round, with a hole in it, and very squishy! I hadn't thought about extra applications for said pillow -- er -- first gift of Christmas -- until I started writing this inspired page to tell all my readers about it. See!!! It's the Clever Comforts Total Pillow in Blue! P.S. Gosh, that Santa sure is smart! You see, the blue total pillow precisely matches my new electric blanket!The Total Pillow : As Seen on TV was originally created on December 23, 2010. home-and-garden Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:37:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-cucumbers Cucumbers can be art! There is beauty in food art. Art is all around us. As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so can there be beauty in cucumbers! Walk through a patch of cucumbers and you will find a bit of nature in food art -- a delectable, tasty art! I love cucumbers for art purposes and because they are quite tasty. Ah, cucumbers with sour cream and dill and perhaps some onions. Welcome to the art of cucumbers where you can find some beautiful cucumber art posters and items! Yumm! Yumm! Photo Credit: Various Types of Cucumber and a Metal Colander Photographic Print by Rynio, Joern The Art of Cucumbers was originally created on October 14, 2009. arts-and-design Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:27:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/butterfly-costume-wings Be slightly bewitching with Angelic Butterfly Costume Wings for Halloween! Be Slightly Mystical @ Halloween. Ah, I will just bet that you are SMILING right about now! I am TOO! For me, Halloween can be quite an inspiring holiday. This year, we are thinking NICE rather than terribly NAUGHTY. And, nice for me could possibly mean Butterfly Costume Wings! Be Slightly Magical | Mystical | Bewitching | Be Beautiful This Halloween With Beautiful Butterfly Costume Wings! Be sure to check out the page on Butterfly Costumes with Wings! Oh my!!! Today, I've picked the Smiffys Kids Pink Butterfly Girls Fairy Halloween Costume Wings! Ah, slightly magical me thinks! Angelic Butterfly Costume Wings was originally created on September 21, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:29:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/beethoven-violin-concerto Good day music enthusiasts! Please allow me for a bit of time to capture your interest and tell you about some classical music. I'd like to add a little musical culture to your lives. Today's musical pick is Beethoven Violin Concerto! Why Beethoven Violin Concerto? Oh, it is all things relative so to speak -- that's why. I have selected Beethoven VIolin Concerto because of my cousin David Taylor. I've done a SquidWho, Who is David Taylor, lens to introduce you to David's violin soloist performance of Beethoven Violin Concerto. Do you know that there is an interesting story behind Beethoven and his Violin Concerto?! Maestro, shall we ===> Bringing a little culture with some classical music and more specifically with the brilliant Beethoven Violin Concerto! Beethoven Violin Concerto was originally created on December 5, 2009. music Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:57:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chocolate-pearls I've been a fan of pearls for quite a few years now. The first time I spotted the Tahitian Chocolate Pearls, it was love at first sight. I've found a chocolate that's so desirable and non-fattening!  Now, if you can afford the real thing, the Tahitian and South Seas Chocolate Pearls are truly the most beautiful. As you probably already know, I acquired a Tahitian Black Pearl ring as an engagement ring.  I completed my set of black pearls and then discovered the Golden South Seas Pearls--of which I'm still a tremendous fan.  As with the "black," I've now got my "set" of golden pearls and have my eye out for something new ... Tahitian Chocolate Pearls! The real thing is rare and hard to find: Tahitian and South Seas Chocolate Pearls! Chocolate Pearls was originally created on December 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:34:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bonjovivideoshowcase If you've not heard of Bon Jovi or Jon Bon Jovi or Richie Sambora, you surely don't know what you've been missing!  This is one rock band that has so many memorable hits that it's difficult to pick just one favorite. I love how this group stays so current and relevant in their music. Bon Jovi recently performed a duet with Leann Rimes, Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore, which was shot in NYC. Another previous duet with Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland, Who Says You Can't Go Home was pretty hot.  Some of my top picks include It's My Life, You Give Love a Bad Name, Livin' on a Prayer, Wanted Dead or Alive, Bad Medicine, I'll Be There for You, Keep the Faith, Bed of Roses, Always, It's My Life, and Have a Nice Day.  See what I mean?  I can count so many of their hits as amongst my music favorites ... I guess you could say I'm a Bon Jovi fan! Bon Jovi Video Showcase was originally created on October 28, 2007. music Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:38:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/stop-the-insanity Ladies and gentlemen, can we talk? Can we be honest? Is there not a time that you have shook your head and thought, Stop the Insanity! Or have a day that you wanted to hang your head out that window and holler, "I can't take it any more!" Welcome to Stop the Insanity -- Feel Free to Vent! You have come to a place where you can be heard! Come on, express yourself! Surely there is something going on in your life that has got to stop or has got to change? "Stop the Insanity!" I say! Now. Let's be honest can we -- haven't you had a day when you want to Stop the Insanity ? Photo credit: Phyllis Diller flipping out by B.K. Nelson. Stop the Insanity : Feel Free to Vent was originally created on July 27, 2009. healthy-living Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:11:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-chopping-block The Chopping Block is a fabulous kitchen tool that comes in a variety of wood and geometric shapes. It makes a great kitchen gift that is a must-have! Yes, indeed! The Chopping Block will seriously give you the cutting edge in your kitchen ... especially if you get the right one! The chopping block is available in a variety of fabulous woods and fabulous shapes to give you a cutting edge in your kitchen. Today, I am seriously channeling edgy and not just ANY chopping block. You know, you don't realize how much you rely on chopping boards until you find yourself living [temporarily, I hope] in a fifth wheel. Yes, can we talk? So, you've probably got a set of hot pink plastic plates, like me. Say, EVER try to chop onions on a pink plastic plate? Watch those fingers ... and don't cry too much or your mascara will run! YES! I need a chopping board ... or more specifically the chopping block! My pick is a hot pick of Amazon's too! It is the Pinzon Round Bamboo Chopping Block with Inset Mezzaluna!The Chopping Block : Kitchen Tool was originally created on December 6, 2010. food-and-cooking Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:33:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cat-cookie-jar Welcome to the gallery of adorable and cute cat cookie jars! A cat can be man's best friend, move over you dogs. If you are looking for a delightful cookie jar as a Christmas present, think about a cat cookie jar. You will find some delightful selections here. Happy Happy! Cute Cat Cookie Jars are the Cat's Meow! Merry Christmas to ALL the Cool Cats Out There! Hello Garfield! My favorite pick is Eat, Drink & Be Meowy Cute Cat Cookie Jar. "Who Ate 'Em All?" M-E-O-W! Cute Cat Cookie Jars : The Cat's Meow was originally created on November 10, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:47:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-the-limoges-box "Limoges boxes are among the most collected and treasured objects in the world. Yet few people know the story behind the box." Are you familiar with the History and The Art of the Limoges Box? Did you know that the Limoges Box is predicted to be the hot new collectible item? You can learn all about The Art of the Limoges Box from the book by Nancy Du Tertre. I've also hand-selected some other books for collectors along with showcasing some of the actual art of Limoges Boxes. The Art of the Limoges Box. The Art of the Limoges Box was originally created on December 8, 2009. home-and-garden Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:45:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cherry-tree-poster Cherry trees have long been a classic in decorative nature photography. In Japan, the cherry blossom, also known as Sakura, is a national treasure enriched with symbolism and meaning in arts and culture and celebrated in festivals every year. In Western countries, the cherry tree is a symbol for spring and happiness. Cherry trees and their blossoms are quite popular. One can find many a beautiful variation of the cherry tree and cherry blossoms as a decorative theme. Thanks for dropping by and join us for a stroll through this virtual cherry tree image and poster shop. My cherry blossom pick: Mousepad flowers of cherry tree Shirofugen by editionha. Cherry Tree Posters : Flower Dreams was originally created on March 17, 2009. home-and-garden Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:33:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/welovetheusualsuspects The Usual Suspects : We Love This Movie!! This is one of those movies that I can watch over and over again and still catch something that I missed previously. Kevin Spacey is incredible in his role -- a masterful performance in The Usual Suspects! He is one multitalented performer! Verbal retrieves his personal effects from the property officer, including his gold watch and gold cigarette lighter, while Kujan, relaxing in the office he used for the interrogation, comments that Verbal was spared to keep the legend of Keyser Soeze alive. To tell the truth: Will the real Keyser Soeze please step forward = The Usual Suspects! The Usual Suspects : Movie was originally created on December 14, 2007. entertainment Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:28:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/diy-yard-tools Are You a Do-It-Yourselfer? You'll Need DIY Yard Tools For Your Yard I love my DIY yard tools and can do a mean bit of landscaping that rivals my hubby's! I have a variety of DIY yard tools -- lots of them are the Black and Decker brand -- that I rely on for our southern yard. Throughout the years, our home has sported the best looking, manicured yard possible. Hubby picks out the bushes and plants and takes care of the weeds. Me? Well, I love cutting the grass and edging it and trimming up the bushes with those DIY yard tools. I love to come outside our home and work in the yard with these tools. >>Let me introduce you to my DIY yard tools. I actually know how to do my own yard work with DIY yard tools! Our home has the best looking yard! Time to "mow" the grass! Fore!!! DIY Yard Tools For Your Yard was originally created on June 1, 2008. home-and-garden Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:13:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/make-a-wish-jewelry Ah, Wishes Can Come True with Make a Wish Jewelry. P.S. So would it be not a circular reference of sorts if one made a wish for a Personalized Make-a-wish Bracelet and then they come to find out that their wish was granted? You know, that they are getting one of these as a Christmas present? Cool! Call it karma or call it kismet. A little birdie told me that our company is gifting all the women in the office with one of these make a wish bracelets. Ah, this one is mine BUT let's see what we can find for you! As I was looking for MORE of these, I found they appeared to have sold out for the season. Perhaps the beautiful "Make-a-wish" bracelet as featured might be available for you in the future? I've got mine; let's see if you can get YOURS! Make a Wish Jewelry was originally created on December 17, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:21:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/warm-whiskers-pillows Need a hug? Want to give a hug? Why not consider giving the Gift of Warmth and Hugs with Warm Whiskers Pillows! What is warm, huggable, your best friend, and smells good too? Why it could possibly be these creature comforts from Warm Whiskers! Go ahead, put YOUR stuffed bear in the microwave! Heat him up ... and then let's cuddle a little and think of warm fuzzies! Do you seriously vave cold spots on your body or know someone who does? Heck, you are speaking to an authority on dealing with "cold issues," Jaguar Julie! I wintered the Winter of 2010 in a propane gas-powered fifth wheel that got quite cold. My whole body was screaming out, "I AM seriously cold, cold, cold !!!" The temperature hit 15 degrees Fahrenheit and I had not heat. Hello Warm Whiskers Pillows ... and warm socks, sweaters, scarves, electric blanket; oh my! I've been researching and writing a lot about warmth. I've concentrated, for the Holidays, on providing my readers with great ideas for presenting a "gift of warmth." In the spotlight today is a very huggable bear! It is the Warm Whiskers Grizzles Apollo Bear Montana State Bobcats heated body pillow! Gosh, that is a mouthful, eh? No, don't put it in your mouth! Give the Gift of Huggable Warmth ... give the gift of Warm Whiskers Pillows! Warm Whiskers Pillows was originally created on December 16, 2010. healthy-living Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:53:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/down-to-earth-angels Thinking of a heavenly gift? Think Down to Earth Angels. Happy Holidays Folks and welcome to the showing of angels! We are presenting some heavenly "down to earth" angels. You can't find a lot of them, well unless you are talking about the Squidoo Squid Angels. You'll probably find more "down to earth" squid angels on Squidoo than you can find at Hallmark. But, not to fear! I believe in angels and I believe in presenting the best of the angels that I can find. You see, Hallmark has the very best angels. They have a line of "down to earth" angels which are so precious! Here's one of my favorites! It's the Hallmark Christmas Holiday Down To Earth Angels Collection - Angel of Good Cheer! Good Cheer is important you know? Merry Christmas and Good Cheer to You and Yours! Down To Earth Angels : Heavenly Gifts was originally created on December 5, 2010. home-and-garden Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:49:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/in-cold-blood I have been fascinated by the author Truman Capote since I first saw the 1967 film, In Cold Blood, based on his captivating 1966 book by the same name. When I saw the riveting 2005 film, Capote, it renewed my interest in the book and the film about the 1959 slaying of Herbert Clutter along with his wife and two children in Holcomb, Kansas. PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION: If you have not read Truman Capote's book or seen the original film, you really MUST take some time to: #1. Read the 1966 book, In Cold Blood. #2. See the 1967 film, In Cold Blood. #3. See the 2005 film, Capote. On June 10, 2010 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content. In Cold Blood was originally created on March 16, 2008. books-poetry-writing Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:47:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/olustee-battlefield It was a hot and sticky Sunday afternoon on the back of a motor scooter, touring the northern boundary of Florida when we came upon it. It? Why the sign at the entrance said Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park. I personally knew nothing about Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park or Olustee for that matter. So, I definitely knew even less about the Battle of Olustee; and the fact that it was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War! Right here in Florida. My hubby [oh, now my ex-hubby folks!] had researched our day trip out of Jacksonville, Florida. He scheduled in Olustee at the tail end of our return trip. We were tooling East on Route 90, shortly after stopping for lunch in Lake City. By this time, the mid afternoon Florida sun had topped 100 degrees. Ah, the heat had set the tone of our trip that faithful afternoon as we came upon Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park. We slowed down and turned left into the park. >>> The Battle of Olustee was fought in Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park. Did YOU Know? Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park was originally created on June 16, 2010. travel-and-places Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:12:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups/jacksonvilleflorida Jacksonville Florida Headquarters: Welcome to the Headquarters of Jacksonville, Florida! This group-lens aka lens-group showcases all there is about Jacksonville, Florida. All lenses are welcome provided their subject matter is Jacksonville: history, people, travel, politics, geography, activities, whatever! Check out what lenses are a part of the portfolio of the Jacksonville, Florida group.  Have you created a lens on this fair city?  We'd love to include you! Welcome to Jacksonville Florida Headquarters! >>> Say Hello to Jacksonville Florida -- The Prominent City of the Southeast United States! Oh, and by the way! I am saying GOODBYE to Jacksonville as I continue my journey through the state of Florida ... in a state of bliss, so to speak! Photo Credit: Jacksonville Jaguars Helmet Wall Decal. Jacksonville Florida Headquarters was originally created on February 3, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:15:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/for-the-loons For the Loons : For the Birds? Hmmm! Have YOU guessed which bird is the favorite of my mom? Did YOU say loon i.e. L-O-O-N? Well, how did you know that? Did some little birdie tell you? Huh? Oh, that little birdie was me, moi???? OK! So, you guessed it by the title of this page, For the Birds?! Well, howdie doodie yes indeed! You see, I come from a household of animal and nature lovers! First there were the cats and quite a few of them. ===> Now, we have totally gone to and for the birds, no REALLY! For the Loons | For the Birds Really! So, this animal er bird tribute page is dedicated to MY MOM! She had dropped by to visit the Meadow Pipit, Rainbow Bee-eater and the Rainbow Lorikeet and did not yet find her favorite bird. So, here ya go mom! We have now officially gone looney for the LOONS! HELP! Rescue the loon! Rescue this loon!!!! Female Loon Art Print by John Pezzenti Jr. For the Loons : All About Loons was originally created on September 29, 2010. pets-and-animals Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:03:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/natureinspired I am inspired by nature! Have you heard of the terminology "faux bois?"  It's a fancy word for "fake wood."  When you talk about designs that are nature-inspired or inspired by nature, probably the most literal of these are faux bois. What's cool about the Faux Bois Dining Table is its organic tree form with the actual roots, branches and bark texture.  You don't get any more nature-inspired than this! Nature-inspired is also a living ecosphere, a stone vase, a wire nest, and a thatched bowl. >>> Getting to the root of the matter, it's designs that are inspired by nature! Ah, I am nature inspired! >>> Nature Inspired = Faux Bois and More! Nature Inspired : Faux Bois and More was originally created on August 4, 2007. healthy-living Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:09:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hokey-pokey So! I'm sitting here getting antsy. I'm shaking my head ... oh no ... I mean my left foot ... and then my right foot ... and then my hips too! HEY, how about YOU? Are you a Squidoo lensmaster who has been burning up that keyboard [and mouse] chasing after little monsters? Are you finally DREAMING of little monsters? [They're coming to take me away ha ha!] Ha ha ha ha! Well ... being one of those lensmasters needing a Hokey Pokey Time-Out myself, from time to time, I want to seriously help YOU out today! Break time! STOP the insanity. Step away from that keyboard; hey you'll go blind staring at those little monsters. Oh, and points alert! We have two important polls ===> Do YOU Need a Hokey Pokey Time-Out? and Did YOU Watch That Hokey Pokey Video? along with the Hokey Pokey Great Debate! Let's do the Hokey Pokey you all ... it is a HOKEY POKEY TIME-OUT ... courtesy of Jaguar Julie. You there Kipsy??? Hit it! A Hokey Pokey Time-Out was originally created on September 13, 2010. entertainment Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:16:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/damespointbridge Of all the bridges in Jacksonville, Florida, the Dames Point Bridge is by far the most attractive. It spans two miles and was completed in 1989. When I worked for a terpene chemicals company on the northside, I traveled on this bridge twice daily for nearly five years. It was undoubtedly the BEST part of my morning and evening drive ... except when it was foggy! The cable-stayed bridge is an elegant, economical and efficient structure. Virtually unknown 40 years ago, these bridges have become increasingly important as their properties have been more fully understood. They have recently proved to be highly cost-effective for short to medium spans. Dames Point Bridge : Jacksonville, FL was originally created on January 25, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:01:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/click-bags The Click Bag aka C.L.I.C.K. Bag is a sweet little bag that's part of the offerings of Moe Bags created by fashion designer Mary Rambin. This is the HOT little must have bag that oozes celebrity appeal. There is so much celebrity press on this little bag that I discovered several years ago. It is so adorably styled and just the perfect size for the must haves. It essentially got its name from those must have necessary items a woman needs to carry on a hot night out ... Cell phone, Lip gloss, Identification, Cash [or Credit card], and Keys. Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson, Brittany Murphy, Eva Mendes, Courtney Cox, Renee Zellwegger, Nicollette Sheridan, and Hillary Duff are some of the Hollywood-type, red carpet celebrities who have loved the Click Bags! We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of 32-year old Brittany Murphy on December 20, 2009. Click Bags : Must Have Little Bags was originally created on April 25, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:55:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/madagascar-hissing-cockroach The Madagascar hissing cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa), also known as Hissing roach or simply Hisser, is one of the largest species of cockroach, reaching 4-5 inches at maturity. Yikes, guys! That's a big cockroach. Do you know that they are originally from the island of Madagascar off the African coast. Those cockroaches just love to congregate in rotting logs. Do you know that cockroaches are actually a delicacy in Asian countries ... and probably elsewhere ... such as wherever Survivor, the TV show, is filmed! I personally wouldn't eat a cockroach for any amount of money!! Say hello to the delicious Madagascar hissing cockroach! Madagascar Hissing Cockroach was originally created on January 16, 2008. pets-and-animals Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:36:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/dragonflies Dragonflies are graceful flying insects that migrate like birds! Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, we really didn't see a lot of dragonflies like we do today in Northeastern Florida. My inspiration for this lens on dragonflies occurred on August 27, 2007 at 2:15pm in the afternoon as I was driving out of our community. I saw something I've never seen before -- literally hundreds and hundreds of dragonflies gracefully flying back and forth across the entrance to our community. That day happened to be a day we experienced a lunar eclipse! I do remember that we called dragonflies "darning needles" when I was growing up! >>> I love dragonflies; such graceful migrators! Dragonflies : The Graceful Migrators was originally created on August 27, 2007. pets-and-animals Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:23:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/national-gallery-of-art-calendars Be an art collector when you select the National Gallery of Art Calendars for 2012! Are you a lover of fine art and the art of the masters? I personally have been into fine art collecting for over a decade and have some great art pieces hanging on my walls. If I am going to pick an engagement calendar I WANT to use every day, it had been be art. Yes, art! You know ... for the art of it! When thinking of a yearly calendar, it has got to be an ART piece! And, it is an extra bonus to find the very artful calendars of the National Gallery of Art. Oh, and YES they are oh so collectible too! Here is one for You! It's the National Gallery of Art: 2012 Engagement Calendar. Introduce some fine art into your daily lives! National Gallery of Art Calendars was originally created on October 3, 2010. arts-and-design Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:12:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/halloween-boo-opoly How about Halloween Boo-Opoly for your Halloween entertainment this year? BOO! And Trick or Treat too! Are you into board games, maybe traditional board games? Are you short on cash and can't afford to take that family of 4 to the neighborhood theater? Are you trying to reconnect with your significant other, main squeeze or the little monsters? Hey, I hear ya! Been there, done that myself more than once. How about a board game? How about Halloween Boo-Opoly? You won't get bored this Halloween with Halloween Boo-Opoly Monopoly Game!! Halloween Boo-Opoly Game was originally created on September 10, 2010. hobbies-games-toys Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:01:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/treats-please Thanks for dropping by the no trick zone of Halloween Treats Please! Yeah, no tricks please! Hello Halloween Funsters! Oh, I do have a sense of humor, but sometimes the tricks can be TOO much, you know? Listen, I've surely had my share of tricks throughout the years. Nope, I've not pulled any tricks to mention, but, for the most part, call me a treat kind of gal. SO, no fanfare really ... just a friendly and sweet type of page to say HEY "HALLOWEEN TREATS PLEASE" >>> Let me give you an idea of what I am talking about. They tell me that "guys" need to have it spelled out ... so I am S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G it out for the guys out there! A little sweet sampling of what I wouldn't mind having in my Halloween Pumpkin Basket! Today's Treat Credit: Halloween, Here is Your Treat, Jack O'Lantern Masterprint. Halloween Treats Please : No Tricks was originally created on October 6, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:58:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/start-wearing-orange Start Wearing Orange > be a colorful you. This fashion trend color initiative rolled out at Halloween ... You have just stepped into the Colorful Halloween Zone! The Orange Zone! You probably already know me, moi = Jaguar Julie, as the "Start Wearing Purple" brand ambassador, YES? Well, being the colorful character that I am ... it is NOW time to branch out of our color palette. START WEARING ORANGE folks! Hey! It is a Halloween right of passage that you embrace the colorful color of ORANGE. Come on in ... let's explore some of the top picks for the color orange. We promise to inspire you to consider orange. To consider ... start wearing orange! Wearing ORANGE. Start wearing ORANGE for me NOW!Start Wearing Orange : Now was originally created on October 6, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:47:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/yedi-houseware-teapots Why are Yedi Houseware Teapots so much fun? That's easy to answer as you can find these cute teapots in a variety of shapes, colors and patterns! There are pastels, bright colors, polka dots (a personal favorite), and even in stripes! What's so cool about these is that they come in a color-coordinated hatbox! Go ahead and colorize your kitchen and your tea party with teapots from Yedi Houseware. Bet you'll want to add a couple of these to your kitchen! P.S. Don't you just love this orange Yedi Houseware teapot? I do! >>> Have a little fun with your tea party with Yedi Houseware Teapots -- colorful and a bit whimsical. Yedi Houseware Teapots : Colorize Your Kitchen was originally created on April 23, 2009. food-and-cooking Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:12:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/carpathian-mountains Did you know that the Carpathian Mountains are border miles forming the eastern wing of the great Central Mountain System of Europe. The Carpathian Mountains form the borders of Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Ukraine, Austria, Serbia, and northern Hungary. They comprise some 900 border miles of several Eastern European countries -- The Incomparable Carpathian Mountains! Carpathian Mountains : Border Miles was originally created on January 20, 2008. travel-and-places Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:34:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ohio-northern-university I attended Ohio Northern University, ONU, a "long" time ago, as a Liberal Arts major, majoring in Biology and then English.  Luckily, attending Ohio Northern University, I was awarded a small scholarship as a Getty Scholar and participated in a Work Study program that gave me some spending cash to pay for books. At ONU, I was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, ZTA, fraternity and a Bearcub Cheerleader for our wrestling team.  We had an excellent wrestling program when I attended ONU. >>> A private university located in Ada, Ohio comprised of five colleges -- Ohio Northern University! Ohio Northern University : Not OSU was originally created on December 24, 2007. education Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:49:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/keywords-search Keywords Search : A Tale of the Long Tail(s) ISO More Traffic! Rather like the search for the Holy Grail? Perhaps! Well, hello article writers! If you are writing on the internet and authoring Squidoo lenses, you surely have heard lots about the importance of keywords in search engine optimization. You've undoubtedly employed a number of SEO tips to pick the right search keywords for use. You have read much about researching keywords and usually researching keywords BEFORE you write your article! How do you know that you are using the right keywords for search engine purposes? How much research should you do to pick the correct mix of keywords? Are you following reputable keyword research techniques to pick the right keywords? What about the long tail in searches? Are you up to speed on writing good content that maximizes for long tails? You'll get to see some long tails which brought in the visitors to a number of my lenses. Look for the examples below of long tails. Are you using those researched keywords properly to get your lenses indexed and found in the top online searches? Google surely loves good keywords ... good, relevant, unique and topicable keywords for search purposes! Are you aware of the keywords which are searched to bring traffic to your Squidoo lenses? You might be surprised -- check your dashboards! Go to the page http://www.squidoo.com/stats/traffic/your-lens-name and scroll down to the right side of the page to see your Keywords. You'll see a variety of Keywords and Keyword Phrases which brought in traffic to your lens from the search engines. Surprised? ===> The importance of keywords in search engine optimization and bringing in more traffic! Pay attention to the long tail in searches. ===> Keywords Search = What Brings in More Traffic? Keywords Search : A Tale of the Long Tail(s) was originally created on October 1, 2009. internet Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:45:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/corelle-coordinates-trays Welcome to the showcase of Corelle Coordinates Trays. Coordinating home decor is such a stylish and trendy thing to do! With Coordinates from Corelle, you can easily coordinate your trays with your dinnerware, counter mats, and even placemats. Let me show you the best of the line-up of coordinating trays from Corelle Coordinates. I think you will be amazed. Oh, did I say these trays are super affordable and are multipurpose, transitioning to the office too! If you are looking for trendy and stylish coordinating TRAYS for your kitchen, think of Corelle Coordinates for trays! My favorite pick is the Corelle Coordinates Melamine Rectangular Tray, Bamboo Leaf. Corelle Coordinates Trays was originally created on November 8, 2009. home-and-garden Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:01:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/miss-columbus-day Well, maybe you didn't know that all of the Columbus-named cities in the United States were invited each year to participate in the Columbus Day festivities.  The various Columbus cities who participated would send their "Miss Columbus" to the host city of Columbus, Ohio, where a "Miss Columbus USA" would be chosen. This type of Columbus Day celebration had gone on for quite a few years in Columbus, Ohio. Speaking from first-hand experience, I can say that my reign as a Miss Columbus, Ohio was quite memorable.  Competition to pick the Ohio representative began months before Columbus Day. A few dozen girls initially competed in personal interviews which narrowed down the list to ten finalists.  The ten of us got to pick a wardrobe, from stores in a local mall, to wear that included two outfits--a casual outfit and a gown.  I can honestly say that the night I won the competition the girl next to me had to elbow me, "Hey, that's YOU!"  You see, I never expected to win! On April 26, 2010, this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content. Miss Columbus Day was originally created on December 24, 2007. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:02:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/toby-the-toad-collection Welcome to the fun Toby the Toad Collection of adorable and slightly whimsical ceramic home accents. Looking for some cute gift ideas? Why not think about coordinating a set from the Toby the Toad Collection. Who doesn't like a good frog especially a smiling and friendly frog. This is my pick! It is Toby The Toad Cookie Jar that brings a little nature into your home! Ribbit ribbit and hello from the Toby the Toad Collection! >>> Say hello to Toby the Toad -- a Collection of adorable and slightly whimsical home accents. Here Froggy Froggy: Ribbit Ribbit! Toby the Toad Collection : Here Froggy! was originally created on November 10, 2009. home-and-garden Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:51:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/corsetjewelry Corset jewelry has that lace-up, crisscross styling of a corset. I personally love the look of corset jewelry with its crisscross styling.  This cuff is one of my favorites examples of corset jewelry.  It's the Zoppini Stainless Steel Leather Cuff Bracelet. I'm glad you dropped by today to visit. You know you may find corset jewelry to your liking! Well, I surely hope you do and how nice to see you! Corset Jewelry : Lace-Up Jewelry was originally created on August 21, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:27:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/slovakia Slovakia aka the Slovak Republic was originally the eastern portion of Czechoslovakia. It is a small landlocked republic in Central Europe bordering the Czech Republic and Austria in the west, Poland in the north, Ukraine in the east and Hungary in the south. With a population of over five million, Slovakia is a member of the European Union. The capital is Bratislava. In this lens I hope to give you a good overview of everything Slovakia including the history, steps to freedom, politics, people, and geography.  Since I first created this lens, I've found so many excellent YouTube videos which I've selected to showcase to give you a better feel for The Slovak Republic.  Some videos that really "touched" me include the "Hidden History" of Slovakia and many showing the Roma or gypsies.  I hope you enjoy what I've presented here! By the way, the significance of this page to Squidoo lensmasters? Oh, simple! This is one of my first instances of writing in a series of related topics! In March 2006 I initiated the "Made in" series of lenses to celebrate all that is Eastern European. I initially wrote about Made in Hungary and Made in Romania to celebrate my Eastern European heritage. And, then I expanded that niche or series to include MORE about Eastern European subjects ... you know, like Slovakia, the Slovak Republic! Slovakia : The Slovak Republic was originally created on April 21, 2006. travel-and-places Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:50:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/corelle-round-dinnerware Welcome to the showcase of Corelle Livingware Round Dinnerware Sets. Who said that the round shape is not stylish or trendy? With the wonderful line of round dinnerware from Corelle, it is "hip to be in the round!" Let me show you the best of the line-up of round dinnerware from Corelle that is pretty amazing. I think you will be amazed. Oh, did I say it is super affordable too? My personal favorite is the Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Hot Dots. Corelle Round Dinnerware Sets was originally created on November 8, 2009. home-and-garden Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:09:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/boots-the-cat Hello Boots! Our little Bootie is one of the Original Country Club Cats of Jacksonville, Florida. And, it's the initiative to provide a bed a bed for Boots the Cat : Purretty Please. Ah! What a purrfect little cat. Meet Boots aka Bootie! We have been a bit derelict in our duty, Oh, of introducing you to our Bootie! It was one bright and early August day, That our little Bootie came to stay! >>> Welcome to the global reach-out campaign! A Bed for Boots the Cat | Purretty Please! On September 29, 2010 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content. A Bed for Boots the Cat : Purretty Please was originally created on September 27, 2010. pets-and-animals Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:13:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/peace-in-the-meadow Doesn't that title just make YOU smile, I ask? It does it for me! Gifting the gift of a Christmas figurine by Russ is the right thing to do! Give the gift of "Peace in the Meadow" ... Ahhhhh! Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas! Peace in the Meadow for Christmas | Ho Ho Ho Christmas Figurines! Ho Ho Ho PEOPLE! This merry Christmas figurine I have selected to spotlight today is the Peace in the Meadow Snowmen, Bear and Goose Figurine by Russ! Peace in the Meadow : Christmas Figurines was originally created on December 13, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:35:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/drewpetersondidit Well, it is the REALLY HOT and topicable debate pitting one side against the other! Husbands and Wives ... DREW PETERSON definitely DID IT! Oh man ... the seemingly sheer arrogance and audacity of this guy Drew Peterson just kills me! To have the nerve to accuse his wife Stacy of running off with another man and leaving her young children is just too much to stomach. Now with the latest news about the 'murder' of his third wife is there any doubt whatsoever? So, what do YOU think about it all? Do you also think DREW PETERSON definitely DID IT or NOT? P.S. Thanks to all of you wonderful friends and visitors who took time to participate in this debate. You may wonder why I did this page on Drew Peterson. Well, I know from first hand experience how a husband can harm his wife. You see, in my first marriage, I married a man I met at college. The verbal and physical abuse started on campus ... and continued to escalate right into our marriage. I escaped with my life and am alive today because I wouldn't stand for the abuse any longer. That's my story. What about Mrs. Peterson??? Drew Peterson Did It! was originally created on February 23, 2008. entertainment Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:12:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/musical-cuckoo-clocks Welcome to the beautiful showcase of  River City Musical Cuckoo Clocks. I am just cuckoo over the delightful selection of these musical cuckoo clocks. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, mom and grandma both loved cuckoo clocks and had several in their homes. I know mom would love to have one of these musical clocks! Looking for a good starter musical cuckoo clock, or perhaps a great housewarming gift? Think of the River City Clocks Musical Multi-Colored Quartz Cuckoo Clock - 8 Inches Tall - Model # M8-08PQ.  It is affordably priced and plays 12 different melodies. >>> Thinking of a delightful and fun clock as a housewarming gift? Why not think of River City musical cuckoo clocks! Musical Cuckoo Clocks by River City! Musical Cuckoo Clocks by River City was originally created on November 10, 2009. home-and-garden Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:08:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/reach-for-the-stars Reach For the Stars : Twinkle and Shine! It's a page full of twinkly inspiration. We all can use a little inspiration to start off our day and heck, to start off each and every day! Wow, we are already zooming into twenty twelve ... 