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Sunday School Songs

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:41:27 -0600

I loved going to Sunday School and especially enjoyed the Sunday School Songs we sang. I grew up in the small historic town of Pendleton, South Carolina going to the Pendleton Presbyterian Church back in the 1950's and 1960's. Our teacher was Mrs. Frances Martin and she made our class so much fun as well as educational. I remember the Sword Drills. Mrs. Frances would divide the class into two groups and ask us Bible questions. Most of the questions had to do with the Old Testament stories. She also taught us many songs that I still love to sing today even though I am not blessed with a great singing voice.. These Sunday School Songs bring me such a comforting, safe feeling. I hope we are giving our youth today some songs to hold on to and enjoy for the rest of their lives. This photo is of my mom and me ready for Sunday School in 1958. The photo below is of Pendleton Presbyterian Church, the church we grew up in. The lyrics that I have added here are mostly from memory or from my sister's little green book. You might know different lyrics as some of the songs vary. I have posted a great link to a site that list most of the Sunday School Songs and their lyrics. We usually sang these songs with hand motions so if you don't know the motions, just make them up. It makes it more fun! It would also be meaningful to teach the children the sign language for each of the songs. After my husband and I married, we joined the Pendleton United Methodist Church and I enjoy the Childrens Ministries and their love of music. This page donates a percentage of it's profits to our Childrens Ministries and to Friends of the Park for our Veterans Park in Pendleton SC..

Ideas for Free Advertising For Fundraising Events

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:25:28 -0600

Free Advertising For Fundraising Events is something that many volunteers are looking for. Here are some of the things I have done in the past that cost little or no money. Have you ever tried to advertise for a Fundraising Event without spending any money? It is possible but requires some creativity along with time and effort. I have been on a good many advertising committees and have learned quite a bit about how to get the word out about an event without spending any money. I would like to share these ideas here and hope that you find them helpful. . Let's face it. The less your money you have to spend organizing your event, the more money you will be able to generate for your cause. The old saying that "you have to spend money to make money" does not always hold true and I can prove it. Take advantage of every opportunity to promote your event. For example, I am promoting my event while making this general lens about advertising your event by using it as an example. Of course, it helps to have a cause that most people believe in. Our community is known for its ability to pull together for it's children and our Veterans Park Ball Fields need a great deal of work so promotion is not very difficult. This is a scroll down web page so please read and scroll until you can scroll no more. Thank you. I hope these fundraising ideas for non-profit organizations are helpful. Photo: This is the flyer from the 2011 Freedom Fest in Pendleton. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like this event will be happening again this year.

Centerfield, Texas

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:33:06 -0600

Centerfield, Texas was founded in 1898 and was known as Twig, Texas until 1978 when the name was changed to honor the town's hero, Antonio Federico Macondo Bustamonte, affectionately known as Buster. Buster played baseball for the Astros and made Twig his home. There was quite a discussion of how to honor Buster but that is a story for another time. Centerfield is the county seat for Bucko County and lies approximately 50 miles from Houston. The most exciting event of the year in Centerfield, Texas is the annual Buster Bustamonte Day which includes the famous Barbecue Cook-Off on July 8, 2012. Partial Photo Credit: http://www.freenaturepictures.com/desert-plants-pictures.php

Acronyms, Rhymes and Songs To Learn Facts

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:44:29 -0600

Learning facts can be fun with Mnemonics! Do you remember using certain phrases or jingles to help you learn important facts? I do and I still recite many of them today. This tool helps to make learning fun and easy. How many do you remember? I am going to list some of my favorites here but would like to hear from you, too! Please share your favorite ways to learn facts with all the readers. Hope you enjoy learning some new ways to learn!

The Moralist by John Warley

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:01:48 -0600

The Moralist by John Warley is a somewhat satirical view of small town America creatively weaving local and National politics with our educational, health and legal systems through the bizarre antics of unique personalities grounded by a bold spoken single mom and spiced with some lip smacking tomato base barbeque sauce that will make you "Slap Your Daddy"! Now, if you think that was a mouthful, get ready for this fun tongue-in-cheek read by this highly imaginative author, John Warley. Photo: Amazon - see below to order I love the cover design by Chris Beatrice Author John Warley said "I looked for months for someone who could illustrate the image I had in my head of what the cover should look like. Chris nailed it. I told him the pig had to be the smuggest, most self-satisfied possible, and in that regard Chris exceeded my expectations. Also, the idea of the Texas belt buckle was Chris's, and I think that was a fine touch."

Southern Magnolia Tree

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:27:29 -0600

All over the South, in the Springtime, you can see and smell the blooming Magnolias and what a site it is to behold! The fragrance is like none other and hard to describe but one whiff this time of year and you will know what I am talking about. The blossoms are beautiful from the time the bud forms until they are in full bloom. These sometimes huge blossoms give a new meaning to the term White on White. Just look at all the shades of white against all the gorgeous shades of green. Isn't it amazing. Note: This page was created on May 28, 2009 and is updated on a regular basis with new images and information. Photos throughout this lens were made by Nancy Hellams aka Ohme and are not to be copied. Thank you.

Heart Decorations for Valentines Day

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:07:35 -0600

Want to get into the Valentines Day mood this year? Well, check out these Heart Decorations for Valentines Day to decorate your home or office with hearts. Great for decorating anywhere you can think of, these Heart Decorations for Valentines Day are an affordable way to dress up any area. Happy Valentine's Day To YOU! Image courtesy of Amazon

Happy Valentine's Day Cards and Gifts

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:08:24 -0600

Valentine's Day is a time for us to tell our favorite people how much they mean to us. This can be done by sending a Valentine's Day Card or Gift. It doesn't have to be a big gift but rather just something to let them know how special they are. I created several Valentine's Day designs and applied them to products on Zazzle, a print on demand store. I hope you will find something you can use as you scroll down this page filled with original designs. I have ordered a variety of items from Zazzle and have always been pleased with the quality of their products. I did learn to order a size larger in the Ladies Tees or to order a Men's size because I like my shirts to be loose rather than fitted. Zazzle is a fun way to create products and each one can be personalized, too. Happy Valentine's Day to YOU!

90 Minutes In Heaven

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:48:16 -0600

Don Piper, author of 90 Minutes In Heaven, died instantly when an 18 wheeler crushed his car. He was killed and lived to tell about it! 90 Minutes In Heaven is his story of spending time in Heaven only to be returned to life to face a long and grueling rehabilitation as well as depression. With the help of good friends, he realized that his purpose was to tell his story and he does so in this very captivating book, 90 Minutes In Heaven

Keep Passwords In An Address Book

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:22:32 -0600

I like to keep my Passwords in a special address book that I keep handy but in a safe place. Using an Address Book or something similar makes finding your passwords easy as A, B, C. With your passwords listed alphabetically by tabs, you can flip right to it without wasting a lot of your precious time. Most of us have accounts all over the internet and want to keep our passwords secure but easily managed. Using an Address Book takes care of both. Here are a few Address Books, Internet Password Organizers and other products that I have found on Amazon to help you keep up with your many passwords. How many sites are you a member of? Probably more than you realize and trying to remember all the various sites is hard enough much less keeping your user name and password in your head. Using a simple Address Book has been the answer for me. Oh, I know there are many advanced ways of doing this but I know this works. My family knows where I keep it in case something happens to me. I try to keep notes on whether the site may have money due to me, etc. One of the readers of this page recommends the spiral binding so it will stay open and also make sure that there are plenty of spaces for entries with each letter of the alphabet. Thank you, Olivia, for sharing your thoughts. Photo: At-A-Glance Address Book available on Amazon. See below.

Pendleton SC Happenings

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:18:50 -0600

Pendleton SC is a small historic town nestled in the foothills of the Upstate. With a population inside the town limits of approximately 3,000 people, it is filled with charm and wonderful folks. This page is intended to keep you informed of events and other news about Pendleton SC. We are a small historic town nestled in the foothills of Upstate SC. Even though we are a small community, we have a lot going on as you can see by the listings. I hope that everyone will feel free to let me know of their event or news so I can add it to the list. Note: I am just a community volunteer and do not work for the town of Pendleton. This is just something that I do on my own. If you need more information about an event, please call the number listed for that event. I just post what I am given. Thank you. Proud member of the Squidoo City Guide If you are new to a Squidoo lens, this is a Scroll Down Web page so just keep scrolling and reading until you can scroll no more. Thank you. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! One event flyer will be featured at the top and then continue to scroll for the calendar listings followed by flyers. Event Flyers are posted below the calendar listings so Here's Whats Happening In Our Neck Of The Woods Need help converting your pdf flyer to JPEG? PDF to JPG converter

Shrimp Boats

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:18:30 -0600

Shrimp Boats fascinate me. The horrific Oil Leak of 2010 really had me thinking a lot about the Shrimp Boat and my prayers certainly continue to go out to the shrimpers, their families, and their communities. I was an adult by the time I actually saw a Shrimp Boat and ever since then I have been so intrigued by them. There is just something mystical about Shrimp Boats and I could watch one for hours as they make their way through the ocean. I was so inspired after the first time I saw one that I painted the picture below. Would I like to work on a Shrimp Boat or Trawler? I probably would not last one hour but I can certainly enjoy their beauty from the shore and certainly appreciate those who do work on them. Photo by OhMe - taken at Edisto South Carolina

Tomato Pie Recipe

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:23:58 -0600

Yummy! I took the Tomato Pie Recipes from three friends and combined "this" from one and "that" from another. The Tomato Pie sure was good and easy to make! Thank you to my friends for sharing their recipes and helpful hints. I needed all the help I could get! I was first introduced to Tomato Pie about 10 years ago so I am really not sure how long the recipe has been around. This is actually my first time to make it but I had eaten it many times before. Here is the Tomato Pie Recipe as I made it and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

The Moralist - Fan Club Products

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:34:21 -0600

If you have read The Moralist by John Warley, I am sure you consider yourself a fan and now you can own some of the wonderful products available on Zazzle. Check them out and then head over to Zazzle.com to see the author, John Warley's, shop and all the products that are available. There is a fan page on Facebook where you really can join The Moralist Fan Club so hope you do. You will see the link below. Sometimes you just have to laugh and The Moralist is just the book to make you do that. It is a fun read so if you haven't already become a fan, please check it out below. Remember to relax, read, and enjoy and don't be afraid to laugh out loud! Author John Warley enjoyed writing this satire and it sure shows! He hopes you enjoy it, too! Photo: The Moralist Cover design by Chris Beatrice.

Roy G. Biv?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:09:27 -0600

Have you ever been asked to Name the Colors of the Rainbow or to Name the Colors of the Color Spectrum? If so, then you may know of old Roy G. Biv. Roy G. Biv is a mnemonic device for learning the answer to those questions. That's right!

Hog Hunting and Barbecue

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:45:51 -0600

We hope you enjoy this lens about Hog Hunting and Barbecue. We also added some information and pictures about Game Cameras which I am sure all hunters will enjoy. My 8 year old grandson said that he wants to learn how to make a lens (Squidoo Page) so we are doing this together. He has learned a lot about Hunting and about making a lens. He says that he chose this subject because he likes Hogs and has been hunting for Wild Hogs. He also has a Hog's skull. He likes to eat barbecue, too! We both appreciate your visiting this lens (a lens is just what Squidoo calls these scroll down webpages). Thank you! Note: My grandson is now 12 years old and still enjoying adding some of his Hunting Photos to this page.

Electronic Banking Monopoly Game

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:42:37 -0600

The game of Monopoly has been around since the early 1900's and has been played by a billion people according to Wikipedia. I don't ever remember a time when there wasn't a Monopoly game in our home. When we were kids, we kept a game set up a lot of the time. Today, there are many editions of the game and my grandson and I recently discovered the Electronic Banking Monopoly Edition which we have found to be a lot of fun. In this version, there isn't a banker with all the colored bills but rather each player has a credit card and all the transactions are handled on the battery operated Credit Card Machine. Don't forget to purchase the batteries to go with this as a gift. Yes, this game has come a long way! Enjoy playing and learn some new skills or hone old ones. A Family Who Plays Together, Stays Together! Playing Board Games teaches many lessons to children and to adults and is a great way to spend some quality time.

Gift Ideas For Graduation

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:41:48 -0600

Giving Graduation Gifts can be a dreaded chore or a lot of creative fun! I remember when I was graduating from high school and college, I wanted people to give me money for my Graduation Gift. I wanted to pick out the things that I needed and wanted. Our children were the same way. They wanted money more than any other gift so they could do what they wanted with it. I always disliked giving just money as a Graduation Gift because it didn't show much thought or creativity and definitely did not seem personal. Well, I finally figured out a way to give both money and a personal gift and I wanted to share my idea with you.

WWE Action Figures

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:12:42 -0600

My 9 year old grandson has 36 WWE Action Figures and has become quite the expert on World Wrestling Entertainment. This will be his lens so after this introduction, the work will be his. We hope you enjoy visiting here! This is a scroll down web page so just read and scroll until you can't scroll any more. He will be showing products available on Amazon. If you don't see what you are looking for, you can search within Amazon for a particular item. Just click the Amazon link with the product and it is easy to make your purchase. He will get a percentage of your purchase and you can imagine what that money will go for. Yes, you are right! Another WWE Action Figure! Photo was taken by my grandson. I think he has a good eye, don't you? Update: My grandson is now 12 and no longer plays with his WWE Action Figures but is saving them and hopes that one day they will be a valuable collectible.

Spring Jubilee Arts & Crafts Festival - Pendleton SC

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:54:24 -0600

Spring Jubilee 2012 on the Village Green in historic Pendleton SC April 7 and 8, 2012. Just as the dogwoods begin to show their buds, the small historic town of Pendleton, SC begins to get busy preparing for Spring Jubilee. It is as if the town has awakened from a long winter's nap. The Village Green is manicured and fertilized to assure its pretty green color. The new Pendleton Garden Club works hard preparing the Masonic Court Yard. The Pendleton Pride In Motion joins the Garden Club to replant the planters around the square with new spring flowers. The merchants are busy washing their windows and decorating them. Everyone has one thing on their mind and that is to get our beautiful town ready for the largest event of the year: Spring Jubilee! Spring Jubilee 2010 was a huge success with gorgeous weather, a great crowd, very talented Artisans, fantastic entertainment and delicious food. We appreciate everyone who participated in this event. Mark your calendar for April 7 and 8, 2012. Photo: Flickr: cindy47452 gave permission for this photo to be used for this Spring Jubilee lens. Note: This is a scroll down webpage so please enjoy scrolling all the way through until you can't scroll anymore. There are a good many pictures and videos so you will have to give everything time to load for best viewing results. Thank you for taking the time to visit here! DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING VENDOR APPLICATIONS WAS DECEMBER 2, 2011 This event is proudly listed on Festivals and Shows.com. Festivals and Shows.com was voted one of the fastest growing websites for 2010 by Entertainment Weekly Magazine. Please check it out at http://www.festivals-and-shows.com/art-craft-shows.html

Set A Beautiful Table Using Charger Plates

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:44:45 -0600

Charger Plates can turn a plain table setting into a fun table or an elegant table. I spent some time at a friend's home recently having fun pulling together different table setting using all her various dishes and chargers. I only own a set of dark green chargers but would love to get gold ones to go with my fine china. I love the way chargers dress up a table. Actually, I would like chargers in many different colors and shapes. Note: Special thanks to my friend, Anne, for helping me with this Squidoo page about Table Charger Plates. It was fun!.

Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:06:10 -0600

Edith Holden's Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady has brought me much pleasure over the last 30 years and I anticipate it continuing to bring me pleasure for many more years. I wanted to share this book with you because it has been so special to me. After reading the book, I saw the china and knew that I wanted it. My sweet husband gave me a set for our Anniversary and one thing led to another. Soon I had re-decorated my whole kitchen in Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady. That was about 30 years ago and I have not gotten tired of it yet. This is my story. I hope you enjoy it and I do appreciate your visit here. Photo: This Noritake China pattern has been discontinued but each type of piece represents a month from the diary with one of Edith Holden's beautiful watercolors. The dinner plate here is the month of August with the Common Red Poppy, Hare-bell, and Mayweed. Around the rim is a quote that she used in her book by R. Cambe Miller: "Fairest of months! Ripe Summer's Queen The hey-day of the year with robes that gleam with sunny sheen, Sweet August doth appear."