2012! Can you imagine that? Where in the world did the last TWO years go? I don't know about you, but for me, those have been two jamming years. Don't you just remember when we were bracing ourselves at the end of 1999 and preparing for the Millennium when our computers would cease working? Can YOU imagine that? Now is the time! Reach For the Stars : Twinkle and Shine!!! Just GO FOR IT! You need to stretch yourself and go for it before it is too late. Don't know what all you can look forward to when you are an angel in Heaven with time on your hands. Well, well, well! Welcome my friends to the year of the squid for some folks! What are YOU going to do to reach your goals each day? Yeah, I know ... everybody is talking about resolutions, personal goals and even bucket lists. Heck, resolutions are good, but come on now ... and let's all "Reach for the stars!" What is important to note! As you are reaching for those twinkly stars, perhaps purple ones, think about how your actions are impacting your neighbor, friends, or former friends. Are you a compassionate person? Turn over a new leaf! Reach for the Stars. ** Are YOU? Will YOU?? ** Photo Credit: Reach For The Stars Wall Decal. Reach for the Stars : Twinkle and Shine was originally created on December 30, 2009. culture-and-society Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:04:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/twitter-vs-tattoo Twitter vs. Tattoo -- Which is MORE Popular? Ladies and gentlemen! Have you not noticed the popularity of Twitter AND Tattoo in the Squidoo Top 100? Holy Mackerel Andy! If you want to get your lens noticed these days, it surely seems as though you might want to select a topic that has something to do with either Twitter or Tattoo. So, Twitter vs. Tattoo! Which would you put your money on? Do that keyword research and find a twitter or tattoo subject to write about! P.S. Do you like this image of a stylized twitter vs tattoo? I created the look using www.twitlogo.com. Twitter vs. Tattoo : Debate was originally created on August 12, 2009. internet Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:43:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/shakirashakira Did you know that the Colombian pop-star Shakira Shakira has broken all sorts of music chart records, not to mention hearts worldwide? Her name bears repeating twice: Shakira Shakira! She is also the only artist from South America to reach the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, the Australian ARIA chart, the United World Chart and the UK Singles Chart. Shakira Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, record producer, dancer and occasional actress who has been a major figure in the pop music scene of Latin America since the mid-1990s. In 2001, she broke through into the English-speaking market with the release of her first album there, Laundry Service, which sold over fifteen million copies worldwide. Shakira continues to diversify and broaden her creative talents. To me, Shakira is such an amazing performer! She has got it all going on for her. When I think back to the day that I penned this lens, and then think of Shakira today, it is such a pleasure to say that Shakira Shakira is hot hot hot!!! Shakira Shakira : Female Pop Star was originally created on August 10, 2007. entertainment Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:10:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/anniversary-bags You could say that the Anniversary Bag for a particular designer signifies that they have arrived at establishing themselves as a desirable fashion accessories brand. The designers that are featured in this lens with Anniversary Bags celebrate ten to eighty-five years--Dooney & Bourke 30th Anniversary, Fendi 10th Anniversary, Gucci 85th Anniversary, and Vera Bradley 25th Anniversary. Wow? Can you imagine having an 85th wedding anniversary? Bravo to Gucci for sustaining the designer brand for that many years. It's a truly golden anniversary! Celebrating the collectibility of THE designer Anniversary Bags. The best of the best >>> Anniversary Bags! Anniversary Bags : 10, 25, 30 Retired was originally created on November 17, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:03:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/whitespace Welcome to my page devoted to White Space = a design principle that teaches us about balance and more things. It is like the theory of Yin and Yang! Yin and Yang--a great example of the balance of white space vs. dark space -- describes two primal opposing but complementary forces found in all things in the universe. Yin, the darker element, is passive, dark, feminine, downward-seeking, and corresponds to the night; yang, the brighter element, is active, light, masculine, upward-seeking and corresponds to the day; yin is often symbolized by water, while yang is symbolized by fire. So what exactly is white space?  It is often referred to as negative space; that portion of a page left unmarked.  White space is that magic element that dictates great graphic design. White space is very important in website design; I much prefer a white background coupled with great layout as opposed to a dark background with white text.  That must be my Yang talking! >>> It's like riding a bike or learning how to type! Once you learn how with WHITE SPACE, you always seem to remember what it is! Ah, white space = The Yin and Yang of IT ! White Space : The Yin and Yang of It was originally created on May 21, 2006. arts-and-design Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:31:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/quad_shelving The Quad shelving unit by Contraforma is a masterpiece of form and function in one.  It's one of my favorite contemporary modular shelving units. The Quad shelving unit has been often described as laid-back yet elegant!  The Quad shelving unit shelves are a laminated plywood and the back panels are powder-coated metal.  What's cool about Quad shelving unit is that you can customize it to your size needs by assembling the separate shelves. It's a design by Nauris Kalinauskas. Quad Shelving : Geometric and Modular was originally created on August 18, 2007. home-and-garden Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:38:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/satu-mare Satu Mare is a city located in Satu Mare County in Northwest Romania on the Somes river. It's some 13 km from the border with Hungary and 27 km from the border with Ukraine. What's particularly interesting about Satu Mare is that it was originally a city in Hungary, but because of the border changes after World War I, it's now located in Romania. I know this city quite well as you see, my maternal grandfather was from Satu Mare! A few years ago, I had the trip of a lifetime in that we visited this city to do research on my grandfather and his mother and father ... and spent quite some time visiting 4 different cemeteries. You'll find pictures from our road trip that I've included below. P.S. I've been researching old Satu Mare and Szatmar-Nemeti pictorial postcards for several years. Be sure to check out the newly added postcard pictures! Satu Mare, Romania : Szatmar-Nemeti, Hungary was originally created on April 6, 2006. travel-and-places Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:50:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lighted-palm-tree Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree! The past several years, we were sporting a Lighted Palm Tree trio in our front yard decorations as our Tropical Christmas Tree, Southern Style. On one Black Friday long ago, we went shopping at our local Target. We weren't sure what new yard decorations we were going to buy, but when we saw the Lighted Palm Tree trio on display, we HAD to have it! Boy did it ever look cool in our front yard with that Lighted Palm Tree! More about that later. You see, we wanted to do our part to be living green. We did not want to slay a pine tree for the sake of having a Christmas tree. As there are three green palm trees in our arrangement, we figure we've saved over 3 dozen live Christmas trees from being cut down. We also conserve energy with our lighting display; it is on a timer for 4 hours of lighted display! So! Guess what? I got a divorce and gave up the custody of that lighted palm tree threesome. I was suffering separation anxiety and needed to get me one for myself. And, then I found a fabulous lighted palm tree at Bealls. Holy Smokes! Now that I am in my new digs, the lighted palm tree has a prominent spot on my screen patio ... ALL YEAR LONG! I'm living green with the Lighted Palm Tree! The Lighted Palm Tree : Southern Style Christmas Tree was originally created on November 29, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:55:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chocolate-comforters Chocolate Comforters : How Sweet It Is! If you love chocolate as much as I do, you might want to consider adding a chocolate comforter to your bedroom! Yes, chocolate in the bedroom is slightly indulgent, but oh so tasty and definitely trendy for comforters. And you know, chocolate is a hot color these days for your home and bedroom. P.S. This beautiful chocolate brown comforter set set is the Branch Reverse set that's nature-inspired. It is slightly indulgent, yet so tasty and very trendy! How sweet it is to add a chocolate comforter to your bedroom >>> Chocolate Comforters : For Your Bed! How Sweet It Is with chocolate. Chocolate Comforters : For Your Bed was originally created on April 20, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:37:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sunbeam-electric-blanket A Gift of Warmth is surely The Sunbeam Electric Blanket. This was my Christmas gift of 2010 when I wintered in Brooksville, Florida in a fifth wheel with no heat. Ah, the Sunbeam Electric Blanket ... Seriously, turn it on! Feel the warmth! Imagine the feeling that you are sitting in front of a picturesque, roaring fire in your fire place. That's how you'll feel when you turn up the heat on your electric blanket. Ah! The very special gift of warmth, which makes a great gift for Christmas and a special warm Valentines Day gift, is the electric blanket. And, not just any electric blanket. The last electric blanket that I had was green and full-size. I still have that electric blanket but have misplaced the heating controls. So, I am in the market for another electric blanket. Lately, I have really been digging the color red ... so I have picked a red electric blanket! In the spotlight is a very special electric blanket that we have selected. In particular, it is this one! The Sunbeam Full Imperial Nights Electric Heated Warming Heating Blanket Clay Pot Red! I love it. I want it. Perhaps YOU want it too? Or, perhaps you know someone who would LOVE to get it this Christmas? Mmmmmm! Merry Christmas. Photo Credit: A Place to Sit by the Fire with a Sunbeam Electric Blanket, I presume! The Sunbeam Electric Blanket was originally created on December 4, 2010. home-and-garden Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:37:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Kindle-Wireless-Reading-Device The Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device is my favorite gadget right next to my iPod nano and Blackberry Curve. I absolutely love it! I was one of the FIRST Squidoo lensmasters to get the Amazon Kindle; I bought mine in late June 2008. Today it feels like I've always had it. I don't know what I did before my Amazon Kindle! You quickly become attached to reading Kindle-style and almost feel a bit strange cracking that paperback book. I have downloaded Seth Godin's audiobook, Tribes! My first and only audiobook! You know it surely is amazing how many other Squidoo lenses have been created on the Amazon Kindle! Congratulations to my friend Susan for getting her Amazon Kindle to the top spot on Squidoo on January 4, 2010. Kindle Wireless Reading Device from Amazon was originally created on May 14, 2008. Amazon Instant Order Update: You purchased this item on June 23, 2008. computers-and-electronics Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:20:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidoostatspublicorprivate OMG, Private and Public Types! This debate has really started to heat up with people taking sides! SQUIDOO STATS -- PUBLIC or PRIVATE ? HELLO, CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW??? There's been a bit of difference and a bit of debate happening lately on the forum(s) about whether or not Squidoo Stats should be public or private. Lots of wonderful techie coding has made it possible for us lensmasters to view statistics on our lenses in order to fine tune them and to better understand where the traffic is coming from. It is always interesting to see the traffic stats to the top 100 and top tier lenses. Sometimes the traffic blows right off the tops of the charts and makes the average bystander wonder where in the world all that traffic really is coming from! Inquiring minds surely want to know! Is it a level playing field for everybody, or are some people using some extra tactics to push those lenses off the charts? Rather like stats on steroids??? Squidoo Stats? Should they be public or private? However, at the same time that we can see OUR data, so can ANYONE else. IMHO, I think these stats for the lensmaster's lenses should be viewable by the lensmaster only. SQUIDOO STATS -- PUBLIC or PRIVATE ? Photo Credit: Giant Squid Fights For Its Life Against a Sperm Whale. Squidoo Stats : Public or Private was originally created on March 15, 2008. internet Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:32:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fern-home-accents Fern Home Accents : Naturally Fern! Think Fern for your home decor. If you haven't thought about using fern home accents to spruce up your home, I'd like to show you some cool ideas! Many of you know that we recently underwent a home renovation project. It took us some 5 months to see the light at the end of the tunnel for the unveiling of our new room. It is our patio that is sporting fern home accents! Naturally, we've gone the route of wicker furniture and opted to pick leaves and ferns for the fabric. This is a color swatch from one of the fern home accents I've selected for our patio. Ah, now comes the fun part -- accessorizing with fern home accents -- naturally! Hey, after all, it's nature-inspired! Looking for some cool home accents to naturally spruce up your home? Try FERN = Fern Home Accents ! Ah, NATURALLY! Start with a fern pillow like this one: Green with White Bold Fern 20" x 20" Decorative Throw Pillow! Fern Home Accents : Naturally Fern! was originally created on May 15, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:03:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/acostabridge The Acosta Bridge is definitely of one of my favorite bridges in Jacksonville, Florida. It's a fixed span, which is great as you don't need to wait while it's raised and lowered for boat traffic below. The Acosta Bridge is also very clean and relatively short. But, the reason I like it so much is that it is "adorned" with the most fabulous night-lighting with those bluish-purple neon lights. If you happen to have the opportunity to visit Jacksonville, Florida, may I suggest a trip downtown at night to take in the beautiful lights of the Acosta Bridge. >>> It's a fixed span bridge carrying traffic over the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. Say hello to the Acosta Bridge! Acosta Bridge : Jacksonville, FL was originally created on January 26, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:08:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pumpkin-carving-and-stencils It's seriously time that you get crafty this year with Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Stencils. Don't leave your pumpkin carving to chance! Get artistic and creative. When it comes to Halloween, are you challenged carving that pumpkin BOO!!! Or maybe Boo Hoo?? Have you considered a handy pumpkin carving kit or maybe some pumpkin stencils to help you out. Heck, even Martha Stewart uses a stencil to carve her pumpkins! Hey pumpkin enthusiasts ... let's get crafty! Pumpkin Carving Credit: Halloween: Hollowed Out Pumpkins with Candles Photographic Print >>> So, do you need a little help carving that pumpkin this Halloween? Hey! Pumpkin Eaters ... It's seriously time that you get crafty this year with Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Stencils. Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Stencils was originally created on September 13, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:07:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-cat-lady I am Jaguar Julie : Cat Lady ... country club cats and Jaguars big cats of Jacksonville too! The name of Jaguar Julie is explained in one of my lenses--actually my first Squidoo lens--but there is more to my catlike moniker than just the Jacksonville Jaguars and an online brand! All the women in my family have always been more than active, caring for 'many' animals. You could probably say that WE are seriously into animal rights. For the Cats and the Dogs too! There is something in our genes that make us caregivers with respect to the homeless and unwanted pets. There is something in our genes which makes us step up and do the right thing no matter at what cost. We dispense priceless love and care especially to the feral cats when neighbors might NOT fully understand it all. Yes, I am a cat lady ... Jaguar Julie Cat Lady! I undertook the management of a feral cat colony in our neighborhood several years ago. I took it upon myself, along with the ex-hubby's help, to register the colony and step up to be their lifeline. We spayed and neutered nearly 2 dozen cats from the feral colony over the many years. Sadly, 4 old toms went to Animal Care & Control in Jacksonville, Florida. Are you a cat person too? Would you be able to step up and do the right thing? In 2009, over $3,000 was donated from our family to our pet charity, First Coast No More Homeless Pets aka FCNMHP >>> I know that Jaguar Julie is a wild name for a person or at least that's what I've heard, but I've always been a Cat Lady! I am Jaguar Julie : Cat Lady was originally created on March 30, 2008. pets-and-animals Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:30:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/salty-or-sweet SALTY or SWEET? Which type of snack do you prefer? Actually, I prefer salty snacks ... I really do not have a sweet tooth! I personally think it tells a lot about the person as to which they prefer. Is it something that's in the genes? Is it a male / female or Mars / Venus thingy? Is it geographical, ethnic, or age related? Is it possibly astrologically-oriented? For example, I am a Cancer -- that's a water sign -- so does that explain WHY I prefer salty snacks? Can we say that a majority of Cancers and water signs will opt for salty over sweet snacks? Or is it something more profound ... can it be a physiological thing? What do YOU think? Do you prefer salty snacks or perhaps you have a sweet tooth for sweet snacks. Now's your chance to weigh-in on this debate! Salty or sweet? Which is it for YOU? Which type snack do you prefer? Be sure to participate in our great debate today. By the way, if you want both salty and sweet, how about Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars, Almond? Salty or Sweet : The Great Snack Debate was originally created on February 15, 2008. food-and-cooking Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:46:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/corsetfootwear How delicious and stylishly trendy! It's Corset Footwear. I simply adore the "corset" in fashions and jewelry and also in footwear! It's that extra embellishment that gives footwear a step-up, edgy style ... think of corset footwear as something fun and trendy to complete your look. You can find corsetry in a whole range of footwear from sandals to pumps to boots. And, quite a bit of it is Italian-made! I'm a big fan of corsets in fashion as I've written several other lenses: Corset Dresses, Uber-Sexy Dresses with Bustiers or Bras!; Corset Costumes are not just for Halloween!; and Corset Jewelry. Welcome to the showcase of Corset Footwear! >>> Add a little corset to footwear makes them stylish and trendy; naughty and nice; and definitely very sexy! Corset Footwear : Stylishly Trendy was originally created on November 10, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:10:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/runwayfashion Welcome to Runway Fashion! It's a showcase of Beautiful Designer Fashion from the Runway ... to your house! You can dress to the hilt like a celebrity with these gorgeous designer fashions. I've been a big fan of Project Runway and Full Frontal Fashion for quite a while. It's thanks to these two programs in particular that "runway fashion" has been brought to the general public. Because I so love runway fashion, I've devoted this lens to just that.  I've found some great designer fashions that will make you feel and look like a celebrity.  If you're looking for something special, well you've come to the right place. Thanks to shows like Project Runway, runway fashion is more available to us style conscious girls! Welcome too Runway Fashion >>> Beautiful Designer Fashion from the Runway! Photo Credit: Runway fashion from Valentino!  Shown here is a beautiful red chiffon gown that is made in Italy.  This just happens to be my favorite designer gown! Runway Fashion : Beautiful Designer Fashion was originally created on October 27, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:52:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/spicegirlsvideoshowcase Well, the cool news has ended as the Spice Girls officially reunited, perfomed in Donatella Versace designs, and have now ended their successful tour. I really wished I had the opportunity to catch one of their concerts as I've been a fan since Day 1. If you're just hearing about the Spice Girls for the first time, you've come to the right place ... I've got lots of their cool music videos and information about each of the girls--Victoria Beckham: Posh Spice Melanie Brown: Scary Spice Melanie Chisholm: Sporty Spice Emma Bunton: Baby Spice Geri Halliwell: Ginger Spice--to bring you up-to-speed on this Spice Power, Girl Power group!  I hope you enjoy this lens. Hmmm, I wonder if the Spice Girls will ever reunite again? In the meantime, enjoy the Spice Girls Video Showcase! Spice Girls Video Showcase was originally created on October 28, 2007. music Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:16:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/reserve-condo This is a 2 Bedroom and 2 Bath luxury reserve condo located in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows in Jacksonville, Florida! This beautiful ground floor unit in the Reserve Condominiums has a nature view for that extra level of privacy. It has 1,244 square feet and is loaded with luxury extras that you don't normally find in a luxury condo. If we didn't have our house, I honestly wouldn't mind living there! P.S. A little birdie has recently told me that the owner of this unit in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows started the process to put this Unit 512 on the market as a short sale! That's a $180,000 value luxury condo for some $50,000 folks!! Hey, Monkeybrain ... check out The Reserve at Pointe Meadows. It is now owned by a couple from the Midwest! The Reserve at Pointe Meadows was originally created on May 26, 2008. travel-and-places Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:03:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/oh-cabana-boy Oh Cabana Boy! I'll bet we had you thinking about that cabana boy; perhaps your last tropical vacation? Well, we won't pry. Oh Cabana Boy is a fun name for a fun color of nail polish. Don't you just love all the creative names for nail polishes? Wouldn't you just love to have that job; i.e., naming nail polishes! I know I'd surely love to give it a try. Well, this page is not about anything earth-moving, but it is just a little fun time-out for some fun nail polish. Huh? "Oh Cabana Boy?" Now, where is THAT Cabana Boy? Hey! Come on in and check out the cool color of that nail polish. We think you'll like it. Better get it while it's hot! P.S. Until we locate OUR cabana boy, time-out for a word from our sponsors ... time out for a little dessert! You with me? Quite by serendipity, we located an Oh Cabana Boy Ceramic Dessert Plate! Oh Cabana Boy : It's Nail Polish! was originally created on January 5, 2011. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:25:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/i-dig-johnny-depp Who doesn't dig Johnny Depp? So, it was Thanksgiving Day ... mom and I are sitting around discussing all the great gift ideas for Christmas. She was instrumental in the idea creation department when it came to me penning my Christmas Holiday Gift Guides for this year! Then, I asked her, "Mom, what would your Christmas Holiday Gift Guide be?" Mom and I picked this: Johnny Depp 2012! Hmmm! Imagine Finding Johnny Depp under your Christmas Tree! All kidding aside, I would surely welcome Johnny Depp into my home anytime. He could come visit, and then stay awhile. If he needs a muse or a mentor, he can call on me! HO HO HO! Merry Christmas Folks! I Dig Johnny Depp : Find Him Under Your Christmas Tree was originally created on November 26, 2010. entertainment Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:30:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/nordic-easter-rabbit Hippity Hop, Hippity Hop ... Welcome to the Nordic Easter Bunny Rabbit Shop! To know me is to know that I truly love showcasing all that is adorable and colorful ... and all that is whimsical and fun too! Easter is the perfect holiday to celebrate the adorable whimsy of the Nordic Easter Bunny Rabbit. These bunny rabbits make the perfect Easter stocking stuffers. And, these bunny rabbits are pretty darn cute to be hopping around your house too! Hippity Hop ... Hippity Hop ... let's take a look at all the Nordic Easter Bunny Rabbits we have captured in our shop! The Nordic Easter Bunny Rabbit was originally created on January 1, 2011. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:39:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/andy_warhol To capture the essence of Andy Warhol, a single lens page just cannot possibly begin to scratch the surface.  So, let this page be your starting point towards an understanding of who Andy Warhol was and what made him tick! Why this lens?  Well, simply put ... I've written several Eastern European and genealogical-type lenses probing my families' diverse ancestry.  Andy Warhol just so happened to come to light because of his last name. I have been researching the Warhol name as it links back to Warhola and Varchola. Varchola is an Eastern European family name listed in our family genealogy. Debunking whether or not Andy Warhol is a family relation through six degrees of separation or less! Talk about those fifteen minutes of fame!!! ===> An original avant-garde, often controversial American artist and central figure in Pop culture ** that is Andy Warhol! Ah, you know by now that I am a FAN of Andy Warhol ... but contemplate this: I might be a RELATIVE too! Ah, the power of relativity and the power of the internet and the power of Squidoo too! Who is Andy Warhol was originally created on August 28, 2007. entertainment Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:42:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kosta-boda-christmas-tree Welcome to the Kosta Boda Christmas Tree Decor! Look at that beautiful Christmas Tree platter! Is that not perfect for your table? The Christmas Tree items from Kosta Boda are perfect gift ideas that become heirloom collectibles. Consider perhaps a unique santa tree or other wonderfully unique Christmas Tree decor from Kosta Boda. Happy Holidays!!! >>> Ah, the holidays and gift-giving! Such a unique gift to give is from Kosta Boda -- the Christmas Tree Decor! My pick is the Kosta Boda Christmas Tree Ornament. Kosta Boda Christmas Tree Decor was originally created on November 13, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:18:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/warm-whiskers-slippers Are you seriously plagued by Cold Feet? Have cold feet or know someone who does? Why, you will seriously need to try the warm and whimsical Warm Whiskers Animal Slippers! Heck, you are speaking to a COLD FEET authority, Jaguar Julie! I've wintered as recently as last winter in a propane gas-powered fifth wheel that could get quite cold. In fact, I weathered 15 degrees Fahrenheit without HEAT! I was using 2 separate 30-gallon tanks of propane gas to fuel the furnace and I ran out around 2am. It was pretty dark and COLD outside, so I waited until it was light to switch tanks. There were other cold nights, 18 degrees to 22 degrees -- the coldest winter Brooksville, Florida had seen. I've been researching and writing a LOT about warmth. I've concentrated, for the Holidays, on providing my readers with great ideas for presenting a "gift of warmth." So, without further fanfare ... how about this? In the spotlight are Warm Whiskers Leopard Slippers! Ah, Lavender Heatable Wild Cat Slippers - Aromatherapy Herbal Slippers! An extra plus of these slippers is NO MORE STINKY FEET! These are Aromatherapy Herbal Slippers! Ah ..... Cold Feet? Give the Gift of Warmth | Warm Whiskers Slippers!Warm Whiskers Animal Slippers was originally created on December 16, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:54:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/swarovski-christmas-tree Presenting something quite original, the Swarovski Christmas Tree! Oh the Christmas Tree, how lovely thou art.  Celebrate the beauty and magic of Swarovski Crystals.  Think of lovely Swarovski Crystals as a Christmas Tree.  Ah, indeed the Christmas Tree.  We are talking about the shape and style of a Christmas Tree sporting the lovely crystals of Swarovski.  There is the beautiful Swarovski Christmas Tree -- Christmas Tree Ornament.  A tree for your tree!  And, there are other Swarovski Christmas Trees.  Oh Swarovski Christmas Tree! You should know, that since I first presented the Swarovski Christmas Tree in November 2009, that it has gained in huge popularity! I have got my eye on that Swarovski Crystal Figurine, Christmas Winter Tree. Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree ** How Beautiful Thou Art with the beauty of Swarovski Crystals! But I also love the Swarovski Crystal Magical Christmas Tree. Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree ... P.S. I coined the title with the keywords of "swarovski christmas tree" before it became "popular" on this site. That's the "power of Squidoo" folks!!! Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree ... i.e. ... Oh Swarovski Christmas Tree! Swarovski Christmas Tree was originally created on November 21, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:00:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/xmas-mistletoe Growing up in our household, Christmas was a favorite time of year.  A childhood tradition was to first find the perfect tree. Our living room had the perfect picture window for showcasing our decorated tree.  Last, but not least ... came the hanging of the mistletoe.  Hmmm, wasn't it funny that as a kid, you made a point NEVER to be caught "under the mistletoe?" As adults, we probably look for the Christmas Mistletoe! It's a Christmas tradition ** Kissing under the Mistletoe just in case you didn't know! > Christmas Mistletoe : A Delicious Recipe for a Holiday Tradition! PS I am truly inspired this Christmas Holiday Season as I actually found my own Christmas Mistletoe growing in my water oak tree in my backyard. Pretty cool for Christmas. Rather like a free Christmas present. Ho Ho Ho ... Merry Christmas Everyone! Please kiss someone under the Christmas Mistletoe this year. Christmas Mistletoe : A Holiday Tradition was originally created on December 4, 2007. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:31:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/crane-cool-mist-humidifier Want a Christmas Present that is unique, and definitely very COOL? How about something that definitely has a lot of personality too? Well, I've got the perfect gift idea ... The Crane Cool Mist Humidifier! Cool Creatures of Comfort! Ah, yes! Creature comforts, we know you have heard of those surely? Trust me, I know a whole lot about "creature comforts" these days since I left the comforts of a country club home and moved into mom's fifth wheel. I've seriously been channeling all kinds of topics about the gift of warmth and the gift of creature comforts. Well, what better personifies the idea of creature comforts than a penguin? Hmmm? THIS is not just any penguin in the spotlight! It is an adorably cute creature of comfort as found in Crane Adorable 1 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier, Penguin Shape! The Crane Cool Mist Humidifier | Cool Creatures of Comfort! No Hot Air! The Crane Cool Mist Humidifier : Cool Creatures was originally created on December 5, 2010. home-and-garden Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:05:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/a-calendar-of-wisdom Our lives are enriched and enlightened each day by wisdom and reflection. Today, what inspires me, is the wealth of wisdom to be absorbed from a very wise man, Leo Tolstoy. Throughout our lives, there have been inspirational writers. At the moment, I am incredibly inspired by the wisdom of Tolstoy. Today's recommendation I am sharing is A Calendar of Wisdom: Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul, Written and Selected from the World's Sacred Texts. Yes, that is a long title, but it is a calendar jam-packed with WISDOM! Come on in ... be inspired! Be my guest. A Calendar of Wisdom : Tolstoy was originally created on October 10, 2010. books-poetry-writing Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:52:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thebooksinmylife As you get to my age, older, you start to reflect back on your life which seems to have gone by in a flash. Books have always been my faithful companion. The books I found in my life were usually those that mattered. In my younger years, I could be described as a voracious reader. With the advent of the internet, my book reading declined significantly. However, I've now made it a point to make time to read some of the many books that are gathering the dust in my library. So, what about that title of my lens, you might ask? Well, would you believe that The Books in My Life was actually the name of a paper I wrote when I was in junior high as an entrant in a writing contest. Who would have guessed that I would today be defined by "the books in my life" ... you know like Seth Godin? Seth, can you hear me now? Honestly, the silence has gotten to be quite deafening; you know??As clothes may make the person, the books in my life have helped to shape my person! Thank you Seth Godin!!! The Books in My Life : That Matter was originally created on February 8, 2008. books-poetry-writing Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:57:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/topicability Ah, the importance of being TOPICAL! Inspired by the power of Squidoo, this is the very place that I originally announced the launch of Topicability : The Blog which made its debut on April 8, 2008! Topicability : that which is relevant, of current interest, contemporary, spot-on. Celebrating the topicable writing principle that "content is king!" Being a Giant Squid 100 Club Charter Member 2007, Squid Angel Emeritus, and a prolific lensmaster authoring over 800 lenses, I have learned first-hand the importance of Topicability particularly in how that translates to lensranking. I'm no stranger to blogging either, having womaned Jaguar Julie : Blog On! since December 2004. Gosh, we are coming up on a lot of years of blogging history! Can you believe how fast time flies when you blog? I hope that you'll take some time to check out Topicability : The Blog where U feature content drawn from the world of social media and from Squidoo lenses that I happen upon which are spot-on topical! Topicability is all around us ... on Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and even on Squidoo. Oh, want me to check out your lenses for its topicability? Please feel free to add it to this lens here so that I can find it! It's the Big "T" -- Take time out for blogging you all. Take it from Jaguar Julie ... Blog on and on and on ... and on into infinity! But, please! Let's do a concerted effort to blog about relevant things. To be topicable. To show TOPICABILITY! ===> Spot-On, That Which is Relevant i.e. Content is King! P.S. I guess you could say that a bit of my inspiration from yesterday is the Oscar Wilde play, The Importance of Being Earnest. Topicability = Blogging Spot-On was originally created on April 7, 2008. internet Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:32:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/catamaran-vacation A first for me and my NOW ex-hubby was a catamaran vacation in the British Virgin Islands. I've prepared a cool slide show that I've included to show you the beautiful scenery that we took in. We captured some beautiful photographs of our catamaran vacation. I am recommending that you consider a catamaran vacation for yourself. I hope you enjoy our pictorial of our catamaran vacation! We experienced some of the most fabulous sunsets and sunrises there are! To ALSO give you a taste of our ORIGINAL sailing plan, I've mapped out the days of our trip with cool pics compliments of Google Earth.  I've also found some great videos compliments of YouTube.  Sailing the British Virgin Islands : Catamaran Vacation was originally created on December 25, 2007. travel-and-places Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:12:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-top-squidoo-lenses Heard of love at first sight? You know, Jaguar Julie Top Squidoo Lenses would be EMPTY without the beloved "my lenses" module = Yes indeed. But, we would be one empty shell of a lens! Revealed here on this Squidoo lens is a bit of love at first sight. I absolutely love the "my lenses" module as it fulfills a need and a "requested feature" that I had quite a while ago. You see, I wanted to be able to see a view on my Squidoo lensmaster profile to present all my lenses by topic or category. ===> Welcome everyone to a lens with a view of the top! That would be a view of Jaguar Julie Top Squidoo Lenses. This is the ONLY place where you can get an overall look at all my top lenses specifically by topic. And a big pucker up KISS for Squidoo rolling out NEW topics at the end of 2010. We love the card game of 52 pick up, you know ... and SURPRISES ... so, this lens is NOW a big surprise for everybody; including me ... let us see what the NEW topics have to say!!! EDITOR'S NOTE: We have a number of "My Lenses" modules in place down below which are NOT working just yet. And, isn't that ironic that this was the very lens I submitted at the end of the year for inclusion in the Giant Squid Showcase? Hmmm? Well, we hope the topics start PULLING through the my lenses modules so that YOU can actually see the content I put on "this" page. Happy New Year EVERYONE! Oh, this is also a great tool for lensmasters to see what topics in which they have proliferance or dominance! Enjoy the view. And, thanks for dropping by. Curiosity killed the cat ... only. Photo Credit: Dog in Top Hat Smoking a Cigar : Arf! Top Squidoo Lenses of Jaguar Julie was originally created on January 7, 2010. business-and-work Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:52:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/corelle-coordinates-bowls Welcome to the showcase of Corelle Coordinates Bowls in Sets. Who said coordinating home decor was not a stylish or trendy thing to do? With Coordinates from Corelle, you can easily coordinate your bowls with your dinnerware, counter mats, and even placemats. Let me show you the best of the line-up of coordinating bowls in sets from Corelle Coordinates. I think you will be amazed. Oh, did I say it is super affordable too? If you are looking for trendy and stylish coordinating bowl sets for your kitchen, think of Corelle Coordinates for bowls ... My personal favorite is the Corelle Coordinates 6-Piece Small Bowl Set, Bamboo Leaf! Corelle Coordinates Bowls was originally created on November 7, 2009. home-and-garden Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:06:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/joshturnervideoshowcase "Quick, turn up the volume ... who is that singing?" I remember asking my hubby sometime ago while riding to work. I waited patiently for the announcer to tell me, "You were just listening to Josh Turner Would You Go With Me." OK, that's when I became a die-hard fan of this young country performer. It was a short time after that when I actually saw him on Martha Stewart. I think she too became a fan ... I just love the dulcet tones of his gorgeous voice and would never have guessed him to be quite as young as he is! On October 27, 2007, he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.  I've devoted this fan-favorite lens to Josh Turner and hope you enjoy his music as much as I do! >>> Josh Turner is a member of the Grand Ole Opry with that DEEP Memorable Voice! Love him! Josh Turner Video Showcase was originally created on October 29, 2007. music Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:38:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/candy-jars Candy Jars make great presents and gifts for year around.  Why not fill those candy jars with their favorite candy?  Everyone could use something sweet -- why it is like giving a warm fuzzy don't you know.  Welcome to the Candy Jars Showcase of delightfully sweet jars.  Bet you can't pick just one of these!  Got a favorite sports team?  Check out those candy jars.  Happy Holidays!!! Ah, Sweet Candy Jars -- How Sweet It Is | Yummy Treats! I've picked the Happily Dying of Chocolate Cookie and Candy Jar. Ah, such a sweet gift is a candy jar to hold those sweets! Valentines Day Love Hearts and Sweethearts! Candy Jars -- How Sweet It Is! Candy Jars : Yummy Treats! was originally created on November 12, 2009. home-and-garden Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:46:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/halloween-candy-costume Ah, the Halloween Candy Costume is BOO-tifully Sweet & Slightly Corny! Celebrate YOUR sweetness this Halloween without getting any cavities in your teeth. Hmmm? That's right! It's about time you expressed your sweet-er and softer side. We've been thinking about that TOO over the past handful of months and decided that we would like to be a bundle of sweetness this Halloween. So >>> We looked and looked and decided to settle on BOO!!!