Decorative Balls

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:48:59 -0600

The first time that I went to someone's home and saw a beautiful basket of decorative balls, I wondered how in the world someone decided that balls could be used as decoration. I was in The Mercantile, a delightful shop in Pendleton, South Carolina, and asked one of the talented gals if she knew the history of decorating with balls. She started telling me about Temari which I had never heard of. I decided that the Ancient Art of Temari must have influenced the present form of decorating with balls. Today, you can find Decorative Balls in just about any color and made from wood, ceramics, and natural fibers. They are so unique and look lovely sitting in a basket or bowl either on a table or on a hearth. Christmas Balls are also used in glass containers for Holiday Decorating. Photo: One of the many Decorative Balls available on Amazon.com. See below for link.

Ugg Boots

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:32:03 -0600

Ugg Boots are all the rage with the kids but adults like them, too! Ugg Boots come in many styles and will keep your feet toasty warm during those chilly winter months. This Gift Guide features 5 Women's Styles, 5 Men's Styles and 5 Styles for kids. There are many, many more styles so just click the product to browse around Amazon.com to find the exact pair of UGGs that you are looking for. I know I would love to own a pair of Ugg Boots. Happy Shopping! 100% of the profits from this Gift Guide will be donated to Friends of the Park in Pendleton SC to help with their Step Up To The Plate Fundraising Campaign to renovate the ball fields and erect a Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park. Photo - UGG Australia Women's Kensington Boots Footwear available on Amazon.com and can be purchased from link below.

Pendleton - Old Photos

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:22:34 -0600

Most of these old photographs of Pendleton SC date to the early 1900's. How did I get these photos? Well, that is a good story. One day Frank Crenshaw showed me these photos and I asked him if I could get copies made. He told me that Mr. Norton Campbell had found an old camera at the home of Punch Hunter, a long time Pendleton resident who died at the ripe old age of 100 plus years. In the old camera was some film that had never been developed so Norton developed them. Most of these pictures are a result of that. On January 26, 1989 I showed these pictures to one of our then 90 year old residents who grew up in Pendleton, Miss Ruth Boggs. She went through the pictures and told me about each one. It was so interesting. I have several pages of notes and will share her thoughts with you. Some others came from Clemson University's Strom Thurmond Institute. Pendleton Tire Co. and Burger King display a few of these in their businesses and there are several people around town that have this set of pictures. I am telling these stories as they were told to me. Please feel free to shed some light on any of them. I would love to hear from you in the comments section below. Update: This lens is a lot of fun as I hear from friends that I haven't heard from in awhile offering to share their old photographs. Thank you, Pendleton, for making this lens a community wide project. Please keep sharing those old pictures and stories! I love it! Hope you enjoy! Another Update: Due to length of this site, a Part 2 has been developed. I am still adding pictures and stories so hope you enjoy it as well. Please continue to send me pictures and stories. Photos will still be added to this lens as well so please check back. Old Pendleton Photos Part 2 Give this page time to load and then continue to scroll and enjoy.

Doc Hellams

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:53:09 -0600

James W. Hellams, M.D. LLC 864-934-5883 108 S. Depot St Unit C PO Box 796 Pendleton SC 29670 Open Mon Wed Fri 8:30 - Noon 2010 marked the 50th year that Dr. James W. Hellams (known simply as "Doc") has given medical treatment to the folks in the Pendleton Area of South Carolina. He continues to practice medicine working two days a week at the Anderson County Detention Center and now has opened a new office in Pendleton. Doc turned 80 in June 2011 and has no plans of retiring anytime soon. His new office is n the back of the Pendleton Fire Department Building . If you are on facebook, you can join his fan page where I will be keeping everyone updated. See the link toward the bottom of this page. Cash Only! No insurance filed but the office will provide our patients with the necessary information to file their own. We will file claims for our Medicare patients and the reimbursement will come directly to the patient from Medicare. Medicare patients will also be expected to pay at the time of service. Martha will be glad to help you do this. If you have insurance other than Medicare, please call your customer service number or check online for your claim form. Doc, This Is Your Life! The Photographs and Information on this page are the property of the Hellams Family and are not to be copied in any way. This intro photograph was made as part of his being the Medical Director for the Anderson Co Sheriff's Office Detention Center

The Mimosa Tree

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:29:22 -0600

The beautiful Mimosa Tree was probably the first tree that I knew by name. It was a very important tree during my childhood because this was the tree where our tire swing hung. I would spend hours swinging and thinking in that swing or climbing up in it's branches. Years later, when I went to Jacksonville State University and studied Botany, I learned so much more about it and learned to appreciate this beautiful tree in a whole new light. It was also the name of our yearbook. Of course, all of us who studied Botany called it our "Albizia Julibrissin" instead of just Mimosa. We have several Mimosa Trees in our back yard and I am enjoying them very much. I look forward to the summer when the Hummingbirds find the blossoms. I am sure they enjoy the Mimosa Tree as much as I do. Photo by Nancy Hellams

Pendleton SC Businesses

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:51:58 -0600

Pendleton,South Carolina is an amazing small town and is home to wonderful shops and restaurants as well as great service oriented businesses. I hope you enjoy reading about them and will patronize our business community. All Pendleton Businesses are Smoke Free. THINK PENDLETON the next time you need a gift or want to go out to eat. THINK PENDLETON the next time you are looking for a new something for your home or office. Birthday Present: THINK PENDLETON! Wedding Gift: THINK PENDLETON! Special lunch or dinner: THINK PENDLETON! Family Portrait: THINK PENDLETON! Alterations: THINK PENDLETON! Collectibles or Antiques: THINK PENDLETON! Wildlife print: THINK PENDLETON! Catering: THINK PENDLETON! Flowers or balloons: THINK PENDLETON! The list could go on and on... Come Stroll the Village Green and enjoy our friendly merchants in a beautiful atmosphere. THINK PENDLETON If you have a business in Pendleton and would like it listed, please leave your contact info in the comment section. Thanks.

Casserole Recipe- Broccoli-Rice-Sausage

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:51:04 -0600

Broccoli-Rice-Sausage Casserole Recipe is one that your whole family will love! We were invited to a "covered dish" one night at a friend's home. She has re-done her old family home place which was built in 1790 and wanted to have her neighbors and friends over. I immediately thought about our family favorite - The Broccoli-Rice-Sausage Casserole. A neighbor-friend gave me the recipe about 30 years ago and all my family enjoys it. The only thing wrong with it is that you mess up a lot of dishes so it is wise to double the recipe and make one for your freezer or just have a day of cooking and make several for your freezer. This is a great casserole to have on hand and can be served as a side dish or the main dish. It can even be served for Brunch or for Dinner.

Step Up To The Plate For Veterans Park in Pendleton SC

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:55:11 -0600

These are very difficult economic times but this is a project that can not be overlooked any longer. It is time for us to "Step Up To The Plate". Together WE CAN make a difference! The Town of Pendleton, Pendleton Recreation Association and Friends of the Park have joined together in an effort to raise enough money to renovate the first ball field and to erect a Veterans Memorial at the corner of Lebanon Road and Long Road. Once the ball field is turned, memorial pavers will go on sale to pay for the construction of the Veterans Memorial. The cost of making the first ballfield suitable will be approximately $200,000. Once we have half of that money raised, matching grants can be applied for by the Town of Pendleton. Logo by Lynne Parker Graphics

Pendleton's Friends of the Park (FOTP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:54:35 -0600

Are you interested in Veterans Park in Pendleton SC? If so, please join Friends of the Park!. FRIENDS OF THE PARK (FOTP) PO Box 408 Pendleton, South Carolina 29670 Friends of the Park meets every third Monday at 6:30 pm at Pendleton United Methodist Church in the social hall. Everyone who is interested in the future of our Veterans Park is invited to attend. We welcome new members and also those who just want to visit and learn what all we do for Veterans Park Friends of the Park is an organized group of Pendleton area citizens interested in making Veterans Park the best it can be. Friends of the Park is a 501C3 organization and works closely with the Town of Pendleton which owns the land and with Pendleton Recreation Association which provides youth sports. Our Main Focus for 2011 continues to be a fundraising campaign for the ball fields at Veterans Park. The fundraising campaign is called STEP UP TO THE PLATE and will involved several fundraisers throughout the year including Freedom Fest 2011 Friends of the Park was organized after an amazing community effort was made to build Barrett's Place Playground. In 2005, over $180,000 was raised and over 1600 volunteers participated in the five day build of Barrett's Place. Friends of the Park is committed to continued improvements and additions to the Veterans Park Recreation Area. PLEASE CALL 260-4444 TO REPORT INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AT VETERANS PARK "I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live." George Bernard Show Friends of the Park is proud to be an Official Squidoo Charity. You can learn more about what this means by reading Sign Up To Be A Squidoo Charity

Valentines Flags and Decorative Mailbox Covers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:05:58 -0600

Decorating for Valentine's Day is easy with Valentine's Flags and Mailbox Covers. This small added touch will bring a smile to all visitors and passerby and help to spread a little love! Now, we could all use a little more Love in our life so please check out some of my favorite Valentine's Flags and Mailbox Covers. This is a very easy way to decorate and the best part is that storing these two products takes up for little space. You can slide them in a drawer or a closet and enjoy them year after year. Did you know that Amazon.com offers a discount when you buy more than one Holiday Flag? Photo: This Valentine Flag is available on Amazon and featured below. Happy Valentine's Day to YOU!

Birth Order - How Did It Affect Me?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00:14 -0600

Yes, I think that my place in the Birth Order did affect me. I am the third child in a family of four children. I am the youngest of three girls so I was the "baby girl" of the family with a younger brother. We were all four years apart and I often wonder what our birth order has to do with the way we turned out. Our Dad called us "verses" and I was the "Third Verse" I have read a lot over the years about birth order and agree with some of the things I read. I would like to share with you what I think and please keep in mind that this is just my personal opinion. I am not a trained psychologist and don't claim to have the answers. These are merely my observations of how I think my place in the birth order helped to make me who I am. What do you think? Where are you in birth order?

Old Pendleton Photos Part 2

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:48:27 -0600

This lens is a continuation of Pendleton Old Photos. Pendleton Old Photos It was getting quite long with nearly 50 pictures and I thought it was about time to start a second part as I still have more photos to share. Pendleton folks of all ages have been so generous with their treasured photographs and it has brought much pleasure to a lot of people. It is my sincere hope that the first lens will continue to be viewed and enjoyed as well as this new one. I am continuing to add more Old Photos as they are shared with me and am adding them to both sites so please keep checking both Pendleton Old Photos and Pendleton Old Photos 2. Thanks.

Morning Has Broken

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:51:16 -0600

One beautiful Spring morning, I was sitting on my porch listening to the birds sing and I thought about the hymn "Morning Has Broken". This hymn has been an important part of my family as it is sung at joyous occasions like weddings and reunions but also at funerals. "Morning Has Broken" illustrates new beginnings and as we sing this beautiful hymn written by Eleanor Farjeon, we are reminded how very special each and every day is and to be thankful for it. Photo by Ohme

Pig Roast Recipes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:34:12 -0600

In the early 80's when we were much younger and much more energetic, we had an annual Pig Roast at our home. It was always after a big Clemson University Football Game. Our hometown of Pendleton SC is only 4 miles from Clemson University so we are big Clemson Tiger fans. I have been thinking about those Pig Roasts. They were so much fun and, of course, delicious. In looking back through some of our old photo albums, I found these recipes that I thought I would share. We haven't had our Pig Roast in many years but are fortunate to be invited to the ones that our friends have and look forward to those every year and the best part is that I don't have to clean up after those. That is one of the perks to getting older, I guess. Go Tigers! Let's get a little bit rowdy! GO TIGERS!

Spinning Toy Tops

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:21:45 -0600

Toddlers love to play with Spinning Toy Tops and have for a long, long time. I remember the top that my son played with and he is now 30. My grandson also enjoyed playing with a top. I remember playing with tops when I was young so I know Spinning Toy Tops have been around for awhile. There are sure more choices than there used to be and Spinning Toy Tops are such fun to look at and play with. Toddlers love this simple little toy and it brings them hours of pleasure. I hope you will scroll down this lens and enjoy seeing all the neat looking tops that are now for sale.

Shoe Shine Valet Kits

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:24:08 -0600

Now you can own your own little shoe shine business or just have the best looking shoes in town with shoe shine valet kits. These are real professional use shoe shine valet kits that you can use to start cleaning your own shoes or the shoes of others. This is your shopping guide to the best shoe shine valet kits. The Professional Shoe Shine Valet Kits are perfect gifts for graduation as well as other special occasions. Image Credit: Amazon

Japanese Dogwood Tree

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:24:25 -0600

About 16 years ago, a friend of ours gave us a Kousa Tree, also known as a Japanese Dogwood Tree, because I had admired the one in their yard. They are very interesting trees and so much fun to watch. It blooms after our other dogwoods and looks a little different. In the summer it will form red berries and will be filled with them. I didn't know until I created this lens that you could actually eat these red berries from the Kousa Tree. We have our tree near our fish pond so we enjoy looking at it very often. I wonder if the fish enjoy the berries? Japanese Dogwoods or Kousa Trees do very well in upstate South Carolina and are popular because they are showy and resistant to the dogwood disease that effects so many of the North American Blooming Dogwoods. Thank you for visiting this Scroll Down webpage called a lens. Update Note: Today, April 25, 2011, I am looking out the window in my office and see that our Japanese Dogwood is full of blooms getting ready to open completely. I am making a mental note to take lots more pictures. I have certainly enjoyed the many visits and comments to this page and have been taught a few things about the Japanese Dogwood at the same time

Flag Day In The USA

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:12:09 -0600

Our American Flag, the Stars and Stripes, was first designed and made by Betsy Ross. According to legend, she was asked to do this by George Washington. Our flag was officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 and the flag resolution was passed. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America adopted June 14 as Flag Day in 1907 and it is still a mandatory observance by all Elks Lodges across the United States. It was not until 1949 that Elk Harry S. Truman made the proclamation for June 14 to be a national observance for our nation's flag. Photo: This photo was taken at our annual Freedom Fest in Pendleton SC in 2008 by Frank Breazeale Will you be celebrating Flag Day this year?

NeoCube - A Gift For Teens

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:17:10 -0600

The NeoCube is a fascinating magnetic puzzle made up of over 200 magnetic balls. The NeoCube is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 14 years and warnings are issued on the product and on their website. The NeoCube Website states that this device can aid a student in learning the concepts of geometry and physics. It is possible that a student's SAT scores could be improved by working with this puzzle. If you know someone who has experienced this, please let me know in the comments section. Teens and Adults from all over the world are purchasing this very unique puzzle. Will you be one of them? Photo: The NeoCube can be purchased from Amazon.com using the link below. 100% of the Royalties to this page will be donated to Friends of the Park in Pendleton SC for renovation of the ball fields and the construction of a Veterans Memorial at Pendleton's Veterans Park. All visits, comments, and purchases are appreciated!

Growing Up In Pendleton SC - Jeanie Sims Hunt

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:25:57 -0600

Jeanie Sims was a name that I was familiar with but I really did not get to know Jeanie until recently. She is a couple of years younger than I am but I do remember her during our growing up years. How did we get back in touch? It all began right here with Squidoo. I had a comment from Eugenia Hunt on my Facebook page about my Pendleton Old Photos lens. Jeanie then emailed me from Facebook and explained that she had grown up in Pendleton and was very interested in it's history. I soon realized that she was the same Jeanie Sims whose family had purchased our home in 1963. We had fun from that point, remembering the days of our childhoods. Jeanie is a beautiful writer and singer. As we talked, she told me about a book she had written for her children. It contains her memories and her poetry spanning over thirty years of her life. The more we communicated, the more I realized that Pendleton Memories would make a great lens. This will be the first in a series. If you are interested in sharing your memories of Pendleton, S.C., please let me know. Thank you, Jeanie! The words on this lens are written by Eugenia S Hunt. I just pulled it together for this lens. Hope you enjoy! I sure did. Please continue to scroll down this page to read about Jeanie's memories..

Spring Brunch Fundraiser

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:46:09 -0600

Our Spring Brunch Fundraiser was such a fun success again last year that we voted to have another one this year. I will be posting the new information as soon as it is finalized. in 2011, we had 18 people as Table Sponsors and they sold tickets at $12.50 to each of the 8 people who sat at their table making each table worth $100. This is an Invitation Only Event. We also sold tickets that day for a drawing with lots of great prizes. I think the men enjoyed this event as much as the ladies. All profits from this event will go toward Veterans Park.

Antique Shopping in Pendleton SC

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:16:23 -0600

Pendleton SC is a quaint historic town nestled in the foothills of Upstate South Carolina. Pendleton is located 4 miles from Clemson University, 45 minutes from Greenville, SC and 2 hrs from Atlanta, Ga. We think that Pendleton is a great destination for a Day Trip and this Squidoo lens will show you why. Do you delight in delving into the past while enjoying the luxuries of today? Pendleton SC has 7 Antique Shops, several wonderful restaurants, tours of our two historic homes, as well as other businesses that are sure to fulfill your appetite for a pleasurable day spent in a charming atmosphere. You're invited to come spend the day in Pendleton SC! Photo: Wild Hog Antiques - One of the Vendors of Colonial Square Antique Mall. Wild Hog Antiques is owned by Tom and Peggy Carter of Pendleton.