-tifully sweet and definitely more than slightly CORNY Halloween Candy Costumes! You get it? Kind of a plan on words, maybe a pun! We have actually got CANDY CORN Halloween costumes! Decisions, decisions? Do I want to be corny this year? Or, do I want to be some other kind of sweetness? Check out the poll: Are you into BOO-tifully SWEET or Slight CORNY? Participate in the SWEET vs. CORNY Debate! Line up on one of the sides as to which YOU identify more with!!! Well, let's take a look and see if YOU can help solve the Halloween mystery of which sweetness. Don't forget about YOURSELF! BOO!!!My pick of corn: Fruity-Licious Candi Korn Costume Dress with WIG! (fishnets and gloves not included)! The Halloween Candy Costume was originally created on September 14, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:25:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/retro-star-clocks Retro Star Clocks for Your Home : Tick Tock the R-E-T-R-O Clock! Time is running out. Waxing philosophically about the days gone by and all the time spent here and there. Thinking back to fond memories of holidays with grandma, waiting in the basement for Santa to arrive. Do you find yourself looking to that old wall clock that your mom hung on the wall oh so many years ago? Ah, yes ... I am. I am doing a blast from the past and gazing up at a retro star clock. Hey! Retro Star Clocks for YOUR home ... here you go! Ho Ho Ho!!! Hey! How about the Constellation Wall Clock - Multicolor? Retro Star Clocks for Your Home was originally created on November 22, 2010. home-and-garden Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:47:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/rainbow-bee-eater The Rainbow Bee-eater is a colorful little bird that, as you might guess, got its name because it does indeed eat bees! But, this little colorful bird is a careful bee-eater. You might be surprised to know that this colorful bird will hold on to that captured bee and rub its stinger to remove it. And, the smart little Rainbow Bee-eater will close their little eyes so that the poison from the bee's ruptured sac will not squirt them in their eyes! >>> Now, isn't that something? They take that extra precaution despite the fact that they are immune to bee and wasp stings. In case you are interested in seeing a Rainbow Bee-eater up close and personal, they are actually a rather common species. You can find them in most of southern Australia and Tasmania during the summer months. Follow them north as they migrate for the winter months northern Australia, New Guinea, and some of the southern islands of Indonesia. Let's check out the colorful life of the Rainbow Bee-eater, shall we. Hey! Love that name. Colorful Photo Credit: Male Rainbow Bee Eater with its Feathers Fluffed Up for Warmth. The Rainbow Bee-eater : A Colorful Life was originally created on September 27, 2010. pets-and-animals Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:24:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mercedesbenzvsbmw Mercedes-Benz vs. BMW : Which Roadster is For You? Vroom Vroom and welcome to the great roadster debate! Perhaps you have heard about this debate that pits M-B vs BMW? Oh, it's been going on for years and there doesn't appear to be any letting up on the roadster debate. You're a fan of either MERCEDES-BENZ or BMW! If you love one of these, you don't change-over to the other side ... E-V-E-R! Now I can seriously wage an opinion in this debate. You see, I was a Mercedes-Benz supporter for almost ten years! I drove a sunshine, really bright, yellow M-B SLK-230 Kompressor roadster. It was a 1999 model, but looked new -- it carried its style! Well ... I can't fully express the loss that I feel when I had to part with my baby for my "new" 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster > built on the SLK chassis. I do seriously miss my Kompressor roadster, but I'm still channeling M-B! I love this sexy car! It's the best roadster ever : Hey folks, we are debating in another lens. Mercedes-Benz vs. BMW : Which Roadster is For You? was originally created on February 27, 2008. cars Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:36:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/arthur-court-bowl The Arthur Court Designs Bowls are my favorite. They are quite remarkable because of the artistic bowl shape coupled with the outstanding designer base that hold the bowl. Want to set a work-of-art on your table -- It's got to be a Arthur Court bowl. Find them in acrylic and stoneware. Once you have selected your bowl, be sure to check out the full line of kitchen accessories. These are great Christmas and Valentines Day gift ideas! My pick is the Arthur Court Grapevine Stand with 14-Inch Acrylic Bowl. Arthur Court Designs : Bowls was originally created on November 11, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:26:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hat-shark-artist-patches Get Crafty with Hat Shark Artist Patches. Welcome to the Hat Shark Artist Patches Showcase where you can find some of the most artistic and unique silkscreened art and embroidered artist patches. If you are looking for a bit of art to adorn your clothing, hats, shirts, jackets and canvas bags, think of artist patches from Hat Shark. I love this artist patch: Amy Brown Artist Patch - Sleeping Moon Sphere 2 Fairy. >>> Looking for a bit of embroidered art to iron on your apparel -- try Hat Shark Artist Patches! Art Patches : Hat Shark Artist was originally created on November 3, 2009. arts-and-design Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:26:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/takada_kenzo If you're not yet familiar with Takada Kenzo aka Kenzo Takada, you'll surely be hearing more about this talented Japanese fashion designer.  His singularly name brand of Kenzo has been gaining in popularity over the past few years. I've been a fan of two of Takada Kenzo's particular fragrances--Flower and Amour [pictured here]--because of the beautiful shapes and colors of his packaging! I've selected a few of Takada Kenzo's wonderfully stylish fragrances for your shopping pleasure ... scroll down to check them out.  You'll also find some cute shoes, clothing, and adorable boots--many of which are patent leather--a very hot fashion trend. Takada Kenzo : Japanese Fashion was originally created on September 30, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:24:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/elettrarossellini If you've not yet heard of this beauty, stay tuned as I predict you will be seeing and hearing a lot more of her in the not too distant future!  Elettra Rossellini comes from fabulous stock, rather designer genes. There's her mother Isabella Rossellini, and then her grandmother, Ingrid Bergman, not to mention her grandfather, Roberto Rossellini. Born and raised in New York City, Elettra is the spokesmodel for Lancôme.  Did you know that her mother, actress and icon Isabella Rossellini was a Lancôme spokesmodel for 14 years?  Elettra Rossellini was originally created on September 11, 2007. entertainment Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/paprika-movie Paprika is a Japanese animated film, based on Yasutaka Tsutsui's 1993 novel about a female detective who investigates criminal cases by entering the dreams of her subjects. The film was directed by Satoshi Kon, animated by Madhouse Studios and released by Sony Pictures Classics on May 25, 2007. The original score was composed by Susumu Hirasawa who also composed the soundtrack for Kon's award-winning film, Millennium Actress, and equally-lauded television series, "Paranoia Agent." The soundtrack is absolutely beautiful! It's an awesome Japanese animated film, with a beautiful soundtrack, that's all over YouTube! Check out the Japanese animated film Paprika! Paprika : Animated Japanese Film was originally created on January 11, 2008. entertainment Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:21:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sleeping-on-a-cloud Well, I'm feeling a tad bit sleepy today! Let me explain. It was time for me to get a new pillow; a new "sleeping pillow." I stopped by our local Bed, Bath & Beyond store and picked up a pillow. I spent a bit of time in the store looking at all the pillows and debating if I really wanted to spend a bunch of money on a pillow. PILLOW #1: The first pillow I brought home was the Isotonic Extra Lift Molded Foam Pillow costing me $79.99. I returned that pillow the very next day. I'll give you my review on that pillow a little later. PILLOW #2: The second pillow I brought home is the Sobakawa Cloud Pillow for $19.99. As Seen on TV, no less! As I proceeded through the checkout at the store, I mentioned to the cashier something about "sleeping on a cloud!" HELLO Folks! Pillow #2 has not been returned to Bed, Bath & Beyond ... we are beyond pillows #1 and #2 and now on to Pillow #3. Let's see what that lucky charm #3 pillow is all about, shall we! Fingers crossed. Let's see if that was a friendly cloud or a storm cloud! Ah ... Get a New Pillow and You Might Just Be Sleeping on a Cloud > zzzzzzzzzzzzzz!Photo Credit: Summer Cloud Art Print. Sleeping on a Cloud Pillow : Sobakawa was originally created on September 24, 2010. home-and-garden Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:38:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/a-bunny-tale A Bunny's Tale : Short Story of a Happy Bunny. Ah, A Bunny's Tale! This is a short tale told compliments of a HAPPY BUNNY. You'll see what I mean once you get started through this tale. Bunnies are so adorable and cute. WHO would ever think that bunny could be, well, rather opinionated, overly confident, and so topicable? OK ... no dumb bunnies here folks. These are just Happy Bunnies who have a solid furry head on their shoulders ... well, along with some floppy ears and a bobbed tail. Adorable bunny rabbit artsy standups that can be Easter decorations along with some plush stuffed bunnies! See that Happy Bunny there? It is Happy Bunny - How Cool Am I? Stand Up! Not Spoiled -- no no no! A Bunny's Tale : A Short Story was originally created on September 19, 2010. pets-and-animals Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:01:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cloudworks-little-angels Are you looking for a little heavenly gift for your little angels? How appropriate and thoughtful would be a gift of peace love and joy that you will find with CloudWorks Little Angels. These sweet little angels are available in a variety of sets as little angels are known to be politically correct. Affordably priced, you will want to complete the set ... Peace Love and Joy to you my dear! Show your little angel a little love with CloudWorks Little Angels. Celebrate the sweetness of CloudWorks Little Angels who trumpet Peace Love and Joy! CloudWorks Little Angels : Peace, Love and Joy was originally created on January 3, 2010. home-and-garden Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:48:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguarjuliebuys Get great buys from JaguarJulieBuys, Jaguar Julie's eCrater Store. You'll find fashionable designer apparel, accessories, jewelry and so much more all at great prices. I'm currently assessing some new inventory which may be added to my eCrater store. Stay tuned for further details! Givenchy Designer Private Collection: I will be listing some fabulous, hard-to-find, Givenchy Designer items from my private collection. I've collected many Givenchy designer accessories throughout the years. I'm getting ready to list those things soon! UPDATE: I have listed a Dooney and Bourke Kiwi square flap bag, along with 3 desirable Brighton items. A Brighton Corazon double heart handle bag in black, Brighton Feline Fantasy Embroidered Cat Tote in black, and the matching Brighton Pedigree Feline wallet organizer in black. Yummy stuff! P.S. As you might know, I had donated all my JaguarJulieBuys eCrater store handbags and wallets to benefit First Coast No More Homeless Pets in their fundraising efforts. Total donations for the past year hit some $3,000! Additional clothing, shoes, accessories and home goods have been donated to Goodwill Industries of North Florida. It has been a downsizing of sorts in that I have pulled additional items that were previously available in my eCrater store to donate to Goodwill. Thankfully, all that is behind me now as I move into the future! As I've said, Everything Must Go! from JaguarJulieBuys! Thanks for the show of support people. Glad to have met you in this life journey! JaguarJulieBuys eCrater Store was originally created on February 20, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:22:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-mosaic Ah, Artsy and Geometric Mosaic Art > Flickr Too! Yes indeed. We are talking about individual, small artsy elements ... generally geometric AND, when put together, form the bigger picture of ART. It is mosaic art; what we are calling today, The Art of the Mosaic(s)! Mosaic art has been around for years and years and has become more prominent today thanks to the power of digital art. Small artistic blocks can be assembled to create a unique piece of mosaic art. Oh, and thanks to the power of Squidoo, we are finding our way to a new form of mosaic art. I've presented an artistic page called The Art of Flickr which showcases a number of artistic and unique examples of mosaic art. Don't miss THAT artsy mosaic page. Well, thanks for dropping by ... let's explore The Art of the Mosaic(s) shall we? The mosaic art in the spotlight: Mosaic Starfish Art Print by Paul Brent. The Art of Mosaic(s) : Geometric Art was originally created on December 29, 2010. arts-and-design Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:57:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/daughtryvideoshowcase Welcome to my Daughtry Video Showcase! This video showcase of Daughtry is one of my many fan showcases ... When I first spotted Chris Daughtry on American Idol I knew I liked both him and his music.  But, it was his performance of the Bryan Adams song, Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman, that cinched it for me.  I became an instant die-hard fan and began to spread positive word-of-mouth on this performer. I like millions of others was disappointed to see him voted out too soon on American Idol; however, I was thrilled to see him 'bounce back' so quickly with a performance in Times Square for a New Years Eve celebration. Now, American Idol and Times Square are all just a bit of history for Daughtry as he has hit the big time! Daughtry Video Showcase was originally created on October 26, 2007. music Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:25:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/octosquid Octosquid -- What the heck is it? A lensmaster friend suggested that an octosquid is an 80 year old Squidoo lensmaster! No, I don't think there are any 80 year old Squidoo lensmasters. But you know what? The Social Security Administration would be interested in that information I think. How cool is the discovery of this new species, said octosquid, which is a cross between an octopus and squid?! In the summer of 2007, the octosquid was discovered at a depth of 3000 feet off the Hawaiian Islands. That mysterious sea creature was identified as an unnamed species of squid. Also in the summer of 2007, Jaguar Julie qualified to be a Giant Squid 100 Club Charter Member 2007. A squid here and a squid there! Octosquid is the name given to what appears to be a new species of the genus Mastigoteuthis. I'm thinking that is a great name for a Giant Giant Squid with over 800 authored lenses! [smile] ... Hey, maybe that is an octosquid? A Squidoo lensmaster with over 800 lenses??? You think? >>> Have you heard of the notorious OCTOSQUID ** Ah, octosquid ** friend or foe? Octosquid -- What the heck is it ANYWAY? Octosquid : What the Heck is It? was originally created on April 17, 2008. pets-and-animals Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:08:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/rocketwear RocketWear! Now I like the sound of that. Hey Rock Stars > From Bedroom to Home Office! Blastoff!!! Welcome to the gallery of RocketWear where you can be pretty in pink, show a little flower power or be just ducky! There is no limit to the creativity you can exude while in your RocketWear. Oh, me personally? Well, I am not a RocketMom per se, but I do dig this RocketWear. You see I am Jaguar Julie, a cat lady and WAHWW. RocketWear! From the Bedroom to the Squidoo Boardroom! Vroom! Vroom!!! Let's blastoff from your home office in rocketwear. Home Office :: HO HO HO!!! I'm always looking for sweet loungewear that can rocket me from my bedroom as pajamas to my Squidoo boardroom as casual wear without missing a beat. I've already talked about nighty night shirts and The Cat's Pajamas ... well how about a hand for RocketWear? Ah, RocketWear! Now I like the sound of that >>> it's fun and stylish loungewear that rockets from the bedroom to the Squidoo boardroom [or your home office] most assuredly! RocketWear : Bedroom to Home Office was originally created on December 29, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:14:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/weloveoncearound Once Around? We Love This Movie! Welcome everyone to Once Around! We sincerely love this movie, Once Around! Swedish director Lasse Hallstrom made his American movie debut with this romantic comedy Once Around. Once Around, starring Holly Hunter as Renata Bella, an aimless Bostonian thirty-something who attends a seminar for aspiring condo salespersons. Here she meets hotshot salesman Sam Sharpe (Richard Dreyfuss), who immediately falls in love with her. After the marriage, Sam's well-meaning but obnoxious insistence on insinuating himself into every aspect of Renata's life rubs the rest of her family the wrong way. Though the script occasionally veers into both cliché and sentimentality, Once Around ends up a thoroughly charming experience, thanks to Hallstrom's knowing direction and the marvelous chemistry between Hunter and Dreyfuss.  --Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide. Once Around : Movie was originally created on December 16, 2007. entertainment Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:02:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidoo-fans I have devoted this very special lens page to all of my Squidoo Fans -- some of the very best lensmasters on the internet today as a thank you, appreciation lens! If you joined my fan club as an early-adopter, you will find yourself featured on this lens page! I just wanted to do something a little extra to thank each and every one of you for being there for me at the start of this adventure. There are some VERY special Squidoo Fans who have stuck with me since the beginning = Thank YOU squidalicious friends. Squidoo Fans? Yes, I LOVE My Fans! Hey Monkeybrain > 2020-2100 ... and actually 2122. It seems that I had too many Squidoo Fans so they seem to have done away with them! We didn't have any fair warning about that and I am indeed grieving -- so welcome to the memorial service for the Squidoo Fans out there is Squidoodooland! I miss my newly departed fans! I REALLY want my 2122 Squidoo Fans back PLEASE. Please return the Squidoo Fans and Squidoo Favorites to us lensmasters Headquarter people. TYVM. Thank you friends, buddies, chums and fans for showing your support and a bigger thanks to those of you who actually took a step further and visited my lenses -- leaving comments and 5 stars and favoriting lenses of mine that interested you! You are the fans that rock. It is all about the Squidoo Fans who take time each and every day to contribute so much of themselves! I absolutely love my Squidoo Fans especially those who have gotten to be my friend too. It is pretty cool, you know, that you can really get to know a person and think of them as a friend. In fact, I have some friends, thanks to Squidoo, whom I've chatted with and would welcome into my home! Thanks Squidoo. >>> Let's hear it for the fans ** the Squidoo Fans ** I love my Squidoo Fans! Ready? To the tune of the theme song from Two and a Half Men: Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans ... Fans, Fans, Fans, Fans ... Thank you for helping to make Squidoo such a wonderful community! The Squidoo Fans : An Archive was originally created on July 12, 2008. squidoo-community Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:06:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/corningware-french-white Thank heaven for CorningWare! I've been enjoying CorningWare bakeware for more years than you can imagine, probably because it lasts forever! One of my favorites in the CorningWare line is the French White. The 2-1/2 quart fluted round covered casserole dish gets the most workout in my kitchen. This is the most practical size bakeware in the CorningWare French White line. It is my favorite bakeware item. My second favorite item would be the ramekins. I have four of those with the cute tops which I use for keeping my leftovers ready for lunches. CorningWare French White : My Favorite Bakeware was originally created on November 30, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:16:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/expanding-your-lens-publishing-power Hello Lensmasters! I have prepared this special Squidoo how-to lens just for you! Expanding Your Lens Publishing Power is key to your success on Squidoo to becoming a Giant Squid and earning more in the process! This lens gives you step-by-step directions from a squidoo addict who has experienced over 5.75 years on Squidoo. You are getting these helpful tips from a Giant Squid 100 Club Charter Member 2007 who is a prolific author and writer having created over 800 quality and uniquely original lenses. I am a Squid Angel Emeritus too. More importantly, I would say that I am still sane after all those years. Nope, I haven't lost my mind or wandered over to that dark(er) side! It's important to be the best that you can be; to be genuine; to be authentic; to be an original. Be your original self; that's what God meant for you and me! I've had 4 LOTDs i.e. lenses of the day and have achieved a #1 ranking in a variety of topics including the coveted People Who Matter and Food and Cooking. Over the course of my four years on Squidoo. I've achieved many Top Ten rankings along with many of my lenses in the overall Top 100! In 2008, I was the Giant Squid of the Year and had the Best Cooking Lens. I've earned those purple stars, given for nominated quality lenses, and had that #1 overall lens for 24 days. Isn't it amazing about the power of Squidoo? This very lens has inspired many a lensmaster over the past few years to not only join Squidoo, but to create more quality lenses to qualify and earn the coveted Giant Squid badge. My how-to lenses, like this one, have inspired other lenses on how-to Squidoo, and even an ebook or two, with step-by-step guides and instructions! Isn't the internet and Squidoo just amazing I ask??? THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FREE! NO $$$s FOR AN EBOOK! A Promise: My ebooks are free! Expanding Your Lens Publishing Power was originally created on May 11, 2008. internet Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:03:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/googlevsyahoo GOOGLE vs. YAHOO -- Which side are you on? Which is your choice? Who comes out on top? I've used Google so many times that I've had to replace a couple of keyboards, not to mention more than a couple of mouses. Google is my powerhouse of choice -- I am in IT for the long haul and Google seriously ROCKS for me! I must confess that I am a die-hard fan of Google, through thick and through thin. Google has been my favorite for, well like, forever! And, each day, I am more amazed by the innovations of Google. Google rocks. And, I'm just gaga over all those cool Google logos I've been seeing over the years! Ah, what talent and creativity. Oh, don't get me wrong, I appreciate Yahoo, but just not as much as Google. I hope Yahoo isn't listening! GOOGLE vs. YAHOO -- Which side are you on? Google vs. Yahoo : Debate was originally created on February 24, 2008. internet Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:50:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jules-hungarian-lensography Welcome to Jules Hungarian Lensography -- A Jaguar Julie made in Hungary lensography which is a compilation of the variety of slightly ethnic, definitely Eastern European, and very HUNGARIAN lenses I've created here at Squidoo. What immediately should strike the reader of this lensography and the featured lenses is that YES, I am of Hungarian descent and proud of my heritage. I hope that you'll have the time to peruse the lenses here and perhaps learn something new. My "Made in Hungary" lens is chocked full of pertinent information that it's a cornucopia of all things Hungarian -- not only Stuffed Cabbage.  Enjoy! Hungarian Lensography : Made in Hungary was originally created on November 22, 2007. travel-and-places Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:18:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-gift-of-christmas-joy Wishing You a Joy-FULL Christmas! Extending the warmest of holiday greetings to you! Thank you for visiting. Today, I wanted to spend a little time on a topic that makes me smile. It is about JOY ... Christmas Joy and The Gift of Christmas Joy! Here is a view of the "J" in my Christmas Joy! This is my favorite of the gifts of Christmas Joy. My Christmas Joy is the Hallmark Joy Santa Candle Holder from the Nature's Sketchbook line by Marjolein Bastin. Oh, I've spotlighted the decorative gallery of Marjolein Bastin and included a link to that joyous page below. Read on to learn more about that Christmas JOY! Joy to the World!!! Ho Ho Ho! May the Joy of Christmas capture you this year! Merry Christmas folks! Ah, indeed! The Gift of Christmas Joy! I'm smiling; are YOU? The Gift of Christmas Joy was originally created on December 2, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:04:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/black-on-the-wall Dramatic basic black artsy decals can add drama to your walls. You know, black on the wall really pops and adds a focal point to you abode! It's not just black cats, but black trees and limbs too, and ever planes. Perhaps it is time to add a little DRAMA to your lives? Why not start with a little drama in a dramatic design effect for your walls? The color black, used judiciously, can be quite a dramatic color element to add to your walls! Black on the walls can be slightly off the wall. You decide. As you can see here, in our first design example, Jaguar Julie has picked THE CAT ... the BLACK cat to make a dramatic design statement. We love cats, especially black cats. When you add a few black cats to your walls, it cannot only be dramatic, but it will probably drive the "real" cats crazy! Meow! Cats crazy on design! Now you're talking MY language. Come on it ... let's explore this topic, shall we???Basic Black on the Wall Decals was originally created on January 5, 2011. home-and-garden Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:28:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-the-cat Jaguar Julie welcomes you to this very cheery and special cat page! It is a very special page devoted to the art of the cat! You probably already know me, Jaguar Julie as the Cat Lady! So, you know that I love cats! Being the caretaker for our domestic cats, stray cats, and the feral cats from the neighborhood colony, WELL, I definitely like cats! No, make that LOVE cats! I naturally gravitate towards the art of the cat. Over the years, I have collected a variety of art and have a few pieces which "favor" or spotlight the cat. Welcome to the showcase of the art of the cat. I have chosen to spotlight those works of art, featuring the cat, which are my favorites. The Art of the Cat : Meow Art was originally created on September 30, 2010. arts-and-design Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:59:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/department-56-snow-villages Welcome to the Department 56 Snow Villages Showcase.  It's so nice to have you visiting for the holidays!  Christmas is just around the corner.  Time to start thinking about creating the perfect holiday scene with snow village items from Department 56. Department 56 Christmas Snow Villages have been popular holiday gifts over the years. It creates excitement to start such a Snow Village, and add on to it each year. Start by gifting one Department 56 collectible, and continue the tradition each year. The memory of Christmas that gives and gives! My pick this year: Department 56 Christmas Lane Series Animated Snow Village, Santa's Wonderland House. Department 56 Christmas Snow Villages was originally created on October 31, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:32:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-john-newcomb Do you know the art of John Newcomb? Perhaps you do, and you don't realize it. There is one piece in particular that got me started enjoying the art of John Newcomb. It's The Officials which depicts a number of inquisitive owls, perhaps contemplating that last call on the football field where the Super Bowl is playing out. Take a closer look at The Officials. I'm thinking, who gives a hoot. And, thinking that the senior owl is up front with a look of consternation perhaps as he gets ready to render his official call on the field. Today's art in the spotlight is The Officials Giclee Print. Love owls? You're sure to love this art of John Newcomb. Welcome to our art showcase today as we explore more of his work. Come on in and browse this specific art gallery ... The Art of John Newcomb! I have personally hand-picked some specific works of art to showcase. Hope you like them!The Official Art of John Newcomb was originally created on January 7, 2011. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:25:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/artography A popular topic that I LOVE to write about his art; i.e. for the art of it! Art is in the eye of the beholder. I behold ART all around me. Throughout my writing on the platform of Squidoo, I have sought to showcase what inspires and motivates me. You may be familiar with my series of artsy topics, "The Art of ..." On this special artsy page, you will find my Artography -- a special word for an Art Lensography Art-ography. What's your favorite art topic? Are you an art enthusiast? Perhaps YOU are an art critic? Well, welcome one and all. May you have a colorful and artful life! By the way, you do know, maybe, that I also love polka dots; YES? So, naturally, I LOVE this: Polka Dot Poppies Framed Art Print by Heather Donovan! Artography : The Love of Art was originally created on September 29, 2010. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:56:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/celebritystyle Recognize these celebrities with style? Why, it's our renowned characters of Disney ... Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck. Not a celebrity you say? Well, all those Disney movies and Disney collectible items have made these characters all celebrities ... and celebrities with style. That is an example of celebrity style! Celebrities Exude Celebrity Style! You know that, right? Well, thinking about those "Hollywood type" celebrities, isn't it interesting how a gossip magazine will spot a celebrity in a certain dress or sporting a certain handbag, and the next thing you know, you've got a fad or an IT bag! That is what we are talking about -- celebrity style! Whether you are the AFLAC duck or perhaps Donald Duck ... it's all about being a celebrity and the style you command. Ah, indeed that would be celebrity style! ===> A celebrity endorsement can really SELL a brand -- That's celebrities with celebrity style! Celebrity Style : Thanks to Celebrities was originally created on August 04, 2007. entertainment Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:33:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/i-absolutely-love-squidoo Ah yes, Squidoo! I absolutely love Squidoo folks! For You? To Be or Not To Be? When I have my heart attack and am gasping in pain for my last breathe of life, you will probably hear me saying, I absolutely love Squidoo and I hope it didn't cause that heart attack, you know? I have been Squidooing since March 21, 2006 -- that's a long time and there is NO stopping me ... until I am officially burned at the stake! Oh me oh my, but it sure is getting HOT in here! ;) I am a die-hard Squidoo veteran who probably has the MOST hours under my belt for Squidooing! I am a WAHW -- a work at home workaholic who has been labeled a WAHWW -- that's a work at home wonder woman. That's because so many have asked me "how do I do it?" It's a passion -- a love for Squidoo! It's something that comes from the very core of me. It's something that YOU must look deep within YOURSELF and be the best that you can be. Don't try to be someone you are not. Don't try to be somebody else. And, in the end we are all dead -- so make YOUR mark! Sparkle and Shine. ===> Ah, Squidoo ... how do I love thee? Ah, I absolutely LOVE Squidoo! I absolutely love my Squidoo Fans especially those who have gotten to be my friend too. It is pretty cool, you know, that you can really get to know a person and think of them as a friend. In fact, I have some friends, thanks to Squidoo, whom I've chatted with and would welcome into my home! Thanks Squidoo. Oh, do you know that this is also My Squidoo Love Lensography? When I created this lens, I wanted to organize all my other lenses which feature my love of something other than Squidoo. And, I see that this very love lensography of mine has inspired other lensmasters to create their own love lensographies! Ah, the power and love of Squidoo!!! And, the power of attribution! Attribution according to Wikipedia [my favorite Wikipedia!] says that attribution is a "concept in psychology whereby people attribute traits and causes to things they observe." And, furthermore, that attribution is a "concept in copyright law requiring an author to be credited." And a lot of attribution goes, rightly so, to Wikipedia! I Absolutely Love Squidoo : Don't Tell was originally created on May 28, 2008. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:26:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/keith-haring-books Read all about it. Read all about the artful and colorful life of Keith Haring. Keith Haring, a rival pop culture icon for Andy Warhol, perhaps? Once you have seen his fabulously creative art, it becomes instantly recognizable to you. His art is fun, colorful, friendly, and a bit of graffiti with artistic and collectible flair! Keith Haring Books | An Artful and Colorful Life | Sometimes Untitled! Perhaps you have already dropped by the Untitled Art of Keith Haring? Or, maybe you have stopped to collect one of Keith Haring's oh so artsy calendars? Well, let us delve more in the the story and colorful life of Keith Haring through the proliferation of books you can find. You will find those Keith Haring books right here! Thanks for dropping by. I hope you are amazed and inspired today!Photo Credit: Keith Haring Wikipedia Commons Image Keith Haring Books : An Artful Life was originally created on October 2, 2010. books-poetry-writing Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:33:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/where-to-live-in-florida Come along folks! Join me in my mind-mapping of a Florida cities quest! It is Jaguar Julie's [that's me!] seriously personal quest to find that perfect [for me!] Florida city where I will hang my hat and jaguar clothes. To be honest, I would opt to remain in Florida as my local choice for the best state! This page is my "Where to Live in Florida" worksheet! It's rather an interesting page to examine certain Florida cities that I have selected to be in my spotlight. You know Squidoo has a terrific local module called "Hometown Stats?" I love that little dynamic module and am using it to my full advantage to help me pick my new HOMETOWN! You know? All this talk about where to live and moving came about as a result of D-I-V-O-R-C-E divorce. I'm happy -- or something -- to report that yes, my marriage lasted longer than 72 days ... it was actually a bit more than 7.5 years ... we hit the 7-year itch I think and then it all fell apart. Perhaps you too live in Florida and want to share your hometown stats and perhaps capture my interest for considering YOUR hometown as maybe my NEW hometown? Well, if so ... hey, don't be shy! Give me a jingle in the feedback zone near the end of this page. Hmmm ... "Where to Live in Florida?" And, where ARE the Jobs in Florida seriously??? Where to Live in Florida : A New Home was originally created on November 27, 2010. travel-and-places Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:07:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/department-56-christmas-ornament Welcome to the Department 56 Christmas Ornament Showcase! What is a Christmas Tree without ornaments? Oh, maybe a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree? For most of us, we like to decorate our Christmas Trees with ornaments. When talking about the Christmas Ornament, there are really so many options. For me, I've found that there are plenty of Department 56 Christmas Ornaments that say so much! Whether looking for traditional Christmas Ornaments, or something that makes you smile ... think of a Department 56 Christmas Ornament! >>> If you are looking for a Christmas Ornament that is unique -- think of Department 56 Christmas Ornaments! I've picked this fun and whimsical Department 56 Krinkles Fa La La Lady In Wreath Dress Christmas Ornament! Department 56 Christmas Ornaments was originally created on December 3, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:42:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/a-snake-in-the-grass O-M-G Folks! We've all heard about life imitating art and art imitating life. And, along with that ... we [you and i] may have heard the figurative expression of "A Snake in the Grass!" But, that is just words and a pointed statement. Imagine IT [the snake! the snake!] in real life. NOW YOU ARE TALKING about "a snake in the grass." You know, I'd much prefer that that snake was in somebody else's grass NOT mine. But whooop! There IT IS! There is that snake. And, pardon me for shouting. But, you know, you would shout too if you came upon a snake in the grass like I did. And, probably a good thing I didn't get too close with my camera ... that snake is a water moccasin. You see, the specific date and time of that snake in the grass sighting was Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at a little past 10:00am EST. Oh, I live in Jacksonville, Florida. And, I am a girl. A girlie-girl, much like many of my girlfriends! Can you say, "scream like a girlie girl?" P.S. For my Squidoo lensmaster buddies who like trivia and pertinent facts and numerology. Do you know that this lens was categorized as lens #666. Isn't that peculiar? The sign of the devil, so "they" say. And, it is literally a snake in the grass. A Snake in the Grass : Literally was originally created on September 22, 2010. pets-and-animals Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:46:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/haflinger-boiled-wool-slippers Give the Christmas Gift of Warmth : Haflinger Boiled Wool Slippers. The wool has been boiled and not just by anybody, folks! Holy Smokes, but Haflinger knows how to boil the wool and craft some fabulous slippers that will be the envy of the housewives in your town! Take a big gander at these slippers! These are hand-picked by JaguarJulie who is a solid authority on cold feet AND warm fuzzies. The very second that these babies hit the radar, you better bet that Jaguar Julie was on it. You know, cat slippers, right? I'm old-fashioned and really appreciate a Christmas gift of warmth, like these warm Haflinger Boiled Wool Slippers! Honestly, I do. Well, we are just betting that you will want to get YOURSELF or the sophisticated lady in your life a pair of the Haflinger Women's Ar Cat Slippers! Meow, seriously! Don't let YOUR cat get a hold of them either. Give the Gift of Warmth | Haflinger Boiled Wool Slippers Deliver the Warm Fuzzies! Haflinger Boiled Wool Slippers : The Gift of Warmth was originally created on December 15, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:46:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bumble-and-friends Say hello to Bumble, The Abominable Snow Monster, and Some Friends Who Matter! What good is an abominable snow monster without friends I ask? Hmmm??? Where would poor Bumble be without his friends? Why, probably trekking around the frigid tundra in Alaska, or maybe Canada, or possibly THE North Pole all by his little lonesome! Ah yes! I think that is the place ... the North Pole! Take a closer look at Rudolph's Humble Bumble and Friends ... isn't that snow monster Bumble adorable? Nothing abominable about him -- or is it HER? Possibly! I'm humbly thinking that I'm a little like Bumble ... Humble? Well, maybe! But usually in the cold YOU will seriously find ME bumbling around ... BUMBLE, BUMBLE! STUMBLE BUMBLE!!! Ho Ho Ho Reindeer ... Ho Ho Ho Rudolph! Why, it is Bumble, the Abominable Snow Monster, and FRIENDS of course! It is Bumble : The Abominable Snow Monster and Friends was originally created on December 14, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:38:51 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/arthur-court-designs For the most beautiful and classic artistic design in home accents, you must think of Arthur Court Designs! This is a favorite brand of mine as I appreciate the art of home accents. You can find the most fabulous bunny, crab, elephant, fleur de lis, grapevine, horse, magnolia and other motifs.  There is something to please the pickiest homemaker. Bet you can't pick just one!!!  These are great Christmas, Valentines Day, and housewarming gift ideas! ===> Are you looking for a thing of beauty for your home or as a special gift? Think of Arthur Court Designs! My pick is the Arthur Court Grape 7-Inch Heart Bowl. I heart Arthur Court Designs! Arthur Court Designs : Fabulous was originally created on November 11, 2009. home-and-garden Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:50:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/The-Art-of-the-Start The Art of the Start is a must-read book that I am recommending to all Squidoo lensmasters and to all of you who want to, well start something. This is THE book that I first read in October 2004 when I made the decision to leave a Fortune 100 company as their Marketing Manager to establish my sole proprietorship and become more of an entrepreneur. Back then, I took the time to also attend Guy Kawasaki's webinar -- he impressed me then -- and he continues to impress me today. If you've seen him on twitter, you know that is he one prolific guy! Well, I'm entering a new phase of my life and am ready to start something new -- so, I've blown the dust off this book and have begun to read it again! >>> MY REVIEW -- A must-read book by Guy Kawasaki that is The Art of the Start!!! The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki was originally created on January 13, 2009. books-poetry-writing Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:47:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/copco-teakettles If you are wanting to colorize your kitchen and tea party or want a stylish stainless steel teakettle, you want to consider Copco Teakettles. These teakettles are quite stylish and affordable. You'll also find a few Copco Teakettles that can add a bit of whimsy to your kitchen. P.S. This is the Copco Heart Teakettle which is only one of my favorites. You see, I can't pick just one of the Copco Teakettles! Let me show you more. >>> Looking for a stylish teakettle in stainless steel or a colorful one? Check out Copco Teakettles! Copco Teakettles : Colorize Your Kitchen was originally created on April 24, 2009. food-and-cooking Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:15:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/untitled-art-of-gottfried The untitled art in the spotlight today is the untitled art of Marta Gottfried. To know me is to know that I fully appreciate ART. I appreciate and look for art, obviously, in works of art; i.e., paintings, art prints, and/or art posters. I also appreciate the art in nature and art that is found in our daily lives. I truly love to have had the opportunity to showcase artists and their work which "speak" to me; that work with which I might feel a connection. Untitled Art of Marta Gottfried | HELP! Title That Art! | What's in a Title? Untitled is Entitled! :: The untitled art that I am spotlighting today feels slightly mystical, rather ethereal, a bit angelic, and definitely feels like IT has a lot to say. So, then, why untitled? What's in a title? Are you perhaps an artist who has untitled art? I am thinking of that untitled art passing down from generation to generation and then somebody like me taking a look at it and then wanting to give it a title; a name. Hmmm, perhaps untitled art has the buzz meter working for it? That it would create word of mouth and buzz, just like THIS, from people supposing why it is untitled and then trying to title it? You know?Untitled Art Photo Credit: Untitled Woman Giclee Print by Marta Gottfried The Untitled Art of Marta Gottfried was originally created on October 2, 2010. arts-and-design Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:59:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups/eb Everything Bohemian:  This group-lens aka lens-group is about Everything Bohemian which can include quite a variety of "topics" that relate to ANYTHING Bohemian. Buzz words include Boho, Gypsy, Free spirit, Hippie, Funky, Artistic, Creative or Foho. You know that a Bohemian is a native of the Czech province of Bohemia. But in today's society, the term "bohemian" refers to so much more.  All Bohemian-related lenses are welcome to get listed on this page.  There is boho in news, politics, shopping, travel, history, people, you name it.  "Everything Bohemian." Hope you can join. It is ALL about Everything Bohemian -- Boho, Gypsy, Free spirit, Hippie, Funky, Artistic, Creative or Foho and Bohemian ===> Everything Bohemian Headquarters! Everything Bohemian Headquarters was originally created on November 17, 2007. travel-and-places Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:39:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/anatomy-of-fragrance The "anatomy of fragrance" involves a scientific cocktail of fragrant essential oils, aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents.  It's really quite a complex formula that comes together to create that signature fragrance! To the perfumer, it can be described as the art of science. I once worked with a French perfumer, Henri Hoffmann, who taught me a bit about the 'chemistry' behind fragrances; ah, the anatomy of fragrance. It was because of him, that Beautiful became my favorite fragrance. And, I guess you could say that I am crediting Henri with the inspiration behind this anatomy of fragrance! >>> It is amazing all the ingredients that scientifically come together to form a fragrance -- the anatomy of fragrance! It is a scientific synergy that the sum of the ingredients in the anatomy of a fragrance "adds up" to be something that is so fragrantly MORE! The Anatomy of Fragrance : Celebrity Fragrances was originally created on December 10, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:34:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jules-video-showcase-lensography Welcome to Jules Video Showcase Lensography, Jaguar Julie's video showcase lensography. I was compelled to create this video showcase lensography to feature the great video showcases that I've composed. For your viewing pleasure, you'll find the "artists" arranged alphabetically. I hope you enjoy your visit and come back really soon! Drumroll ... and roll it! Welcome to the Jules Video Showcase Lensography ... a showcase of hot and popular videos! A little music from some fabulous performers to put a smile on your face! Video Showcase of Jaguar Julie was originally created on January 12, 2008. entertainment Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:03:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/quiz-cabbage Hey all you cabbage fans out there! You know cabbage is really good for you? Surely you have seen something about the cabbage diet? Or, perhaps heard about cabbage soup. Or, just MAYBE you have heard about Stuffed Cabbage? That's my favorite comfort food thanks to my grandma Julia Nagy who made the very best Stuffed Cabbage in the world! Oh, I prefer it Hungarian style although there has been much show of support for Polish! Well, this page isn't filled with too much hot air, but just a few cabbage quiz questions to test your knowledge on cabbage! Enjoy!!!Photo Credit: Woman Holding a Large Cabbage. Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cabbage? was originally created on January 17, 2011. food-and-cooking Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:47:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-good-living Who out there does NOT seriously dream of living the good life? There sure is a lot of talk about that, you know? You see TV commercials promoting this and that for experiencing a piece of the good life. Lots of talk; lots of promises. Well, with a bit of serendipity, as I was researching another topic, I came upon this very art tapestry. It is the Art of Good Living Wall Tapestry by Sam Dixon. And, I am seriously thinking! I want a bit of this! Let me celebrate the art of good living! "If you build it, they will come!" Remember that from that movie? "If you can just visualize it, you are more than half way there!" --JaguarJulieThe Art of Good Living : Work of Art was originally created on January 7, 2011. arts-and-design Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:58:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguarjuliegiantsquid Yes, you too can be a Giant Squid on Squidoo. When the call went out to us lensmasters here on Squidoo, the challenge was to create 100 interesting and topical lenses in order to earn the honor of being a Giant Squid. I do believe a few lensmasters, if not a lot, offered a bit of mild protest as "thee asketh too mucheth! 100 lenses, how can I accomplish that?" I do want to be a Giant Squid you know! Well, the mighty powers that be decided to scale back the challenge to a mere 50 lenses for becoming a Giant Squid. However, for me sitting at some 3 dozen, that number was still a wee challenge what with a normal 8-5 job. I honkered down and in no time was past the 50, and then 75 was in sight! August 31, 2007 was quickly approaching and I was ALMOST at 100. Then, the unthinkable happened ... a hard drive crash! However, I did what I had to do to accomplish my goal and surpassed the 100 quality lenses to be awarded the ranks of Giant Squid 100 Club. And, I was among a few very worthy lensmasters aka Giant Squids who qualified to be inducted into the noteworthy and illustrious Giant Squid 100 Club -- Charter Member 2007!!! Today, I have been an active Squidoo lensmaster for way OVER 5.5 years and have authored well over 810 lenses! Yowzers!!! Oh, can't wait for induction into the Giant Squid 200 Club AND the Giant Squid 300 Club. A little birdie told me we are in for some surprises folks! Squidoo Giant Squid 100 Club : 2007 was originally created on March 12, 2008. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:26:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/doing-the-laundry Hey, it's time for doing the laundry folks! Maybe you won't get rich quick doing the laundry, but you can have some fabulous finds! And, you may actually pick up a bit of spare change and some interesting items doing the laundry! Quite a few years ago, I did have the opportunity to make a quick buck or twenty when I was doing the laundry for a boyfriend who left twenties in his pocket on a routine basis. I opted to not keep any money I found in his pockets as I was employed full-time then at a pretty good job and didn't need the cash. I'm sitting here again, editing this lens about a favorite hobby, doing the laundry. Since I first wrote this lens on doing the laundry, my life has expanded. Oh, I've done countless loads of laundry ... more loads than Squidoo lenses ... the count at the moment: Squidoo lenses >645. Laundry: countless loads. You see, I am a multi-tasking work at home wonder woman AND homemaker doing the laundry, cooking, cleaning et. al. I'm a non-profit, volunteering housewife on Saturdays! And you know the rest! Oh, did you know that I am a Giant Squid 100 Club Charter Member from way back in 2007? Yes indeed I am! >>> Maybe you won't get rich quick doing the laundry, but you can have some fabulous finds! Doing the Laundry Yields Fabulous Finds was originally created on May 17, 2008. home-and-garden Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:49:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/juliette-has-a-gun Introducing "Juliette Has a Gun!" A Knock 'em Dead Celebrity Fragrance. Perhaps YOU already know about Juliette? Seriously; lookout Romeo!!! Juliette Has a Gun!!! We have put the spotlight most appropriately on "Miss Charming" ... "a joyous interpretation of Moroccan rose and musk, swirled amidst wild berries, creating a scent that's spirited and vibrant." Take a closer look at that picture! It has a sleek BULLET-shaped purse spray! Yeah, a bullet -- a pretty bullet at that! Juliette Has a Gun : Celebrity Fragrance was originally created on October 9, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:06:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/peek-a-boo-art Peek-a-Boo Art is Fun Art Time-Out ... great for the nursery. Peek-a-Boo! I see YOU. You didn't think I could see you? Oh, but I have some new, high tech technology which allows me to actually see YOU, my visitor! Hello there ... you have some spinach [I think] in your left incisor. There there! Bunny rabbits like spinach, so you have come to the right place. Actually ... this Peek-a-Boo Art page is a bit of a fun, whimsical and light time-out! I heard you were chasing little monsters, YES? Well, take a load off and give this page a little PEEK and see if you love the Peek-a-Boo Art of Yuko Lau! It was quite a while back, I was working on something quite profound ... and I came upon the Monkey Peek-a-Boo Art. Well, I shared that image on another page or two of mine and always knew I wanted to showcase this art when the time was RIGHT. ER ... the time IS RIGHT! BOO! No, Peek-a-Boo!!! Peek-a-Boo Art : Fun Art Time-Out was originally created on October 5, 2010. home-and-garden Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:04:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/summer-school-for-old-timers OK, so maybe this last session of the Squidoo Giant Squid Summer School wasn't officially titled "for Old-Timers," but you must admit there were some of us somewhat old-timers attending! After all, JaguarJulie has been around for a while -- she is really not a spring chicken! And, that was the very last Summer School that JaguarJulie will ever attend ... so this is a pretty memorable page; you know? So, the call went out to Giant Squids to measure up and set aside their summer vacations for the 8 week long summer school. Jaguar Julie, YO -- that's ME, made a concerted effort to be a player and show her/my support for the Giant Squid Summer School. All assignments were performed on time and on topic. As of "this" writing, we think ONLY one purple star was awarded for all those quality and worthy lenses. Those were some of the most poignant and meaningful lenses for me/Jaguar Julie! And, we had heard that many a purple star WAS handed out to Summer School lenses. Hmmm! It was a Star-Spangled Banner Flyover perhaps? Well, better luck next time I guess??? Whew! School's out for the Summer! Summer School for Old-Timers : Squidoo Style was originally created on July 31, 2009. education Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:25:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/armadillo The armadillo is quite an interesting looking mammal. I first became acquainted with these small placental mammals when I moved to Florida. When I heard the name of armadillo, I thought, "why that is whimsical." Arma - Dillo ... dillo? I saw my first armadillo when I first moved to Florida many years ago. My frequent spottings usually are of them as road kill in which you see them on their backs with their feet up in the air. However, these armadillos have moved into our neighborhood! When I've spotted two armadillos! It is usually in the early hours of the morning when those rascally armadillos are running and jumping AND digging in our nicely-manicured, southern yard. >>> The armadillo is an armored and placental mammal with a unique bony armor shell. Hey, that armadillo is a little "tank!" Be on the lookout for "little tanks" headed your way. Armadillo : Armored Mammal was originally created on February 1, 2008. pets-and-animals Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:47:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/suspender-fashion Suspender Fashion i.e. A Suspenseful Hold-UP From the Past! Ah, all the suspense is about Suspender Fashion folks! Actually, suspenders aka braces can be a fashion accessory that's trendy and uber-chic. Suspenders are also found in sexy apparel. They've been around for quite a number of years, dating back to the 19th century as braces. In the U.K., they're quite another bit of apparel all-together. Did you know, in 1952 they created a bit of "flap" for the U.S. Army? Well, read on and I'll tell you more about that and show you some universal stylish fashions that showcase the SUSPENDER in fashion! Welcome to the showcase of Suspender Fashion where you will see that suspenders can and do play a supporting role in fashion. Suspenders are a hold-up from the past! >>> Suspenders are no longer something to hold up your grandfather's or Larry King's pants! Let's snap into the suspense of Suspender Fashion folks! Snap to it!!! Snap two three four. Suspender Fashion : Suspenders was originally created on January 12, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:31:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/spanish-flee flee -- transitive verb: to run away from! Our nearly two week vacation in Southern Spain was definitely a type of 'flee' vacation, a Spanish Flee, in that we ran away from home -- leaving the care of our cats in a number of friends' capable hands -- and hoping that our contractor would finish our home renovation project upon our return. When we arrived at the Heritage Resort in Marbella in Southern Spain, we were greeted by this tabby cat. So, I'd say that the inspiration for this lens was this cat who may have had a Spanish Flea or two. And, as I've done another lens entitled, Spanish Flea, this would be the companion lens -- rather a Spanish theme! Spanish Flee : Costa del Sol was originally created on April 17, 2009. travel-and-places Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:37:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/i-am-a-cabbage-patch-kid You may know that it is difficult at best to get an interview lately with Squidoo lensmaster, JaguarJulie. She had gone mum with interviews. Now, she opens up and has granted this very exclusive, about me interview. What did she have to say when we asked her to sum up her life? Well, would you believe, "I am a Cabbage Patch Kid : Slightly Stuffed" Oh, really! Could you elaborate on that please? P.S. Digging to the origin of this, our reporters were able to uncover the fact that JaguarJulie is a fanatic about Stuffed Cabbage *! An exclusive, about me interview with JaguarJulie who claims to be a Cabbage Patch Kid! I am a Cabbage Patch Kid was originally created on May 22, 2009. hobbies-games-toys Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:58:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/warm-booties-and-slippers Brrrrrr Baby! Hey it is seriously cold outside ... and inside for ME! I need some warm booties and slippers. Give me the gift of warmth pretty please!!! Oh my YES indeed! I'm making a list and checking it twice ... maybe I've been naughty ... nope! I've been nice. But this morning? Brrrrrr Baby! Hey it is seriously cold outside ... and inside for ME! Weeeee seriously had some record-setting lows in temperature around these parts last night. It started last week when the temperature for us dipped to 28 and 29 degrees F -- that's Florida baby! We're not too far from Orlando, which is located in the middle of the state. But, nonetheless it is seriously cold here baby!!! I'm thinking we may have hit 21 degrees F! So, I am sitting here penning this introduction to capture my reader's interest and I am wondering, "Do they sell heaters for keyboards?" Must look, at gloves next. But, first! It is seriously time for WARM BOOTIES AND SLIPPERS!!! You know I personally love pom poms as I have a passion for fashion! So I am putting these stylishly warm booties seriously on my Christmas wishlist: Rocket Dog Snowflake Booties. How long before they arrive I wonder?The Christmas Gift of Warmth : Warm Booties & Slippers was originally created on December 6, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:34:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidoo-milestone-lenses Hello there! Are YOU a Squidoo lensmaster? Perhaps ... "What is a Squidoo lensmaster?" you are now asking yourself. Well, I guess my target audience is rather twofold. If you are NOT a Squidoo lensmaster, you can read this page and possibly be interested enough to join me, Jaguar Julie, at Squidoo. If YOU are indeed a Squidoo lensmaster, you might possibly be compelled into action to actually add YOUR Squidoo milestone lenses. Important Photo Credit: One Hundred and Fifty-eight Medium and Small-sized Moths in Seven Columns Giclee Print by Marian Ellis Rowan. Squidoo Milestone Lenses : Reached Your Milestone? was originally created on December 25, 2010. squidoo-community Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:50:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/que-sera-sera I am seriously thinking that the majority of my readers will be on topic! It is the signature song of Doris Day, YES, a doppelganger of mine from the past! In fact, just recently, someone on Facebook said, "Do YOU know that YOU look like Doris Day?" OK, OK already ... of course I know/knew that and I am flattered. But, it is rather eerie, you know, that I too have identified with the signature song of Doris Day! Kind of mystical you know? So, just this morning, I had some free time on my hands. I was thinking Christmas, New Year, and art calendars -- I've written about art calendars you know? Only the best of the best for me and my readers. [Shameless plug and off topic!] Que Sera, Sera ... Whatever Will Be, Will Be ... the FUTURE's not ours to see ... What WILL Be, WILL Be!" Que Sera Sera Photo Credit: Doris Day -- the Que Sera, Sera Lady. Que Sera, Sera : What Will Be was originally created on December 22, 2010. music Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:38:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/geometric Geometric Patterns Transcend Geometry to be Hypnotically Trendy ! Geometric patterns in designer apparel, jewelry, home decor, and furniture have been the rage!  There are flat shapes and solid shapes in geometry. Squares, circles and triangles are some of the simplest shapes in flat geometry. Cubes, cylinders, cones and spheres are simple shapes in solid geometry. When speaking of geometric in fashion, either the item's "fabric" incorporates the geometric shapes or the item is actually one or more of those geometric shapes. You do know that Geometric Patterns Transcend Geometry to be Hypnotically Trendy? Yes? Well, let's find out more here. Geometric Patterns: Hypnotically Trendy was originally created on August 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:32:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pompoms Pom Poms are the furry little balls that can be found on clothing, hats, fashion accessories, home decor, and an assortment of other designer items! Pom poms have been popular for a while as they bring a bit of whimsy and frivolity to that designer item. And pom poms are a bit of a warm fuzzy too! Welcome everyone to the pom pom showcase of something warm and certainly fuzzy too! Let's celebrate the joy of pom poms! I hope you too discover the warm fuzzy feeling along with the cool whimsical nature of pom poms! These furry little balls Pom Poms have been cropping up everywhere in designer fashions & accessories >>> Pom Poms -- A Furry Fashion Phenomenon! Come capture some pom poms for yourself. Capture some furry fashion fun. Pom Poms : Furry Fashion Fun was originally created on August 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:14:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/halloween-stand-ups Halloween Stand-Ups? Ah, Halloween company! BOO! Happy Halloween and Welcome Folks! No No No ... you do NOT need to be alone this Halloween folks! Say hello to Halloween Stand-Ups! Jaguar Julie your Halloween love doctor is here to help you add a stand-up personality to your Halloween celebration. Heck, I first added one of these to my home some years back. It was a Halloween Stand-Up of Elvira. Well, Elvira had to hit the road and went to grace the path of a neighbor's door. So, here I am once again ... considering which witch or Halloween Stand-Up might be the ONE for me this year. See if YOU can pick just one of these for yourself? It is tough to pick just one. Slightly eerie, definitely scary and quite welcoming too!Appearance Credit: Jack Skellington and Sally Stand Up >>> thanks for standing up! Halloween Stand-Ups Company was originally created on September 26, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:43:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-snowglobes Christmas Snowglobes are the sweetest gifts to give and receive for the holidays!  Know someone who lives in the South?  Well, spread a little Christmas cheer with a snowglobe.  It's a bit of Christmas mixed with snow in a globe!  Ah, put a smile on.  And, why not think about gifting a musical snowglobe? Ah, Christmas Snowglobes.   "We Wish You A Merry Christmas!" Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! A perfect and unique gift for the holidays; say hello to Christmas Snowglobes! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Christmas Snowglobes : Let it Snow! was originally created on October 29, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:02:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidoo-favorites In appreciation for those very special Squidoo Fans who not only take time to sign guestbooks, participate in duels, but also to Favorite a particular lens -- this lens has been created to thank you. And, it appears that Squidoo has KILLED off the Squidoo Favorites as I can't find them anyplace! So much for fair warning -- may all those Squidoo Favorites rest in peace! I absolutely love my Squidoo Fans especially those who have gotten to be my friend too. It is pretty cool, you know, that you can really get to know a person and think of them as a friend. In fact, I have some friends, thanks to Squidoo, whom I've chatted with and would welcome into my home! Thanks Squidoo. I just wanted to do something a little extra to thank each and every one of you Squidoo Favorites! Thank you for helping to make Squidoo such a wonderful community! The Squidoo Favorites : An Archive was originally created on July 14, 2008. squidoo-community Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:09:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cocalo-nightlights The CoCaLo line of baby products is sure to please, particularly with the cutest CoCaLo Nightlights to colorize your baby's nursery! These are oh so adorably cute, with a whimsical nature and are priced not to bust your wallet. Whether buying a nightlight for a baby boy or baby girl, you are sure to find a CoCaLo Nightlight that's just right! Looking for an adorable and playful nightlight for a baby nursery? The spotlight is on CoCaLo Nightlights to Colorize Your Nursery! This is the Tropical Punch CoCaLo Nightlight -- isn't it just precious? CoCaLo Baby Nursery Nightlights was originally created on May 2, 2009. home-and-garden Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:29:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/warm-whiskers-neck-wraps Wrap yourself up in cuddly warmth with these creature comforts known as Warm Whiskers Neck Wraps. Trust me, folks! There is nothing more painful that have a stiff neck or say, herniations of the C-6/C-7 region in your neck and sitting in a cold place! In the spotlight we have Warm Whiskers Oreo Kitty Neck Wrap! I love Kitties too! And, I love cookies and sweet stuff like Oreos! OH MY! And, jaguars and leopards too!Warm Whiskers Neck Wraps was originally created on December 16, 2010. healthy-living Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:26:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/cat-witch Welcome to the page of the The Halloween Cat Witch : Costumes and Whatnots, Ah, come on in. Do not be afraid! Well, unless it is a black cat and it crosses your path this Halloween. We are celebrating the CAT here for Halloween and other pertinent days of the year. And, we are equally celebrating the WITCH. I'm sure we all know a lot about witches, especially at Halloween. Welcome to the celebration, We are present the CAT WITCH. You probably already know me, your guide, as Jaguar Julie Cat Lady? Yes? Well, I've been a cat caretaker and lover for many years. I've written lots about our cats; hope you have enjoyed that. Oh, and I've been a witch ONLY at Halloween for a few times over the past millennium of years. Say hello to Cat Witch ... cat witch figurines; cat witch Halloween costumes; and cat witch whatnots! Come on in ... do not be afraid! Watch your step though. MEOW. Cat Witch Photo Credit: Jim Shore Cat W/ Witch Hat & Cane Tail. Love it! The Halloween Cat Witch : Costumes and Whatnots was originally created on September 26, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:18:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/julieandjulia I was book shopping in our local Borders and came across Julie and Julia : 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen by Julie Powell. When I picked up the book, I was not familiar with Julie Powell's story and about the premise for this book. I was intrigued by the title and started reading the dust jacket. You see, I am a Julie and my grandma is a Julia! Having my grandma Julia Nagy as my inspiration throughout my life, it seemed I had to get this book! Ah, Julie and Julia resonated with me because I was part of a Julie and Julia all my life. This is an intriguing tale about Julie Powell's quest 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' by Julia Child AND her quest to master the art of living. Julie and Julia is a must-read! Oh, and of course! Do not miss Julie and Julia, the movie! Yeah for Meryl Streep, an Oscar nominee for her role as Julia Child. Julie and Julia : Book was originally created on January 2, 2009. books-poetry-writing Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:10:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/dracula Yes, indeed Dracula was a ROYAL pain in the neck -- we've heard of the expression "pain in the neck" and often might have wondered, where the HECK did that come from? Hey! DRACULA. Well, he obviously was the MOST obvious "pain in the neck" ... WHY? Because he left bite marks!!! I've been awed by the legend of Dracula ever since I was a child. What finally prompted me to put together this lens was #1--a trip to Budapest, Hungary and Satu Mare, Romania a couple of years ago.  I didn't make it to the Count's castle, but I did see other cool castles in Hungary.  #2--I've also been researching my family history for a number of years and have written a few lenses on what I've found as my family traces to the Austro-Hungarian empire. Vlad III Dracula has also been known as Dracula or Count Dracula and Draculea or Vlad the Impaler.  Vlad III was the voivode, or prince, of the principality of Wallachia, what is today an informal region in southern Romania. His three reigns were in 1448, from 1456 to 1462, and 1476. Imagine that this guy Dracula was living today ===> Do you think if Dracula was alive today that he would be a Squidoo lensmaster? I'll just bet that his lenses would be TDF! Cast your vote below! Thank you to those of you who might have found this amusing! Hey, Dracula wasn't the ONLY royal pain in the neck! Dracula : A Royal Pain in the Neck was originally created on April 17, 2006. culture-and-society Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:55:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/weaponsofmassdestruction Weapons of Mass Destruction WMDS: Yes They Exist(ed)! Oh my goodness, what a topicable debate this surely is! WEAPONS of MASS DESTRUCTION - Yes they exist(ed) ! I firmly believe that the ongoing debate in the media about whether or not there are, were, or will be WEAPONS of MASS DESTRUCTION [WMD] is a mute point as ABSOLUTELY YES there were such weapons; yes there are; and yes there probably will be for years to come! Ladies and gentlemen, we are living in a 'sad' time when there are terrorists and fanatics who are willing to sacrifice themselves for blowing up people all in the name of some devotion to their leaders or religion. Listen, don't get me wrong, I care deeply and I'm no religious fanatic! YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT THIS! Do you??? P.S. Thanks to all of you wonderful friends and visitors who took time to participate in this debate and xoxoxo to those who left squidlikes for this WMD debate! Personally, with the death of Saddam Hussein, Osama Bin Laden, and finally Moammar Gaddafi aka Khadafy, I think we can all breathe a little more easier in the WMDs department. You agree?? Weapons of Mass Destruction WMDS: Yes They Exist(ed)! was originally created on March 19, 2008. culture-and-society Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:37:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/flower-house The Flower House Greenhouse for Flowers & Meditation ... thought about it? So, mom and I were sitting around talking in Brooksville, Florida once upon a time, oh not so long ago! We seriously pondered the idea of an extra space outside her fifth wheel. How about a multi-use flower type of greenhouse? You know, the greenhouse aka flower house can easily be added to your backyard for growing flowers and for other uses like a neat outside meeting area or a pop-up room for some solitude and meditation? Or for growing some plants! We seriously eyed the FlowerHouse® Pop - Up DomeHouse! You see, we were talking about the screened zip-up patio for the fifth wheel. Art came out to help us install it. One thing led to another and we shelved that idea as it was not an easy assembly. In addition, we were missing the two poles to affix the patio to the fifth wheel. And, the velcro fasteners were no longer sticky! Necessity is the mother of invention! How about a "flower house" or pop-up, easy-to-assemble "green house?" Wouldn't that serve a multifunction as a patio or sitting area? Now that I am in my own home, I've got the backyard that is perfect for this! We picked the FlowerHouse® Pop - Up DomeHouse! I like IT!A Flower House: Flowers & Meditation was originally created on December 1, 2010. home-and-garden Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:43:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-squidoo-lenses It's a Squid Roll! Jaguar Julie Squid Roll to be precise. Ah, Jaguar Julie Squidoo Lenses aka Squid Roll. I put together this particular lens to take a slightly different look at all the Squidoo lenses and group-lenses that I've created since March 21, 2006! Wow, this is like a lifetime in internet time! I hope you enjoy your visit and take some time to visit some of my varied and sometimes eclectic lenses. Perhaps you'll be inspired to write one or two! Hello and welcome to Jaguar Julie Squid Roll. A listing of Jaguar Julie Squidoo Lenses. W00t! An interesting look at the mix of Squidoo lenses and group-lenses that Jaguar Julie has created! Ah, Jaguar Julie Squidoo Lenses aka Squid Roll. Jaguar Julie Squid Roll : 810 Lenses was originally created on January 19, 2008. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:33:45 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/amazon-dot-com Dearest Amazon dot com: How do I love thee? [My internet letter of love.] Dear Amazon dot com, I've been meaning to take some time to tell you how much I love you! Dear Amazon dot com, You have exceeded my expectations -- daily! You are there for me each day without fail. Dear Amazon dot com, So, I am taking this opportunity to tell you what you mean to me. My dear Amazon dot com ** how do I love thee? Dearest Amazon dot com : A Letter was originally created on September 27, 2009. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:42:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/precious-the-cat "Hello, my name is Precious the Cat and I am the most POLITE cat in Jaguar Julie's former feral cat colony ... now officially managed by her ex. You may have already met Bandit who thinks he's the most discriminating cat in the bunch, but that's a guy for ya! He's got no manners, what with all the barfing, peeing, and pooping indiscriminantly [hey, is that a word?] and trying to blame me for it too! Just like a guy! PLEASE HELP US FIND LITTLE PUG THE CAT ... PUG IS MY SISTER! You see, the neighbor John had my sister trapped along with maybe 5-6 other feline buddies. I heard they might have been sent packing to Ormond Beach, or something? I sure HOPE they are still alive, you know??? ESPECIALLY my sister, PUG THE CAT! I miss you little PUGGY!!! Well, I too have not been feeling up to snuff lately with all the hormonal female cats that have been spayed. When will all this end -- so much catting around." --Precious the Cat has spoken! We'd like to officially thank Precious the Cat for taking time out of her eating, sleeping, pooping, and other niceties to say hello to you today. Meow! Precious the Cat was originally created on May 25, 2008. pets-and-animals Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:08:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/oh-christmas-tree-oh-christmas-tree Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging! Welcome everyone to the Christmas Celebration of Good Cheer. To help you celebrate the Christmas Spirit, I have Christmas Music, some memorable Christmas Songs, and a little bit of everything to make the Christmas Season a memorable one. Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging! May your days be blessed! We hope you enjoy your visit to our cheery celebration and that you will come back to visit often. Our door is always open. Merry Christmas Everyone! We are so inspired this Christmas that our lens has inspired the Christmas LOTD squidquest. Thanks HQ people for the plug and we will be looking for that extra lump of coal in our Christmas Stocking. "I don't want a lot for Christmas" you know? Shall we? Let's hit it! Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree! Thy leaves are so unchanging!!! Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree was originally created on November 29, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:29:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/waechtersbach-petal Welcome to the "flowery" designer showcase of Waechtersbach Petal Dinnerware! It's flowery because of the beautiful petal or flower-like edges of the dinnerware! If you are looking for a trendy and stylish set of dinnerware, check out Waechtersbach Petal Dinnerware. Did you know that this ceramic earthenware is actually made in Germany? So, love flowers and perhaps some bright colors? Or, maybe you would like some basic colors? Ah, it has to be Waechtersbach Petal Dinnerware! Looking for a little artistic flair for your table; want to go artistic with your tableware? You will find it with Waechtersbach Petal Dinnerware! Come on ... let's have some fun now. It's free to look! >>> Say hello to Waechtersbach Petal dinnerware! Waechtersbach Petal Dinnerware was originally created on January 6, 2010. home-and-garden Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:12:54 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/corelle-counter-mats Welcome to the showcase of Corelle Coordinates Counter Mats. Yes we are talking counter mats! Who said counter mats weren't stylish or trendy? With nature-inspired stylish counter mats from Corelle Coordinates, it is "hip to be coordinated!" Let me show you the best of the line-up of stylish counter mats from Corelle. I think you will be amazed. Oh, did I say it is super affordable too? My personal favorite is the Corelle Coordinates Counter Mats, Set of 2, Bamboo Leaf because it coordinates with the Corelle Placemats! >>> Are you looking for stylish and trendy counter mats, think of Corelle Coordinates for those counter mats! Corelle Counter Mats was originally created on November 6, 2009. home-and-garden Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:00:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-angel-globes Blessings to you my dear!  Thank you for dropping by for a bit of heaven on earth.  Looking for some beautiful and unique Christmas gifts?  May I suggest to you angels?  Yes, you can find heavenly angels in Christmas snowglobes and waterglobes.  There are so many adorable angel globes that you will want to buy more than one.  One Christmas I gave out half a dozen of these as Christmas gifts. Ah, Christmas Angels and Christmas Angel Globes! A favorite of mine is the Jim Shore Angel with Present Musical Waterball Angel Greets With Anthem Sweet. Christmas Angel Globes was originally created on October 30, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:11:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/trick-or-treat- Trick or Treat and BOO go hand in hand for having a Happy Halloween. Halloween is my favorite holiday because it's a time for ghouls and goblins, Dracula, vampires, and my favorite past-time of Trick or Treat! Isn't it fun how trick got paired with the treat? For the most part, the custom of trick or treat-ing has produced the results we clammer for at Halloween ... TREATS! So, Halloween is quickly approaching! The question at hand, Trick or Treat ? Which witch? When it comes to Halloween Trick or Treat at our house, we don't mess around. We get all dressed up in our finest Halloween costumes. We grab the biggest bowl we can find and set up the treat station. Then we scare the heck out of the ghosts and goblins who come to our door. We don't monkey around!Halloween Trick or Treat : Which? was originally created on August 19, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:23:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sinkhole-usa Welcome to Sinkhole U.S.A. Oh my! Ever get that sinking feeling of possible "doom" or "demise" or something unsettling? Hmmm? Well, I am no newbie to hearing about sinkholes and having sinking feelings, you know? Heck, I can think seriously of hearing about sinkholes swallowing cars or homes or buildings way back in the past in other locations of the U.S.A. BUT!!! My recent journey to Brooksville, Florida, gave sinkholes new meaning! Let me explain ... Welcome to Sinkhole U.S.A. was originally created on December 17, 2010. travel-and-places Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:48:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/weloveamericanbeauty What an incredible movie American Beauty is! It is jam-packed with a lot going on ... just how I like my movies! In 2000 it won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.  Amazingly acted by Kevin Spacey [one of my favorite actors], this drama, American Beauty, explores themes of romantic and paternal love, freedom, sexuality, beauty, self-liberation, existentialism, the search for happiness, and family against the backdrop of modern American suburbia. If you haven't yet seen American Beauty, please take a moment to rent the movie! American Beauty : Movie was originally created on December 16, 2007. entertainment Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:51:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ilovehollywould I Love Hollywould Designer Handbags and Shoes by Holly Dunlap! I predict that you'll be hearing more and more from Holly Dunlap! It's not just cool, adorably affordable handbags either ... It's all about the Hollywould type of gal ... Hollywould girls are social, fun, independent, feminine and very fashionable, but they don't take fashion too seriously! Oh my, I truly love Hollywould! Welcome to the showcase. >>> Do you know about the cool Hollywould brand by Holly Dunlap? I Love Hollywould Handbags and Shoes and Fashion oh my! I Love Hollywould : Holly Dunlap was originally created on December 12, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:13:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/highbury-fiesta Highbury Fiesta Dinnerware is a line of dinnerware that is colorful and exudes fun. It's not easy to actually find the Highbury Fiesta brand though. You can find other products in the brand of Highbury; however, we want to find the fun one; the Fiesta! Hey there FUN people! Are you planning a party? Perhaps you are planning a fiesta party? Well, high brows and low brows alike ... you must seriously check out the FUN dinnerware items from Highbury. That's Highbury Fiesta to be precise. Come on in! Let's see if we can actually dig up any Highbury Fiesta dinnerware for you. Highbury Fiesta Fun Dinnerware was originally created on October 4, 2010. home-and-garden Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:58:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/car-costume Holy Smokes Folks! Ho Ho Ho! Reindeer!!! We are seriously getting festive this Holiday Season and getting our car in on the act with a car costume. Dress Your Car Up in a Costume : Reindeer Parade Time! We've got the reindeer costume and am considering leading a Reindeer Parade. How many reindeer are there? Let's see ... there's Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph [the Head Reindeer]. That's nine, right? Well consider YOUR car the 10th reindeer when you organize your very own Reindeer Parade. How it all started! A JaguarJulie true Christmas story on how the car costume came to be. Here's the scoop: Has you car been suffering from an alienation of affection? Hmmm! Well perhaps too much information, but mine has. Since the recent divorce and the move from Jacksonville to Brooksville, Florida, my car has been thrown into a tizzy-fit. Mom knocked on the door of the fifth wheel late at night exclaiming, "Your car, your car! It's flashing like crazy!!!" I threw on some clothes and came out to check out my little car. Yes, indeed, the lights were flashing like crazy ... in fact that was the second time that week my poor little car was throwing a fit. So, I showed my car a little special attention and cleaned out mom's garage, making a spot for my car. But, I was thinking a cool Christmas gift for my little car would be a car costume! And, not just any car costume, but the Reindeer Car Costume! Dress Your Car Up in a Costume : Reindeer Parade Time was originally created on December 9, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:31:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/alice-temperley Alice Temperley's timeless designs are defined with unique details, bold prints and pops of color.  Alice Temperley launched her exclusive collection of women's fashion and accessories as part of the GO initiative at Target.  GO, which provides affordable luxury from world-renowned designers,  featured the Alice Temperley for Target collection. I love the classic yet up-to-date styling of Alice Temperley. It's feminine fashion for us ladies of today. >>> London's queen of feminine fashion Alice Temperley !!! Photo Credit: Alice Temperley Long-Sleeve Belted Sweater Dress - Ebony/ Antique White. GO International. Alice Temperley : English Fashion Designer was originally created on October 6, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:35:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bela_lugosi Ah, Bela Lugosi cast as Dracula -- what perfect typecasting as to me Bela Lugosi is and was the best Dracula of all time.  