Baseball Card Adventure Series by Dan Gutman

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:07:36 -0600

The Baseball Card Adventure Series by Dan Gutman has become a favorite of my 11 year old grandson. I wanted to learn more about them and about the author so decided that making this webpage would not only accomplish that but also give me a place to go and buy him some of these books. He has been checking them out of his school's (Pendleton Elementary School) library but would like to own his own copies and eventually have every book in the series. I think that is a wonderful goal. I strongly encourage his reading and am pleased that he has found books so enjoyable. This series and the Weird School Series are very popular with the young folks and books by Dan Gutman just can't be beat. As an added feature, this page will donate 100% of it's royalties to my favorite charity, Friends of the Park for Veterans Park in Pendleton, South Carolina. Veterans Park now has 3 ball fields and a very active program for baseball and softball provided by Pendleton Recreation Association. The fields need a lot of work and a fundraising campaign called Step Up To The Plate is working hard to raise funds to renovate these fields and make them more suitable for the children of the Pendleton Area. Photo by Ohme: Our son loved to play baseball when he was young and he was very good. That was over 25 years ago. This photo was staged using his favorite bat on top of one of his many boxes of baseball cards and then I threw in my grandson's baseballs for added interest.

Books by South Carolina Authors

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:13:56 -0600

Do you like to receive and give books as gifts? I do! As a South Carolinian, I am always glad to find out about another great South Carolina Author and we do have a lot of them. I have chosen some of my favorites to feature here along with some of their books that are available for purchase from Amazon.com. Books make such wonderful gifts so I hope that this has made it easier for you to find just the right book you are looking for. It is for sure that you don't have to be a South Carolinian to enjoy these great Novels. Happy Shopping! Photo by Ohme aka Nancy Hellams

Freedom Fest in Pendleton SC

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:20:08 -0600

Freedom Fest in Pendleton South Carolina is an old fashioned Patriotic community celebration that is fun for the whole family. We have Games For The Children with prizes, Great Food including watermelon wedges, Music by DJ Ty Buchanan, Bingo, Bake Sale with a Cake Walk, exhibit by the Palmetto Live Steamers Club a Salute To Our Heroeswonderful performance by the Piney Grove Praise Dance Ministry and the best Fireworks Display anywhere around. FREEDOM FEST 2011 - Celebrating our 21th year on Saturday June 2 from 6:30 to 10 at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC. was a huge success. Thank you to all our Sponsors, donors, volunteers, and participants. Freedom Fest is a fundraiser for the park by Friends of the Park. We are asking that folks come early and purchase food and participate in the many scheduled activities. Over 100 volunteers work very hard to make this a very special event! Thanks to our generous sponsors, our volunteers and our estimated 3,000 guests, Friends of the Park was thrilled that we made more this year than ever for the Step Up To The Plate Fundraising Campaign to renovate the ball fields and erect a Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park. Thank you everyone! Bring your own chair but leave your pets at home! Pets, Coolers, Alcohol and Tobacco are prohibited inside the park gates. No food or drinks can be brought into the park. We have volunteers preparing and selling food and drink so this would be like bringing your own food to a restaurant. Photos Used On This Lens Were Taken By Frank Breazeale, Brenda VanderMey and Nancy Hellams at Freedom Fest 08 and 09. 2010 photos were taken by Frank Breazeale, Nancy Hellams and Photographer Greg Ammons of Ammons Portrait Studio. See Map To Veterans Park by scrolling down A Squidoo Lens is a Scroll Down Webpage so please continue to scroll and read while listening to the music and please feel free to comment. Thank you for visitng here today! Unfortunately, Friends of the Park will not be able to organize this event for 2012. If any group is interested in doing this, please contact Pendleton Town Hall. Visit SCIWAY - South Carolina Information Highway

Author Pat Conroy

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:23:24 -0600

Author Pat Conroy is probably one of my most favorite authors. I enjoy reading his novels and also enjoy watching the movies that have been made from them. He has such a gift for writing and it is a joy to read his books. I always seem to get totally absorbed in them and don't want the book to end. Pat Conroy and over 40 other authors will be at the Savannah Book Festival in February 2012. On Friday, February 17, Pat Conroy will give the Keynote Address and then on Saturday he will join his good friend, John Warley, for a joint presentation where they will talk about their friendship, their writing experiences and their books. They both will be signing autographs following this segment. Photo: Pat Conroy by David G. Spielman. Courtesy of Doubleday

Travel Mugs

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:01:15 -0600

These terrific Travel Mugs by Ohme's Zazzle make great gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, Graduation, or other special occasions. The Travel Mug is stylish and spill proof. It has a removable plastic lid. Instructions read to Hand Wash Only! The Travel Mug can be purchased in White or Stainless Steel. Ohme's Zazzle offers a wide assortment of designs featuring photos by Ohme or sayings. You can also customize your mug with a name, photo or initials for an unique personal gift. Scroll down to view the Travel Mugs featured on this page and click a product to be directed to Ohme's Zazzle Gallery where more products and designs can be found. Note: I have purchased these mugs and was very pleased at how they looked and how they were constructed.

Thanksgiving Prayer - A Family Tradition

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:37:13 -0600

This page tells the story of one Thanksgiving that my Dad was unable to give the Thanksgiving Blessing and we found a very special Thanksgiving prayer that became a tradition. Prayer is and always has been a very important part of my life and sharing this story is definitely sharing a part of me and my family. I have always enjoyed Thanksgiving and have many happy memories of our Tate Family on Thanksgiving. There are several special Thanksgivings that I remember very vividly. One was when Mom and Dad invited an older couple to join us explaining that they would be all alone that year. Mom and I made animals for the table out of peanuts and pipe cleaners. We sat them all over the table around her centerpiece which was always a large oval bowl of wax and plastic fruit. We had all given her that fruit over the years. She would also use large wooden spools from the cotton mill for the candle sticks. The fruit that I use in my cornucopia which you will see later in a short video is that same fruit that my Mom used. Yes, I am sentimental. Photo: A Cross Stitch Tray that I did for my Dad and Step Mother for Our Tate Family Thanksgivings. I am not very good with a needle and thread so this was made with great love.

Asparagus Casserole Recipe

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:09:41 -0600

This Easy Asparagus Casserole Recipe is one that my mom used in the 1960s, and I remember how much we all enjoyed it. Years later when I was single and teaching, I shared an apartment with 3 other gals. We each were responsible for taking a week each month to do the cooking. They always asked me to make my mom's Asparagus Casserole. Then, when I got married, I made it for my husband and found out that the whole family enjoyed it. Little did anyone realize how easy this Asparagus Casserole is to make. Actually, I don't really know why we have always called it an Asparagus Casserole because it could have just as easily been called a Green Bean Casserole or a Green Pea Casserole. No matter what it is called, it is good or at least we have enjoyed this recipe for the last 50 years. This is now one of my hubby's favorites. So, this Asparagus Casserole Recipe has been around for a long time! I hope you will try it and enjoy it as much as we do. I realize that it is just opening cans but if it works, it works!

Dogwoods and Azaleas

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:44:50 -0600

I do enjoy the beautiful Springtime! It is so beautiful in Pendleton SC with all the Dogwood Trees and Azaleas in bloom. We live toward the bottom of a hill and as you drive down the hill and get closer to our home, the site of Dogwoods and Azaleas come into view and it takes my breath away everytime. I can't take credit for any of it. My husband's mother rooted most of the Azaleas back in the late 60's when he build this house. She had several rooting beds in the yard and she worked and worked until she had rooted enough to cover the whole yard. They continue to bring us much joy. Several years ago I asked the local photographer, Greg Ammons of Ammons Portrait Studio, to come over and take pictures. His were much better than mine, of course. We picked out three that we really liked and had them enlarged and printed on canvas. They cover one whole wall of our dining room so we get to enjoy Spring all year round. Photos: I took these photos with my Canon Power Shot A560. I have a lot to learn about photography but for right now I just enjoy being able to capture some moments.

The Christmas Cardinal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:20:23 -0600

The Christmas Cardinal has a very special significance and that is the reason that you can find so many Christmas Cardinal Ornaments and Christmas Cardinal Decorations and Christmas Cardinal Gifts. It is said that the Cardinal became known as the Christmas Bird because of the brilliant red color in the male species. I have heard that hanging a red cardinal in your Christmas Tree would bring good luck to you and your family throughout the coming year. I have read that the Christmas Cardinal is a symbol of hope and that the bright red color symbolizes the blood that Christ shed for our sins. All I know for sure is that the Red Christmas Cardinal looks beautiful on my Christmas Tree. Our Step Mother used to decorate her tree in nothing but clear lights and cardinals. She had handmade many of the Christmas Cardinals and then some were special gifts that she had treasured over the years. She always said that the Cardinal would bring peace and joy into your home if you had one on your tree. I sure don't want to take any chances so I have several cardinals on my Christmas Tree. I have selected some of my favorite Christmas Cardinal Ornaments, Christmas Cardinal Cards and Gifts to feature on this page and I hope you will find one that you would like to purchase for a gift or for your very own tree.

President's Day Quiz

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:50:12 -0600

George Washington, first President of the United States of America, was born on February 22 and this was a national holiday for many years along with February 12 which was Abraham Lincoln's birthday. So, when I was in school, we had two Presidential holidays in February. It wasn't until the Uniform Holiday Bill in 1968 that they decided to combine those two February birthdays and have one day to recognize these two Presidents. In 1971, President Nixon pushed for the third Monday in February to recognize ALL the Presidents of the United States and so that is what we do today. We celebrate with President's Day! How much do you know about The Presidents of the United States of America?: When I was young, we had a board game called Meet The Presidents. I loved that game and most of what I know today about the Presidents came from that board game. Photo: Book of the Presidents from Washington to Obama is available on Amazon.com - see below

Who Are You Calling A Monkey Brain?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:27:06 -0600

Who Are You Calling A Monkey Brain? Squidoo Headquarters must have some very clever people to come up with the name for this Co-Brand Template using the Duel Module. They say that it is a way for smart people to argue and they say that they really aren't calling you a Monkey Brain but rather just trying to get your attention. It is meant to be for great debates. Now, some readers might just take offense to being called a "Monkey Brain" even if it is in jest. I think there are at least 3 types of readers that would not appreciate being called a Monkey Brain.

Fruit Salad Recipe

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:49:03 -0600

I enjoyed this Fruit Salad Recipe back in the 1970's when I was teaching at Pendleton Elementary School. I found out that it was the standard favorite dish for the teachers during the Teacher Appreciation Celebration. Since that time I have made this wonderful Fruit Salad every summer and shared it with many friends. I recently made this when my cousin came for a visit and my 9 year old grandson helped me prepare it. He had his own ideas of how it should be layered and how the topping was to be applied. Actually, his method was probably better and it sure did taste great!

Turkey Pheasant Dried Magnolia Wreath is Perfect for Fall Holidays

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:53:14 -0600

This gorgeous Fall Turkey Pheasant Dried Magnolia Wreath is made from dried Magnolia Leaves with Turkey and Pheasant Feathers. It would look wonderful hanging over a mantel with the warm fire blazing below. It exudes a feeling of warmth. This Fall Turkey Pheasant Dried Magnolia Wreath is simple but elegant. It is available in three sizes: 18 inch, 24 inch and 36 inch. You can choose the size that is right for you and your decorating needs. This Fall Turkey Pheasant Dried Magnolia Wreath contains many shades of green and brown with the magnolia leaves, turkey feathers and pheasant feathers. NOTE: THIS WREATH IS NOW UNAVAILABLE IN ALL THREE SIZES ON AMAZON.COM I like this Fall Turkey Pheasant Dried Magnolia Wreath because it is so very unique and will last for more than one season. I have a closet where I can store this wreath just by hanging it on the inside of the closet. I will be able to pull it out and use it again and again or at least for four more years. This Fall Turkey Pheasant Dried Magnolia Wreath is available on Amazon.com by the MasterGardening@Amazon.com and I noticed that MasterGardening has received a 4.8 rating out of a possible 5 which is good enough for me. I read their information posted on Amazon and the reviews and feel that this is a very reputable company. They state that they pride themselves in speedy delivery and 100% customer satisfaction. This is just the kind of information that I like to read when considering a product. Interesting Note - This lens was created as part of the program for the Pendleton Garden Club meeting on September 1, 2010 at the home of one of the members. Florist Karen Link was the guest speaker and showed the club various ways this wreath could be used in your home. I explained about Squidoo and how we would use the photos and video that I was taking at this meeting. The Club Members were especially impressed with the amount of money that had been donated to Friends of the Park, a Pendleton SC organization dedicated to making our Veterans Park the best it can be. This lens donates 100% to Friends of the Park. Photo: Fall Turkey Pheasant Dried Magnolia Wreath as seen on Amazon.com. Update: November 16, 2011 - This Wreath is no longer available on Amazon but hopefully it will give you some ideas of making your own unique Fall Wreath or choose one of the other beautiful fall wreaths available from amazon.

29670 in Pendleton SC

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:45:25 -0600

The beautiful historic town of Pendleton SC and the surrounding area is located in Anderson County and only 4 miles from Clemson University, 3 1/2 hours from the beach, 1 hour from the mountains, 2 hours from Atlanta, Ga, and only 45 minutes from Greenville, SC. Zip Code: 29670 Area Code: 864 With quaint shops, interesting history, superb restaurants and wonderful people, Pendleton SC offers a lot to residents and tourists. Pendleton South Carolina has been described as one of the best kept secrets around. If you enjoy a small town with a friendly atmosphere then you will enjoy Pendleton. Whether you are just passing through, staying with us for a few days, or live here; we hope you will enjoy our town. You are cordially invited to come stroll our beautiful Village Green and soak in the beauty of this place that I call home. Town of Pendleton SC Photo: 1826 On The Green Restaurant at the Farmer's Hall 864-646-5500 HISTORY, HOSPITALITY, AND HAPPENINGS

Squidoo Pets

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:09:39 -0600

Lensmasters on Squidoo have often written about their pets so I thought it would be fun to have a quiz to see who can quess which pet belongs to who. Are you ready? First, there will be 12 featured lensmasters. Then there will be a photo of a pet(s) followed by one Quiz question asking you who this pet belongs to. You will have 5 choices with one being the correct answer. This will be repeated until you have seen all twelve of the pets. Some of these pet owners have written lenses about their pets and the links to these will be featured below. Hope you enjoy this lens as much as I have enjoyed creating it. Would you and your pet like to be featured? If so, just let me know in the guest book and I will be contacting you about sending me a picture. Have fun and Good Luck! By the Way: This quiz layout was not my original idea. I had seen other lensmasters do this. Don't miss Squidoo Pets Part Two Photo - This is our Miss PittyPat so you won't have to guess who owned her. She is an 11 year old English Bulldog who was spoiled rotten Miss PittyPat is no longer with us. We now are the proud owners of Bruno UPDATE: Since I made this lens, some of these precious pets have passed away so I therefore dedicate this lens to all of those Pets who are no longer with us.

Does Shopping and Selling Online Hurt The Local Economy?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:12:14 -0600

Most of us online are here to make money but what does this do for the local economy? My situation may be different than most because I live in a small community that needs the local businesses to survive. This really concerns me because I love my town and sure don't want to see it become a ghost town. I try to be conscious of what I sell to make sure it isn't something that can be purchased in one of the local shops but that is not always easy to do. I don't know what the solution could be for this problem but it is a problem and I am very interesting in hearing what you think. Thank you for participating in this TwitterStorm. Photo: Carol Burdette and Diane Watkins shopping locally at The Mercantile on the square in Pendleton SC.

Ohme's Lensography

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:10:08 -0600

This is not my first lensography. My first lensography, Ohme, That's Me, was more of a detailed story of my first year Squidoo journey. It was getting rather long so I decided that I needed to stop it at the end of my first year and make this one which will be more concise. Note: A good many of my lenses fall into more than one category so I took the liberty of just choosing one category per lens even though they tend to overlap.

Fall Flowers - A Stroll In Our Yard

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:09:12 -0600

Fall is in the air and we are enjoying the blossoms of our Confederate Rose, Angel Trumpets and Ageratum. Our yard has been neglected lately due to the drought and we did not have our usual beautiful bloomers through the summer but now that fall is here we are enjoying some real beauties. We live in Upstate South Carolina and do not usually have a very harsh winter which means we can enjoy our fall flowers for a little bit longer. We really appreciate this fact and try to plant trees and flowers to give us lots of color during these fall months. Today was a beautiful day to stroll the yard and soak up the beauty. I took my camera along so that I could take you on a stroll. Please join me! Photo: Chrysanthemums in bloom shown here with cut pumpkin.

Writing Spiders

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:47:13 -0600

The woven pattern of "silk" is easily seen as the Writing Spider busily works to spin its web but the larger portion of the web may not be that easy to see and you could even walk right into it. The Writing Spider is not aggressive and is not poisonous to humans but can be a little scary due to it's intimidating size. They can eat insects twice their size and are found all over South Carolina (and other places, too). I enjoy writing about Nature and have a directory of all my Nature pages so hope you will check out others, too: Nature Pages by Ohme

The Cookie Press

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:07:06 -0600

My mother always made Cookie Press Christmas Tree Cookies at Christmastime and I have continued the tradition. It just doesn't feel like Christmas without making them. She also made Cheese Straws using her cookie press. My oldest sister gave me my first very own Cookie Press when I was in college and I used it for many, many years until it just wore out. I have tried several different types since then and finally found one that I like as much as that first one. As I have gotten older, I have found it harder and harder to make my hands use the old standard type and never really cared for the electric ones or battery operated ones. That is why I like this Cookie Press the best!

Fall Harvest Festival In Pendleton SC

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:11:14 -0600

Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival Oct 1, 2011 from 10 to 5 On The Historic Village Green Pendleton SC Pendleton South Carolina's Thirteenth Annual Fall Harvest Festival was held on the Village Green in historic Pendleton on Saturday, October 1, 2011. The Fall Festival ran from 10 AM to 5 PM and featured quality crafts, entertainment, food vendors, old-fashioned children's games and fine family fun. This year's event was sponsored by Pendleton Leadership Foundation. NO PETS ALLOWED! The fifth ever "Bubba-Bake-Off" with local fellas showing off their most(ly) creative baking skills was once again a highlight of this event! Cakes were auctioned by Scott Fricks of Fricks Used Cars and Jamie McDowell of Eagle Baskets Auctions with the proceeds going to a good local cause. Scott Fricks will be the auctioneer this year. The 2011 Bubba Bake Off was organized by The Palmetto Bank and raised $370 for the Pendleton Leadership Foundation. For more general information, please contact: Lou Robinson 864-646-3808 or Jean Vegod 864-646-8864 More information for Vendors below so just keep scrolling and enjoy the whole page! NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5 PM SEPT. 23RD. Thank you and we are certainly looking forward to seeing you at the Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival sponsored this year by the Pendleton Leadership Foundation! If this is your first visit to a Squidoo lens, please read the following: A Squidoo Lens is a scroll down web page so please continue to read and scroll until you can scroll no more. The best way to read a lens is to read it all the way through first and then go back and click out to any websites that you may be interested in. Thank you for visiting and we hope to see you at the 2011 Fall Harvest Festival. We have over 70 vendors participating! Visit SCIWAY - South Carolina Information Highway South Carolina Festivals and Events eventful.com Here are some scenes from this wonderful event. Keep checking back because more photos will be added! Hope you enjoy! Pendleton's Fall Harvest Festival is usually held the first Saturday in October when there is no Clemson Home Game so watch this page for the announcement of Fall Harvest Festival 2012.

Pendleton Pride In Motion

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:12:19 -0600

“Forging Alliances and Strengthening Neighborhoods” The Mission of PENDLETON PRIDE IN MOTION is to create and maintain a healthier community by enhancing the quality of life for all citizens in the Pendleton Area. Pendleton Pride In Motion PO Box 1192 Pendleton SC 29670 For more information: Call Chairman Scott Ward at Merchants Gate 864-646-5284 Note: This is a scroll down web page so please read and scroll down to see all the available information about Pendleton Pride In Motion.

Justin Bieber Posters And Gifts

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:41:38 -0600

I recently volunteered at our elementary school book fair and kept noticing the number of 5th and 6th graders purchasing the Justin Bieber Posters. I decided to take a look at AllPosters.com to see what they had in Justin Bieber posters. I was so impressed with these posters and decided to create a lens and hope I have made your shopping easier. So, if you're looking for a gift for a preteen or teen who loves Justin Bieber, you have come to the right place. I also selected some Justin Bieber gifts from Amazon.com for your shopping pleasure. Thank you for shopping on this lens and I hope you find the Justin Bieber Poster you are looking for. If you don't see it here, just click one of these and go directly to AllPosters.com and check out more of their selections of Justin Bieber Posters. You can do the same thing with the Amazon products. Photo: This 2012 Justin Bieber Wall Calendar is available from Amazon.com and can be purchased below.

Restaurants in Pendleton South Carolina

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:41:00 -0600

Pendleton South Carolina is a beautiful, quaint, historic town nestled in the foothills of Upstate South Carolina. These listed restaurants and food service businesses are either inside the city limits of Pendleton or on the outskirts. There is a great variety of restaurants in Pendleton SC so we hope you try them all. Our local restaurants are known to be very supportive of the needs of the community and are continually doing what they can to make a difference, therefore, this page donates 100% to Friends of the Park for Veterans Park.

Port-a-Crate Pet Home

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:29:52 -0600

On September 3rd we responded to an ad in the paper announcing English Bulldogs for Sale. We called and made an appointment just to go take a look. They had 8 puppies and the daddy looked so much like our old Bruno. We used to breed Bulldogs and old Bruno was our first stud. He was something else and it broke our hearts when he died. He left his family behind (Penny, Miss PittyPat and Bruno Jr). We enjoyed them for many years but over time they had to leave this world, too. On February 23, 2010 our Miss PittyPat passed away leaving us with no dogs for the first time in our married life. Of course, we connected with this precious Little Bruno almost immediately and he came to join our family that day. We knew that we would need some kind of crate for when it was necessary to leave him home alone. My husband found the Port-a-Crate by Petnation and Little Bruno claimed it instantly. This indoor/outdoor Pet Home is 28 inches long by 20 inches wide and 20 inches high. It just so happened that the bed we had gotten for him on his first day with us fit right inside of this crate. We put his bed and all his toys in it and Little Bruno went right in to play. Update: Bruno outgrew his crate but still sleeps on the mat. I think it is his security blanket. It is a good thing that it washes so well.

Pendleton Elementary School Memory Garden

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:42:23 -0600

The Pendleton Elementary School Memory Garden continues to grow due to the hard work of Parent and School Volunteers and the students at Pendleton Elementary. In 2006, The Pendleton Elementary School's School Improvement Council (SIC) wanted a project that would honor the memory of faculty and students such as Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Peebles. The Memory Garden was chosen as a project that would do this as well as be used for Educational Purposes and enhance the school atmosphere. The logo for the Pendleton Elementary School Memory Garden was designed by Corey Watson, Landscape Designer, PES parent and volunteer. All the profits earned from this Squidoo Lens will be donated to the Pendleton Elementary School Memory Garden. Please continue to scroll down and read this lens and it would be wonderful for you to leave a comment in the Guest Book. Thank you.

PEEPS PreSchool

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:35:40 -0600

PEEPS is an acronym for Pendleton Educational Enrichment Programs & Services. PEEPS is a ministry of the Pendleton United Methodist Church and provides a PreSchool Program as well as an AfterSchool program. PEEPS PreSchool serves children one to four years of age. The children are divided into four classes based on the age of the child as of September 1st of the current school year. REGISTRATION for PEEPS PRESCHOOL at Pendleton United Methodist Church OPEN ENROLLMENT begins each February For more information call Beth Black at 646-3809 or e-mail at peepspreschool@bellsouth.net Welcome to this PEEPS PreSchool Squidoo Lens. A Squidoo Lens is a Scroll down web page so please just enjoy reading and scrolling all the way through the page. Of course, feel free to click any links to other lenses or websites but be sure you come back to this one. Text and image files, audio and video clips, and other content on this web site are the property of the Pendleton United Methodist Church PEEPS PreSchool. Pendleton United Methodist Church PEEPS PreSchool prohibits the copying of any materials on this web site.

Queen Anne's Lace

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:39:36 -0600

Every summer my grandson and I have fun cutting Queen Anne's Lace and dying the flower different colors with food coloring. We started doing this when he was a toddler and it has become a tradition that we both look forward to. He is now 9 years old and I was so afraid that he would think he was too old to do it this year so I had not mentioned it to him. He was the one that told me that it was time for us to cut our Queen Anne's Lace. I was so thrilled that he still wanted to do it. Of course, over the years the enjoyment for him has taken on new meanings. I remember the first year that he started mixing the colors to make different colors. This year it was more of a study of the process. I hope we can continue this tradition for many more years. Update My grandson is now 12 yrs old. I wonder if he will do this with me again this year? I sure hope so.

Christian Ulbricht Nutcrackers

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:52:50 -0600

Nutcrackers make wonderful collections. If you are serious about starting a Nutcracker Collection, the Christian Ulbricht Nutcrackers are very unique and collectible. Why not start a family tradition of collecting Christian Ulbricht Nutcrackers? Not only will it be a fun thing to do with the whole family, but it will also be a fantastic investment and make decorating your home for the Holidays even more meaningful. Photo: A Nutcracker Collection - not all of these nutcrackers are Christian Ulbricht but the most favorite ones are and most of our Christian Ulbricht nutcrackers are signed. :Collectible Nutcrackers are interesting and each has it's own personality. There are a lot of inexpensive Nutcrackers that look nice but if you are a serious collector, you will want to invest in the Christian Ulbricht Nutcrackers. If you are interested in learning more about Nutcrackers, please continue reading what Wikipedia has to say..Nutcrackers on Wikipedia

Little Anthony and the Imperials - A Virtual Concert

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:19:28 -0600

I don't know about you but "Little Anthony and The Imperials" bring back some fond memories of lying in my dorm room with my Anatomy book open and dreaming of my future. My dreams mostly came true but I never would have imagined that I would be reflecting back to those days at Jacksonville State University and writing this page for Squidoo as a Senior Citizen. With that said, I proudly present to you the Magnificent...............

Complete Easel Artist Sets

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:48:10 -0600

Capture that perfect picturesque moment with one of these complete easel artist sets. Paint exquisite art professionally with one of these awesome easel artist sets that come complete with paints, easel, brushes and more. You can now paint window side and enjoy your own little art studio in a box. These are great sets for budding artists as well professionals. These are high quality complete easel artist sets ready right out of the box. Image Credit: Amazon

Calendars by Sherri Buck Baldwin

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:56:25 -0600

Sherri Buck Baldwin's beautiful Birds and Blossoms Calendars are something that I enjoy every day of the year thanks to my cousin who gives me one every Christmas. I love birds and flowers and no one paints them like Artist Sherri Buck Baldwin. See the one pictured here? This is the one that my dear cousin sent to me last year for Christmas. I have really enjoyed it. I keep my calendar on a stool in front of my rocker on the back porch and every morning I sit with my coffee and look over the plans for the day which I have written in my calendar. Throughout the day I find myself sitting in my rocker and just enjoying the picture of the month. Her colors are so soothing and while on my porch, I can hear our birds singing their sweet songs as I enjoy the nature art of Sherri Buck Baldwin. Her subjects are in her own yard in Wisconsin but I can easily visualize them in my yard. Purchasing a product from this page will benefit Veterans Park in Pendleton SC because 100% of the profits earned on this page will be automatically donated to Friends of the Park, a Squidoo Supported Charity. Order now while they are still available. Thank you. Oh My! I just received my new calendar from my cousin and it is so beautiful. Thank you, Cuzin Conse! I do think these calendars by Artist Sherri Buck Baldwin get more beautiful every year.

Our Annual Church Picnic

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:06:39 -0600

Pendleton United Methodist Church enjoys our Annual Church Picnic held every summer! I first created this page after one of our picnics several years ago. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, the attendance was great and the fellowship time was wonderful. Children were seen playing in Barrett's Place Playground and on a vacant field. Adults visited and prepared the food and the tables. One by one families arrived with their covered dishes and chairs. It was a festive day and we are looking forward to repeating the fun time at this year's event. Unfortunately, I had to miss the next one so didn't get pictures but hope I will make the one this summer.

Our Tate Family Reunion

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:31:36 -0600

Our Tate Family gets together every other year for Our Tate Family Reunion. This began in 2000 and each year we held the reunion in a different location and each year our family reunion has been very enjoyable. We have met in Athens, Ga; Chattanooga, Tenn; Helen, Ga; Charleston SC; and Nashville, Tenn. Our 2010 Tate Family Reunion was in Pendleton South Carolina and we enjoyed being "Together Again In 2010"! NOTE to Reunion Attendees: Unfortunately, the Reunion Committee has had to announce that there will not be a Tate Family Reunion in 2012. Hopefully, some of our young folks will re-organize and get our reunions going again. Thanks. It's been wonderful and we sure made lots of great memories! NOTE To Visitors to Our Tate Family Reunion Official Webpage - Thank you for visiting. Hope you enjoy seeing how our family plans our Reunions. Please sign our guestbook below and tell us about your Reunions..

Barrett's Place Playground

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:00:38 -0600

In 2005, the Pendleton South Carolina Community came together in an amazing effort to build a playground. This is the story of how this project got started and why. This is the story of how a small community raised $180,000 in 6 months. This is the story of how this playground was built by 1500 volunteers in just 5 days. This is the story of BARRETT'S PLACE PLAYGROUND! This lens donates 100% to Friends of the Park.

Golf Carts Aren't Just For Golfers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:11:53 -0600

Golf Carts are just nice to have around especially if you are a senior citizen or have problems walking long distances. Golf Carts can be used to help you with your Garden or Yard Work by not only allowing you great transportation but also for hauling those heavy bags of soil or fertilizer. How about riding down to your garden to pick your vegetables and then having the golf cart to carry them back to the house? Yes, a golf cart is a great garden companion. A golf cart for home use is something that you might want to consider. Ride around your neighborhood and visit with neighbors in your golf cart. You can even take a friend for a ride. Golf Carts are seen more and more off the golf course so whether you are a golfer or not, you might want to invest in this wonderful mode of transportation. Photo: We purchased this used golf cart about 9 years ago and have really enjoyed it. Besides using it to get around in the yard and neighborhood, it is nice to have for an entry into the local Christmas Parades. This old Golf Cart has really been around!

Grits and Gospel

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:20:56 -0600

Girts and Gospel 2012 will be April 21 at the Pendleton Community Center. More details will be posted closer to time. The first ever Grits and Gospel in Pendleton South Carolina was sponsored by Pendleton Pride In Motion, a non profit community organization. Pendleton Pride In Motion partnered with Clemson University's Community Health Promotion Class (HLTH 480). This event was held at the Historic Silver Springs Baptist Church in Pendleton on April 23, 2011 from 10 to 12. It was a big success with wonderful entertainment, delicious food, excellent tours and some good ole fashion fellowship time. This event was a fundraiser for the Mission of Pendleton Pride In Motion to provide for a "Healthier" Pendleton including the sponsorship of a South Carolina Bronze Marker for "The Hundreds" recognizing African American Heritage in Pendleton and continuation of the PPIM $1,000 "Quality of Life" Scholarship to a deserving PHS Senior. Approximately $1,500 was raised and PPIM appreciated all those who helped and all those who purchased tickets to attend.

Dog Football Jerseys

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:58:08 -0600

Dog Football Jerseys for sale here! Do you have a favorite Football Team? If so, you might be interested in letting your dog wear one of these dog football jerseys for football season. I am going to give you some NCAA team choices on this page and hope you will find just the one you are looking for. I am sure that your dog will wear his Dog Football Jersey with pride this football season. If you don't see the one you are looking for, just click to go to Amazon to search for your specific team! Oh, by the way, Go Clemson Tigers! I have got to get our Bruno a Clemson Tiger Football Jersey so he can wear it when the Tigers play in the Orange Bowl

Bruno's Alpha Dog Training

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:43:17 -0600

We needed help so we decided to hire a dog trainer and we are sure glad we did. A friend of mine recommended Earl Preeper so I gave him a call. Earl Preeper of Alpha-Dog Training is a Master Trainer and helped all three of us: My husband, Bruno and myself. We all learned a lot from Earl but I think the main thing we learned was how to use the skills that Bruno had already learned to encourage good behavior. Bruno is a good dog but is full of energy and a bit much for us to handle at times. We are all still a "work in progress" but have come a long way.