Does he NOT scare you too?  He scared me silly when I was a child and still does! Today I personally will NOT watch scary movies with the one exception -- I will watch the Dracula movies.  You see, as Bela Lugosi WAS Dracula for me. The only other actor to come close was Gary Oldman in Bram Stoker's Dracula. The original and scariest dracula! Bela Lugosi was the cause of many of my nightmares in my formative years! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !! Check out Bela Lugosi as Dracula. HE is waiting for you ... come on in! Bela Lugosi Photo Credit: Bela Lugosi 1930s Photographic Print. Who is Bela Lugosi? was originally created on August 28, 2007. entertainment Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:08:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/five-little-pumpkins Five Little Pumpkins ... sitting on a gate! Ah, Hello! The Halloween Celebration is waiting for YOU! So glad you made it. Today, we are celebrating the Five Little Pumpkins ... You know? Those Five Little Pumpkins were preparing for the upcoming Halloween Celebration. They weren't doing anything special at the moment ... you know, just hanging out. There they were, "Five little pumpkins sitting on the gate!" And, then they started thinking about the other side of Halloween -- the not so jolly, but spooky part of Halloween ... oh with witches and goblins and trolls and ghoulish souls. Let's listen in to those five little pumpkins shall we? Me me me me ... Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate! Five Little Pumpkins : Song was originally created on October 9, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:19:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mainstreetbridge If you drive into downtown Jacksonville from the southside, you'll most likely cross over the Main Street Bridge. What's interesting is that I don't recall ever being stopped for this lift bridge when traveling into downtown; only when traveling out of downtown. Well, it is quite impressive to see the bridge in operation. It is made of eleven steel stringer spans and three Warren through trusses. The 365-foot long continuous truss vertical lift span at the center is the longest in Florida. The span-drive system, which puts the drive machinery on the moveable span, utilizes concrete counterweights enclosed within two large 200-foot high steel frame lift towers. >>>It's a lift bridge that originally opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million to carry traffic over the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida >>> The Main Street Bridge! Main Street Bridge : Jacksonville, FL was originally created on January 26, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:54:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/warm-fuzzies Warm Fuzzies!  Who doesn't know about warm fuzzies or like receiving a warm fuzzy? Welcome to the Warm Fuzzies Showcase : Gifts of Warmth where you will find warm fuzzies of all kinds. For the heart, mind, soul and sole. Warm fuzzies make ME smile! Ah, and I've been noticing that warm fuzzies have become a popular topic for discussion. People are talking about warm fuzzies on the forum and warm fuzzies in blog posts and warm fuzzies on Twitter and probably warm fuzzies on Facebook too! Oh me, oh my! I would say that warm fuzzies have indeed arrived! Warm fuzzies have gone mainstream folks! It's a pop culture phenomenon. >>> Welcome to the Warm Fuzzies Showcase where you will find warm fuzzies of all kinds! Warm Fuzzies Defined:  "The warm, pleasant sensations one feels in the stomach and heart area when emotionally moved by an act of goodwill or love." --Urban Dictionary. Warm Fuzzies Credit: Fuzzy Fairy II Art Print by Millington, Madeleine. Warm Fuzzies Showcase : Gifts of Warmth was originally created on November 2, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:49:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-wizard-of-zazzle Introducing, in case you haven't heard of him, the Wizard of Zazzle! Please say hello to Wizard Scott Morton! Ah, did you know that the Wizard of Zazzle is actually a Wizard on Squidoo too? The power of Squidoo has certainly played a big part in bringing the Wizard Scott Morton into my life and that of my fellow lensmasters ... and Zazzlers! So, what about Wizard Scott Morton? Well, let's just say that everything is just tickety-boo! Please say hello to The Wizard of Zazzle! ===> Have YOU heard of the Wizard of Zazzle? Have YOU seen the art and writings of the Wizard of Zazzle? Ah, Tickety Boo Wizard Scott Morton! On September 24, 2010 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content. The Wizard of Zazzle was originally created on December 4, 2009. arts-and-design Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:24:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-wild-kingdom Welcome to Jaguar Julie Wild Kingdom! The Big Meow. Ah, a cornucopia -- hey monkeybrain, that's a fancy word for lensography -- of Jaguar Julie's wild kingdom of lenses. You'll find a downright plethora of interesting critters from country club cats to coatimundi! Armadillos, lemurs, opossums, and weasels oh my! Madasgascar hissing cockroach? Quick step on it ... No-see-ums, love bugs, dragonflies, and praying mantises? Uh-huh! Oh, don't forget the blue-eyed boobies ;-) and puffin. A-huffin' and a-puffin' ... Whew, I'm about out of breath!! YIKES, look out for the turkey vulture!!! P.S. Have you seen that most fantastic bird documentary -- Winged Migration? Talk about a Wild Kingdom! The Big Meow Meow et. al. Hey! support the rights of animals and get yourself a Top Cats T-Shirt like this one! Meow!! Jaguar Julie Wild Kingdom was originally created on April 13, 2008. pets-and-animals Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:26:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/socialnomics The book by Erik Qualman entitled, Socialnomics: How social media transforms the way we live and do business is a best-selling web marketing book! Have you heard of it yet? If you are active daily on the internet, you are undoubtedly engaging in social media. In the last few years, social media has dramatically transformed our daily lives. Who would have predicted that social media would have such an impact on us -- who we are and what we do. Enter Socialnomics! Socialnomics: How social media transforms the way we live and do business. Socialnomics : Social Media Book was originally created on October 9, 2009. books-poetry-writing Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:56:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/an-uplifting-photo Thanks to Fuji: my FujiFilm FinePix digital camera, I captured an uplifting photo, literally. This inspirational, uplifting photo featured in our introduction. I took that photo! It was approximately 3:45pm EST on Sunday, April 27, 2010 in St. Augustine, Florida. I only captured two photos that day, about 5 minutes apart. I used my Fujifilm Finepix V10 Digital Camera. I've owned FujiFilm FinePix digital cameras for a number of years. The V10 model has been my favorite because of its lightweight size and the large LCD screen that fills the backside of the camera. On top of the great features, it's helped me to take some pretty inspirational pictures through the years ... like this uplifting photo! I think the photo is pretty cool; maybe you do too? The FujiFilm FinePix V10 digital camera is not Fuji's latest model, so it may be unavailable through Amazon. Not to worry, as I am recommending that you try this Fuji: Fujifilm FinePix S2950 14 MP Digital Camera. Thank goodness for my FujiFilm FinePix digital camera. It fits quite nicely inside my handbag! I don't leave home without it.An Uplifting Photo : Thanks to Fuji was originally created on December 24, 2010. computers-and-electronics Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:40:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pala-tute "Lela lela lela !! Lela pala tute!" Hey! This is MY favorite music of the moment ... so why not humor me and see if it does anything for YOU! The riff of the slightly gypsy punk music is "Lela lela lela ... Lela pala tute!" And I don't know anyone who sings THAT as well as Eugene Hutz and Gogol Bordello! Say, I will let you know right up front that there seems to be a bit of controversy over those lyrics! I was doing a Google search to find the lyrics, although we all know about copyright issues and have our own controversy going on as to whether or NOT we can publish lyrics on our Squidoo lenses. Me? I am all for the protection of copyrights and I seriously frown on plagiarism. But, I do support snippets and tribute lenses and celebrating those certain riffs or chords of lyrics which get YOUR engine going. Ah, whew! "Lela lela lela ... Lela pala tute!" I just seriously LOVE that Pala Tute song and the accompanying video. Oh, there are a few videos on YouTube featuring Gogol Bordello and Pala Tute! As my introduction to you, I have picked JUST TWO videos! One with Madonna and Gogol Bordello. The other video? OMG it is colorfully created and slightly animated ... it's my favorite rendition of Pala Tute ever! Hope you enjoy it. Let's get that GYPSY MUSIC party started ... "Lela lela lela ... Lela pala tute!" OH, the Caravan is coming ... | Trans-Continental Hustle | Gogol Bordello / Gypsy Punks Underdog World Strike | | Super Taranta | East Infection | Gogol Bordello Non-Stop | Voi-La Intruder | | Multi Kontra Culti vs. Irony | Pala Tute : Gogol Bordello was originally created on September 14, 2010. music Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:31:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/warm-fuzzies-slippers Welcome to the Warm Fuzzies Slippers Showcase! There's nothing better than warm and fuzzy in slippers, especially as we head on into the colder weather. You don't want to have those cold feet -- protect your tootsies with some stylish warm and fuzzy slippers. Let's see what we've got here! Cotton, felt, fleece, microfiber, mohair, wool oh my! Warm fuzzies make ME smile! Special Slippers: Haflinger Women's Chloe Embroidered Clog -- delightfully warm fuzzies in slippers! Warm Fuzzies Slippers Showcase was originally created on November 2, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:53:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/lip-plumpers Lip Plumpers : Celebrity Style Lips? In my opinion, you cannot have permanently plumper lips without having had some sort of an injection or lip surgery. In the past, I have tried a number of lip plumpers but have always wondered what it would be like to have a 'filler' product inserted into my lips to make them fuller. As I am a fan of "participatory journalism," I contemplated the reality of plumper lips as my very reputable and aesthetic dentist told he could give me fuller lips! So, did I or did I not opt for plumper lips courtesy of my dentist? Stay tuned for pictures and the rest of that story. So? Are there times that you want to achieve the appearance of fuller lips? Want to accomplish that a bit more naturally, without lip injections? And, how do you do that without medical intervention? Lip Plumpers! I've always been a fan of Angelina Jolie lips; they are the most requested lips of all time for those women who do elect to have cosmetic surgery. In the past, I have opted to try a number of lip plumpers that offer a temporary solution to plumper lips. In this lens, I'll present a few. Can you really have plumper lips without an injection or surgery? What about lip plumpers? Lip Plumpers : Celebrity Style Lips was originally created on February 24, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:31:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/three-stooges-whatnots Are you a fan of The Three Stooges? Say What! Hello there! Familiar with The Three Stooges? I am! And, it was kind of funny around our house growing up in Cleveland, Ohio. You see there were really four of us kids, but the youngest took her time turning into a stooge ... so you get where I am going with this short story? We kids were like The Three Stooges for our poor mom. Me? Whilst I might have been quite studious and even angelic, being the oldest of the gang ... I would most often be channeling Moe of The Three Stooges. Ha Ha Ha ... and thanks to mom who gave me a bowl haircut one summer, I even tended to look a lot like Moe. Oh, too much information for our short story! Welcome to The Three Stooges Masks and Whatnots Get a load of all the funny stuff ... argh argh argh!!! Say hello to Moe in the spotlight today! Paper Magic Group The Three Stooges Mask, Moe! The Three Stooges Halloween Masks & Whatnots was originally created on September 26, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:20:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-plexography Welcome to Jaguar Julie Plexography of my varied Squidoo lenses.  What's a "plexography" you ask?  It's simply a categorized listing of my lenses with links to those lenses along with a teaser of information about each of the lenses. For those lensmasters who have presented their lenses in a plexography, you know that this takes a LOT of time to organize ... A creative and analytical listing of my A to Z lenses for you to vote on! Hey Jaguar Julie Plexography you all! Squidoo lenses originally created by Jaguar Julie of Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Footnote: Imagine my surprise today when Googling jaguarjulie ... I came to a number of websites and blogs using my content, predominantly my Squidoo content. I got to page 7 or so and found this very page, Jaguar Julie Plexography, was credited to www.pinkperfume.net, a relatively new website through GoDaddy. I did not give pinkperfume.net permission to use my content and hope they will get the message about originality and what is plagiarism. It can indeed by quite PURR-plexing when you encounter copycats on the internet, trying to achieve search engine optimization by using somebody else's original content. Strive to be the best that you can be; don't copy somebody else! Jaguar Julie Plexography : Lens-List was originally created on December 1, 2007. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:14:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/zsazsa_gabor Writing a lens on Zsa Zsa Gabor was a "natural" for me as I have several other lenses with a "Hungarian" flavor and more lenses with the "Eastern European" flavor!  So, why not profile one of the more well-known actresses and socialites that was born in Budapest, Hungary! Say hello to the Hungarian hottie, Zsa Zsa Gabor. This is one actress who has had more than one fifteen minutes of fame! Wow -- Zsa Zsa Gabor -- That Hungarian actress and socialite! In her time, she was a curvaceous hottie with an accent and an attitude! You know, my cousin Mary Ann has actually called me "Zsa Zsa" from time to time. While I'm not as old as Zsa Zsa, I think this is meant to be a compliment. Might as well write a page on her, right? Photo Credit:  Zsa Zsa Gabor circa 1965. Photo by Sid Avery - Image courtesy MPTV.net. Who is Zsa Zsa Gabor was originally created on August 28, 2007. entertainment Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:20:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/animals-in-the-spotlight It's Animals in the Spotlight: an up close and personal with animals. Animals of every walk of animal life; mostly wild. As I look deep into the various animals' eyes, I personally wonder, "What are they thinking?" It's a thoughtful page of beautiful animal photography. Photos of animals caught in a contemplative, reflective mood. Animals in the Spotlight: "What are they trying to say?" "What would they like to tell me about life?" "What would they say about their various aims in life?" We have showcased a number of creative and introspective animals and critters from the animal kingdom. "Are they happy with their circumstances?" "Do they have any plans for next week or next year?" "What do they want to accomplish in their lives?" "Is there something they would like to change?" "Do they have a favorite food, a favorite friend, a favorite location?" "Are they happy with their circumstances?" "What do THEY think?" When you make contact with the various animals, and look deeply into their eyes, what do YOU think?Animals in the Spotlight was originally created on January 8, 2011. pets-and-animals Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:46:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/keith-haring-calendars Get a Keith Haring Art Calendar for 2012 and make it an artful year! I think if I am going to hang a calendar on my wall, it had been be art. It had better be artsy and have the ability to pop. What an extra bonus then to find artsy calendars of Keith Haring which are oh so collectible too? Have you heard of Keith Haring? He "was" a fabulously talented and creative guy who unfortunately left us at an early age. Yet, Keith Haring was such a creative and prolific talent that we have so much of his art to appreciate. Why not consider an art calendar, you know? And, may I suggest that you consider the very collectible Keith Haring? Yes, indeed. Brilliant stuff! My spotlight pick of Keith Haring is the 2012 Keith Haring Poster Calendar! Keith Haring Art Calendars was originally created on October 2, 2010. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:35:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups/eee Everything Eastern European: This group-lens aka lens-group is about Everything Eastern European including news, politics, travel, shopping, travel, history, people, et. al. What is considered Eastern Europe? The included countries are Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Moldova, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, & the former states of Yugoslavia: Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia. The definition of Eastern Europe has been expanded to include these previously mostly Communist/Socialist countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Greece, Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, and Turkey which had been considered Southern European countries. Please add your related lens to our lens-group line-up! ===> It is ALL about Everything Eastern European ** That is Eastern Europe ** Which covers a lot of territory! Everything Eastern European on Squidoo was originally created on September 22, 2007. travel-and-places Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:39:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/embroidered Embroidered fashion is artistic embellishment found not only in fashion, but in a host of other items ... even a wedding cake! Throughout history, elaborately embroidered clothing, religious objects, and household items have been a status symbol among the wealthy.  The traditional art form of hand embroidery has been passed down from generation to generation in many cultures and in my household! Because of my Eastern European heritage I was exposed to hand embroidered items at an early age because of my maternal and fraternal grandmothers. Today, I have a much greater appreciation for the beauty of embroidered fashion and often seek it out as a form of artistic expression. Embroidered fashion is artistic embellishment found not only in fashion, but in a host of other items ... even a wedding cake! Welcome to Embroidered : Fashion > Popularized by Grandmothers like mine! Embroidered : Embroidered Fashion was originally created on January 24, 2008. arts-and-design Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:59:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/presentation-zen-design You can achieve a moment of zen in your presentation design by learning from the experts! To help you put a little zen, or good design into your presentations, I've spotlighted a couple of books that will get you started on the right track to good design and a moment of zen! Whether or not you are a designing woman or man, presentation zen design can help with great graphic design tips! Get it from the expert, Garr Reynolds, THE presentation designer and "internationally acclaimed communications expert." P.S. Presentation Zen Design is brought to you today on the "New York" theme as the "Moment of Zen" design theme is lacking a bit of Zen lately! Ah, tell me truly ... does it NOT feel like a moment of ZEN today with the presentation zen and the calming presentation of this page design? "Please don't buy this book!" --Seth Godin Presentation Zen : Design Zen was originally created on August 18, 2009. books-poetry-writing Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:54:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/glow-in-the-dark-moon-and-stars Ah, Glow in the Dark : Moon and Stars ... it is educational and entertaining too! Are you fascinated by the moon and stars, especially when you look up in the sky on a really dark night? There is a stillness in the air, a sense of unusual calm. The air is really crisp. The sky is very dark and surprisingly clear of any haze. The stars are twinkling as though sprinkled with glitter. Ah, if you could only reach up and almost touch the moon and the stars. Have you contemplated bringing the moon and stars inside? Ever imagined having a bit of the solar system on the ceiling? Perhaps you have a future astronaut who is asking for a telescope as that next special present and is wishing for the moon and the stars. Well, think about glow in the dark! Start with a really basic kit of Glow in the Dark Moon and Stars or perhaps opt for one of the larger kits! I personally had the basic kit of glow in the dark moon and stars which I placed on the bedroom mirror in the spare bedroom. Do you know that those glow in the dark moon and stars were still hanging some 8 years later? I took them off and am now looking to replace them! Glow in the Dark : Moon and Stars was originally created on January 6, 2011. home-and-garden Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:43:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bandit-the-cat Yes, my name is Bandit the Cat and I am the most discriminating cat in Jaguar Julie's former registered feral cat colony. But, I've not been quite myself lately. You see, Jaguar Julie got a divorce and left the house to her ex. The management of the feral cat colony became the responsibility of the ex. A female person named "Sherrie" cared for the feral cats whilst they were away on vacation ... then within a couple of weeks, John the neighbor started trapping the cats from the feral cat colony. We think he got 5-6 of my feline buddies. They were supposedly taken away to Ormond Beach for relocation ... we surely hope they are STILL alive, you know? Whew! I'm glad I got all of that off my chest as it has really been bugging me. I hope somebody in Ormond Beach has seen our country club cats. Oh, BTW, beware of imposters claiming to be Bandit the Cat! And, please please please ... I feel I let down Jaguar Julie and her ex in that I did NOT protect my feline buddies from the trapper ... I was smart enough not to be tricked into John's trap, but I can't say that for the rest of my buds from the registered feral cat colony. Adios amigos! I miss YOU! BUT, let us find little Puggy!!! Allow me to introduce myself ... I am Bandit the Cat, the most discriminating cat that Jaguar Julie has EVER cared for and LOVED ... very much!!! Bandit the Cat : Country Club Cat was originally created on May 22, 2008. pets-and-animals Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:20:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tigger-the-cat "Hi, my name is Tigger the Cat and I am the youngest and most spunky of all the country club cats in Jaguar Julie's former feral cat colony - now officially managed by her ex after the divorce ... and after that neighbor John had a number of my feline buddies trapped from our registered feral cat colony. You've probably already met Bandit and Precious -- they've been around a while and are OK for the most part for older cats! And, you might have seen two of the newest members, Boots and Pug. Boots likes to chase me around the place while Pug WAS recovering from vestibular disease. Pug, little Puggy, was my buddy ... I looked out for her because she wasn't feeling too hot. And, then? BAM, John, the next door neighbor TRAPPED my buddy little Puggy and took her away ... I sure HOPE she is still alive with the rest of my feline buddies from the colony that John trapped. Tsk Tsk!!! I'm just the kid don'tcha know. I like to romp around and I'll chase Bandit 'cause he's a bit slow. Precious can be a little snotty, I don't know about the politeness ... she's a bit aloof!" ===> Ah, say hello to Tigger the Cat, the most spunky country club cat left in Jaguar Julie's former, registered, feral cat colony! Meow! Tigger the Cat : Country Club Cat was originally created on May 25, 2008. pets-and-animals Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:56:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tribes-case-studies To be a part of Triiibes was an awesome experience that doesn't happen all that often. I was honored to be included in Seth Godin's Tribe-building project. My heritage is of an Eastern European persuasion. We trace our family tree through the Austro-Hungarian Empire ... into The Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Poland, and even the Ukraine. What you get to appreciate about people with a heritage like mine, is that we are strong-willed, determined and proud peoples. I grew up in Cleveland, in Northeastern Ohio. And, I had grandparents who instilled a strong work ethic within our hearts and souls. We are driven people. The first challenge as a part of Triiibes was to author a case study for inclusion in the project e-book. In August 2008, as a part of Tribes = Triiibes, I wrote 3 separate, uniquely creative Case Studies >>> Birth Order, Mary Kay and the NFL! These three case studies are presented as originally written. Out of three case studies written for Triiibes, my case study on Mary Kay was included in Seth Godin's e-book. Thanks Seth! On October 14, 2010 this lens earned the Purple Star Award for quality content. My Case Studies Written for Tribes was originally created on November 17, 2009. relationships-and-family Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:55:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/halloween-whatnots It's time for Halloween Whatnots: BOOyah! Welcome Everyone! Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lensmasters, Little Monsters, Whatnots and Whatever! WHAT-ever!!! SO glad you finally got here. Whew! We've been running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Doing this and that; chasing monsters. Big MONSTERS! Little MONSTERS! And, then some REAL monsters! OH BOO! Already!!! Hey see that MONSTER at the window? Good grief! He was chasing me last night in my dreams. Yes he was! So, I had to channel all that scary stuff into a page this morning. You know, they tell you that it helps to express yourself. To get the weight off your chest. To talk about your demons. And, then others can help you deal with those demons! HELP ME ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ah, so we are celebrating Halloween around these parts. Monsters and ghosts and goblins, oh my! Be afraid ... be very afraid. OK, that's enough! Settle down ... come on in and visit for awhile. If YOU are lucky, I might JUST bite YOU! A spooky credit for my pick of Halloween Whatnots! Menacing Mummy Window Cling!! BOOyah! Halloween Whatnots & Whatever was originally created on September 15, 2010. Whatnot Shop Framed Art Print Buy at AllPosters.com holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:01:30 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/charlie-brown-christmas-tree Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree! It's the world famous Charlie Brown Christmas Tree! For some of us, when we think of the Christmas Tree we may think of poor Charlie Brown.  Look at that poor Christmas Tree!  Poor Charlie Brown. Yes, you may have have heard of poor Charlie Brown and his Christmas Tree! Ah, poor Charlie Brown Christmas Tree! But, Charlie Brown did not let that poor Christmas Tree dampen his Christmas spirit. Look inside yourselves and let that spirit soar. Soar high into the heavens above! Blessings to YOU, my dear! >>> Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree ** Hey! It's Charlie Brown Christmas Tree! Charlie Brown Christmas Tree was originally created on November 23, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:50:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/where-are-you-christmas "Where are you Christmas? I seem to have misplaced Christmas this year! I had it last year and the year before that ... but for some reason, I simply cannot find it! Where are you Christmas?? On top of all that, there is this SONG that has been playing over and over in my head! It just won't quit. It goes something like this ..." "Where are you Christmas? Why can't I find you? Why have you gone away? Where is the laughter you used to bring me? Why can't I hear music play?" Where Are You Christmas? was originally created on December 16, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:48:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-redbook The Art of Redbook Magazine Covers is a blast of art from the past! Ah, I surely DO love art. I surely do love the color RED. And, I surely do love fabulously artsy magazine covers which pop! What is popping for me, at the moment, is the magazine cover of Redbook! We are going back a few years to showcase the very best of the art of Redbook. You know the saying, "they don't make 'em like that anymore." And, what a shame! I have had so much fun digging through the art poster archives, or so it seems, to bring the cream to the top. This page is just part of a series of artsy magazine covers which represent the best of the best. The spotlight Redbook magazine art cover is very special. It was quite by serendipity that I happened to LIKE this one the BEST. And, then, when I took a closer look, I said "Holy Purple Cow!" You see, this happens to be the month and year of birth of my mom! We're putting her in the spotlight down below as humble thanks for the show of support -- over the years -- and especially recently! The Art of Redbook Magazine Covers was originally created on January 7, 2011. arts-and-design Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:56:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/be-a-devil Dress your dog up in a Devil Halloween Costume! Dress up the whole family in Devil Halloween Costumes! BOO! Oh, and Happy Halloween! I love the color red. You know men LOVE women in the color red? Well, how about a RED costume for Halloween? The past year sure has been a tough one for a lot of folks. Perhaps YOU are feeling like the devil? Or, maybe the devil made you do a few things you're not happy about? Well, have NO FEAR! It helps to get it all out into the open. Say, why not BE A DEVIL for Halloween? I've picked out some of my favorite devil and devilish Halloween costumes. Come on in. Take a look! Ah, you know what they say? Sometimes it can be a dog's life or you might experience a dog day afternoon. Got a dog? Get that dog a devil costume! Help your dog be a devil at Halloween with the Zelda Devil Dog Costume - Pet Costume! Ah, isn't that special? Devilish Halloween Costumes was originally created on September 22, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:31:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mundo-nuevo If you are of Spanish descent, you might have heard of Mundo Nuevo > Nuevo Mundo. Mundo Neuvo is Spanish for "the New World." That's cool! In addition, Mundo Nuevo was an influential Spanish-language periodical dating back to the period of 1966-1971. I didn't know that little ditty of information when I first discovered the very cool magazine art of Nuevo Mundo = Mundo Nuevo. You see, I was researching another topic on magazine art covers, specifically Cover For Verve. I knew immediately that I loved them both and wanted to share the beautiful art with my readers. My favorite is this one that I have spotlighted today: Nuevo Mundo, Magazine Cover, Spain, 1927 Giclee Print! You like it? P.S. You'll want to take time out next for The Epitome of Art > Cover For Verve | Pablo Picasso et. al. as those covers are pretty cool too. Mundo Nuevo Artsy Magazine Covers was originally created on January 7, 2011. arts-and-design Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:54:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/department-56-holiday-tree Welcome to the Department 56 Christmas Holiday Trees Showcase.  It's so nice to have you visiting for the holidays!  Christmas is just around the corner.  Are you looking for a unique gift that reflects the spirit of the holiday season?  Why not think of a Department 56 Holiday Tree?  There is a variety of decorated Christmas holiday trees to fit the occasion.  I've found the perfect Department 56 Christmas Tree for you!  Don't you just love Department 56?  Merry Christmas everyone. I've picked the Christmas Story Village from Department 56 The Perfect Tree because it doesn't need to be Christmas for friendship to be on my mind! I absolutely adore the pretty star at the top of the tree ... hey! Just like a Christmas Tree, you know? Department 56 Christmas Holiday Trees was originally created on December 2, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:51:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-holiday-gift-guide It's a very special collection of holiday gift topics. Thanks for dropping by to check out the Christmas Holiday Gift Guide! I promise not to disappoint you! You will find a roll call of those very special 10 gift guides. Plus, I have included a Merry Christmas Directory of show stopper topics. And, I've even added some of the newer gift pages to delight. Let's have some fun Shopping for the Global Holidays with Jaguar Julie! It's Global Holiday Gift Giving! Ho Ho Ho! Hey there folks! Don'tcha know ... I am seriously no Scrooge as on December 2, 2010 I unlocked the green elf of Christmas Holiday Today! You see, I toiled and toiled and made a total of 10 very special Gift Guides for the holiday season. Well, that wasn't enough ... and I continued on to author several more holiday gifts lenses. And, then! The Christmas Elf of Squidoo came to visit. Have you seen "The Christmas Elf" of Squidoo? Look closely and be on the serious lookout in the land of Squidoo! Fa La La La La ...La La ... La La! Say! Notice my little green elf is standing on his head? Well that little green elf has seriously letting all this Christmas celebration go to his head! Ah ... Merry Christmas Folks!Christmas Holiday Gift Guide was originally created on December 7, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:50:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-groupography Welcome everyone to the Jaguar Julie Groupography! Groupography? What the heck is a Groupography? This is a lensography of groups; i.e., an organized look at the newly-formed Squidoo lenses that emerged from my 6 Squidoo groups. This lens is a groupography because it is a bit different from a lensography.  The name of groupography specifies a listing of group-type lenses aka a listing of group-lenses or lens-groups! To give a little authentic flavor to my groupography, I've included groups of photos from my European vacations to Hungary, Romania, and the Czech Republic. >>> It's a groupography -- an organized look at the former Squidoo groups, now groups-converted lenses, created by Jaguar Julie. I hope you enjoy this groupography and will take time to visit my groups and add your lenses if you have any related lenses.  Happy Day! Jaguar Julie Groupography was originally created on May 17, 2008 squidoo-community Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:32:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/a-star-in-the-east Celebrate the music of Christmas : Hungarian Medieval Style! Thanks to my mom who gifted me with her copy of A Star in the East: Medieval Hungarian Christmas Music! Now, if YOU are looking for an endorsement on this fabulous musical offering, you can take it to the bank that if my Mom says "it is fabulous" ... that it indeed is something quite fabulous and worthy of putting into the spotlight. The spotlight today is on A Star in the East: Medieval Hungarian Christmas Music! In the package, you get a neat little historical booklet along with the music CD. Oh, by the way! I'll be adding MORE historical, interesting information from that little booklet. So, meanwhile, back at the farm ... Let's find out more about it all, shall we?Medieval Hungarian Christmas Music : A Star in the East was originally created on January 4, 2011. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:16:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kenneth-jay-lane-lady-bug Ah, capture it ... capture the Kenneth Jay Lane Lady Bug before it flies away for good. A lady bug is thought to symbolize good fortune. Capture a lady bug today in the Kenneth Jane Lane Lady Bug pendant necklace that is also a time piece. What good fortune to find a bit of stylish jewelry that is also a watch. Kenneth Jay Lane has the lady bug for you, in an assortment of must-have colors! Lady bug, lady bug ... fly away home ... fly away, fly away, fly away home. Ah, Kenneth Jane Lane Lady Bug! "Tradition says that one's wish is granted if a ladybird lands on oneself." Ah, lady bug! Capture the Kenneth Jay Lane White Lady Bug before it flies away! Time flies you know. >>> Capture a bit of good luck in the Kenneth Jay Lane Lady Bug Pendant Necklace! The Kenneth Jay Lane Lady Bug > Ah, Capture It Seriously Now! The Kenneth Jay Lane Lady Bug : Capture It! was originally created on November 28, 2009. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:37:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jules-fashion-lensography Welcome to Jaguar Julie's Fashion Lensography! It's the Jules Fashion Lensography which is a compilation of the variety of trendy fashion and accessories lenses I've created here at Squidoo.  What is immediately apparent is that I gravitate towards the trendiest fashion, footwear, handbags, and jewelry!  And, I am a "TRENDY" Giant Squid 100 Club Charter Member too! Particular favorite designers of mine are Givenchy, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, René Lezard, Sophia Kokosalaki, Alice Temperley, Beverly Feldman, La Tour Eiffel, Ananda Khalsa, and Takada Kenzo.  Not heard of some of these designers yet?  Well, check out my cool lenses and you'll learn much more about them. Jules Fashion Lensography : Trendy was originally created on November 18, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:05:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/welovethedeparted Yes, we may LOVE LOVE LOVE The Departed, but we sure HATE HATE HATE what happens to our favorite character!!! If you've NOT yet seen this amazing cop crime drama, The Departed, RUN to your local Blockbuster and rent it!  Or, better yet -- buy it so that you can watch it over and over to catch those scenes that need to be seen again and again. Did you know, The Departed won 4 Oscars along with another 49 wins and 49 nominations?  It's going to take one heck of a movie to beat this one out for a fantastic array of characters and plot as my all-time pick for best cop-crime-drama! I personally have watched The Departed several times and make a point to see it when it shows up on our tube! The Departed : Movie was originally created on December 15, 2007. entertainment Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:10:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bzzagent/jaguarjuliebuys BzzAgent Jaguar Julie : Word of Mouth Marketing is Available! Hire me to be your Brand Ambassador for 2012. This would be the year to be connected with the Jacksonville Jaguars ... with the prospect of something spectacular now that Shahid Kahn is in the picture. It's time for the Jaguars to be in the Super Bowl; you know? Hey, want to know more about me? I have been known as JaguarJulie online for what seems like an eternity. I guess you could say "Jaguar Julie" is my brand which is primarily marketed online.  I chose this name when the Jacksonville Jaguars first hit town!  As a supporter of Mark Brunell, our former quarterback, I sold his NFL, Premium Collection, Limited Treasures collectible bear through my eCrater store JaguarJulieBuys and later donated hundreds of them to his local charity which benefits children. In October 2004, I launched my own company, Jaguar Julie Designs.  As CEO, I'm a marketing consultant, style fashionista, online seller, and website designer.  In 2007, I joined a start-up company as their chief marketing person and am well into my third year with that successful company! P.S. Much of my online marketing can be credited to the influence of Seth Godin, the guru of Word of Mouth Marketing! P.P.S. Would you believe??? This WAS my very first Squidoo lens ... I am a BzzAgent who believes in the power of word of mouth marketing! Bee-licious Photo Credit: Mini Bugs II by Sophie Harding. BzzAgent Jaguar Julie : Word of Mouth Marketing was originally created on March 21, 2006. business-and-work Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:14:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/princess-cut Welcome to the Princess Cut Diamond Fan Club headed up by none other than the blonde, "diamonds are a girl's best friend" author, JaguarJulie! Hello everyone. I have been a die-hard fan of the princess cut in diamonds and stones for more than ten years. I may not be a princess, but a princess-cut diamond makes me feel like a princess. I was probably more mainstream with a radiant cut engagement ring eons ago. Then I progressed to the emerald cut. Finally, I realized it was the princess cut for me. Oh, you don't have to be a princess to love princess cut diamonds you know! You'll just feel like a princess -- like me! Without any equivocation whatsoever, it is the princess cut for me! Why? Well, the princess cut accentuates a diamond's fire rather than its luster and is popular amongst diamond cutters as it wastes the least of the original crystal. I am also a fan of geometric patterns and like a square-cut gemstone such as the princess cut diamond. >>> What makes princess cut in diamonds such a desirable cut? Well, let's take a look! Princess Cut Diamonds : Ah, Princess! was originally created on December 12, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:41:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/turkey-vulture If you're a resident of Ohio, you've undoubtely heard of the Buzzards of Hinckley!  Hinckley, Ohio is affectionately referred to as the "home" of the buzzards.  On March 15 [the Ides of March] of every year, buzzards arrive in large flocks at the town, as if on a very exact biological clock.  