Growing Up in Pendleton SC in 1950's and 60's

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:56:57 -0600

Pendleton SC Town Council woman Sandra Gantt was asked to speak to the Leadership Pendleton Class of 2009. She was asked to tell how it was to grow up Pendleton. I was so glad that I was able to hear Sandra's talk. She was so interesting and enlightening. I asked Sandra if she would share her memories as part of this series I was doing on Squidoo. Sandra was kind enough to give her consent and share some wonderful photos as well as her speech. Thank you, Sandra for sharing your story with us. Note: This is a scroll down web page so please read and scroll and continue until you can no longer scroll. Sandra Gantt's last Town Council meeting was November 7, 2011. A reception was given in honor of her 14 years of serving on the council. See pictures below. Sandra was also honored to be the Official Christmas Tree Lighter as well as the Grand Marshall for the Christmas Parade in 2011.

Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:52:39 -0600

This is really an Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe and it is so delicious. A great treat for fall weather. When our Friends of the Park organization had our Annual Fall Maintenance Day at Barrett's Place Playground, one of the volunteers arrived with a dish of hot Apple Dumplings. They were sure a wonderful treat on a chilly morning and were a big hit with all the volunteers especially my husband. He mentioned them several times after that morning so I finally emailed my friend for the recipe. She gladly shared the recipe with me and now with her permission, I am sharing it with you. Thank you, Joan Kelly! I had never heard of cooking with Mountain Dew but it sure is good! So, if the Apples are available, think about trying this delicious recipe!

Ten Newest Lenses by Ohme

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:42:24 -0600

I have enjoyed writing on Squidoo and publishing articles as well as reading articles written by other Squidoo lensmasters. I noticed that it was easier to find their new pages if they had a lens like this one so I decided to make one myself. Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and check out my latest work. LindaJM is the one who thought of the Ten Newest Lenses Concept and I sure appreciate her for doing so. Thank you, Linda. Check hers out at LindaJM's Ten Newest Lenses

Thanksgiving Doormats

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:57:42 -0600

Are you planning a big Thanksgiving Dinner with lots of Guests? If so, you will want their first impression to be a good one! A Warm Welcome with just the right Doormat! Here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving Doormats. Some of the doormats can be used all through the fall of the year. Please scroll down and take a look. All of these Thanksgiving doormats are available on Amazon.com including the one to your left. All you have to do is click on the product and you will be taken directly to Amazon to make your purchase or to shop around for awhile. I hope you enjoy and hope you find one that suits your fancy!

Limelight Hydrangea Or Is It?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:15:38 -0600

The Hydrangea Pictures on this page were taken in our yard in Pendleton, South Carolina. I really am not sure what variety we have. Let me tell you about it and maybe you can help me decide. It was over 30 years ago when my husband and I visited his aunt and uncle in Laurens South Carolina and I first saw a Limelight Hydrangea in full bloom. "Uncle Jamie" called it a Mountain Hydrangea so that is what I have always called it until I began making this lens and found out that it is actually a Limelight Hydrangea, I think. It was love at first sight so "Uncle Jamie" broke off two sticks that looked like dead branches and told me to take them home and put them in water and forget about them until spring. I did exactly what he told me and was so shocked when springtime came and I had two sticks with roots everywhere. I couldn't wait to get them in the ground and they have continued to grow and bring much pleasure to us all of these years. Whatever it is, we sure have enjoyed it. Could you help me decide once and for all the name of our Hydrangea? Photo by Ohme - Notice the little critter!

Meet Bruno the Third, Our English Bulldog

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:58:18 -0600

On September 3, 2010 our lives changed. We used to breed English Bulldogs and raised 4 to adulthood: Bruno, Penny, Pittypat and Bruno II. We had all 4 for many years and enjoyed them very much. Miss Pittypat left this world in February 2010 and was the last of our bulldogs. We missed them terribly and occasionally talked about getting another one someday. We read an ad in the paper about 8 bulldog pups for sale in a town close by. My husband suggested that I call and ask if we could come take a look. I knew what that meant! The time was right and we were ready for another dog. They had eight beautiful pups with both parents on site. My husband was immediately attracted to one little pup in particular. It surprised me because this one was almost solid white with just a few fawn markings and our other bulldogs were mostly fawn with only a little white. Please continue to scroll and watch Bruno grow and become a very important member of our family. He is so big and actually looks more like an American Bulldog than an English and we love him dearly! Bruno has graduated Puppy School at PetSmart and has also graduated Alpha Dog Training. Photo by Ashley

Easter Event In Pendleton SC

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:50:24 -0600

We Sure Have FUN In PendleTON! The historic Village Green in Pendleton SC has been the site of many an Old Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt and the tradition was last held on March 28, 2010 from 2 to 5 pm. It began with an Easter Parade which was small this year due to the threat of rain but that didn't hold back the approximately 300 participants who were ready to hunt and participate in the games, relays and crafts with lots of prizes and goodies. In 2010, the event was sponsored by Friends of the Park and organized by Pendleton High School's Environmental Awareness Club. There was a small charge for the games and crafts that almost covered the expenses by Friends of the Park. The Environmental Awareness Club donated the proceeds from the Bake Sale to the Anderson County Animal Shelter. The rain held off until after the event and a lot of children showed up to enjoy the afternoon! Thank you to the many volunteers and donors who made this day possible. NOTE: AS OF APRIL 12, 2011 NO ONE HAS VOLUNTEERED TO ORGANIZE THIS EVENT. PLEASE CALL TOWN HALL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. TOWN OF PENDLETON WEBSITE Phone 864-646-9409 We did not have the Easter Egg Hunt on the village green in 2011 because no one could organize it. Please call Town Hall if you are interested in being the sponsor of this event for 2012. It would be so wonderful to have this event again. Easter 2012 is April 8 which is the same weekend as Spring Jubilee so surely there will be an Egg Hunt. I will keep you posted as soon as I get the word.

Greeting Cards and more For Fun And For Profit!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:21:24 -0600

I enjoy making my own greeting cards and did it before the age of computers. Now I have lots of fun learning new ways to make them. One of my favorite things to do is to swap heads using clip art and a picture of the person I am making the card for. I have a program that let's you do a few of them but I always wanted to do more and different ones so finally figured out how to do it. I think people enjoy receiving their very own personalized greeting card, don't you? I am going to show some of the cards, invitations and signs that I have done. I have covered names and other information to protect the innocent. NOTE: When I began this lens, I was just intending on showing cards, signs, and invitations that I did for fun or for non profit groups. Since then I have joined Zazzle and Cafe Press,print on demand companies, and am making merchandise from my original artwork and photographs. If the particular item is not showing as a Zazzle or Cafe Press product, it is because I used clip art from Microsoft Home Publishing or Picture It. These items can not be sold due to copyright. I am enjoying selling my Zazzle and Cafe Press Products. Thank you.

Isotonic Ultimate Memory Foam Mattress Topper with Velour Cover

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:44:23 -0600

The Isotonic Ultimate Memory Foam Mattress Topper with Velour Cover would make a great gift this Christmas for someone you think deserves a great night's sleep. It will be the gift that definitely keeps on giving - night after night after night! To make your shopping easier, I have featured the Isotonic Ultimate Memory Foam Mattress Topper with Velour Cover below in each of the sizes that is available: Twin, Twin XlL, Full, Queen, and King. Photo: The Isotonic Ultimate Memory Foam Mattress Topper with Velour Cover as seen on Amazon. Links below.

1826 On The Green In Pendleton SC

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:54:13 -0600

One of the finest restaurants in Pendleton South Carolina is 1826 On The Green. The Farmers Hall with it's majestic columns is the home to 1826 On The Green, a wonderful restaurant where friends can meet for lunch or couples can enjoy a romantic dinner. The Farmers Hall has been referred to as Pendleton SC's Front Porch. I really like that term and think that it is so appropriate because, when you enter our beautiful town square, the Farmers Hall is the first thing you see. NOTE: 1826 On The Green has been sold to Barbara and Pete Rizzo of the Village Baker. A lot of the menu items will stay the same but new items will be added. Please check back as this page is updated. Thank you. Here is a note from Barbara: We will be closed from Friday 12/23/11 through New Years' day and will reopen on Jan 5, 2012 at 11:30 am for lunch. I am planning some great specials for January. They will be posted before reopening next week so check us out. It will be delicious, low cal, and light on your wallet - everything you will be looking for in the new year. Hope to see you soon, Happy New Year, Barbara Rizzo

The Brothers Four

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:05:41 -0600

The Brothers Four sang some of the best Folk Music and their music is still very clear in my head. I will catch myself going over the words and singing to myself many of the songs were that on the album shown here. This album was one of the few albums our family possessed during the early 1960's. Our dad was transferred in 1963 and we moved from Pendleton SC to Scottsboro Ala. The first few weeks, we didn't know many other kids so we entertained ourselves listening to some of our favorite music and singing along. The Big Folk Hits The Brothers Four Album was one that was played over and over again. When I started writing this, I remembered that I still had this old album so climbed up on a step stool to see if I could find it on the top shelf of a bookcase cabinet that contains boxes of old toys and books. Sure enough, it was there and fortunately I immediately spied it in the stack of old records. It felt good to hold this old album filled with fond memories of family.

Pendleton Fire Department

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:00:21 -0600

This Squidoo Lens is a Thank You to our Volunteer Fire Department These volunteers spend countless hours in training in order to protect our community. Not only do they have to work to keep the Fire Station and Fire Trucks in tip top shape, they also have to raise the monies needed to provide this high quality service. THANK YOU! If you are new to Squidoo, this is a Scroll Down Web Page so please read and scroll until you can scroll no more. You can click on any of the links to go outside of this web page but please remember to come back. Thank you. Check out the Pendleton Fire Department Group on Facebook Pendleton Fire Department Facebook Group

Cookie Jar For Your Family

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:42:09 -0600

Do you keep a Cookie Jar on your counter? I just love to look at Cookie Jars because they give me such a warm nice feeling inside. I guess it is because my mom kept a Cookie Jar on our counter when I was growing up. I used to have one when our children were small but haven't had it out in awhile. I think a Personalized Cookie Jar is a great keepsake and will help make treasured memories for your little ones. Please scroll down and see the ones that I found available on Amazon.com.

Golf Challenge Raises Money For Veterans Park in Pendleton SC

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:47:46 -0600

The "Step Up To The Plate" Golf Challenge scheduled for Friday, April 29, 2011 was sponsored by Pendleton Recreation Association, a non-profit organization that organizes the youth sports program at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC. Pendleton Recreation Association has contracted with the company, Golf, For Goodness Sake, to run this event. Step Up To The Plate is the collaborative effort of Pendleton Recreation Association, Friends of the Park and the Town of Pendleton to raise money to renovate the ball fields and to erect a Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park located on Lebanon Road in Pendleton SC. A goal of $50,000 was set by the committee but at that time we were hoping for 18 teams and only ended up with 12 teams. These 12 teams consisting of 3 to 4 players and their caddies (fundraising helpers) worked hard to net over $20,000. April 29, 2011 Boscobel Golf Course Pendleton SC 11:30/12 Registration (Bring your money and forms) Lunch/special instructions 1:30pm shotgun start 6:00 Awards Presentation Over 20,000 was raised for the ball fields and Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park. All the figures are not in yet but this puts us at the $50,000 mark for funds raised to date! Great job, Golf Teams! Special thanks to each of the golfers who worked hard to raise this money, to each of our 64 Hole Sponsors and Event Sponsors, to everyone who donated to this great cause, and to the Pendleton Recreation Association who put this event on. Do you think the Pendleton Recreation Association should have another Golf Challenge in Spring 2012? Let us know what your thoughts are in the Guestbook below.

South Carolina State Symbols and More

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:32:59 -0600

South Carolina is my home and I am proud of it. I wanted to make this lens for several reasons. First, our grandson was in the third grade at the time and South Carolina children learn about their state then. I was in the third grade at Pendleton Elementary School in 1956. The picture is the text book we used. My brother was 4 years younger and the book was discontinued when he was in the third grade and that is how I happen to have a copy of it. It is signed by the librarian, Mrs. John Allen. Don't worry, I did not get my information for this lens out of this text. The second reason is that my sister and I have a Squidoo South Carolina Group for South Carolina lensmasters and lenses about South Carolina and I wanted to feature some of our group member's excellent lenses. I also featured lenses from other lensmasters who are not in the South Carolina Group. The third reason is that I love to promote my hometown of Pendleton, SC and have made several lenses about our town. I thought it would only be appropriate to also make a lens about our beautiful state. I hope this can be your guide to facts about the beautiful state of South Carolina, my home! Do you know the South Carolina Symbols?

Southeastern Literary Tourism Initiative

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:20:10 -0600

The Southeastern Literary Tourism Initiative (SELTI) is a blog written by Patrick Brian Miller. He writes fictional short stories about real places to help promote tourism. Patrick Brian Miller is a very talented writer and spends a great deal of time researching the location before his writing begins. He adds photos throughout that enhance the story and illustrates the fact that he is talking about a real place. Following the fictional short story, Patrick Brian Miller provides a Travel Guide with links to existing websites about the location. In one blog post, he manages to bring a location to life with this very inviting form of tourism.

South Carolina Headquarters

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:08:16 -0600

This group is for any Squidoo lens (scroll down web page) that concerns the beautiful state of South Carolina. They can be lenses about South Carolina or lenses written by b>. The South Carolina Group has joined other great Squidoo Groups by being awarded the Excellent Groups Award by Spirituality and featured it on Great Squidoo Groups Lensography. Smiling Faces Beautiful Places is the South Carolina Slogan and the same thing could be said for this group. Our lenses and Lensmasters tell the stories of people, places, health, hobbies, nature, and much, much more. It's Time to Discover South Carolina! Another great South Carolina link South Carolina Information Highway

Pet Talk

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:46:16 -0600

We have always had Pets and have always enjoyed them. At the time of this writing, we have a bulldog named Pitty Pat, a bird named Henrietta, a turtle named Billy, two calico cats named Mott and Fran, and lots of fish. I think that is plenty of pets so was not particularly thrilled when a stray kitten showed up about this time last year. She was a pretty little white kitten with one blue eye and one green eye. We kept thinking that she would find her way back to where she belonged but days passed and months passed and she was still here. Our other cats were not very fond of her but we had no choice but to feed her (or at least that is what I thought). We talked about the need to take her to the vet to get her fixed but on the days that we were ready to do it, we couldn't catch her. All of a sudden it seemed that she was getting bigger and bigger. Yes, she was pregnant and made a home for her 3 kittens and herself under our house. It is cool under there is the summer and warm in the winter so it was a good choice but it was a couple of weeks before we actually saw the kittens: two orange tabbys and one solid white just like the mommy. My Grandson and I went around taking pictures of our pets asking them what they were thinking at the time. What do you think they said? At this time we have a 11/2 year old Bulldog named Bruno. You can read more about him on http://www.squidoo.com/meet-bruno. Henrietta is still around but still not talking. Billie has gone to live in the creek. Pittypat and Mott have both passed away. Fran is still around catching moles and chipmunks but is showing her age.

Clemson Tiger Christmas

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:59:15 -0600

Welcome Clemson Tiger Fans to my page with Clemson Tiger Christmas Decorations and Gifts! My gift to you is that I have made your shopping a little easier, I hope! On this page, you will find Clemson Christmas Ornaments, Clemson Christmas Cards, Clemson Christmas Decorations and Gifts for Clemson Tiger Fans So, scroll on down and start shopping. I sure hope you find something you like. Go Tigers! Merry Christmas! Remember to wear your Orange with pride! Photo: This glass football ornament with a Clemson Tiger Paw is available from Amazon.com and sold on this page. See below.

Best Selling Tables And Chairs For Kids

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:54:11 -0600

Are you looking for furniture for kids? Tables and chairs that are made special sized just for kids are available in many styles including wood and plastic. The best selling tables and chairs for kids are built tough enough to handle the daily abuse of kids at play.Tables and chairs for kids are perfect for kids bedrooms, play rooms or for outdoor play areas.Featured below are the best selling tables and chairs for kids available this season.

Palmetto Live Steamers Club

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:32:39 -0600

The Palmetto Live Steamers Club was started in 2005 by Mark Fredericks of Anderson, South Carolina. This club currently have 12 members. The purpose of the Palmetto Live Steamers Club is to preserve the heritage of the railroad by establishing, operating and maintaining educational operating facilities by the use of model railroad equipment. Photo: The Dash 9 Diesel Locomotives, owned by Doug Moody, modeled after the Norfolk-Southern locomotives. This locomotive is the property of the Palmetto Live Steamers Club. Note: The following photographs are the property of the Palmetto Live Steamers Club are not to be copied. All the information on this page was provided by Mark Fredericks.

Pendleton Farmers Market

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:50:43 -0600

Please support your Local Farmers Market! The Pendleton Farmers Market is located in historic Pendleton South Carolina. Pendleton Farmers Market began June 2, 2011 with new market manager: Greg Ammons of Ammons Portrait Studio. He will be assisted by Mo and Dorma. If you need vendor information about please e-mail Mo at ninepinmo@gmail.com. Pendleton Farmers Market On the Village Green in Historic Pendleton South Carolina Thursdays - 4:00pm until 6:00pm Saturdays - 10:00 am until 1:00 pm Last Market will be Thursday Sept 29 from 4 to 6 What a sight to see! The colors are everywhere as farmers display their produce of fresh vegetables and fruit all around our beautiful Village Green in Pendleton SC. The fabulous aroma is in the air of Fresh Baked Goods and Casseroles. The many jars of Jams, Honey and Jellies reflect the light from the afternoon sun. Crafters show their talent with beautiful products. Local Pendleton Resident, Nate Lester, says: I love the Farmers Market. You can just feel the freshness. Thank you to the Town of Pendleton, Greg Ammons and all the Vendors who make the Pendleton Farmers Market possible. We will look forward to the Summer of 2012! Photo: Anthony Gambrell's watermelon in back of his truck This is a Squidoo Lens which is a scroll down web page. Please read and scroll until you can scroll no more. Thank you.

Tea-for-One Set

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:00:22 -0600

This Signature Afternoon 4 Piece Tea For One Set is a great gift for any tea lover. It comes in a variety of colors and is fun to look at. These stripe Tea-For-One Sets are show on this page in Green, Blue, and Red. This 4 Piece Tea Set includes Teapot, Mug, Infuser and Lid. Tea Lovers will love this gift which will be great for steeping and keeping their tea hot and enjoyable. More designs are also featured in the Tea for One concept. Enjoy shopping for your tea lover friend or relative or maybe you would like to purchase one just for yourself.

Pet Owners Should Leave Their Pets At Home

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:00:33 -0600

Pet Owners Should Leave Their Pets At Home I am a Pet Owner and love Pets but I would never take one of mine to an event. I realize that not everyone loves pets and that some people are very afraid of dogs. I also realize that dogs can be unpredictable no matter how well behaved he/she is. I submit Press Releases for several outdoor events in our town and always state "No Pets Allowed" but it is not always printed the way I submit it. Therefore, a pet owner should always call an official person to find out if pets are allowed unless it specifically states that it is a Pet Friendly Event. Photo: This is one of the many hand painted signs that we posted at Pendleton SC's Freedom Fest. The signs were made from recycled Campaign Signs.

Halloween Trunk or Treating

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:10:30 -0600

Every Halloween, our church sponsors "Trunk or Treating" in Pendleton, SC. The volunteers ask church members to bring their cars to the church with their trunks decorated so the children can come by and get their treats out of the trunk. It is open to everyone and the children come in costume as do many of their parents. It seems to get bigger and better every year. There are really some creative people out there and it is amazing what they can come up with to make the trunk of a car look inviting. NOTE: Profits from this lens are donated to Pendleton United Methodist Church Childrens Ministries Update: Unfortunately, I had to miss Trunk or Treat this year butI heard that it was a big success!

Stornoway Scotland - Our Sister City

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:20:39 -0600

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to join friends in being part of the 36 member Pendleton Delegation to go to Stornoway Scotland for the official signing of the twinning charter. On March 15, 2002 we joined the delegation of 36 Pendletonians to travel to Pendleton's Sister City in the Western Isles of Scotland. We boarded the bus at Pendleton Town Hall where we were given a Goodie Bag decorated with red, white and blue ribbon. As we pulled out of the parking lot, we were surprised to realize that the Police Cars and Fire Truck were there to escort us out of town. With sirens going, we made two laps around the Village Green waving goodbye to merchants, shoppers and friends who were waiving American Flags. We headed to the Atlanta Airport and this began a journey that we will never forget. I put together a scrap book and would like to share it with you on this scroll down web page called a Squidoo Lens. Please continue to scroll and let me tell you about this wonderful trip. I sure appreciate your visiting and hope you enjoy it. You will need to give this page time to completely load because there are a lot of pictures. Thank you. If you are new to a Squidoo lens, this is a Scroll Down Web page so just keep scrolling and reading until you can scroll no more. Thank you.

Doggie Birthday Party

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:16:22 -0600

Squidoo has lots and lots of lenses on just about any subject you can think of. Some are meant to educate, some are meant to entertain and some are just beautiful to look at. There are even lenses about interesting personal happenings. This is such a lens. Unfortunately, every word of this story is true. In September of 1993 I got the bright idea to have a Birthday Party for our dogs, Bill Murray, the Boston Terrier and Kandi, the standard daschund that belonged to our grown children. We were all old enough to know better but we got wrapped up in the excitement of the moment and before long we had it all planned. We sent out invitations to 4 dogs who were pets of friends of ours: Jackson the Jack Russell Brandy the Shih-tzu ChiChi the Peek-a-Pooh Jamie the Pomeranian Note: This story is told with permission from my good friend, Sue. This lens was reviewed by MiMi aka GrowWear in her Squidoo Lens Reviews and I am so proud to wear this badge. Just click the badge to read the review. Thank you, MiMi

Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend - A Fundraiser for Veterans Park In Pendleton SC

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:31:11 -0600

It was a fun day at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC on October 29, 2011. A group of energetic, creative alumni of the Pendleton High School Lady Bulldogs Softball Teams Stepped Up To The Plate and worked hard to raise money for the renovation of the ball fields at Veterans Park. Most of these women remember practicing on these fields when they played for Pendleton High School and they have fond memories of those days gone by. They wanted to do their part to make sure that future generations will be able to enjoy the park as much as they did. Continue to scroll and learn more about Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend sponsored by Friends of the Park. This was an Alumni Softball Fundraising Event withCraft Vendors, Food Vendors, Games for the Kids, Dunking Booth, and more. This event raised over $,1,000 for our Step Up To The Plate Fundraising Campaign

Pendleton Memories 3 - Nell Seawright Reeves

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:59:42 -0600

Nell Seawright Reeves shares her memories of growing up in Pendleton South Carolina in the 1920's and 1930's. I had a delightful afternoon today visiting with Nell Reeves and her daughter. We sat on the porch and I thought about taking notes but was really too busy listening and enjoying to get much on paper. That is one reason that I am so glad that Nell is a very talented writer. She had her story written down already because she was one of the local residents asked to speak to the Leadership Pendleton Class of 2009. Nell has agreed to be a part of our Pendleton Memories Series and is allowing me to post her speech here. Thank you, Nell for sharing your story. Note: This is a scroll down web page so please read and scroll until you can scroll no more.

Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Pendleton, South Carolina

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:09:42 -0600

I have written a lot about my hometown of Pendleton South Carolina and it is mainly because I want the whole world to know what a wonderful place it is. Now, I am not encouraging everyone to move here but would love to have you come for a visit. You see, I don't want my small historic hometown to become a huge metropolis but I do want it to thrive. So a few of you reading this are welcome to come settle here and purchase one of the lovely homes for sale. You will be treated with a southern hospitality like you have never known. For everyone else, I invite you to come for a visit, enjoy our history, happenings and hospitality along with our quaint shops and restaurants. I think you will be glad you did. Photo: Several years ago I had the honor of having a plaque with my name on it placed on a bench on the Village Green for my volunteer work. I have my own bench on the village green. Pretty neat, huh! So, why do I think Pendleton South Carolina is the best place to live. Here are my Top Ten reasons (not in any particular order)!

Fall Trees - A Stroll Around Pendleton SC

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:08:34 -0600

I took a stroll around Pendleton in Fall 2008 and soaked up the beauty of the Fall Trees around the Village Green and around our home. I was able to snap some pictures that I would like to share with you along with a poem by Helen Baeseman titled "Autumn Glory". I found this poem in one of my Mom's 1968 Ideals Magazines. I hope you are enjoying this beautiful Fall Season as much as I am. Thank you for visiting with me today! Please give this lens time to load as it is filled with photos.

Fleece Ear Warmers

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:35:14 -0600

The Stretch Tech Fleece Ear Warmers make wonderful gifts for any age. Keeping your ears warm can help keep your whole body warm. It is miserable to have cold ears and this Fleece Ear Warmer will keep your ears warm and toasty. Looking for a friendship gift just to let your friends know you are thinking of them this Christmas? This Fleece Ear Warmer would be appreciated by any of your friends who spend time out in the cold. Looking for a special gift that will not only warm the ears but also the heart? Check out this Fleece Ear Warmer. Photo: 180s Stretch Tech Fleece Ear Warmer available on Amazon.com. See link below for purchase or to browse for another style.

Papa Doc's Creamy Peach Ice Cream

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:34:46 -0600

When was the last time you churned ice cream? We used to make Homemade Peach Ice Cream on special occasions but haven't made it in so long that I am not even sure where our churn is. Back before the electric churns, we would all take turns turning the crank. It was hard work but well worth all the effort. My hubby, Papa Doc, makes the best Peach Ice Cream and I am going to share his special recipe with you here. Let me know how it turns out. Yummy!

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:59:42 -0600

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand is, without a doubt, the best book that I have read in a long time. It took Laura Hillenbrand seven years to complete this amazing story about the life of Veteran Louis Zamperini who went from being a juvenile delinquent to an Olympic running star to a POW to an alcoholic to an inspirational speaker. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat as you relive the life of Louis Zamperini with him. Photo: The book, Unbroken, is available from Amazon and can be purchased below with the profits from the sale on this page donated to Friends of the Park for Veterans Park in Pendleton South Carolina.

Crunchy Hawaiian Chicken Wrap

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:06:03 -0600

The Crunchy Hawaiian Chicken Wrap is a recipe by Chef Lorett Hayes of 1826 On The Green Restaurant in historic Pendleton, South Carolina. Chef Hayes was asked to be a member of the Recipes for Healthy Kids Challenge Team from Mt. Lebanon Elementary School. She joined the school nutrition specialists, students, community members and parents to form this team that had the responsibility to come up with their entry for the Recipes for Healthy Kids Challenge. The Crunchy Hawaiian Chicken Wrap was one of the 15 Semi-finalist across the nation and we need your vote. Update: October 23, 2011 - Chef Lorett Hayes has now sold the restaurant 1826 On The Green to Pete and Barbara Rizzo who also own the Village Baker. Photo: This photo was taken by the Anderson Independent Mail and you can read their story and see more pictures at: http://www.independentmail.com/news/2011/may/06/national-judges-taste-hawaiian-chicken-entry-mount

Halloween Flags

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:28:09 -0600

It's time to purchase your Halloween Flag or Banner for your home or garden. Halloween Flags and Banners come in many styles and sizes. After much searching, I have come up with my Top Ten Favorite Halloween Flags and hope you will find one you like. House Flags and Garden Flags are a fun way to decorate and are easily stored from season to season. Displaying a Halloween Flag is a fun way to say HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all your visitors and passers by. Welcome the little Trick or Treaters with a fun Halloween Flag for your home! This is an easy and fun way to decorate. Photo: This Halloween Flag is available on Amazon and featured below.

Christmas In Pendleton SC

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:48:09 -0600

Our little historic town of Pendleton SC is busy with many Christmas Events. Although I have a Squidoo page which includes the Pendleton Happenings, I felt that I needed to make a separate page just for the Christmas Season. Through the years, this time of the year in Pendleton has been known as Christmastime In Olde Pendleton and also Holidays In The Village. It all begins the week after Thanksgiving with the Tree Lighting Ceremony and continues until Christmas. Pendleton is a wonderful destination for your Christmas Shopping and Dining and we invite you to join us in a beautiful relaxing atmosphere where the Spirit of Christmas abounds. Let's all try very hard to support our local businesses! Thinking about the Holidays in Pendleton inspired me to write the little poem below. Photo by Ohme

Greenhouses for your Home

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:22:32 -0600

Want to get a head start on your gardening? Owning one of these Greenhouses will help you do that. With one of these Greenhouses, you can propagate your seeds and enjoy watching them grow. It is also great for storing your larger plants until you are ready to put them around your home. Thank you for visiting here and I hope you find just what you're looking for. This Greenhouse would make a great gift for your spouse, too! Happy Gardening!

Lego Sets For All Ages

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:55:33 -0600

Legos have sure come a long way. My grandson played with them when he was younger and now that he is 9 years old, he is actually building and creating with them. They come in different shapes and sizes now and there are even specialized sets. They are really amazing and are so beneficial to the child no matter what the age. I wanted some of the larger ones which are called Duplo Blocks to take this picture for the introduction. I decided to call the local PreSchool called PEEPS and ask if I could borrow some for a little while. It was so funny. I went to pick them up at Pendleton United Methodist Church and one little boy got very concerned that I might not bring them back. All the children were watching as I picked out a few and then another little one insisted that I could not take the Duplo Wagon because he was going to play with it. Yes, Lego Sets are fun for children, teenagers, and adults and make wonderful gifts.

A Day In The Life Of Bruno, Our Bulldog Pup

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:22:37 -0600

Hi, my name is Bruno and I am so glad that you will be my Play Date today! I am only 3 1/2 months old so you may think that my life is not very exciting but you would be wrong. I always manage to have a full day of doing chores, exploring, playing, biting everything and everybody in sight, eating and sleeping. Come On! We'll have a fun day!

Squidoo Pets Part Two

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:11:57 -0600

Do you know who belongs to who? Squidoo Lensmasters like to write about their pets so here are a few more for you to enjoy. Try your luck on the quizzes and see if you can guess which lensmaster belongs to which pet. Photo: Minnie belongs to lensmaster Heather426. Isn't she precious. Let's just do 5 at a time this time around and see if that is easier. You might recognize some of the pets as the Precious Protesters from Squidoo Pets Note: As time passed after creating this page, some of these Squidoo Pets have passed away. This lens is dedicated to all of those wonderful pets who are no longer with us.

Patriotic Mailbox Covers

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:30:01 -0600

These Patriotic Decorative Mailbox Covers or Mailbox Wraps are great for anytime of the year and not just on a Patriotic Holiday. If you are proud to be an American, you will be proud for your mailbox to wear one of these Patriotic Mailbox Covers. I have chosen a few of my favorites to feature here and hope you find one that you would like to purchase. All purchases will benefit our Veterans Park in Pendleton SC and we certainly appreciate your visit here. I have ordered several of these Decorative Mailbox Covers and enjoy them very much. This page is dedicated to all our service men and women either past or present with a sincere Thank You for serving our country.

Clemson Tiger Fans

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:54:54 -0600

Yes, Clemson Tiger Fans are proud, fun, creative, and very enthusiastic! Clemson Tiger Fans wear orange and their blood runneth orange. A Clemson Tiger Fan can be seen in orange overalls, orange sweater, orange t-shirt or even an orange hair. Clemson Tiger Fans proudly wear a painted Tiger Paw on their cheek. Clemson Tiger Fans all own an original Tiger Rag! Clemson Tiger Fans are all ages! Clemson Tiger Fans know the Clemson Cheers and Clemson Alma Mater! Clemson Tiger Fans get excited when they hear the Clemson Band play Tiger Rag! Clemson Tiger Fans know what the most exciting minutes in college football is! A Squidoo Lens is a Scroll Down Web Page so please read and scroll until you can scroll no more. If you click out to go to Amazon, Ebay or All Posters.com, please remember to return to this lens. All visits are appreciated and comments are welcomed. Thank you.

What Is Friendship?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:59:28 -0600

Friendship is a valued relationship between two or more people that fosters support. My friends make me a better person. I am so lucky to have so many friends and I appreciate and love each and every one of them. My friends are very important to me and I hope that I am as good a friend to each of them as they have been to me. I proudly dedicate this lens to all my friends!

Pendleton Memories - A Series

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:13:55 -0600

This is a directory for the Pendleton Memories Series. I hope you will visit each one because they are so different and offer much in learning about Days Gone By. I started this series as a way for certain folks to post their memories on the web and preserve them. These fine people and I hope that if you grew up in Pendleton South Carolina, you will want to join us and we welcome you with open arms. I think this might make a great Coffee Table Book for local residents. What do you think? Betsy Johnson, Curator for Pendleton District Commission, shared these words: These memories are a precious resource that can provide a picture of our town for future generations. With the permission of the writers, hard copies of the Pendleton Memories Series will be donated to the Pendleton District Commission's Local History Archives. The Pendleton District Commission will preserve these stories and make them available for those wishing to learn more about our town. The mission of the Pendleton District Commission is to collect, preserve and promote the rich history of Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties and to promote economic development through tourism in the region. For more information, please visit our web site: Pendleton District Commission Website If you are new to Squidoo, this is a scroll down web page so read and scroll until you can't scroll anymore! Thank you!