In 1957, Hinckley began celebrating the arrival of the birds. I live in Jacksonville, Florida and am accustomed to seeing the Turkey Vulture, who surely lost his way while taking a winter vacation, and decided to stay. Interestingly enough, one can see upwards of 2-3 dozen of these birds congregating just outside the community in which I live. It would seem that the 45 mph main avenue brings them plenty of roadkill. ===> It's more commonly known as the Turkey Buzzard or simply Buzzard ===> It's the Turkey Vulture! Hey there! You look absolutely marvelous my dear! Picked up anything good lately??? Turkey Vulture : One Cool Buzzard was originally created on December 12, 2007. pets-and-animals Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:32:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-christmas-presents Having a difficult time trying to decide what to gift your significant other, mother, father, son, daughter, best friend, or coworker? I've put together a great list of the best presents to gift as Christmas approaches, to help make your job a little easier. What's always popular is the Amazon Kindle, Wii, Xbox, Apple iPod and MacBook, Garmin GPS, LCD HDTV, electric toothbrush, digital cameras, fragrances, and gift baskets. If you want to splurge, how about a romantic trip to Paris, France? Welcome to the The Very Best Christmas Presents! We are always on the lookout to offer up the very best for you to consider for gifting as the very best of Christmas presents! >>> Hot, cool, and very trendy best gifts to give and to receive as Christmas presents = The Very Best Christmas Presents! The Very Best Christmas Presents was originally created on November 29, 2007. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:07:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/who-gives-a-hoot Who Gives a Hoot? It's a spotlight on The Art of Owls. HOOT! I hear you, loud and clear. Things perhaps haven't been going well for you. You seriously have some issues socially; i.e., social issues. Or, perhaps some financial issues? For one reason OR another, YOU are not feeling loved these days. Perhaps you are a Squidoo lensmaster? Perhaps somebody else??? It doesn't matter! We are all people who matter; people who need love! Well, folks! Jaguar Julie to the rescue. I have prepared this little artsy page just for YOU! I've commandeered a series of artsy owls to render some owl love. Throwing some warm fuzzies your way! For whatever reason you may be questioning THINGS, take a moment to take a load off. Owls are known for their wisdom, so they say. Let's get connected with "the art of wisdom," "the art of owls," and some basic love owl style ===> Who Gives a Hoot? Well, I do ... H-O-O-T! The Art of Owls : Who Gives a Hoot was originally created on January 13, 2011. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:09:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squareone We have all been at Square One a time or two in our lives.  How many times have you heard the phrase, "back to square one!" Coming from the business world, and having worked in marketing with many Fortune 500 companies, I heard "we're back to Square One" one too many times.  So ... here I am again, back at Square One. In this instance, I am stuck on my internet browser. You see Firefox upgraded to 7.0.1 and now I can't access my Squidoo lenses with FF. Pretty frustrating. All the due diligence has been taken; however, I have a unique computer set-up and seem to be the only one in this situation. What do you do first? Submit a bug report. Uninstall; download; reinstall. Upgrade plug-ins and add-ons. Check that error console. Disable; enable. It can sometimes be a mystery to the best minds! Ah, Square One folks!! How about you? It's cool to see the other instances of "Square One" in the business world ... come join me and check it out! Ah, let's start at "Square One," shall we? >>> It is the beginning, the starting-point ... that is Square One ** been there and definitely done that! Square One : Been There; Done That was originally created on May 21, 2006. culture-and-society Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:41:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/havesvshave-nots HAVES vs. HAVE-NOTS: Who is happiest? Ah, this HMB debate takes me back to 7th grade when our Social Studies assignment was to write about the HAVES and the HAVE-NOTS. When I came home from school, I asked my mother, who was a 'stay-at-home' mom THEN, what in the world this meant! At the time I was in grade school and junior high, we didn't yet have any of those 'DUMMIES' books or 'CLIFF NOTES' to help on this sort of topic. And, quite frankly there was really NOT that much info available to explain it to my parents, let alone to a kid in grade school! Well, neither of us were sure, so I went with the OBVIOUS. Them that has vs. them that has not! I think the HAVES are a 'bit' happier than the HAVE-NOTS because they have more access to more things. But it is a close one ... what do you think? Are HAVES in a preferred position with an advantage over the HAVE-NOTS? Haves vs. Have-Nots : Who is Happiest Debate was originally created on March 15, 2008. culture-and-society Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:12:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/patchouli Patchouli is a recognizable component in perfumes; particularly Paloma Picasso, one of my favorites because of the exotic and earthy aroma. I can instantly recognize the smell of patchouli in fragrances as it has a soothing effect on me. I love it for aromatherapy purposes. Patchouli has a host of cosmetic uses in natural skin care for dry skin in that it has a warming effect and will not cause irritation. It is a plant native to Malaysia. The essential oil is extracted from the patchouli plant by a steam distillation of the young leaves. Patchouli is an earthy essential oil that is distilled from a plant native to Malaysia >>> Patchouli = An Earthy Essential Oil. Patchouli : An Earthy Essential Oil was originally created on December 8, 2007. healthy-living Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:30:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chocolate-tableware I love the color chocolate and I love chocolate candy! Have you ever thought of dressing up your table with chocolate tableware? Well, after you check out all the cool tableware that can decorate your table, I'm sure you will be agreeing with me. Ah, chocolate tableware ... how sweet it is! It is decadent and non-fattening! P.S. This is a picture of the Tag Sonoma Chocolate Tableware -- one of my favorites! >>> Chocolate Tableware that's good enough to eat ... on! Chocolate Tableware : For Your Table was originally created on April 19, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:02:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jim-shore-heartwood-creek Ah, Heartfelt and Heavenly Christmas Gifts from Jim Shore Heartwood Creek are just the ticket! If you are looking for a special gift with "heart" it would make sense to consider Jim Shore Heartwood Creek. Did you notice that "heart" is part of their name? Personally, for the very best heartfelt, heavenly and slightly angelic gifts, I think of Jim Shore Heartwood Creek. I've already written about and showcased their beautiful line of Birthday and Christmas Angels, now let's look at the rest of the heavenly and heartfelt lineup! Jim Shore Heartwood Creek is also right for Valentines Day, of course Christmas, and any other time of the year. Global holidays rock! Check out the adorably giftable cat with heart! It's Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Heart Cat Figurine. Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Gifts was originally created on December 15, 2009. home-and-garden Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:51:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-the-meadow I am inspired. I am motivated. I am invigorated. Flowers can do that to me! Beautifully artful and colorful flowers ... I celebrate the beauty and art of flowers! Come celebrate the beauty and art of the meadow where YOU can find those inspiring flowers!!! So, how do you like the flowers I have picked for you today? Take a moment and think about it; be sure to smell the flowers in that meadow too! Well, I must tell you that a favorite flower artists of mine is Shirley Novak. That's one of hers here in this module. I've written about Shirley Novak and her artful flowers. One of my favorites which surely [ no not Shirley, but actually yes Shirley ] epitomizes the art of the meadow! Meadow Dance Stretched Canvas Print by Shirley Novak. Aren't those flowers in that meadow quite artful and lovely? Yes? Well, come on in and take a look at more of the art of the meadow. The art of flowers is inspiring, motivating and invigorating! Let me lie down in yonder meadow and drink in the art of the meadow! The Art of the Meadow : Inspiring was originally created on September 28, 2010. arts-and-design Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:28:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/hunkystory Ah, the start of the adventure -- the start of a Hungarian "hunky story" -- my Hungarian story -- my trip of a lifetime!  We originally flew into Venice, Italy, where we spent several days before embarking on the night train into Vienna, Austria.  The train ride itself was an adventure worthy of its own lens; well, perhaps when I have some time!  From Vienna, we caught a regional train into Hungary--the commencement of this memorable pictorial and a hunky story! To get a real taste for Hungary and Eastern European travel, I highly recommend that you take a regional train and go for that night train!  Trust me, you won't soon forget the hunky story. >>> It was the trip of a lifetime for us -- My Hunky Story of our Hungarian Vacation Travel. My Hunky Story : Hungarian Travel was originally created on April 3, 2006. travel-and-places Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:19:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kosta-boda-decor Welcome to the Kosta Boda Christmas Noel Decor! Look at that adorable face.  That is a beautiful handcrafted glass decoration.  It's a santa; it's a tree; it's a unique Christmas Noel decor.  What a wonderful gift idea. The santa trees are designed by the Swedish artist Anna Ehrner.  Consider a santa tree or other wonderfully unique tree decorations from Kosta Boda.  Happy Holidays!!! My pick is the Kosta Boda Noel Santa Annual 2011. Hello to the holidays and gift-giving! Such a unique gift to give is from Kosta Boda -- the Christmas Noel Decor! Kosta Boda Christmas Noel Decor was originally created on November 12, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:36:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-many-faces-of-karloff The Many Faces of Karloff ! Can you think of a better Halloween Master of Ceremonies? Yes! I say that a Halloween Monster Mash is complete once Boris Karloff has arrived. His movies are the true horror and scary classics. In honor of the Squidoo Annual Costume Ball aka Halloween Monster Mash, we are raising Karloff from the dead ... Hello Boris! You look FRIGHTFULLY Good! You know, Boris Karloff personified all that was Halloween ... until he starred as the scary voice of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Now Boris Karloff lives on way past Halloween. Christmas just wouldn't be the same without the Grinch; you know? The Many Scary Faces of Karloff i.e. Boris Karloff aka The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! Ah. Come on in; don't be afraid! The Many Scary Faces of Karloff : The Grinch was originally created on October 8, 2010. entertainment Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:38:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/juliechen If there were stock to be had for purchasing on Julie Chen, I'd be buying many shares to feather my nest and add to my 401k plan since retirement is in the not so distant future! In early Big Brother episodes, she may have been criticized by the media for her somewhat wooden deliveries which earned her the nickname "Chenbot," but today we see her style as endearing and a bit captivating. We tend to agree with her that YES she has a "precise on-air style" which comes from "a desire to be objective."  And, we're glad she has a sense of humor when Julie Chen acknowledges the nickname she has earned, "I am the Chenbot!" >>> A serious newswoman by day and the Big Brother host by night! Who is Julie Chen was originally created on September 2, 2007. entertainment Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:28:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/greeningyouroffice Greening Your Office! This is the coolest little green book that is pocket-sized, but jam-packed with helpful A to Z tips for GREENING your OFFICE. These tips can be applied to your home as well. This book offers a great common sense approach to going green, living green and to becoming more eco-friendly! I like how this little green book has got everything going for it. Great color, size, and a helpful and handy style of cool little tips. Let's get into living green ... It's TIME for Greening Your Office!!! Hey Hey Hey!!! Let's get with the living green initiative already >>> It's Greening Your Office -- From Cupboard to Corporation: An A-Z Guide! Greening Your Office was originally created on January 4, 2009. healthy-living Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:01:27 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-rainbow-colors The Art of Rainbow Colors : A Colorful and Artful Life of Rainbows! To know me is to know that I love COLOR! I love bright colors. I love vivid colors. And, I truly LOVE Rainbow Colors. Sure I love rainbows in nature too. Who doesn't love a rainbow in nature? Send that guy my way please. So, today we are celebrating bold, beautiful, vivid and colorful art! Pretend that I am your colorful art guide and you are entering my art gallery. >>> Oh, it is definitely a colorful art gallery. It is a colorful gallery showcasing the best of The Art of Rainbow Colors. You might need a pair of designer sunglasses ... proceed with caution to experience some brightness. It's bold; it's beautiful; it's colorful. It's RAINBOWS of COLORS! RAINBOW COLORS DISCLAIMER: We hope you did not get totally hypnotized by our hypnotic and colorful art! This one: Rainbow Room Photographic Print! The Art of Rainbow Colors : Colorful was originally created on September 27, 2010. arts-and-design Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:17:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-of-guy-kawasaki-on-twitter Where to start I asked myself this morning! Thinking about Guy Kawasaki's book, The Art of the Start, I wondered what tweets of his, he would think to be the best of all his tweets on Twitter? How would Guy Kawasaki possibly pick the best of the best from all his twitter updates? This is a monumental task, a Twitter du Jour if you will. With well over 233,212 followers and 55,350 updates -- how can you pick the best of the best Guy Kawasaki on Twitter? Oh and Guy is commanding a Google PR of 8/10! Having read Guy Kawasaki's book, The Art of the Start, I have an idea of where to start with the best of Guy Kawasaki on Twitter! Follow that GUY with the cool last name ... K-A-W-A-S-A-K-I ... vroom vroom and giddyUP! >>> It is the Best of Guy Kawasaki on Twitter -- A Twitter List! P.S. Most Important Photo Credit: No, that is NOT Guy Kawasaki in our feature photo, but a picture of a Kawasaki in the pit ... Want one of those art prints? Click on the photo thumbnail credit below. We thank you for your support! Best of Guy Kawasaki on Twitter was originally created on May 23, 2009. internet Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:44:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fergievideoshowcase Fergie Video Showcase! I simply adore Fergie! And, I entirely adore The Black-Eyed Peas. I was so thrilled to see Fergie out and about with them performing so brilliantly. Fergie with The Black-Eyed Peas is like some kind of magic! Fergie was also known as a solo artist before she reunited with The Black Eyed Peas as their lead female vocalist. Fergie is an awesome and appealing young performer who easily blends pop, hip hop, and R&B into her music to make her an unique talent. Her performance of "Fergalicious" won both the MTV Australian Video Music Awards for Sexiest Video and the MuchMusic Video Awards for Best International Video. In addition, Fergie won the Teen Choice Awards for Female Artist, MTV Video Music Awards for Best Female Artist and MTV Latin America Awards For Mejor Artista Nuevo Internacional (Best New International Artist). Fergie Video Showcase was originally created on October 28, 2007. music Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:37:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thatshot That IS Hot : Thats Hot, Your Not! Hey, I know how to spell, but does Paris Hilton, seriously? I'll just bet you know what this lens is about just by the title!  Yes, Paris Hilton is involved.  ;-)   When I think of the expression That's Hot! I immediately think of Paris Hilton.  She resurrected that expression a while ago and made it hot once again.  Today, when the camera finds Paris Hilton, she's no doubt uttering some expression ... perhaps That's Hot! Or, more recognizably known as that's hot -- an expression popularized by Paris Hilton. Your [sic] Not! That IS Hot -- Thats Hot, Your Not! Corrected Version: That's Hot, You're Not! That IS Hot : Thats Hot, Your Not! was originally created on May 18, 2006. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:26:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/julieandjuliamovie Julie Powell is my inspiration. She is like the rest of us ladies, facing challenges every day and writing about them. Julie Powell started with a blog in 2002 called the Julie / Julia Project. She had an idea about 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' by Julia Child. Julie Powell blogged about her day-to-day trials and tribulations mastering the various French recipes. Soon her blog transformed into a book. Now the book is a movie entitled Julie and Julia. And, it includes Amy Adams, Meryl Streep, and Stanley Tucci in the cast. You know, when I discovered the book, Julie and Julia, it touched a personal chord with me. You see, I am the Julie to my grandma Julia Nagy. My grandmother was the driving force of inspiration in my young life and she has carried through into my adult life. I think of her as my guardian angel these days. You see, I do believe in angels! Thank you grandma for being here and there for me. I love you! I miss you dearly. Ah, another personal Julie and Julia story. February 2, 2010: Congratulations to Meryl Streep on an Academy Award Nomination for her performance as Julia Child in Julie and Julia the movie! Awesome. Unfortunately she did not win in her category; however, she did deliver a winning performance! Julie and Julia : Movie was originally created on January 2, 2009. entertainment Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:13:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/mathewsbridge The Mathews Bridge in Jacksonville, Florida spans the St. Johns River, bringing traffic along Arlington Expressway between Arlington and Downtown. The Mathews Bridge was named after John E. Mathews, a Florida state legislator and Chief Justice of the 1955 Florida Supreme Court who helped gather funding for the bridge's construction. The Mathews Bridge had a bit of controvery in the problematic steel grating that's been responsible for a number of accidents. A $12.9 million project recently replaced the exodermic grating on the Mathews Bridge with a concrete riding surface. ===> It's a steel through truss bridge that crosses the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. Say hello to the Mathews Bridge! Mathews Bridge: Jacksonville, FL was originally created on January 26, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:50:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/firstborn Are you the firstborn, middle child, youngest, or someplace else in the birth order? Have you ever wondered how your birth order has had an effect on your personality? This has been an interesting topic for me for all my life. You see, I'm a Cleveland gal, from Northeastern Ohio originally. Gals from this part of Ohio are very curious people and workaholics too! You see, I had an older brother and should have been the second in the birth order in our family. However, my brother died when he was only four years of age; so I guess you could say that I assumed the 'role' of the firstborn. His death left me as the oldest with three other siblings. And, losing an older brother probably increased the amount of drive I have within me! What effects does our birth order have on our personality? >>> Firstborn | First Born ** What the Heck Does That Mean? As a member of Seth Godin's Triiibes, in August 2008 I wrote a case study on Birth Order and briefly touched on the effects of being a firstborn. What about the middle or youngest child? How does their birth order affect their personality? Are you the Firstborn? Or are you a middle child or perhaps the youngest? Firstborn | First Born >>> What the Heck Does That Mean? Born to Win: Keeping Your Firstborn Edge without Losing Your Balance. Are You Firstborn : First Born? was originally created on November 18, 2009. relationships-and-family Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:45:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/untitled-art Welcome to the Untitled Art Outreach. It is a joint effort to bring a sense of en-TITLE-ment to works of art which for some unknown reason, have gone untitled all these years! Oh, there are big name artists and then there are some seemingly no-name, or perhaps lesser-name artists with their works of art being passed on from generation to generation UNTITLED! Untitled Art | HELP! Title That Art! | What's in a Title? | Untitled is Entitled! Stop and think for a moment! Would you be MORE inclined or would you be LESS inclined to purchase an Untitled work of art and then hang it on your wall? Hmmm, personally, I want my art to have a name! Consider the scenario that you are on the phone with your insurance company ... Hit it:"Hello! It's Mrs. No Name! How are you doing today? Say, I have a couple of works of art that I just acquired which I would like to insure ... their names? Hmmm, well let's see. They are 'Untitled' and 'Untitled.'" Untitled Photo Credit: Untitled (A Retrospective of Drawings) Art Print by Arshile Gorky. Untitled Art : Entitled to a Title! was originally created on October 1, 2010. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:38:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/keith-haring-on-sleep I Wish I Didn't Have to Sleep! [me too] It's actually Keith Haring on Sleep. What an inspirational artist! KEITH HARING! In my other writings, I have focused on the untitled art of Keith Haring. I've spotlighted the "titled" art too! The proliferation of his art is rather matched by the proliferation of all the artful books on him and by him on art and design and a colorful life. Perhaps a bit rhetorical? Or maybe ironic? The irony of life and the irony of art and the irony of death too! The one book that stopped my dead in my tracks, so to speak, is this one! Ah, I Wish I Didn't Have to Sleep! That book was part of the "Adventures in Art Series" and it now carries a bit of irony, by that title, to think he is most likely expressing his angst up there in heaven and wishing that he did NOT have to sleep now! Those of us who work online with our creative endeavors no doubt get this. We get that our passions drive us and we wish that we never had to sleep so that we could continue to drive ourselves and explore our passions and get OUT all of what it is that we have inside of us! You know?Photo Credit for THE book: Keith Haring: I Wish I Didn't Have to Sleep! (Adventures in Art Series)! arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:36:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/keith-haring-art It is an artful look at Keith Haring Art : An Artful and Colorful Life that is Sometimes Untitled! Look at all the beautiful iconic art of Keith Haring! Learn about the artful and colorful life of Keith Haring. Keith Haring might just be that rival pop culture icon for Andy Warhol. Oh, I think that once you have seen the fabulously creative art of Keith Haring, that YOU too will be a fan! His art is fun, colorful, friendly, and a bit of graffiti with artistic and collectible flair! Keith Haring Art | An Artful and Colorful Life | Sometimes Untitled! Perhaps you have already dropped by the Untitled Art of Keith Haring? Rather interesting, you know? Have you check out the Artful Books of Keith Haring? Or, you have stopped for a moment to collect one of Keith Haring's oh so artsy calendars? Let us look more closely at the inspiring and colorful art of Keith Haring. I think the art of Keith Haring will have you smiling and collecting! Thanks for dropping by. I hope you are amazed and inspired today!Photo Credit: Keith Haring, 1958-1990: Life for Art (Taschen Basic Art). Keith Haring Art : An Artful Life was originally created on October 2, 2010. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:32:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fullerwarrenbridge Thank goodness for segmental bridges like the new Fuller Warren Bridge. The old Fuller Warren Bridge, built in 1954, was "antique-like" for the amount of traffic that Jacksonville, Florida boasts. You see the old bridge was a bascule which basically means a moveable bridge with a counterweight that continuously balances the span throughout the entire upward swing in providing clearance for boat traffic. If you've never experienced a bascule, it means that the traffic has to STOP to wait while the bridge is raised and lowered to allow for boat traffic to pass below. That can mean lots of traffic jams and delays on the Fuller Warren Bridge. Thankfully, there are not that many bascule bridges in Jacksonville today. Completed in 2002, it's a segmental bridge that carries traffic over the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. Say hello to the Fuller Warren Bridge! Fuller Warren Bridge : Jacksonville, FL was originally created on January 26, 2008. travel-and-places Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:48:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/amazon-on-twitter Amazon is a mega-brand that is the go-to resource for ecommerce for online shoppers. Amazon is probably the most remarkable shopping institution online today, with a website that is geared towards the customer. Lots of bells and whistles there. What are people on Twitter saying about Amazon? What's the mood about Amazon on Twitter? Well, I'm glad you asked that! Amazon provides us shoppers with a powerhouse of an experience. The overall mood meter for that experience reads positive. So much to find and priced right on Amazon dot com! Amazon on Twitter ** The best tweets about this mega-brand, go-to resource for ecommerce. Amazon on Twitter was originally created on September 21, 2009. business-and-work Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:07:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/carpatho-ukraine In 1946 Carpatho-Ukraine became part of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, known as the Zakarpattia Oblast. After the break-up of the Soviet Union, it became part of independent Ukraine as Zakarpattia Oblast. It's also referred to as the Transcarpathian Oblast, Transcarpathia, Zakarpattya, or historically Subcarpathian Rus. My passion for genealogy and research into my family's Eastern European ancestry has prompted the writing of several Squidoo lenses such as this one. While many of my ancestors lived in the times of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, others claimed "Ukraine" as their "home country." It was my research into understanding more about Ukraine that peaked my curiosity about Carpatho-Ukraine. With so many "conflicts" along with border changes throughout the history of Eastern Europe, it's been a challenge to nail-down facts about my ancestors from that region. In this lens, you'll find a summarization of the history of this land. As with many other Eastern European countries, the Carpatho-Ukraine has a tumultuous history. Carpatho-Ukraine was originally created on January 20, 2008. travel-and-places Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:29:40 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/baby-vivi-nightlights Baby Vivi Nightlights are some of the cutest baby nightlights that you can find! The cool colors, fabrics, and tassels add a delightfully whimsical nature to a baby's nursery. They come in some of the richest fabrics and embellishments of fringe, tassels, and pom poms. Baby Vivi Nightlights are custom-made and look like they came from a baby boutique! These are so much fun that you may find yourself buying a couple to place in other rooms of your home! Colorize your homes with Baby Vivi Nightlights -- come join in the fun! >>> Are you looking for some adorable, fun and colorful nightlights for your nursery? Hey, colorize your nursery with Baby Vivi Nightlights! Baby Vivi Nightlights : Colorize Your Nursery was originally created on May 2, 2009. Baby Vivi Nightlights home-and-garden Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:26:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-biggest-loser-books Isn't it about time you did something about that extra weight you are carrying around? Have you caught that program The Biggest Loser? Let's admit it, you and I are probably never going to qualify to get on The Biggest Loser. But, we can do something today that will get us started in that right direction to take a look at losing weight. You can get with the program and start reading The Biggest Loser Books! ===> Losing weight is not easy and keeping it off is tough ** get some help with The Biggest Loser books! Hey there!!! YOU ===> Hey, Get With the Program! The Biggest Loser Books : Lose It was originally created on July 21, 2009. healthy-living Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:12:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/halloween-mystery-costume It's a Halloween Mystery > The Halloween Mystery Costume! BOO! BOO! yah! Halloween BOO! yah. It is a Halloween Costume Ball and Squidoo lensmasters are invited! We lensmasters are showing up in costumes, but it is a MYSTERY! You won't necessarily know it is me! You must take an educated guess and figure out what you think I will be in my costume! OH ... in the past, I have been quite the colorful Halloween character -- a Cha Cha Girl, Marilyn Monroe, Malice in Wonderland and Cat Lady! Yes, all quite strikingly unique ... BUT who or what will I be this Halloween? It is quite the Halloween Mystery! Let's see if we can assemble the answer to the Halloween Costume by a viewing of the parts and pieces! BOO! yah! Halloween BOOyah! Halloween Mystery Costume was originally created on October 6, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:30:39 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/picking-a-halloween-costume Hmmm, Picking a Halloween Costume ... BOO!! Hope I didn't scare you too much with my picture. Yep, that is me. I enjoy each year picking a Halloween Costume to fit my mood. This is one of the put-together Halloween Costumes that I've created over the years. It was a funny story that year when I wore this costume into work. At that time, I worked for a pretty conservative Fortune 500 company. I was told that lots of people would be in costume. At that time I was a bit gullible. Well, I showed up, but for the life of me I can't remember who else was in costume. That day, the lady head of Human Resources from Corporate Headquarters came to visit. That's how she met me for the first time! With all the great Halloween Costumes out there, picking a halloween costume can be daunting! Which one is best for you and for me? Time for Picking a Halloween Costume! ===> BOOyah! and Trick or Treat TOO! Picking a Halloween Costume was originally created on October 2, 2008. holidays-and-celebrations Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:54:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/life-interrupted Ladies and gentlemen, I don't want to sound like Henny Penny saying the 'sky is falling,' but have you not noticed that we have got issues these days? Can you not seriously say that you have experienced a Life Interrupted or you know of someone who has experienced a Life Interrupted? It's gotten to be serious enough that it is time for that reality check! Seriously, something must be done to stop all the insanity because those pigs are flying!!! >>> So, has your life been interrupted recently like my life was just interrupted? There are social media power failures, game-playing, content scraping, internet trolls and stalkers, copycats, and so forth and so on. Maybe you have not been impacted by any of that yet, but you're time is surely coming. Me? Why I am a Cleveland gal from Northeastern Ohio. We, of Eastern European heritage, are a tough stock. We are driven like the purest of white snow. We are workaholics. We are tough cookies! You know?? Life Interrupted : Interruptions was originally created on August 6, 2009. internet Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:39:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-greetings Season's Greetings and a Holiday Welcome to my Christmas Greetings Card of the Best Christmas Songs Virtually. A virtual ecard of Merry Tidings! Christmas time evokes such pleasant memories of bygone years spent celebrating with family and friends.  I remember those years of waiting down the basement of our Cleveland home, with my parents and grandparents, whilst Santa Claus delivered the presents for us kids.  It was amazing that he seemed to "get" my list and would usually bring just the right gift.  Equally amazing was how our parents instinctively "knew" which present Santa meant for each of us! It's the Christmas music along with the decorations that help to bring back some of these fond memories.  So, I thought I'd put together this lens to share a couple of the tunes that get me into the season's spirit.  I hope you enjoy these Merry Christmas Greetings and have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!  And, to all, a good night! >>> A virtual Christmas Card of Merry Christmas Greetings e-Tidings to one and all with the very best Christmas songs! Once upon a time, my virtual Christmas Cards could be found on my many holiday pages at ThirdAge.com. Since ThirdAge.com made the decision to close their homepages, I moved my individual, musical ecards to this very page! I hope you enjoy your visit today! Christmas Greetings : Best Christmas Songs was originally created on November 28, 2007. holidays-and-celebrations Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:01:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/social-media-marketing-books In order to be effective on the internet when you are involved on a daily basis with Social Media Marketing, you really do need to have a good guide for what is politically correct. You really need to understand the etiquette of Social Media when you are marketing yourself, your articles, and your lenses. There are a number of excellent resources out there in how to books which can give you a heads-up on that etiquette. Etiquette is important on social media platforms. Learn how to exercise socially and politically correct etiquette! Saying and doing are two different things! If someone is preaching "etiquette," they should be a transparent good example of that "etiquette" you know! There should be no questionable behavior. Look for the etiquette experts to be transparent and above reproach in all their social media "doings!" You want to make a good impression; you want to get it right the first time. Well, I've got the perfect how to books for Social Media Marketing! As much time as we spend online these days, it is very important to know how to be politically correct with Social Media Marketing. Social Media Marketing : Books was originally created on July 23, 2009. books-poetry-writing Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:55:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jim-shore-heartwood-creek-angels Angels, Angels Everywhere! Not since my days in Catholic school have I experienced such an affinity for angels. Ah, you know, I've also known about Jim Shore and Heartwood Creek for quite some time ... now we have Angels, Angels Everywhere ... Angels from Jim Shore Heartwood Creek ... ah. Do you know that angels make great heartfelt gifts? I have a lot of favorites in angel figurines ... but want to showcase for you today the Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Angels! These angels are exquisitely detailed and quite affordable. Blessings to YOU my dear and your loved ones. Consider giving YOUR angel a little angel. Ah, that would be heavenly indeed with Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Angels! My #1 Favorite angel: Jim Shore July Angel Birthstone & Flower of the Month. Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Angels was originally created on December 15, 2009. home-and-garden Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:55:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/five-fabulous-fragrances It's a spotlight on Five Fabulous Celebrity Fragrances. These are the top five gift suggestions that I would make for celebrity fragrances. Somebody recently asked me my favorite fragrance, perhaps to put my fragrance on their Christmas gift list? Well, I thought for a moment and said, "Why it really depends!" You see, I have a favorite fragrance, but it is actually just ONE of five fabulous fragrances! You know something! I didn't GET that fabulous fragrance gift for Christmas; now I seriously DESIRE it for my birthday!! You know? For me, a fragrance is selected depending upon the time of year and the particular occasion. It's rather like picking the right color of lipstick, handbag, or pair of shoes to complement your outfit! It depends. Each of my favorites of the five fabulous fragrances is a great selection for Valentines Day gift-giving! You can't go wrong gifting one of these fragrances. At the moment, the ONE fabulous fragrance that is in the spotlight is No. 5 by Chanel for Women, Eau De Parfum Spray.Five Fabulous Celebrity Fragrances : The Top 5 Gifts was originally created on November 23, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:53:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/yasutaka-tsutsui Yasutaka Tsutsui won the 1981 Izumi Kyoka award, the 1987 Tanizaki Prize, the 1989 Kawabata Yasunari award, and the 1992 Japan SF award. In 1997, he was decorated as a Chevalier Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. I learned more about him when I discovered Paprika, the wonderful animated science fiction fantasy film, which is based on his 1993 novel of the same name. Who is Yasutaka Tsutsui? He's a Japanese novelist, author and actor who is one of the most famous science fiction writers in Japan! Meet Yasutaka Tsutsui! Who is Yasutaka Tsutsui was originally created on January 11, 2008. entertainment Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:52:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/rihannavideoshowcase Welcome everybody to the Richanna Video Showcase! When I originally created this lens in October 2007, I suggested that YOU keep an eye out for this sizzling young talented lady. Rihanna won two 2007 VMA Awards, Video of the Year and Monster Single of the Year for Umbrella.  Rihanna has been featured in People's 100 Most Beautiful Issue, quite an amazing feat for such a young performer.  She's also performed with Gwen Stefani on tour.  Believe is the name of the charity organization she's created to help children. It's been quite a while since I originally showcased Rihanna ... wouldn't you agree that Rihanna is now making quite a name for herself? ===> A sexy and youthful Barbados-born pop songstress! Say hello to Rihanna and her video showcase! Rihanna Music Video Showcase was originally created on October 28, 2007. music Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:07:55 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/polyester A Little Polyester in My Clothes Please! I LOVE Polyester!  What does this mean to me?  Hey, I naturally think of machine washable clothing.  Not such a bad thing. As a matter of fact, polyester is alive and well today.  One would think it died with the leisure suit, but that is just not the case.  Take a closer look at some of your designer labels and check that fabric content. I am not ashamed to admit that polyester has been a huge part of my life. Polyester can be a good thing you know. I really do LOVE a little POLYESTER in my clothes; you know??? P.S. And, check out Polyester the movie while you're at it! ER ... Are YOU a Polly or an Esther??? A Little Polyester in My Clothes Please was originally created on May 20, 2006. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:19:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/baglady What exactly is a Bag Lady you might be asking?  Today, it literally refers to someone who sells designer handbags.  At one time, not all that long ago, this used to refer to someone who was homeless and down on their luck.  Once upon a time, a "bag lady" who sold handbags would more likely be located in China, at the point of manufacture.  However, today that is just not the case as you can find a "bag lady" worldwide! Welcome to the special showcase to pay tribute to your Bag Lady ===> To be a "bag lady" these days, for the most part, denotes a lady who sells designer handbags! Bag Lady : Of Song and Bags was originally created on May 21, 2006. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:07:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jules-jewels-lensography It's Jules Jewels : Lensography! Welcome to the dazzling Jules Jewels Lensography. This is Jaguar Julie's Jewels Lensography -- a lensography which is a compilation of the variety of artsy jewelry lenses I've created here at Squidoo.  What is immediately apparent is that I gravitate towards the artsy and creatively dazzling type of jewelry. Particular favorites of mine are Ananda Khalsa and Jackie Brazil.  Ananda's work is jewelry that's nature-inspired Asian art original acrylic paintings.  Pictured here is her Willow Moon ring.  Jackie Brazil is slightly eclectic and a bit of boho resin jewelry that leans a bit towards the chunky.  I also adore Venetian art glass jewelry and handcrafted felt jewelry.  