South Carolina On Squidoo

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:19:52 -0600

South Carolina is my home and Squidoo is my passion! Joan4 and I realized that we were not the only South Carolinians on Squidoo so we decided to form a group in order to get all South Carolina Lensmasters and Lenses together. Our South Carolina Group is made up of lensmasters from the great state of South Carolina and also lenses that have something to do with our state. This combination has made an excellent group of over 300 quality lenses and each of these lenses are featured on our South Carolina Group. We invite you to read this lens and learn about our group and we hope you will visit ourSouth Carolina Group and see for yourself what we are talking about. Even though the Groups on Squidoo no longer exist, we have kept our group going and invite all South Carolinians to join us!

Ohme - That's me!

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:43:33 -0600

I have been called lots of things during my 60 plus years. My dad would sometimes call me "third verse" and my mom would call me "Nancy Lee" and my sisters call me "Nan". In college I was called by my maiden name, "Tate". When I was teaching and coaching, I was called "Coach". I am known as "Mrs. Doc", "Doc's wife","Will's Mom", "Susann's Mom", "Tate's Grandmother", Mom, Aunt Nancy, Cuzin Nancy, Miss Nancy, Fancy Nancy and of course, just plain Nancy. I have a friend who calls me "Sarge". Several years ago I started being called "D--- Nancy" around town. I was in a volunteer leadership position and always felt that the best trait for a leader is to be able to delegate. I guess I was doing too much delegating that year. (No, the D.... is not for "Dear Nancy"!) Yes, that is a lot of names and these are just some of the ones that I know about. I can't imagine what names I am called behind my back. Gosh, I hope they are nice ones. Of all the names that I am called, Ohme is by far my favorite. Ohme is my grandmother name that was given to me by our only Grandchild, Tate. He was learning to talk about the same time that I was due a knee replacement. I kept him while our daughter was at work and it was so hard for me to get up from a sitting position with him in my arms so I would moan and say "Ohhhhhhhh me" and Tate started mocking me. We both said it so much that it stuck as my name. He is now almost 9 years old and I am still Ohme to not only him but his friends as well. I do love my name. I am extremely blessed with a wonderful family and lots of great friends. I am Ohme and this is my lensography but only for the first year of my adventures on Squidoo. I have another complete lensography at http://www.squidoo.com/ohme-lensography.

The Orange Bowl

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:32:54 -0600

The 2012 Discover Orange Bowl will be played January 4, 2012 at 8 pm in Miami, Florida at the Sun Life Stadium between the ACC Champions, Clemson Tigers, and the West Virginia Mountaineers. Discover Financial is the official sponsor of the Orange Bowl, therefore it is officially known as the Discover Orange Bowl. Be sure to scroll all the way down and take the 10 question Orange Bowl Quiz to see how much you know about it. Good Luck! Photo: This 2012 Orange Bowl Embroidered Collectible Patch is available on Amazon. Click the link to be directed to Amazon to purchase. Update: Clemson Tiger Fans were sure disappointed in the outcome of the Orange Bowl but true fans stand by their Tiger Team and continue to wear their Orange with Pride.

Friends of the Park Directory

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:57:15 -0600

Friends of the Park is a group of dedicated citizens interested in making Veterans Park the best it can be. We meet once a month except in November and December. We meet the 3rd Monday in each month at 6:30 at Pendleton United Methodist Church. Friends of the Park is so proud and appreciative to be a Squidoo Supported Charity! It has meant a lot to us and we are so touched by the lensmasters from all over the world who choose to donate a percentage of their royalties to our small non profit organization. Each of these lensmasters are making a difference and I hope that they enjoy a feeling of ownership of our little park. Veterans Park is located on Lebanon Road in Pendleton SC and has 3 Picnic Shelters, a Community Built Playground called Barrett's Place, a walking trail called Trotter's Trail, a Concessions Pavilion, and 3 baseball fields. These baseball field are in dire need of upgrading, therefore Friends of the Park, Pendleton Recreation Association and the Town of Pendleton have joined together in a fundraising effort called "STEP UP TO THE PLATE"! The money raised for these fields will also be used to erect a Veterans Memorial which is needed at our Veterans Park. This is a Directory of all my Squidoo lenses relating to Friends of the Park. All of the lenses featured here donate 100% to Friends of the Park. There are others that donate 100% and then the rest of my lenses all donate at least 10% to our great cause.

Children's Author, Kate Salley Palmer

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:47:36 -0600

I remember the first time I met Kate Salley Palmer. It was in the early 70's and we had a mutual friend. Both of these women were way ahead of the times and my friend told me about Kate's talents. The early 70's were very much still a transitional time for the American woman. The term "balancing family and job" were practically unheard of. I consider Kate to be one of the pioneers for all women in America who want to pursue their dreams. Kate doesn't consider herself to be a pioneer. She says, If I had been working in a city up North, no one would have thought a thing about it by the 1970's. Things were still difficult for women in the workplace back then, but the pioneers were the women who entered the workforce before my time. Kate Salley Palmer is married to Jim Palmer. Jim is from my hometown of Pendleton SC and was a high school friend of my sister, Joan aka Joan4 on Squidoo. The Palmers live in nearby Clemson, SC and have two grown children. Salley is Kate's maiden name so she is usually just called "Kate" but referred to professionally as "Kate Salley Palmer". When Kate isn't writing or drawing, she is speaking to school children around South Carolina. Their son, James, is also an illustrator and writer. They have their own Publishing Company called Warbranch Press. Please visit their main website for more information. I am proud to introduce to you the talented Palmer Family.

Dandelions

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:28:52 -0600

Enjoy The Simple Things In Life! Make a wish on a Dandelion and blow it to the wind. Make a necklace with a yellow Dandelion and dance away. What other plant can bring so much joy to young ones on a summer's day? It is just an old weed but it is so much more Bringing pleasure to many while others abhor Dandelion, I thank you for being you and reminding me to Enjoy the simple things in life. And forgetting the troubles and strife. Photo - Photo of a Painting I did in 1975 for my husband's mother.

My Christmas Treasures

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:43:48 -0600

Hi, Welcome to our home! Once again it is time to pack up our Christmas Decorations, I want to share some of my very special ones with you. I call them treasures; not because they are worth much monetarily but rather because they have such special meaning. Most of our decorations have been used for many years and I look forward to pulling them out year after year. They hold special memories. So, come along with me and I will tell you all about them. I lovingly dedicate this lens to my wonderful family!

Hen Mulligan

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:04:16 -0600

Hen Mulligan is a family tradition in our household every Christmas Eve and we all look forward to it. Doc's mother used to make Hen Mulligan when he was small so he learned how to make it from her. We don't even try to sit down together on Christmas Eve. It is every man for himself after the presents are opened. We do try to have a sit down meal in the dining room sometime before Christmas Eve but when Christmas Eve arrives we are all too excited and anxious to get on with the gifts and then eat whenever we are ready.

Christmas Doormats and Mailbox Covers

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:53:45 -0600

Don't you want your guests to feel very welcome in your home? Most of us have increased visitors around the holidays and a Christmas Doormat will help make your guests feel in the spirit of the holidays. I have chosen some of my favorite Christmas Doormats that I found on Amazon.com. I hope you will enjoy shopping on this page and that you find just the right one for your home. Some of these doormats and mailbox covers can be used all Winter which is especially nice. I purchased a Thanksgiving Mailbox Cover and a Christmas one. We really enjoyed them and I will be ordering more of the decorative mailbox covers for the other holidays and seasons.

Xylitol In Sugarless Gum Is Poisonous To Dogs

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:59:56 -0600

Xylitol found in Sugarless Gum could kill your dog even though it is safe for humans. Please read this warning as it may save your dog's life! Xylitol is a Sugar Substitute most commonly used in Toothpastes, Mouthwashes, and Sugarless Gum as well as some Sugarless Candies. It can Kill Your Dog! Since hearing about Xylitol, we will not let our grandson bring Sugarless Gum into our house and have advised him not to bring it into his own home because of his dog. The U.S. Poison Control Center reports, that dogs poisoned by xylitol is up 142 percent since 2005 and is said to now be the number one cause of death by poison in dogs. Our Bruno is still a puppy and he wants to eat anything he can find. Hearing the news about Xylitol really scared us and we now watch much more carefully what he is eating or chewing on. People spit out their gum all the time so BEWARE!

Senator Graham's New Regional Office

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:40:48 -0600

May 15, 2009 was a proud day for the town of Pendleton South Carolina. That was the day of the Grand Opening of the new Regional Office of United States Senator Lindsey O. Graham. The new Golden Corner Regional Office is located right on the town square at 124 Exchange Street on the square in historic Pendleton. The building has recently been transformed from a gift shop to an impressive office. Official Photo of Senator Lindsey Graham: Courtesy of the office of Senator Graham If you are new to Squidoo, this is a lens or scroll down webpage. Please continue to read and scroll until you can't scroll anymore. Feel free to click any links but please remember to return to this page. Thank you for visiting.

Elvis Adult Costume

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:30:13 -0600

This Exclusively Licensed Deluxe Elvis Now Aloha Elvis Costume will surely make for a fun Halloween or a costume for any "want to be" rock n roller anytime of the year. You can be the Rock n Roll King for the Day in this Elvis Adult Costume and make your Halloween fun for you and your friends. If your friends don't want to join you in dressing up for Halloween, just make them official card-carrying members of your Elvis Presley Fan Club. Won't that be fun. Keep scrolling for more ideas on getting the most out of your Elvis Adult Costume. Photo: This Exclusively Licensed Deluxe Elvis Now Aloha Elvis Costume is available on Amazon and can be purchased below. Thank you for shopping on this page.

Festivals, Fairs And Other Special Events

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:10:39 -0600

I have found Squidoo to be a very effective way to promote our small town's local events such as festivals and fairs. Squidoo is free and fairly simple to execute and easy to keep updated. It has been the perfect platform and I have noticed a good many other Squidoo lensmasters using it the same way. Do you have a lens (Squidoo scroll down web page) about a Festival, Fair or Special Event? If you have created a lens about a special event, I would like for you to add it to the plexo below. I have added two plexos: one for general Festival information and one for specific events. It will be interested to see how many lenses have been made about Festivals, Fairs or special events and to hear some feedback on how well Squidoo has worked.

Reflections Of A Mississippi Magnolia

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:12:16 -0600

Reflections Of A Mississippi Magnolia - A Life In Poems is written by a true Southerner, Patricia Neely-Dorsey. She writes passionately about growing up in the South, her love for her home state of Mississippi and her life after 40. Her poetry is sincere, real, and warm. They just feel good to read and sure makes this reader feel mighty proud to be a Southerner. Of course, you do not have to be from the South to appreciate Patricia's poetry. Her flowing words are a joy for everyone to read. Patricia Neely-Dorsey writes in the preface of her book that she always hesitates to call herself a poet. She says "I feel more like a vessel or a conduit through which the poems flow. I never intentionally sat down to write any of them. They all came to me, fully complete and neatly packaged, title and all"

Beautiful Camellias

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:13:30 -0600

We are fortunate to have lots of different colored Camellia Shrubs and we enjoy them very much. I love to cut them and have arrangements throughout our home. I remember one year they actually bloomed in December which is not the norm. They usually bloom in early spring but this was a particularly warm winter. We were having a big Christmas Party so I cut and cut and had tons of the beautiful blossoms to decorate with. I filled a long planter on our porch with them just by sticking the stems in the existing soil. Everyone was amazed and it was a beautiful site even if I do say so myself! It is such fun to see so many varieties of Camellias and I just had to share with my readers. Hope you enjoy! Let me know which color is your most favorite.

Ohme's Zazzle

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:43:57 -0600

Looking for an unique South Carolina gift or maybe you are from Pendleton SC and want an event shirt or perhaps you enjoy products with scenes from nature. All of this and more can be found at Ohme's Zazzle Shop. The purpose of this Squidoo lens (scroll down web page) is to show you a sample of the products I have in my Ohme's Zazzle Store. I hope you will click any product and visit my store. Thank you! Click here to go directly to Ohme's Zazzle Store Ohme's Zazzle or continue to scroll to see a sample of what my store is all about and I hope you find something that appeals to you.

Fushigi Ball

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:08:18 -0600

The art of Contact Juggling is not new but the Fushigi Ball is. There seems to be some controversy going on here with the sport of Contact Juggling and some competition between the Juggling Balls and the Fushigi Balls. Either way, they are fascinating and if you aren't familiar with them, I hope you will learn more here. The Fushigi Gravity Ball is having a successful marketing campaign as I have heard not only my grandson but other young kids talk about wanting one. Contact Jugglers seem to be taking two sides on the issue: Some are glad of the extra publicity to their sport while others resent that Fushigi appears to give the impression that their company invented the idea. Contact Juggling is juggling without letting go of the ball but giving the illusion that the ball is suspended in midair - this is the description that I came up with after doing a lot of reading on the subject. The following is the description given on Wikipedia: Contact Juggling on Wikipedia: Contact juggling is a form of object manipulation that focuses on the movement of objects such as balls in contact with the body. Although often used with "toss" juggling, it typically involves the rolling of one or more balls on the hands and arms to create visual illusions without releasing the props into the air. It is divided into three main techniques: 1. Body Rolling means manipulating one or more props (usually balls) around the hands, arms, and body. Balance is required to hold the ball in various positions of control. This includes tricks such as headrolling and the Butterfly. 2. Palm Spinning means manipulating two or more balls in the open hand so that at least one ball is in motion. Balls may be in both hands or transferred between hands to form graceful and fluid patterns, including rotating a pyramid stack of 4 balls. 3. Isolation means manipulating a ball so that it appears to be suspended in place. Similar to sleight of hand magic or fixed-point mime techniques; the performers exploit the clear surface of the ball to hide any noticeable rotation, creating the effect that the ball is still while the performer moves around the ball. Read on and decide for yourself. Photo: Juggling Ball for sale on Amazon.com - see link below

Squidoo Friends of Friends of the Park

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:58:26 -0600

Squidoo does amazing things for Non Profits and my favorite charity is sure proud to be an official Squidoo Supported Non Profit. Friends of the Park is a group of interested citizens dedicated to making Veterans Park in Pendleton SC the best it can be. We are working with the Town of Pendleton and Pendleton Recreation Association on a fundraising campaign called Step Up To The Plate to raise monies to renovate our Ball Fields and to erect a Veterans Memorial at our park. We are a rural area without much money but we are determined to provide a facility for our children that they deserve and we feel that TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Lensmasters have the option to set each of their lenses to donate a percentage of their royalties to a Squidoo Supported Charity. There is a list of over 100 well deserving charities and we are honored to be one of them. We appreciate any percentage that you would like to donate and think that this is such a generous gesture on the part of the Squidoo Lensmasters. If you are donating any percentage to Friends of the Park, we would like for you to wear this badge on your profile or on a specific lens and know that you are greatly appreciated. Whether it is 1% or 100%, you are making a difference to the children of the little town of Pendleton SC and we Thank YOU!

Quiz: What Do You Know About Pendleton South Carolina?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:37:52 -0600

Pendleton South Carolina has been written about in over 30 Squidoo Lenses and lensmasters from all over the world have been gracious enough to read what I have written. Some have said that they know more about Pendleton SC than they do their own hometown. I am not sure if that is true or not but thought I would put my readers to a test. Whether you are from Pendleton SC or just read about Pendleton SC or never heard of Pendleton SC, this quiz is for YOU. Good luck and Enjoy! Note: There are three quizzes right now and may be more added later. Take them both if you dare. Persons making 100 on the first two quizzes will have their name added to the POST (Pendleton On Squidoo Test) Award Board. Just let me know your score in the comments section. Thank you. The third quiz is just for fun! Photo: Unveiling of the Cannon in Pendleton SC

Trotter's Trail at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:27:15 -0600

Trotter's Trail at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC is a beautiful 1400 foot long walking trail that winds through the woods adjacent to Barrett's Place Playground. This asphalt trail is wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair and includes a beautiful bridge and entrance as well as benches in various locations. Landscaping will continue with plans to include many dogwood trees. Trotter's Trail became a project of the Friends of the Park organization in 2006 and is certainly an asset to the park and to the Town of Pendleton. Trotter's Trail was made possible through the efforts of many volunteers and donors who worked very hard to make this trail become a reality. The Trail was dedicated on November 14, 2009 in memory of Justin Trotter. Justin's love of nature inspired friends and family to honor his memory with this trail. Justin was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 12 while a student at Riverside Middle School in Pendleton South Carolina. In September 2004 Justin lost his battle with the disease at the young age of 15.