So, you can see my tastes are rather eclectic! Diamonds are a girls best friend as are pearls and other dazzling jewels! Razzle dazzle and welcome everyone to The Dazzling Jules Jewels Lensography! >>> A lensography of Jaguar Julie's artsy and dazzling jewelry lenses ** The Dazzling Jules Jewels Lensography! Razzle Dazzle! It's Jules Jewels : Lensography was originally created on November 17, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:57:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/stuffed-cabbage-on-twitter Stuffed Cabbage is very popular these days. It is a comfort food of Eastern European origin. If you search on Twitter, you find that Stuffed Cabbage is MORE popular than you probably imagined. I've done a lens on Stuffed Cabbage to share my secret recipe from my grandma. Now, I am presenting the best of Stuffed Cabbage * on Twitter! Ah, everybody is talking about stuffed cabbage on Twitter! Are you talking about it yet? Stuffed Cabbage on Twitter! Stuffed Cabbage * on Twitter was originally created on May 22, 2009. internet Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:44:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-of-jaguarjulie-on-twitter What the heck??? The best of JaguarJulie on Twitter? Are you kidding me? Who the heck cares about the best tweets? Who the heck cares about JaguarJulie? And, the best of JaguarJulie on Twitter? RUN, hide! OK, still here??? So, have you ever tried to be your own editor??? Have you tried to edit your own work? Have you been found talking to yourself ... well, never mind, that's fodder for another debate. Today, we have made a mildly interesting attempt to present for your viewing pleasure, the best of JaguarJulie on Twitter! For whomever might be interested! Why is it always easier to critique another person's work -- or tell them what you think is their very best? I know that is the case for me in that I can easily pick out the best of my friends and followers on Twitter to compose their best of Twitter List. So, it is a rather daunting task for me to present to you the best of JaguarJulie on Twitter! Meanderings that are meaningful, thoughtful, relevant, spot-on, and usually quite topicable. Er, that would be topical me thinks. The Best of JaguarJulie on Twitter was originally created on May 27, 2009. business-and-work Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:56:49 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/angel-dear-pillows Welcome to the adorable and cuddly showcase of Angel Dear Pillows for your little angels! It has been highly reported by credible sources that Angel Dear Pillows are babies favorite first cuddly critter pillows! We have got that buzz straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak. Ah, bunnies, froggies, giraffes, monkeys, lambs, kittens, dogs, and owls oh my! These are just some of the cute and adorable little critters getting in on the act with Angel Dear PIllows. Well, you angel dears! Thanks for dropping by! We know you will enjoy your visit. Hop along now ... Angel Dear Pillows was originally created on December 31, 2009. parenting-and-kids Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:32:38 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/if-i-were-board-book Contemplate this ... If I Were ... Children Board Books. For Example: If I Were a Kitten! Meow? Say, pardon the pun, if you will ... but if your children get their hands on these truly fabulous "If I Were" children's board books, they will never be BORED! No way Jose! Which one of these board books do you think Jaguar Julie would gravitate towards, hmmm? OK, let's think about it for a minute. Jaguar = A big cat i.e. a BIG wild cat. Hmmm! Why, then ... it would surely be If I were a Kitten Board Book! How about you? Which board book would you want to be? Well, meow seriously!!! Let's settle in and check out the fabulous lineup of "If I Were" children's board books! You'll find them branded with Jellycat and the author Anne Wilkinson! Delightfully delicious. If I Were ... Children Board Books was originally created on January 27, 2011. books-poetry-writing Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:52:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kimber-guardian-angel-pepper-spray I Have a New Guardian Angel : Thanks Mom for the Christmas Present of Kimber Pepper Spray! It is thanks to my Mom that I am writing this page today to tell YOU about my NEW guardian angel that is with me to protect me! It is the Kimber Guardian Angel Pepper Blaster! OH! A cautionary message to my stalkers and trolls! Be afraid ... I have not YET learned the appropriate technique for aiming this guardian angel, so don't follow TOO closely! I wouldn't want to hurt YOU. ;) Mom and I have been having some very deep conversations lately. Mom was telling me about her 357 Magnum gun that she has a license to carry, for her protection. Mom wanted me to get a REAL GUN for my protection. But, I am NOT a fan of REAL GUNS. I told her, "I don't think I could shoot somebody!" you know? So, mom got me the next best thing ... the Kimber Guardian Angel Pepper Blaster! P.S. Did I tell you HOW much I love Cayenne Pepper??? I love spices and spicy foods .... and, well a SPICY LIFE! Let's find out more about the Kimber Guardian Angel Pepper Blaster! Kimber Guardian Angel Pepper Spray was originally created on December 30, 2010. healthy-living Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:49:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/matchboxtwentyvideoshowcase Ah, Rob Thomas and Matchbox Twenty! Remember that incredible performance of Smooth by Rob Thomas with Santana at the Grammy's?  Well, I do ... it was that rendition that made me immediately go out and buy 2 copies of Supernatural ... one for my car and the other for my home office.  I nearly wore a hole in that particular cut. Welcome everyone to the Matchbox Twenty -- A Video Showcase! A video showcase of the best of Matchbox Twenty, oh my! That song won three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Not bad for a group that was Rolling Stone's 1997 Best New Band! That song also cinched it for me ... I became a Rob Thomas fan!  That's why I've put together this fan-favorite video showcase. Matchbox Twenty Video Showcase was originally created on October 28, 2007. music Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:30:26 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/proenza-schouler The designer label of Proenza Schouler has a classic, stylish appeal. It's a classic, stylish high-end line of women's celebrity style fashion apparel and footwear from shoes to boots. The brand name originates from the designers' mothers' maiden names. It was founded in 2002 by Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, who met in 1999 while studying at Parsons School of Design. Just one year later, they won the CFDA's Perry Ellis Award for new talent! They've got great experience already behind their belts, having interned with Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs. An award-winning line of celebrity style fashion and footwear >>> it's Proenza Schouler! Check the lady in the spotlight today! It's Emma Watson Wearing A Proenza Schouler Canvas Print / Canvas Art - Artist Everett. By the way! Thank you Martha Stewart for featuring the designers of Proenza Schouler on your show! We were watching on April 6, 2010. Proenza Schouler : Celebrity Style Fashion was originally created on January 15, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:58:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/vito-valentinetti It was January 2008 that I discovered my mother's first cousin, my second cousin, is actually married to Vito John Valentinetti! Pretty cool. Well, what better reason for me to compose this Squidoo lens to showcase 'people who matter' such as Vito Valentinetti! And special thanks to Mary Ann Valentinetti for the information on Vito! Hello all you baseball historians and baseball fans! Please let Vito Valentinetti know that you dropped by. P.S. A recent cool picture of Vito and Mary Ann Valentinetti at the Sand's Casino in Bethlehem, PA on opening night -- May 22, 2009 -- also their anniversary! >>> If you're into baseball, you may have heard of this 1950s sports figure Vito Valentinetti! Who is Vito Valentinetti? was originally created on January 12, 2008. sports-and-recreation Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:30:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gingerbread-christmas Run, Run Gingerbread Man! Oh Oh ... too slow! We've caught you and strung the Christmas Lights on you! Ah, how special! The Gingerbread Man is all lit for Christmas. We are smiling at this one! Although The Gingerbread Man was so popular, he is currently unavailable, we still wanted you to appreciate him! He is the Gingerbread Boy Christmas 31-Inch Illuminated Fiberglass Light from Barcana! Come, check out that fabulous and magical Gingerbread Christmas light ... we've included his soulmate too! You'll find the Gingerbread Man all lit up and another that is full of hot air! Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas Folks! Oh, have you seen the Christmas Elf of Squidoo? A Magical Gingerbread Christmas was originally created on December 6, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:30:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gatorbowlstadium The Gator Bowl Stadium had a long history in Jacksonville, Florida before its demolition in 1994 to make way for Alltel Stadium, later known as Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in search of a corporate sponsor, and then Everbank Field. Jacksonville's first football venue was built in 1927-1928 with a seating capacity of 7,600. Its primary purpose was to serve as home field for Jacksonville's three new high schools - Lee, Jackson & Landon. At the opening of Fairfield Stadium, Florida Governor John W. Martin called the stadium "the best place in Florida to watch a football game!" Hello! Well, this is really something folks! August 2010 ushered in for Jacksonville, Florida the renaming of this great stadium. Drumroll Please! Say hello to EverBank Field! The Gator Bowl Stadium was originally created on January 26, 2008. sports-and-recreation Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:57:21 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-listology Ah, who hasn't heard of The Book of Lists? Or, how about David Letterman's infamous Top Ten Lists? Gosh, all this is so infectious and riveting that it has captured the attention of us lensmasters here at Squidoo in our fabulous Top 100 lists across such a wide variety of categories! Well, thanks to the absolutely terrific module RSS: Add Your Own Feed: I am capable of bringing you my Listology in this here lens! ;-) I hope you enjoy it, as it's my take on that Craig's List you might be familiar with. Oh, and if you'd like to get in on the action with your own Listology or Listography, please feel free to add your lens here. Jaguar Julie List-o-logy : Listology was originally created on April 6, 2008. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:32:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/fraudbusters Some great resources for combatting identity theft, credit card fraud, and online scams! Help take a bite out of crime -- join fraud busters! When I wrote my other lens, To Catch A Thief : In under 40 Days, I researched what other lenses were available on Squidoo that could complement that lens. What I found were many great resource lenses for help with identity theft, credit card fraud, fraud in general, phishing, and scams. At that time, we didn't have GROUPS, so I decided to create this lens as a compilation of those great lenses. Hopefully you will find the information you need if you have been a victim of identity theft or other such crimes. Welcome to Fraud Busters -- help take a bite out of crime -- what to do! The Shocking Truth "Oh My" graphic seen here is courtesy of http://www.idtheftsecrets.blogspot.com and http://www.idtheftsecrets.com. Fraud Busters : Take a Bite Out of Crime was originally created on May 18, 2006. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:04:41 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/westsidemarket The West Side Market  brings back fond memories of growing up in Cleveland, Ohio.  It brings back warm memories of my grandmother, Julia Nagy.  You see, she was one of those dedicated workers who worked at the West Side Market for over 50 years.  Spending time with my grandmother meant a trip on the Rapid Transit downtown to visit the West Side Market. It's a fabulous bit of Cleveland history that is well worth a trip if you've never been there! It's a National Historic Landmark and the West Side Market is Cleveland, Ohio's oldest operating indoor outdoor market space. West Side Market : The National Historic Landmark was originally created on November 25, 2007. travel-and-places Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:26:35 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kevinspacey Well, you might think that's a bit of a strange question, but I adore Kevin Spacey, as I've "gotten" to know him, from his many cool movies and interviews.  Maybe it's his suave and debonair manner?  Maybe it's his subtle sense of humor?  If I had to name a top ten list of male actors, Kevin Spacey would be in the Top Five for sure!  BTW, I've also written a Kevin Spacey Video Showcase with lots more of his videos and cool information -- hope you check out that lens too! Kevin Spacey Multi-Talented Performer was originally created on August 10, 2007. entertainment Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:12:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/buy-jaguar-julie-lenses It is more important to have quality over quantity when talking about Squidoo lenses. Well, Jaguar Julie to the rescue! Why not buy one of Jaguar Julie's developed quality lenses? While many are not for sale and will probably never be for sale -- no matter what the price as they are PRICELESS -- there are at the minimum 100 quality Squidoo lenses that can be yours. Do be cautious if you are buying any prebuilt lenses or if someone is offering to build your lens custom for you. Copyright issues are a concern. You want to be assured that your content is authentic, original and unique ... not a copy and paste type of job. Buyer beware. You know, lenses need to come with a certificate of authenticity. You know? Take a look at my variety of lenses and let me know which one you are interested in purchasing. Why am I doing this? All the women in my family have always been more than active caring for 'many' animals. One of my sisters now has some 8 cats and 5 dogs that she cares for as she rescued them from the homeless shelter where she works. There is something in our genes that make us caregivers with respect to the homeless and unwanted pets. P.S. Proceeds from lens purchases pay spaying and neutering fees by FCNMHP. Buy Quality : Lenses of Jaguar Julie was originally created on March 30, 2008. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:25:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/antenna-topper-gift Don't leave your car out in the cold for Christmas! A Christmas Stocking Stuffer Gift for your car is just the ticket! Ho Ho Ho! The Antenna Topper Gift Really Pops on Your Car! Vroom! Vroom! It's a priceless Antenna Topper Gift for Christmas! Why not this one? Oh ... it is a Cool Santa Claus Antenna Ball Topper! Say, I like it ... NO, I love it! Living in Florida, this one is perfect for all the people with cars in my social network. Gosh, I wonder if I can get over 1,950 of these? Cheaper by the dozen I bet! I'm thinking that these seriously need to be door prizes or giveaways for all the Squidizens of Squidville. I hope to catch a City Council meeting soon and check with the Mayor and see what he thinks. Meanwhile, back at the farm ... did ya hear we are having Rats for Christmas?The Antenna Topper Gift for Cars was originally created on December 8, 2010. cars Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:05:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/get-a-head Welcome to the Get a Head and/or Skull for Halloween Initiative! BOO and a Happy Halloween to YOU! Are YOU having fun yet? Well we are! It is either too early in the morning, lunch time and I'm hungry, or late at night and I am getting very sleepy ... er ... YOU ARE GETTING SLEEPY! Wake-UP!!!!! So, we like to have a LOT of FUN with Halloween and Halloween themes and what-nots ... and we really NEED to get a head ... and/or skull ... for Halloween. We hunted around and picked ONLY the best of all the heads ... and skulls ... to present. Get a HEAD for Halloween! Come on ... check it out ... let those heads roll. HEY! Get a head: Skull Decorated with a Mosaic in Turquoise and Ivory!!! Get a Head and Skull for Halloween was originally created on September 11, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:02:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/yourplatform/for-the-people I stumbled upon this YOUR PLATFORM cobrand template this morning when I was searching on Google for "Squidoo Internship." This Google search led me to SquidBlog > Blog Archive > A story about Intern Jess. That Squidoo Blog post led me to siemprejess, aka Jess Neill -- a former Squidoo Summer Intern with 18 lenses. In a moment of Serendipity, I clicked on How to add Issue Lenses to Your Platform. Thanks to siemprejess, this here image was inspired by her! Well, long story short, I clicked on that there Make Your Platform button ... and it led me here! My name's JaguarJulie in case you didn't already know that. I'm >39 years old. Oh, yes I am! I'm from Cleveland, Ohio yes indeed I am. Right now I live in Northeastern Florida -- Jacksonville to be precise. The last election I voted in was 2008 -- oh what a year! My favorite hobbies are Squidoo for sure and then travel and photography. Postscript: I am a tad bit disappointed that the Your Platform is not available for the people -- let you voice be heard! Sign my petition to get it on the ballot, er available to us lensmasters! And don't forget to vote! My Platform : I Am For the People was originally created on August 11, 2009. culture-and-society Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:01:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/inspired-by-squirrels Yes, I am inspired by squirrels truly. Isn't it amazing that they say squirrels are rodents ... and then we naturally think OMG, a rat! A relative of the rat! For some people, squirrels do not bring much pleasure. You see, I sincerely think that to some people, squirrels climbing into bird feeders can be a nuisance. But not for me! The Winter of 2010, I was wintering in Brooksville, Florida in a fifth wheel at Mom's palatial country resort. Mom had lots of inspiring and very entertaining squirrels. Oh, and mom also had actual rodents running around the place ... you know, RATS! FYI ... I gifted Mom a Squidoo lens on Rats for Christmas! We didn't publicize that lens as heck, would YOU want to let everybody know that you have rats? Hmmm? Hey monkeybrain! Back from that tangent time-out. I am seriously inspired by squirrels even if THEY might be a relative to rats. See this squirrel in particular? No, not that squirrel down below, but that squirrel on the chair. Over the past couple of weeks, I have seriously been having a conversation with THAT squirrel. I really think HE understands too! Say hello to the man in my life at the present moment! Shall we continue with the inspiration? I Am Inspired By Squirrels : Truly was originally created on December 23, 2010. pets-and-animals Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:33:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/board-game Board games were extremely popular when I was growing up and they continue to be a standard in spite of all those electronic video games. I personally don't play video or online games, but love to reach for our Monopoly or Scrabble board games when we have some extra time. This lens takes a good look at what cool CLASSIC board games you might want to consider. Remember board games are great in case your batteries run out or maybe you lose power for an extended period of time! ===> Why not try a classic board game to keep you from getting bored? Don't Get Bored -- Get a Board Game!!! The Traditional Board Game : A Don't Get Bored Gift was originally created on December 7, 2007. hobbies-games-toys Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:19:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/anandakhalsa Ananda Khalsa is an Artisan of Fabulous Nature-Inspired Jewelry! Ananda Khalsa has the most exquisite jewelry. I am a fan of her beautiful designs and hope that I can introduce you to her work! Her jewelry is inspired by nature, blended with original Asian art acrylic paintings. Very unique; very original! It has been well over 4 years since I first discovered the beautiful nature-inspired jewelry of Ananda Khalsa. I was initially impressed with her delicate use of birds and her attention to detail on the smallest piece of jewelry. To know me is to know that I am a huge style advocate for wearable art. And, as I am for the birds, I am also a fan of Ananda Khalsa. Thanks for dropping by today. I know you too will love Ananda Khalsa's nature-inspired jewelry. Ananda Khalsa : Nature-Inspired Jewelry was originally created on August 11, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:54:58 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/patentleather Have you seen all the patent leather out there and noticed that it's not just the color black that's popular?  Today patent leather is hot again! What technically is patent leather anyway?  Patent leather is a leather that has been given a high gloss, shiny finish. The original process was developed by Newark, New Jersey–based inventor Seth Boyden in 1818 with commercial manufacture beginning September 20, 1819. His process used a linseed oil–based lacquer coating. Modern patent leather usually has a plastic coating. It's patent-ly trendy in handbags, shoes, accessories, clothing, and even in jewelry ** Ah, Patent Leather!!! Check out these dynamite patent leather sandals: Pour La Victoire Women's Taryn Platform Sandal! Patent Leather : Patent-ly Trendy was originally created on August 4, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:18:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/harajuku-lovers-fragrances Harajuku Lovers : Celebrity Fragrances : Girls With Personality Officially! I love them all. It is fabulous my dears! Harajuku Lovers Fragrances. The girls are looking pretty fabulous. It is celebrity style fragrances with a twist! Celebrity style with collectible personality! As a lover of design, I love it when a "package" comes together like these beautifully stylized fragrances of Harajuku Lovers. Pick the girl with the personality to match! What a great gift idea for the gals in your life with personality too!Harajuku Lovers Fragrances : Girls With Personality was originally created on October 4, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:07:43 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pumi-bar Holy smokes, folks! I am just back from my manicure and pedicure spa treatment and sincerely happy to report that I have seriously tackled MY rough spots! And, I want to share a little tip with you! Get yourself a Pumi Bar specifically by Mr. Pumice! I got me the one you can see RIGHT HERE! Hot pink, no less. My gal worked on my feet like crazy, tackling some extra rough spots which I have incurred while questing on Squidoo for little monsters, and questing personally for Where to Live in Florida! She used a green one, like in the color of money! OMG, you should have heard and seen her in action. Rough skin was flying everywhere! ;) So, we get to talking, you see. And she tells me, only $4.00 for one. And, I can BUY one directly from her. Cool, I said. I'll take a PINK one! OK, now I am sitting in the front of the salon cooling my newly-smoothed heels. I get out my reading glasses from my taupe-colored, high-end, designer shoulder bag [one of the best bags around] and proceed to read the Pumi Bar package.Holy Smokes! Made in Poland it says! THUS, the motivation to create this page!!! You know, right? I write about a LOT of things Eastern European, right? The Pumi Bar : Smooth Rough Spots was originally created on January 3, 2011. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:25:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/whimsical-alarm-clock Ah, the Whimsical Talking Alarm Clock is a cool gift! Who says that whimsy is only for the kids? Hmmm? I say, get in touch with your inner child. Yes, indeed. You'll be saying, "Look Who's Talking!" when you wake-up to one of these cute little critters! I'm thinking, outside the box, could YOU have one of these for each day of the week? You know, experience the sounds of nature and animal sounds uniquely each day? Well, maybe that might be over the edge! So, let's see if YOU can settle on just one whimsical alarm clock. OK, I have! It is the Duck Talking Alarm Clock which is purely whimsical. I am seriously QUACKing up over this one! I think chasing all those little monsters have quacked me up! Seriously. The Whimsical Talking Alarm Clock was originally created on December 21, 2010. parenting-and-kids Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:29:09 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/be-a-big-monster Hey You! Get a Big Monster Costume for Halloween > Happy Halloween Folks! BOO too! So, we were recently discussing a related topic; i.e., Be a Little Monster! You Know? And some high-ranking official asked, "Well WHAT about BIG Monsters?" Are YOU going to give them equal time this Halloween? Hmmmm? OK, OK ... I am yielding to that Halloween peer pressure already! You know? If you are seriously going to be a BIG MONSTER, it is very important to get your head in order! Ahem, a big head is THE most important thing for you to have. You know? Well, revealing the softer side of my preferences, if I am going to recommend JUST ONE BIG HEAD for YOU ... it is this one! See IT? Get IT! Sesame Street Cookie Monster Adult Headpiece Adult (One-Size). Big Monster Halloween Costume was originally created on September 20, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:04:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguarjulielotd Well, thanks for dropping by my lens that showcases my 4 LOTDs -- lenses of the day. Yes, I've been honored on 4 separate occasions to have a lens of the day. Those have come over some 5 years of being a member of Squidoo and authoring over 810 lenses! Squidoo lensmasters like stats and ratios ... so that translates to one lens of the day per >202 lenses made. I was thinking one per year would be a logical milestone, so there must be another LOTD coming up soon! HIGH FIVE FOLKS. You know, life really isn't about competition, my friends! Too many times people put the emphasis on competing with each other. It's really not about competition and it really shouldn't be about competition. Worrying about that next guy isn't healthy you know? You should be putting the emphasis on being the best that you can be. Let's celebrate YOU and being your absolute best. Writing from the heart; writing from personal experience; writing about YOUR passions. Let's celebrate the power of Squidoo. Oh, me? Yep, that's what I'm doing. That and more! My very first LOTD came well before I was a Giant Squid or member of the Giant Squid 100 Club! So, it is possible to get a LOTD as a newbie. I love Squidoo and have loved this place since March 2006. With all the social networking platforms and TMI, that's an eternity in internet time. For those who know me through my various Squidoo lenses, you've probably heard that I came to Squidoo through BzzAgent! Perhaps you have joined a private group or maybe more than one hoping to benefit from ratings exchanges and depending upon your group members to nominate your lenses for different awards. Are you being the best that YOU can be? Do you feel good about yourself? Are you making a point of targeting ex team members for one reason or another. Stop, take a moment and reflect. Stepping on others is no way to get to the top. Oh, maybe you might get a lens of the day nomination, but at what cost, I ask? Be a kind person. You will reap what you sow ... in the end. And, in the end ... we are all DEAD. But, I believe in angels and connecting with my spiritual side ... "I'll be back!" LOTD : Jaguar Julie Lens of the Day was originally created on March 12, 2008. squidoo-community Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:28:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/starbucks-coffee-gifts Starbucks Coffee Gifts are indeed The Gifts of Good Taste. Why not give a gift with universal good taste? Why not give a gift of coffee ... specifically Starbucks Coffee Gifts! This is the type of gift that is one of my favorite "food and drink" types of gifts. It makes a great stocking stuffer gift as it can fill more than half of that stocking. Say, did you see where this lens inspired the "great taste" gift pages for Facebook? Thanks HQ for the holiday great taste plug!! Taste great; less filling too. Got to have my favorite Starbucks Coffee. I just ran down to the corner to buy some Starbucks coffee. Yes, I surely did. Oh, at the corner of mom's street was a State Highway Patrol guy just sitting there -- I seriously wanted to wave, but it's been a while since I got a ticket from one of those guys and I thought better of it. Oh, and I normally do the speed limit ... but I was seriously in need of a bag of Starbucks coffee! Do you wonder WHICH Starbucks coffee I am drinking these days? Well, I believe you get what you pay for ... and I get my money's worth with Starbucks Pike Place Coffee! Good from the first drop to the very last ... you'll want more!Starbucks Coffee Gifts : The Gift of Good Taste was originally created on November 24, 2010. food-and-cooking Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:20:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/stop-wearing-black Hey! Stop Wearing Black! This fashion trend color initiative rolled out at Halloween ... It's the Halloween BOOyah Safety Alert! This year be on the lookout for Halloween funsters wearing BLACK. They may be crossing your path, much like the black cat, and you might not see them! We suggest that those of you wearing BLACK Halloween Costumes that you affix some Christmas tree lights or something so as to stand out in the dark as you carry-on with your Trick or Treating and Party-going! Welcome to the other side of the Color Initiative here at Squidoo! We have previously launched the highly successful "Start Wearing Purple" color campaign. Thanks for your show of support with the purple stars and purple festivities! Recently, we launched the "Start Wearing Orange" color campaign.Stop Wearing Black : Now was originally created on October 6, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:13:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-treetop-owls The Art of Treetop Owls is rather whimsical, yet compelling. Answer me this: Who is Artsy, Wise and Found in Treetops? Cats? It's Treetop Owls! Yep. The story: So, the other day I was just hanging around, with nothing to do! Serendipity that I hooked into Treetop Owls ... Rather like this cute, artsy and rather whimsical lot of Treetop Owls who are just hanging around, waiting for some action! You know, Treetop owls can see for miles, from the tippy tip top of treetops, owls can see a lot of things! Not just any Treetop Owls, folks! Who are these treetop owls, you might ask? Well, this is some adorable art of Erica J. Vess. You see, I was researching artsy photographs and cool images for another page I was writing on The Art of Owls. When I spotted the treetop owls, I knew I had to put them in the spotlight! Today's spotlight is on > Artsy, Wise and Found in Treetops > The Art of Treetop Owls! The Art of Treetop Owls : Hoot Art was originally created on January 6, 2011. pets-and-animals Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:54:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thecompanywekeep The Company We Keep | Books By That Title | And Some Whatnots >>> Hello! Have you never heard the expression pertaining to the "company we keep" or perhaps the expression the "company you keep?" People might say that you are judged by that company you know? That other people might be making assumptions about you because of that other company. It is a lot to think about. Well, I have been particularly "interested" in this book title; i.e. "The Company We Keep" because of a certain Amazon bargain book that I came across by that very title. That book got me thinking. Sure, I was already thinking about it from the standpoint of "the company we keep," but more so because it is a bargain book that should probably be a best-seller. So, I did a lens page on THAT book and now I am BACK to focus on those other books by that very title, and then some whatnots! Hey, thanks for dropping by! I've got a few books for you to check out today ... come on in! Get this book: The Company We Keep: Reinventing Small Business for People, Community, And Place.The Company We Keep : Books was originally created on October 1, 2010. books-poetry-writing Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:42:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kitchengrips-oven-mitts Get a firm grip in your kitchen with KitchenGrips Oven Mitts! Have you ever had one of those moments when you can smell the cookies burning and you go to pull them out of the oven ONLY to toss your cookies? You know? Holy Smokes, I too have gotten hold of a hot dish once or twice and burned my little pinkies. Not to worry! You need protection in the kitchen. It is time to get a grip, seriously! You need your hands and fingers for Squidoo. Please; let's come to grips together! With all that in mind, I have selected for you today, the KitchenGrips Oven Mitts with FLXaPrene in Red! By the way, it's good to maintain a sense of humor about yourself and not take things too seriously. I hope you have appreciated my little humor in our introduction. KitchenGrips Oven Mitts : Get a Grip was originally created on December 15, 2010. home-and-garden Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:24:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/missing-comments First of all, welcome people! Welcome everyone. Welcome Squidoo lensmasters and readers of the world. It is a Halloween Mystery afoot throughout the land of Squidoo. We, the people of Squidoo, the Squidoo lensmasters have diligently been working hard, playing hard, and chasing little monsters all throughout the kingdom. Sound the trumpets! BOO! We have missing comments! Yes, missing guestbook comments. Some good, some maybe not. But, all comments are to be treasured. Somebody, somewhere TOOK the time to leave that comment. Let's get to the bottom of this Halloween Mystery together, shall we? He said; she said! WHO SAID THAT? Help identify who said what. The quest is on to discover the truth of the missing comments! DISCLAIMER: This is NOT an official Squidoo quest where you might expect to find points posted to your dashboards. This is a JaguarJulie sponsored personal quest. I've always liked the word and idea of a "quest" as, if you look closely on my lenses, you will find the mention of quest near the bottom of said page. All that aside, please HELP to identify the missing comments; i.e. he said, she said. Who said that! Thank you very much! BOO Already! UPDATE! Hey ... Monkeybrain! It was Thanksgiving and the launch of comments on that Poll module. And? Once again MISSING COMMENTS have returned or should I say ... Missing Comments are missing again. Filed that bug report but have yet to uncover where the heck all those comments have gone. I surely hope they are not lost! Photo Credit to: The Scarecrow, Reading a Piece of Paper Giclee Print! Missing Comments in Squidoo Guestbooks was originally created on September 24, 2010. squidoo-community Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:13:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-owl-and-the-ladybug The Owl and the Ladybug? It's art and I am inspired today! Have you ever come across a work of art that inspires you and then makes you wonder, is there a children's book to go along with this cool piece of art? Well, that is precisely what has happened to me ... when I spied this very work of owl art. I've taken the creative artful liberty to define this owl art with my name: The Owl and the Ladybug! I also added the showcase red and black mini-frame as shown herein. For etiquette experts, I have provided the official work of art below, precisely as captured, and properly attributed! ;) A wise decision. To get technical, it really is named Retro Black and White Owl with Ladybug. It is a giclee print with no known artist. Maybe somebody out there recognizes this work of owl art and can tell us to whom we give that creative attribution? The Owl and the Ladybug : Art was originally created on January 6, 2011. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:12:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/32256/meyerslatinflair Meyer's Latin Flair was our favorite local restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to the most delicious spicy fish, my personal favorite, a special perk of Meyer's Latin Flair is actually Chef Meyer himself. When you dine at Meyer's Latin Flair, you know you are getting the finest Latin style cooking attended to by Chef Meyer himself. Oh, and we particularly like the fact that Meyer's Latin Flair is located very near to where we live. We can phone ahead and get our favorite Latin food to go too! P.S. Meyer's Latin Flair has it all including a kid's menu, appetizers, a full selection of meals, desserts and a full bar with many beers and wines! If you like your food with a bit of Latin Flair ** You'll surely love Meyer's Latin Flair! Meyer's Latin Flair in Jacksonville, Florida was originally created on June 28, 2009. food-and-cooking Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:02:05 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/glow-in-the-dark-silly-putty Want a Christmas Stocking Stuffer that is a Fun Gift? How about Glow in the Dark Silly Putty! It's Silly and Old-Fashioned Fun! Ah, Glow In The Dark Silly Putty! This brings back childhood memories ... from my developmental years. Do you remember that plyable and sticky white stuff from your youth? Hmmm? I used to roll my silly putty over the brightly colored comic pages. I didn't do much else with it, either. Ah, childhood memories of silly putty. I loved playing with it when I could snaggle it away from my mischievous brother. Boys and their Christmas toys, you know? Silly stuff. So, imagine my delight to find that YOU can get it in color-changing colors AND especially in glow in the dark? I think we brightly have it going on; don't you? Silly putty is fun for all ages. Consider silly putty as a Christmas stocking stuffer opportunity! Glow In The Dark Silly Putty : Fun! was originally created on January 6, 2011. hobbies-games-toys Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:44:32 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/egeszsegedre What about Egeszsegedre ? It is my favorite Hungarian phrase. It is a Hungarian interjection. Well, allow me to interject something here before we get started! You know that I've written about a LOT of Hungarian topics, right? Yes, it helps to be Hungarian to understand and fully appreciate the beauty of the Hungarian language. But, when we traveled to Hungary in May 2004, I hadn't studied up on my Hungarian interjections and pronunciations. It was on a tour bus taking us from the Club Dobogomajor to Vienna, Austria that our tour guide gave us Hungarian language instructions throughout the several hour trip there and back. The word that stuck with me? Why of course! Egeszsegedre! Egeszsegedre | Egészségedre >>> Just one Hungarian word for you to learn today! Shall we begin? Egeszsegedre | Egészségedre was originally created on September 26, 2010. education Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:51:31 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/32216/silversmith-house-for-sale UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE: Silversmith House in Jacksonville, FL 32216 sold! We are happy to report that this Squidoo lens is a success story; i.e., the motivated seller found a really interested, pre-qualified buyer who finally closed at the end of August 2010! The proceeds have been deposited into the SELLER'S bank! Er, hello SELLER!!! Did I say -- this was a MUST SELL?  Ladies and gentlemen, this house on Silversmith Lane in Jacksonville, FL 32216 was for sale with a motivated seller who I convinced to let me show this house to our via SquidZipper on Squidoo. I told the current owner that if you want to get your house seen, this would be the place. Sell that home on Squidoo with SquidZipper! O-M-G! And, we sold IT folks!!!! So, THANK YOU for doing the seller the favor of taking a look at this great "little" house on Silversmith Lane and letting him know that you were interested in a viewing. We thank you for reaching out and making a difference. It was good to see and hear from you. Oh ... that motivated seller had added on a new roof, carpeting, cabinets, paint and really added a lot of tender loving care to fix the place up for that special buyer! We are SO glad that SquidZipper was there for us to sell this home! Check out the Silversmith Lane house which was for sale. And, it is now SOLD!!! Sold : Silversmith House in Jacksonville, FL 32216 was originally created on August 3, 2009. travel-and-places Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:21:03 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pfaltzgraff-winterberry Pfaltzgraff Winterberry is so festive for the Holiday Season with Holly & Berries & Christmas Mistletoe! You'll want to decorate your table with Pfaltzgraff Winterberry year-around. Any time you want to get into the holiday mood, pull out the Pfaltzgraff Winterberry! You'll love the beautiful tableware that has attractive matched complementary glassware and serving pieces. My festive pick is the Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Sculpted Egg Tray! Gosh, this sure is adorable and I'd use it throughout the year. Add a little nature-inspired to your homes with the holly and the berries and the mistletoe of Pfaltzgraff Winterberry! It is so festive and so much fun. Fa la la la la la la la la! >>> Celebrate with holly and berries and mistletoe oh my! It's festive Pfaltzgraff Winterberry to decorate your table! Decorate Your Tables with Pfaltzgraff Winterberry -- Fa La La La La! Pfaltzgraff Winterberry: Decorate Your Tables was originally created on December 17, 2009. home-and-garden Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:18:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thanksgiving-plates Well hello there! Thanks for dropping by today to pay us a visit. Welcome to the Happy Thanksgiving Plates lens.  To help with your Thanksgiving Day plans, I have searched dozens of dinnerware options to give you my 5 top picks in paper, plastic and china dinner plates for consideration as YOUR Thanksgiving Plates. May your holidays be a blessed one. Happy Thanksgiving Everybody! What will be YOUR Thanksgiving Plates??? Bamboo is my pick for tropical Thanksgiving Plates! Corelle Bamboo Leaf Square Round 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4. I've got it and I love it. Happy Thanksgiving Plates was originally created on November 5, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:30:48 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas-now Definitely one of my favorite Christmas entertainment songs is this one i.e. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ... Now!" Getting into the Christmas spirit, I have crafted this seasonal page to celebrate that theme. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ... Now!" Is this the song that does it for you? What song creates the perfect memories of Christmas past? I've picked a few very special themed Christmas gift items for you. Oh, and this one is my personal favorite! The Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Ornament! Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas was originally created on December 1, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:42:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-warmth-of-christmas The warmest of wishes I am extending your way to ensure that you too experience what this is all about! The Warmth of Christmas Comes From the Heart ... especially with Precious Moments! In fact, experiencing the warmth of friends and family at Christmas can be called Precious Moments! In honor of all this warmth, I have found a specific Christmas gift item that captures this warm feeling. Perhaps you are looking for something special. For me, I've long been a fan of Precious Moments. So, naturally, I have picked the best gift item. It is the Precious Moments The Warmth Of Christmas Comes From The Heart!Precious Moments Holiday Figurines was originally created on December 5, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:47:24 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/groups/er Everything Romanian: This group-lens aka lens-group is about Everything Romanian including news, politics, shopping, travel, history, genealogy, people, you name it. Have a lens on Dracula or Vampires for example--please add your lens to our lens-group line-up! This lens-group is part of my series of "Everything-type" groups including "Everything Eastern European," "Everything Hungarian," and "Everything Bohemian." Hope you can join. Please add your lens to our lens-group line-up! Welcome to Everything Romanian! >>> It is ALL about Everything Romanian -- That is Romania and Romanian! Everything Romanian Headquarters was originally created on October 1, 2007. travel-and-places Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:37:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/kevinspaceyvideoshowcase Welcome to my comprehensive Kevin Spacey Video Showcase.  I'm a huge fan of Kevin Spacey and have put a lot of LOVE into this lens to showcase his many talents and introduce you -- just in case you're not familiar with the wealth of his work! This particular lens showcases some of Kevin Spacey's many videos including interviews, talk shows, acting, singing, and doing impressions of Al Pacino!  If you want to know more about Kevin Spacey, you can find it here or on my other lens!  I hope you enjoy this fan-favorite lens. I think Keven Spacey's movies have run the gamut of entertainment, discussing subjects of widespread interest intelligently! Kevin Spacey Video Showcase was originally created on October 26, 2007. entertainment Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:26:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chuck-pascarelli I first met Chuck Pascarelli in June 2000 at a luncheon interview in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. At that time, I was interviewing for a Marketing Manager. I got that job. And, was lucky enough to call Chuck Pascarelli my boss : Chuck Pascarelli is THAT Super Cool Boss! Wish that Chuck was my boss today. Fast forward -- I've been gone nearly six years from that company. OMG, can you believe it? That old company is "pretty much history" with virtually ALL of the employees having "left the building" in Orange Park, Florida except for TWO -- would you believe that? The building was on the market for about $6 million or so but sold for much less! August 2010! Wow, it has been OVER ten years since I first met this wonderful man, Chuck Pascarelli. With the challenges of life changes, I had the opportunity to reconnect with Chuck and chat a little. A great boss comes along once or maybe twice in a lifetime. A great friend is for LIFE. Chuck Pascarelli has moved on as well and is now a Cherry Blossom Zen Boss to somebody else. Enjoy that cool boss! YES, all protests and kidding aside! Chuck Pascarelli is THAT Super Cool Boss! You see, I've had more than my share of bosses throughout the years and I'm only writing about Chuck ... what does THAT say about bosses? Oh the cat's got my tongue! Chuck Pascarelli : Super Cool Boss was originally created on February 8, 2008. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:06:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/brands-in-public-on-twitter Brands in Public on Twitter : Branding! Yes, smart brands have embraced the social media opportunity of Twitter and are branding themselves, <140 characters at a time. On Twitter! I love Brands perhaps because I am a Brand Ambassador? Maybe. People are talking each and every day, and frequently buzzing about BRANDS. It is sometimes quite subtle, and other times it is RIGHT in your FACE. But, there is no getting around it. You see Brands are in Public. Brands have been embracing what social media CAN do for them. Some brands have enjoyed the viral success of social media. And, that makes me smile as it makes the brands smile too. Come on brands, let's get it started in here! AH, Brands in Public and many of them on Twitter too! Oh my! Oh yeah, BRANDS folks! As a Brand Ambassador, JaguarJulie has celebrated a number of high-profile brands over the years and continues to do so on Twitter. Other people are also talking about Brands in Public on Twitter and elsewhere. Welcome to the Twitter List for Brands in Public on Twitter. Let's see what people are saying! P.S. You may have heard of or actually been involved with the launching of Brands in Public, a Squidoo project with BzzAgent, pulling in BzzAgent BzzScapes to honor many cool brands. It is no mystery that there was some misunderstanding about this project. I am hopeful that this exercise will lead to many brands coming forth to celebrate their brand in public. Brands in Public on Twitter : Branding was originally created on September 24, 2009. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:54:53 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/bababymommypetree Ladies and gentlemen, I have the privilege of introducing BaBa by Mommy Petree right here on Squidoo! This is the debut of a brand of beautiful little girls custom apparel by a Jacksonville Florida indie designer affectionately known as Mommy Petree. Because of the "power of Squidoo," we've chosen this platform for our announcement of the launch of BaBa by Mommy Petree! Do you know, we were a trailblazer in using the "power of Squidoo" to launch a new brand name online. Thanks Squidoo for being here and there for BaBa by Mommy Petree! >>> Introducing BaBa by Mommy Petree, a new line of little girls custom apparel by an indie designer! BaBa by Mommy Petree was originally created for the official brand announcement on March 5, 2008. parenting-and-kids Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:45:16 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/blockbusterornetflix Welcome to our topicable Hey Monkeybrain debate folks! NETFLIX or BLOCKBUSTER -- Which is BEST? Who Delivers Your Movies? BLOCKBUSTER who knocks the block off of NETFLIX in the battle of the movie rentals ... is BLOCKBUSTER the best? Surely BLOCKBUSTER has had their issues early on what with all those reminder telephone calls and late fees. Heck, BLOCKBUSTER was calling us weekly that my hubby and I were surely on their SPEED DIAL as we wanted to put them on the DO NOT CALL list. That's funny! And, BLOCKBUSTER held our household hostage more than a couple of times when we visited their stores to do in-person rentals. Welcome to the great debate of BLOCKBUSTER vs NETFLIX ... come on in. We have a "vacancy" for YOU! NetFlix or BlockBuster : Who Delivers Your Movies was originally created on March 13, 2008. entertainment Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:45:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ding-dong Welcome Folks to The Great Ding Dong Musical Debate! We were feeling a whole lot of tension lately, what with dings and dongs and monsters oh my! We already TRIED to get some people to take a break and do The Hokey Pokey Time-Out! Some of you actually ventured on in to put your whole self in. Others flew right by! Well, that is sincerely OK ... we sure do understand that you all are chasing little monsters and perhaps some really big ones too! Monsters? Oh Oh! Be a Little Monster! Be a BIG Monster!!! So, Jaguar Julie to this rescue, time-out moment today. We have crafted an interesting debate which we call The Great Ding Dong Debate! It is a ding dong face-off; match-up; Hey Monkeybrain debate. Not meant to be too challenging, but meant to measure your preference. One is the original and the other is a copy. But, the copy is pretty darn good too! It is tough to pick just one! See if YOU can pick one Ding Dong! DISCLAIMER: No disrespect was intentionally intended for any squid angel doing their job of handing out a ding or two. And, we are not implying there are any ding dongs out there either! The Great Ding Dong Musical Debate was originally created on September 20, 2010. music Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:50:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/spammy-emails Yes, so am I ... I am sick of all those spammy emails I've been receiving! Spam, spam, spam! I hate spam, spam, spam. I hate spammers. This lens showcases spammy emails that have been received by me or people I know. The IPs have been captured for reference purposes, but are not shown here in this lens. These emails have been reported to the proper authorities. Spammy emails come in all sizes and shapes -- I know because I have gotten PLENTY of spammy emails! More than sixty percent of today's email traffic is spam, according to email filtering firm Brightmail. This year alone, five trillion spam messages will clog Internet users in-boxes, costing society an estimated $10-billion in lost productivity, filtering software, and other expenses. P.S. Be sure to check back for updates of spammy emails receiving the dubious "Spammy Crown Award!" Spam-my Emails? I Hate Spam was originally created on May 23, 2008. internet Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:39:20 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/meadow-pipit Tweet Tweet! And, Chirp Chirp too! Today's sweet little bird in the spotlight is the very adorable Meadow Pipit. I don't know if your are as fond of birds as I am, but trying to pick a favorite bird from all my fine-feathered friends would be a difficult feat. However, I can easily say, at this very moment, that the Meadow Pipit has flown to the top of my favorites list. As I was hunting around for the perfect picture to share, this very picture popped right out and said, "me me me!" Ah, such a delightful picture of the Meadow Pipit. You know, as I gaze at this little bird, I actually feel like I am out there in that meadow bird watching! I am bird watching the adorable Meadow Pipit and wondering about its colorful life. How about YOU? Well, come on in please and let's discover a bit more about that Meadow Pipit, shall we? Hello little birdie! Meadow Pipit, Juvenile Perched on Fence Post in Scotland. The Meadow Pipit : A Colorful Life was originally created on September 28, 2010. pets-and-animals Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:21:04 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/halloween-booyah Hey! It is a Halloween BOO! yah celebration! BOOYAH folks! Are you a Happy Halloween FUNSTER? Are you into Halloween Trick or Treat-ing? Well BOOYAH I say! Oh, that is a good thing. Well channeling what Ashton Kutcher might say about Halloween and the Happy Halloween Central ... BOOYAH! YES, BOO! Get it? That would be a Halloween transposition of yeah or yes >>> YES we are for Halloween ... AND "BOO!" Hope we didn't scare YOU! Well, come on in! The Halloween celebration is about to start. Welcome to Halloween BOOyah was originally created on October 5, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:15:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sassybax-shapewear Yes, even Jaguar Julie is plagued by some extra bulges especially the dreaded back bulge. If you are looking for some sassy yet classy shapewear to address those bulges, you've got to try SassyBax Shapewear. I personally have opted to try the torso trim camisole along with the bralette. The bralette is especially great for working out or if you are a runner! Feel a little sassy I say in SassyBax Shapewear. Express yourself. Express yourself in a sassy manner with SassyBax Shapewear. I know I am! SassyBax Shapewear comes in a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles to help you maximize your shapely potential. Ladies ... are you plagued by some extra bulges especially the dreaded back bulge? You'll be looking good in SassyBax Shapewear ===> Looking GOOD! SassyBax Shapewear : Looking Good was originally created on May 25, 2008. fashion-and-beauty Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:06:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/peter-peter-pumpkin-eater Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater ! Can you think of a better Halloween Lyrical Nursery Rhyme? I think, for sure, we need to put the spotlight on this renowned English language nursery rhyme, Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater! Photo Credit: Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater Illustration by William Wallace Denslow from the Project Gutenberg eBook of Denslow's Mother Goose, by Anonymous. Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater was originally created on October 9, 2010. parenting-and-kids Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:36:50 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/not-for-dummies-books This is my grassroots effort to rename those 'for DUMMIES' books on the market today. There is such a glut of these types of books popular with students and teachers alike. I think it's time to take a stand about the negativity of this title. I personally have never liked this type of title on a how to step by step guide book and, for the most part, avoided buying any of those books. Heck, I don't want to be thought of as a dummy because I need to buy an instructional manual ... Do you? It was because of my years of experience with the power of Squidoo that I chose this social media platform for launching this grassroots effort to rename all those dummies books. What do you think? Want to join this grassroots effort. Would you rather be called a "newbie" or a "dummy?" This is my form of a grassroots effort to rename all those 'for DUMMIES' books ... We are not dummies! We are NOT for dummies! Rename 'for DUMMIES' Books Please! was originally created on August 8, 2008. books-poetry-writing Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:20:47 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-company-we-keep Why indeed is this book, "The Company We Keep," classified as a bargain book? I am amazed! Why is this book not classified as a best-seller? Amazon says, "This is a bargain book and quantities are limited." Amazon also says, "Bargain books are new but could include a small mark from the publisher and an Amazon.com price sticker identifying them as such." OMG! "The Company We Keep" deserves a wider readership base. It is a shame to even think that this book has not hit the best-seller list. What do you think? Bargain book vs. best-seller? Get It! The Company We Keep.The Company We Keep was originally created on October 1, 2010. pets-and-animals Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:46:56 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pumpkin-a-super-food Pumpkin, a Super Food for All 12 Months of the Year : Especially Thanksgiving! Hey, Pumpkin Pie folks! When the Fall rolls around, we all know it is seriously Pumpkin Time! It is time for carving that pumpkin and perhaps setting it out on the gate for all to see. Pumpkins most importantly: it is a time for making pumpkin pie or perhaps even pumpkin soup and definitely roasting those captured pumpkin seeds as a tasty salty snack! Yumm I say. Let those pumpkins rock and roll for the holidays. For our family, aside from pumpkin carving at Halloween, it was grandma's pumpkin pie for our Thanksgiving Day celebration. Grandma made the very best pumpkin pie I think I've ever tasted ... grandma surely must have known that pumpkin was a super food. You think? Thanks grandma!! Today we are spotlighting a great little book for you if you are into that pumpkin! It is Pumpkin, a Super Food for All 12 Months of the Year. The reviews are great! You will definitely WANT to get this book! Pumpkin, A Super Food was originally created on October 9, 2010. healthy-living Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:09:34 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/daisy-by-marc-jacobs Daisy, Daisy! It is Daisy by Marc Jacobs! Ah, a fragrance that is floral and slightly fruity with hints of gardenia, violet, jasmine, musk is definitely a favorite of mine. Daisy by Marc Jacobs definitely appeals to my senses! "Like running through a field of daisies!" I am nature-inspired today with Daisy by Marc Jacobs! Not only is it a fabulous fragrance, but it is daisies too! Fabulous daisy jewelry too ... that complements such a fresh fragrance. Come on in and pick the daisies! Daisy by Marc Jacobs Fragrances was originally created on October 4, 2010. fashion-and-beauty Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:08:25 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/my-favorite-designers If someone asked you to name your Favorite Designers, could you?  Could you give a Top Ten list of your favorite designers?  Or, would you only name one or two or just a few?  Do you have different favorite designers for clothing, accessories, footwear, and jewelry? This particular lens explores my favorite designers as is represented by their ladies apparel.  I've whittled down my picks to identify just the Top Ten!  See if you agree with any of my picks! >>> My Favorite Designers include Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta, and Givenchy. Oh, and you probably noticed that I do so love the color red. Photo Credit:  This is a runway gown from Valentino, made in Italy.  It is my favorite designer dress at the moment.  I love it for its feminine style, bright fire-engine red, shoulder bow, and chiffon folds. My Favorite Designers was originally created on November 29, 2007. fashion-and-beauty Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:09:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/erniekovacs Who is Ernie Kovacs? Only the guy who set the stage for comedians that followed him! Many comics today can thank Ernie Kovacs for paving the way for them!  He had a type of comedy routine that was the cutting-edge of the 1950s.  Well known for his ad-libbing comedy, he is also attributed to inventing many camera tricks that are used even today! I was compelled to put together this particular lens for two reasons: I have included a "mention" of Ernie Kovacs in my lens, Kovacs aka Kovach, and I have created a number of lenses with the Hungarian flavor!  You see, Ernie Kovacs was Hungarian-American, so it seemed a natural for me.  And, I honestly must admit, I DO REMEMBER watching Ernie Kovacs and Edie Adams on black and white TV a LONG time ago! Who is Ernie Kovacs was originally created on August 28, 2007. entertainment Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:24:46 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/chantal-teakettles I am so into teakettles -- and of course the Chantal line of teakettles are pretty snazzy. Any one of them would be perfect to colorize your kitchen or tea party. I've selected several of the cool Chantal Teakettles for you to select from -- you'll probably want to buy more than one of these! I know, I am thinking about a couple since our new home renovation project. P.S. This is the Chantal Teakettle in a Cobalt Blue -- my mom says this is a hot color! Your kitchen and tea party never looked so good with Chantal Teakettles to colorize your life >>> Chantal Teakettles -- Colorize Your Kitchen and Tea Party! Chantal Teakettles : Colorize Your Kitchen was originally created on April 24, 2009. food-and-cooking Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:35:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/ugly-red-christmas-sweater "Ho Ho Ho" was heard, throughout the land! The Ugly Red Christmas Sweater : Red Sweaters! Welcome to a very special holiday tribute page ... The Ugly Red Christmas Sweater! My special Christmas Holiday Gift Guide page wants to spotlight pretty red Christmas sweaters. We think they are pretty. I started out by searching on Amazon. I searched and searched and could find just a few "red Christmas sweaters." "Isn't anybody selling 'red Christmas sweaters?'" Pretty red Christmas Sweaters > red hot opportunity! Beauty is surely in the eye of the beholder when talking about pretty and ugly. See the red sweater we have spotlighted? I think this is a beautiful red Christmas sweater and a beautiful girl too! Get this sweater before it sells out > Red Hot Sexy Sweater Mini Dress by KD dance! So, I then turned my holiday search attention to eBay. Holy mackerel Andy and Virginia! Know what I found? Why YES, you are correct! I found the Ugly Red Christmas Sweater! Oh, I didn't name it! Come along and let's check out how supposedly ugly it can get. P.S. Glenn Beck is still promoting his Christmas sweater "holiday" book, The Christmas Sweater. The Ugly Red Christmas Sweater : Red Sweaters! was originally created on December 2, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:37:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/merry-christmas-cookie-jars One of the coolest and useful Merry Christmas presents is a cookie jar! We have two ceramic Christmas reindeer cookie jars that are so adorable, I put them out for Thanksgiving and leave them out until Easter! Seasons Greetings and thanks for dropping by.  I've got the cutest Merry Christmas Cookie Jars for YOU!  Wishing you the very best this holiday season. Merry Christmas Cookie Jars | Ho Ho Ho Reindeer and Santa Too! You who, Cindy Lou! This is my pick: Dr. Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas Cookie Jar. Ho Ho Ho -- Welcome to the Merry Christmas Cookie Jars Showcase! Merry Christmas Cookie Jars : Ho Ho Ho was originally created on November 9, 2009. holidays-and-celebrations Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:36:12 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jacksonvillemunicipalstadium Today, we call it Everbank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. It was formerly known as the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, formerly known as ALLTEL Stadium, was built on the foundations of the former Gator Bowl Stadium, which was built in 1949. Construction began on January 3, 1994 and the new stadium opened on August 18, 1995 with an exhibition game with the San Francisco 49ers. We're talking about the stadium in Jacksonville, Florida --> Jacksonville Municipal Stadium --> home of some awesome flyovers after the singing of The Star-Spangled Banner Flyover. The Jacksonville Municipal Stadium formerly known as the Gator Bowl Stadium and Alltel Stadium, in Jacksonville, Florida has surely hosted its share of some meaningful and memorable sports experiences! Been there; done that? Welcome! >>> It's THE stadium facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Hello! Well, this is really something folks! August 2010 ushered in for Jacksonville, Florida the renaming of this great stadium. Drumroll Please! Say hello to EverBank Field! Jacksonville Municipal Stadium : It's EverBank Field was originally created on January 26, 2008. sports-and-recreation Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:52:07 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/untitled-art-of-haring What's in a Title? It's the Untitled Art of Keith Haring > HELP! Title That Art! What fabulously creative, fun and slightly whimsical art this is! Welcome to the truly wonderful world of Untitled Art of an artist by the name of Keith Haring. You know, as I browse hundreds of art posters and art prints daily, I keep coming back to the artwork of Keith Haring. I wonder why that is? I find the artwork, untitled and titled, of Keith Haring to transcend the normal feelings of inspiration that I draw from art. His work is incredible. And YES; I am a fan of the art of Keith Haring. The art of Keith Haring makes me smile and wonder what he was thinking about when he created that particular work of art. You know, there are PLENTY of art pieces by Keith Haring which have been TITLED. Yet, I got stuck on those various pieces of wonderful art which are in the showcase known as Untitled Art! Let's explore more of the fabulously creative untitled art of Keith Haring and see if YOU can name it! What's in a title anyways?Untitled Art Photo Credit: Untitled Framed Art Print by Keith Haring. The Untitled Art of Keith Haring was originally created on October 2, 2010. arts-and-design Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:28:59 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/national-geographic-rare Sometimes a book comes along that YOU just have to have! You know? Well, for me, it is this one! I seriously will be adding this book to my library. It is National Geographic Rare: Portraits of America's Endangered Species by Joel Sartore. I absolutely adore the wonderful wildlife photography of Joel Sartore. I've also done a tribute lens for his other book, The Company We Keep. Oh, you better hurry and get THAT other book as it's listed as a bargain book = going, going gone? Photo Credit of the Cover of National Geographic Rare: Portraits of America's Endangered Species National Geographic Rare was originally created on October 1, 2010. books-poetry-writing Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:41:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-blog-on Yes, I've been blogging online for several years as Jaguar Julie Blog On! However, it was really thanks to Squidoo that I became a bit more prolific at blogging -- if you could call it that! For the most part, I'm known verbally as a 'woman of few words.' But, you get me passionate about somethin' or riled up, well I can then become pretty prolific when it comes to the 'written word.' So, why this lens? First of all, I wanted to tell my Squidoo friends and visitors that I do have a blog! Obviously. ;-) Secondly, you may have read someplace here on Squidoo about blogging and what a good thing it is to blog and talk about your lenses on your blog. And, it's a good thing to talk about other people's lenses on your blog too! My very first blog post was on December 22, 2004, inspired by a Microsoft Live Meeting sponsored webinar entitled "Blogging For Business" presented by Jim Coudal of Coudal Partners and Anil Dash of Six Apart. I got the message about blogging online being a GOOD THING! It's the Big "T" -- Take time out for blogging you all. Take it from Jaguar Julie ... Blog on and on and on ... and on into infinity ... Infinite-infinity! That's a LOT of -infinity to go around folks! And woo hoo for the power of Squidoo for giving me SO SO much to blog about! You know ... like how this lens became my bottom-feeder lens on June 30, 2010 after a variety of Squidoo lensmasters got locked and/or deleted, oh my! P.S. I'd love to have you participate in my lens by adding your blog! Jaguar Julie Blog On and On was originally created on April 25, 2008. internet Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:25:42 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/jaguar-julie-hmb-lensography Hey Monkeybrain, welcome to the Lensography of Debates! It's the Jaguar Julie HMB! Jaguar Julie, hey that's me monkeybrain, really loves Hey Monkeybrain! What a great platform for creating topical debates. I've had so much fun creating my HMB i.e. Hey Monkeybrain lenses that I had to create this lensography to showcase these lenses. A few of my HMB i.e. Hey Monkeybrain debates are controversial and have inspired many other lensmasters to venture into discussing the "controversial" in their lenses. I've taken a very definitive stand on those lenses as I believe in expressing firm opinions when warranted. Have I inspired YOU to create a topicable HMB debate? Oh, I have? Good for YOU! Oh Hey Monkeybrain!!! We get the humor when we spotted this here lensography as my toilet bowl er bottom-feeder recently! You see, it's pretty funny don't you know because my HMB lenses get LOTS of traffic. So, to find a summary of those top-traffic lenses as a bottom-feeder? Why that is hilarious monkeybrain, YOU know? P.S. Thanks to all of you wonderful friends and visitors who took time to participate in my Hey Monkeybrain debates and xoxoxo to those who left 5 stars. Oh, those 5 stars have morphed into LIKES and we sure do LIKE that monkeybrain YOU! I know I might have gotten carried away a bit with all the debates, but I guess you could say that HMB came around at a time that I really needed it to relieve a bit of my stress! TYVM. Hey Monkeybrain Lensography of Debates! was originally created on February 29, 2008. culture-and-society Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:09:22 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/squidooking Yeah yeah yeah ... I know! To call somebody The Squidoo King surely seems pretty royal you know? Well, when you first start off on any site, getting your water-wings and learning how to float, you tend to really look up to those who are in charge ... you know, those who have set the rules and organized the place. I was a newbie once upon a time, long long ago, in a very far off place. That's when I created this initial tribute to The Squidoo King. It has indeed been quite a journey of dips and peaks. Hello there friend! You know, I was actually just thinking about Seth Godin the other day.  No fooling, really!!!  You see, I realize he's the mastermind behind Squidoo.  But, I was just thinking about how curious it is that I've been bitten by "Squidoo fever" and been trying to recover since March 2006!  The affliction went through a bit of a dormant phase, but now there's been a real flare-up! Sending out my SOS to the Squidoo King! Help, save me from myself. My first introduction to Seth Godin was being gifted with the book, Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers Into Friends and Friends Into Customers.  Then, thanks to BzzAgent, I pretty much got to sample the REST of his books!  Lucky me as I'm a marketing guru, a Seth Godin mini-me. P.S. Do you see where I said I wanted a Meatball Sundae? Well, would you believe I finally got me one of those meatballs -- the book signed by Seth Godin himself! P.P.S. Many of you have been asking me, "Will Squidoo be sold soon?" "What will happen to us lensmasters?" "What about the future of our lenses?" HEY! Monkeybrain! Those are all great questions. The Squidoo King > 6 Years! was originally created on August 28, 2007. business-and-work Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:05:33 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/sos SOS Folks : Stop Online Scammers!! Precautionary note to anyone buying and selling online. This is an S.O.S. -- as I personally am Sick Of Scammers and Spammers -- Do not sit back and let a scammer or spammer take advantage of you -- help Stop Online Scammers and Spammers! If you buy or sell online, ultimately you run the risk of encountering a scammer.  You can heed all the warnings that are posted online by various governmental agencies and sanctioned websites, but the bottom line is, these scammers can be pretty slick! It is a call to SOS! Take an active stand to report scammers and spammers. Help make a difference! Hear Ye, Hear Ye ... Yes, you too can help stop online scammers if you take action immediately! SOS Folks : Stop Online Scammers was originally created on June 22, 2006. internet Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:55:01 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/marcanthonyvideoshowcase Ah Marc Anthony! I hope that we can think of Marc Anthony for his talents rather than thinking, "Marc Anthony was married to Jennifer Lopez!" I've been a fan of Marc Anthony for quite a while ... well before he married Jennifer Lopez and got a divorce from J-Lo! When I first heard his performance of I Need to Know, I was hooked ... I quickly bought 3 of his CDs and keep an eye out for more hits from this talented performer.  Need to know MORE about Marc Anthony or his time with former wife Jennifer Lopez? I hope you enjoy ... An American singer-songwriter popular in Latin America for his salsa music not to mention he is the ex hubby of Jennifer Lopez! And, don't forget the CHILDREN > Marc Anthony is a daddy to twins as Jennifer Lopez gave birth on February 22, 2008! The child support payments, you know? Marc Anthony Video Showcase was originally created on October 26, 2007. music Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:27:17 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/princess_diana I was deeply-saddened that night in August 1997, along with millions of others, when we received the news of Princess Diana's death.  I can only think of a couple of other instances that touched me in that manner -- John F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. are two that come immediately to mind. Why is it that certain famous people's deaths can have such an impact on our lives that we remember precisely what we were doing when we first heard the news? I know with Princess Diana, I didn't sleep well that night thinking I'd wake in the morning to here the news that she would be OK, although seriously injured.  It took awhile to fully grasp the finality that Princess Diana would no longer be with us. Such a beautiful person, gone too soon! ===> Candle in the Wind ** Princess Diana oh how we miss you! Princess Diana was originally created on August 28, 2007. entertainment Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:57:44 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/madeinusaendangered Hello people and welcome to a quite topicable debate today! Hey Monkeybrain -- MADE in USA -- ENDANGERED SPECIES! Have you bothered to look these days at the labels inside the clothes you wear to see where they are made? Do you think they are Made in USA or someplace else? Well, I make it a point to do so as I've been a seller of apparel and accessories for a number of years, but NOT on eBay as I've been boycotting them for over two years. So, back to the clothing labels. Let me give you this prime example: a Moda stretch top with shelf bra by Victoria's Secret. Do you know that my hubby bought me 4 different colors and each were made in a different country, but NONE were Made in U.S.A.! I've seen Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Bangladesh, and of course the Big Daddy of them all, CHINA! Yep, MADE in CHINA has taken a big shark bite out of MADE in U.S.A. that I challenge you to find such clothing today by a big brand name. Oh, you'll find plenty of small indie designers, but who else is left. MADE in U.S.A. is an ENDANGERED Species! P.S. See the intro picture? Trivia Time: I was asked by Bob Flora, many years ago, to design some patriotic "Made in USA" panties to be featured on the cover of Hustler magazine. Bob went to CCAD with my sister; he is now in Heaven. Oh, years later, that cover along with the patriotic panties, that I designed, appeared on the Amorica cover of The Black Crowes. The honest truth! Made in USA : Endangered? was originally created on February 27, 2008. business-and-work Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:49:19 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/blockbustervsnetflix BLOCKBUSTER vs. NETFLIX -- Who would be victorious? Is there any doubt that BLOCKBUSTER has the better service for renting movies online or at their conveniently-located stores? Yes, they had their issues early on with all those 'reminder telephone calls' that made us think they had us on SPEED DIAL! The debate is not a new one! Well, NETFLIX is a pretender, late on the scene, trying to battle the Goliath of the box office movie rentals. A Johnny-come-lately. P.S. Thanks to all of you wonderful friends and visitors who took time to participate in this debate. BlockBuster vs. NetFlix : Who Would be Victorious? was originally created on March 13, 2008. entertainment Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:40:23 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-spanish-prisoner I watched The Spanish Prisoner one evening all alone. It was a dark, rainy, mysterious type of night which set the scene perfectly for this compelling movie. I was riveted to the screen by the unfolding mystery, impressed by the character Joe Ross played expertly by Campbell Scott. Steve Martin convinced me that he could be unfunny in the role of Julian Dell. There are few movies that I will actually take the time to write about! The Spanish Prisoner is one of them. Luckily, I was able to catch The Spanish Prisoner again on TV and watched it with hubby. He loved it too! The Spanish Prisoner is a drama, a mystery, a thriller, a confidence trick that will have you on the edge of your seat! The Spanish Prisoner : Movie was originally created on August 18, 2009. entertainment Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:06:15 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-creature-comforts-of-warm-whiskers Have you discovered The Creature Comforts of Warm Whiskers? It's the ever so huggable "Gift of Warmth" that will make them go "AH!" Have you gotten in touch with what you consider to be your creature comforts? Ever spent time outside in the cold a little too long? Or, maybe you have slept someplace where there was no heat? Some of you might just thrive in the cold, but I don't. Isn't it funny what they say about Northerners who move to the South to avoid the cold winter weather of the North? They say your blood thins out and you no longer can tolerate the colder weather without difficulty. I appreciate the huggable warmth of The Creature Comforts of Warm Whiskers because I spent the Winter of 2010 in a fifth wheel. That's one cold RV when the temperature is 15 degrees Fahrenheit and the propane tank is empty! Jaguar Julie to the rescue, folks! TODAY I am presenting you with some huge warm fuzzies! Some of my Squidoo comrades have promoted my warm fuzzies over the many years of Squidoodom. Today, I am promoting them ... Come explore the huggable warmth of The Creature Comforts of Warm Whiskers shall we? The Creature Comforts of Warm Whiskers : The Gift of Warmth : Huggable Gifts of Warmth! The Creature Comforts of Warm Whiskers was originally created on December 16, 2010. healthy-living Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:58:02 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/the-christmas-elf HO HO HO and a bottle of rum! A nip of Christmas Cheer, maybe a taste of Christmas Eggnog, a bite of Christmas Fruitcake and perhaps a kiss under the Christmas Mistletoe? Definitely pausing a moment to enjoy the best Christmas Songs and Christmas Greetings! Fa La La La La ... La La La La! Well, all that frolicking around, the Christmas Elf was tuckered out; and other things! Hey! LOOK! We've spotted The Christmas Elf on the toilet [er potty]!!! He looks -er- smashed, if you ask me! Yikes! No potty mouths now, please! This is a G-rated lens -- suitable for all audiences, you know? Oh my! Too much information. Putting that aside, we all need a break every once in a while! Take a deep breathe and come on in. Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas Folks! The Christmas Elf : Spotted on Squidoo was originally created on December 7, 2010. holidays-and-celebrations Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:44:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/wonderlust-king Welcome everyone! Welcome music lovers! Welcome Gogol Bordello fans particularly. You see, this is a bit of a fan or enthusiast page dedicated to the slightly gypsy punk music of Gogol Bordello. Oh, I've already done a few other pages, each which is a bit different and unique ... much like Eugene and Gogol Bordello! Trust me, if you don't already know, THEY are hugely unique, inspiring, creative, entertaining, clever, and all that jazz! Oh, I am a FAN! At the bottom of this page, look for more information on those other related gypsy pages! Hey! See that great photo? Here is the credit for it: Wonderlust King!!!Wonderlust King : Gogol Bordello was originally created on September 22, 2010. music Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:40:36 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/gwenstefanivideoshowcase Not yet heard of Gwen Stefani?  Well, I suppose there may be a handful of people out there who haven't heard of her, but for the most part, those under 35 definitely know of this talented performer.  You know you've arrived when you find a Wikipedia reference bearing your name; i.e., Gwen Stefani and discography. I am in awe of the multi-talents of Gwen Stefani and a fan of the designer brands of L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers. Did you know? She just recently won the People's Choice award for Female Singer! Gwen Stefani Video Showcase was originally created on October 28, 2007. music Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:37:14 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/vereczki We are researching the name of Vereczki; the Vereczki family! I've written another lens on Nagy, the Hungarian Name, which discusses the commonality of the Nagy name.  On the other hand, the Vereczki name is quite the opposite; i.e., its usage is rather rare and indeed difficult to put my finger on any wealth of information.  I continue to research this family name and hope to come in contact with other descendants of the Vereczki line. >>> Looking to hook-up with descendants of the Vereczki family! P.S. I received an email from a Viktoria Vereczki who found this lens. We've hooked up as friends through Facebook. With the rarity of this surname, we're probably related.  The internet is such a wonderful research resource! It is a worldwide initiative to hook up with all Vereczkis out there. Be sure to check in at The Vereczki Fan Club. Vereczki : Eastern European Name was originally created on May 5, 2006. relationships-and-family Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:46:11 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/pinkvideoshowcase Isn't Pink something I ask? She's the hot American singer and songwriter who gained prominence in 2000.  A bit flamboyant as is evident by her often stylized name of P!nk ... Oh, and yes, don't you know that Pink is often sporting pink hair.  I enjoy her spunkiness and would count myself has someone who "gets her!"  How about you?  I've included lots of cool information about this little pink lady ... Pink! And, I've shared with you what my very favorite excerpts are from her hot songs. I hope you enjoy this fan-favorite lens on Pink! Rock and roll! Let's get in the Pink, shall we? >>> She's the American Singer and Songwriter who's Sexy, Sassy, Spunky for the most part and often Edgy! Hello Pink! Pink Video Showcase : Pinkalicious! was originally created on October 28, 2007. music Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:10:13 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/9d2b562567fa505b3a9ba24c80c7bf46/template "Yes, my name is Bandit the Cat and I am the most discriminating cat in Jaguar Julie's household. I've recently not been quite myself as you see Jaguar Julie took over the management of a colony of feral cats. I'm particularly peeved that she's not let me romp on the patio like I'm used to because she's taking care of those cats that have been spayed. That's OK, I showed her ... I've been barfing, peeing and pooping on her new rug! Oh, BTW, beware of imposters claiming to be Bandit the Cat!" pets-and-animals Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:06:39 -0600