Fox Carolina Town Takeover in Pendleton SC

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:17:59 -0600

Seven in the morning is mighty early to expect an enthusiastic crowd but that is exactly what Fox Carolina got when they came to Pendleton SC on November 11, 2010 for the Fox Carolina Town Takeover. The weather was perfect and excitement filled the air as the crowd gathered carrying signs supporting their school or organization and most importantly, our Veterans. It was a day for Pendleton to shine live before a TV audience and shine we did! Fox Carolina's Town Takeover Series has been a big hit as they choose different towns to be the site of their early Thursday morning show. Toccoa, Georgia was the one before Pendleton and Spartanburg, SC will be the next one. Co-Anchors Margaret Burnquist and Cody Alcorn make the Town Takeover so much fun for everyone! Special thanks to everyone who shared their pictures for this lens. It sure would be fun for Fox Carolina to return to Pendleton!

Rock City

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:03:00 -0600

SEE ROCK CITY are words that you may have seen a lot. These words have been written for many years on roof tops, barns, and even bird houses. The founder of Rock City Gardens, Garnet Carter, was a born promoter and according to the Rock City Website by the 1950's Clark Byers had painted "See Rock City" on 900 barn roofs from Michigan to Texas. ROCK CITY atop Lookout Mountain in Tennessee was open to the public in 1932 after Garnet Carter's wife, Frieda, had forged the trail with only a string to mark her spot through the wilderness and giant rock formations. She planted wildflowers and added statues along this trail. She was fascinated by folklore, fairy tales, fairies and gnomes so had statues of this nature imported from Germany. When the attraction first opened, business was slow so Garnet hired a young sign painter named Clark Beyers to go travel the nation's highways asking farmers if he could paint their barn if they would let him paint the words "SEE ROCK CITY" on the roof. His advertising idea really paid off and soon people were traveling from all around to SEE ROCK CITY. Over the years there have been many additions and added features to make it even a better sightseeing destination. It is now under the leadership of Bill Chapin, a third-generation descendant of Garnet and Frieda. Oh, and it is PET FRIENDLY. How about that!

Rocket Mom Lenses by Ohme

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:54:24 -0600

I had already decided that Squidoo would have to take a back seat during the months of May and June because I had so much to do to get ready for our Freedom Fest on June 27, 2009. Well, that all changed when I received an invitation to join Rocket Moms. Even then, I vowed that I would just try to do the best I could but had no intentions of making a lot more lenses. The timing could not have been worse for me but I really wanted to be a part of this group led by Bonnie and was so proud to have been asked. I don't know what happened from that point because before I knew it I was more involved than I ever intended and I was putting out new lenses like there was no tomorrow. All it took was a visit or two to the forum and the enthusiasm of these fantastic women was contagious. I did not have a chance. I don't think I have felt this challenged since I was in college. I have learned new things, met some great lensmasters, read some amazing lenses, and have published 10 lenses in 6 weeks. That is a record for me. But then why should I expect any less of myself - I am a Rocket Mom and proud of it! Note: I would strongly recommend Rocket Moms to any Newbie who happens to be a Mom!

Squidoo Steps Up To The Plate For Pendleton SC

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:56:33 -0600

The summer of 2010 is one that I will long remember because of the Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award Contest for Charity. Squidoo is a very charity minded organization and they sure have Stepped Up To The Plate for my hometown of Pendleton, South Carolina. Step Up To The Plate is a fundraising campaign headed up by Friends of the Park, Pendleton Recreation Association and the Town of Pendleton. We are trying to raise $200,000 to renovate the ball fields and to erect a Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park. Together We CAN Make A Difference! This page is a big THANK YOU to Squidoo for Stepping Up To The Plate and Making a Difference for Pendleton SC! This lens is part of Professional Squids Create a Charity Lens for the Sunshine Award Project

Clemson Tiger Halloween

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:55:48 -0600

Are you a Clemson Tiger Fan who enjoys Halloween? If so, you have come to the right place. On this page you can purchase Clemson Tiger Halloween decorations, costumes and more! Hope you enjoy! Just scroll down and take a look at this Clemson Tiger Halloween Merchandise. Need a costume? Need a Candy Dish? Need some decorations for Halloween? Have fun and remember that if you make a purchase, the profits to this lens will be donated straight to Friends of the Park in Pendleton SC for our Veterans Park Step Up To The Plate fundraising campaign. We are trying to raise money to renovate the ball fields and erect a Veterans Memorial. GO TIGERS! Don't miss the Clemson Tiger Christmas to purchase a Christmas Gift for your favorite Clemson Tiger Fan! Updated: November 12, 2011

Halloween Doormats

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:12:14 -0600

Looking for a Halloween Doormat? If so, you have come to the right place! What a great way to greet your guest this Halloween! Whether you are having a party or just getting ready for Trick or Treaters, a Halloween Doormat is an easy way to decorate and gives a wonderful first impression of your home! Halloween Doormats are a fun way to decorate for Halloween and they make your home say "Happy Halloween"! They come with many different designs and styles. Some are funny and whimsical. Some are scary and some even make noise. The personalized doormats make a perfect gift or a gift to yourself for your family. Come join me as you scroll through some of my favorite Halloween Doormats Purchase now to be ready for Halloween 2012. Photo: This Halloween Doormat is available on Amazon and featured below.

Christmas Pillows and Throws

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:59:18 -0600

I don't think you can have too many Christmas Pillows or Christmas Throws. They make decorating easy and add much to the warmth of your home. These beautiful Christmas Pillows and Christmas Throws also make great gifts. Wouldn't a holiday pillow and throw be a great gift for someone in the nursing home or assisted living? Not only would they look festive but they would also be great conversation pieces. I don't know of any age that wouldn't enjoy a Christmas Pillow or Christmas Throw. A child can snuggle and dream of Christmas morning in a Santa Throw. Maybe you or someone you know lives in a small apartment and doesn't do much decorating. This would create a holiday atmosphere in any room with very little effort. Here are some of my favorite Christmas Pillows and Christmas Throws and I hope you find one that you would like to purchase through this page. All purchases benefit Pendleton SC's Veterans Park by donating a percentage of the profits on this lens to Friends of the Park. Photo: This cheerful Snowman Christmas Pillow is available on Amazon.com and can be purchased through this lens. See below.

Halloween Fun With OhMe!

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:10:46 -0600

Halloween can be a lot of fun for everyone especially if you have the right decorations and costumes. Here are some of my favorites that I hope you will check out. Below you find links to my pages about Halloween and Fall Decorations and Gifts, Halloween Costumes for People and Pets, Halloween and Fall Events, and some of my other Fall pages. Hope you enjoy! On the ride sidebar, you will find some of my Thanksgiving Pages as well as my sister's very popular Halloween Songs page which is a must-see! Thank you for visiting!

Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Adults

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:07:55 -0600

Christmas Stockings are not just for kids! Adults enjoy finding surprises in their Christmas Stockings, too! I know our Adult Children expect to see their Stockings filled with fun stuff and also things that they need and that are useful. It does require some creativity to find just the right items and not spend a fortune. I decided to help you out with this task by offering some suggestions. I hope you find something that you like to fill an Adult Christmas Stocking whether it is for your spouse or your grown children or maybe a special friend. Photo by Ohme - Our Family Christmas Stockings - Everybody has a stocking even the 4 dogs. Doc and I don't usually hang our stockings but maybe we ought to start.

Promote Local Businesses and Events

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:17:48 -0600

Business Owners and Event Organizers are learning that Squidoo is a great match for them through building Local Lenses. If you enjoy reading Local Lenses, then this is the place for you too! Please add your Local Lens to the appropriate plexo below and enjoy reading the lenses that have already been posted. Thank you!

United States Census 2010

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:35:37 -0600

Did you realize that the results of the 2010 United States Census determines how much money will go to your state and your community? Did you realize that the money spent to pay Census Takers reduces that amount? Therefore, the sooner we return our Census Form, the more money our State and Community will receive. Let's spread the word for everyone to get their US Census form mailed today if they have not already done so. Returning our United States Census forms before April 1, 2010, Census Day, will mean more money for our schools, hospitals, roads, and more. Every year, the federal government allocates more than $400 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data. If you live in the United States of America, you should have received your United States Census 2010 form during the month of March and this form is to be completed and returned before Census Day, April 1, 2010. If you fail to return your completed Census form, a Census taker will visit your household to take a count in person. It is only 10 Questions Participation isn't just important-it's mandatory. The information on this page is from the official 2010 Census Website as well as promotional handouts. Please visit the official website for more information. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A FORM IN THE MAIL, YOU CAN PICK ONE UP AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN YOUR AREA. IN PENDLETON SC, YOU MAY PICK ONE UP AT THE PENDLETON BRANCH LIBRARY Haven't yet filled out your Census form, you still have a couple of weeks left. You can still be counted after April 1 so please mail your form in today! Forms are due April 16 so there is still time to help improve our performance before census takers begin going door to door. Check the Official Website for Results The United States 2010 Census has a lot of participation and our community really was great about filling out their forms. Our next Census will be 2020!

My Nature Lensography

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:06:08 -0600

I enjoy writing about nature and using the nature photos I've taken. I am not sure when I began to appreciate Mother Nature but I think I was very young. We had a lot of exposure to the wonders of the out of doors through our little church in Pendleton SC. Our minister during the 50's was quite the naturalist and we learned so much from him. I have also learned that my grandmother loved flowers and gardening. I never knew her but I imagine that some of that has been passed down to me. I knew my other grandmother and she also was a gardener and I remember her beautiful Zinnias and other flowers. This is my Nature Lensography that I hope will grow and grow like my garden. Photo by Ohme - Arrangement with our Zinnias, Ageratum and Chrysanthemums

Mens Big Shot Scott Costume

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:04:21 -0600

Are you a man looking for that perfect Halloween Costume? Do you want something fun, creative, and comfortable? This Big Shot Scott Costume may be just what you are looking for and if so, you have come to the right place. Scroll on down and read more about this great costume for men and you can purchase it right here! You might just be the Life Of The Party! NOTE - I have no idea why this particular costume is named what it is. I understand the Big Shot referring to the Shot Glasses but don't know why Scott is spelled with two T's instead of one. Interesting.

Thanksgiving Flags For Your Home or Garden

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:11:50 -0600

Welcome your guests by displaying a beautiful Thanksgiving Flag on your porch, entry or garden. These Thanksgiving flags will set the tone for your Thanksgiving Holiday and make your friends and family feel welcome. Below you find my Top Ten Picks of Thanksgiving Flags available on Amazon.com. I hope you will find just the right one for you and your home. You will also see some Thanksgiving Mailbox Covers. These are so wonderful. Thank you for visiting and Happy Shopping. Wishing you and yours a Very Happy Thanksgiving! Photo: Thanksgiving Flag from Amazon.com - See below

Pendleton Goes Squidoo

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:33:15 -0600

This is a directory of internet sites where you can find information about the quaint, historic town in upstate South Carolina - Pendleton SC I'm a SAPP (Self Appointed Pendleton Promoter)! My sister, Joan4, made the first Squidoo lens about our hometown of Pendleton SC and I have followed with many more. I love to promote Pendleton and am continuing to make lenses about Happenings, Events, and History in Pendleton. I needed one place where I could list these Pendleton lenses for my readers. Therefore, this page will be a directory or lensography of all the Pendleton SC lenses. I also have written other lenses on a variety of subjects and they sometimes include information about Pendleton but will only include the ones directly related to Pendleton here. You are invited to view all of them and they are listed at the bottom of this page. The Squidoo Lensmasters from all over the world have been so nice about visiting my Pendleton lenses and have commented that Pendleton is the "Mayberry of Squidoo". I realize that they probably get tired of me talking about Pendleton but then Pendleton probably gets tired of me talking about Squidoo. Here is some information for readers who are not a member of Squidoo. I hope it will help you to understand what Squidoo is all about and how to easily enjoy your read. What is Squidoo? Squidoo is free platform where anyone can write about things they are passionate about. It is possible to make money on Squidoo as well as contribute to many charitable organizations. What is a Lens? I describe a lens as a mini scroll down web page. It is different from a website in that a website has tabs to go deeper into the site instead of scrolling down on a lens. You will find "featured lenses" or "featured links" that you can click to get further information. Besides the Squidoo lenses, I also have 3 blogs which feed into the different lenses and will list them here as well. I also have 2 shops: one on Zazzle and one on Cafe Press which I will include here. In this case, all the Pendleton lenses will be featured so just click on the one that you would like to visit. Thank you for visiting here and I hope you enjoy Pendleton On Squidoo!

Ohme's Niche Directory

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:11:09 -0600

Websters Dictionary describes a Niche as a specialized market or an activity for which a person is especially suited for. Therefore, I think a Niche must be something that a person is passionate about and I have many Niches. This page is an organized grouping of some of the lenses or pages (articles) that I have created on Squidoo. On Squidoo, a Lensography is a page featuring all of a lensmaster's lenses or a lensmaster can create Themed Lensographies which my Niche lensographies would be considered. The purpose of grouping my lenses in this way will help me be more a more organized lensmaster. Grouping like pages makes it easy to update as I try to update and find the pages you are looking for. Do you create Niche Directories or Lensographies? Tell me about yours in my Guestbook below!

Quiz: What Do You Know About Ohme?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:43:09 -0600

I am Ohme and I tend to put myself into almost all of my Squidoo lenses so I am hoping that everyone who takes the quiz below will make a passing grade. If you make a perfect score, your name will be placed on the prestigious Ohme's Avid Readers (OAR) Board. I would like to offer you much more than that because you deserve it sense you have been reading my lenses that close. Hope I have a board filled with names of Ohme's Avid Readers. Good luck and Have Fun! Hint: You might want to read all the way through this lens before taking the test. I have featured some lenses that contain the answers and the titles alone will give you some clues. I am participating in the March Giant 100 Challenge and this is my 90th lens created for the About Me Lens Challenge. Update Oct 2010 - I did make it to Giant 100 and am continuing to create lenses. Who Knows? One day I might have 200 lenses. Update Oct 2011 - Now, I have 170 but I've removed the questions about the lenses and giant status.< Update Jan 2012 - I now have 183 Lenses and hope to make it to 200 by the end of 2012./b>

A Christmas Tree in the White House by Gary Hines

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:46:46 -0600

This book for children is based on true facts about one Christmas in the White House with President Theodore Roosevelt and his children. The children wanted a cut Christmas tree for the White House but President Roosevelt insisted that they set an example for America and not kill a living tree but save the trees for the future. Since President Roosevelt was so active in Conservation, he felt this was of the utmost importance and refused to agree with the children's request until he learned better. Two of his sons sneaked out of the White House during the night and cut a tree that they put up in their bedroom and hid in their closet. When their dad found it, he grabbed up both boys and headed to the home of his friend, Gifford Pinchot. Gifford Pinchot was the first trained forester and was the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service. President Roosevelt was expecting his friend to teach the boys a good lesson but instead he explained to them that sometimes it is good to take out a live tree in order that the smaller trees get more sunlight and more room to grow. President Roosevelt never did allow a big cut tree in the house for Christmas but they celebrated that year with the small one in the boys room. President Roosevelt and Gillford Pinchot were responsible for setting aside millions of acres of forested land for future use and protection.

The Ohme Bug Is Hiding

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:19:44 -0600

Matt Lauer and Carmen San Diego don't have anything on Pendleton SC! Pendleton South Carolina has the Ohme Bug and she has gone into hiding, That's right! The Ohme Bug is hiding in a shop on or near the square in historic Pendleton. The person who finds the Ohme Bug will win a prize so please continue to scroll and read to find out what you have to do to win. The OhMe Bug has taken a rest from hiding for awhile but may be back in action this spring so keep watching for an update

Squidoo's 2010 Summer Sunshine Award Nominees

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:21:33 -0600

THIS CONTEST IS NOW OVER BUT I HOPE YOU WILL CONTINUE TO READ AND CHECK OUT THESE GREAT LENSES. I sure hope there is another contest in the making. This was fun! Squidoo is so good to charities and now they are having this wonderful summer contest, Squidoo Summer Sunshine Award for Charity. In case you haven't heard, Squidoo will be giving away $99 a day to a charity plus $99 a day to the lensmaster who creates the lens. This will continue for 60 days every weekday from June 7th through August 27th. Only lenses created after May 1 and giving 100% to an approved charity will qualify. There are so many wonderful charities to choose from. Now, I think that is fantastic, don't you? So, what lensmasters are creating lenses for their favorite charities? I know that I am creating some for Friends of the Park and this is one of them. I thought it would be fun to feature all the charities, lensmasters and lenses on this page so please let me know if you are participating. The Lenses in the contest need nominations because the more they have, the more likely it is that they will win. Be Sure To Use The New Nomination Form for this contest Sunshine Award Nomination Form You will need to have the following information: Lensmasters Name Lens URL Charity and Write a little something about why you are nominating a lens. Anyone can nominate!

Edisto Island, South Carolina

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:16:44 -0600

We have been visiting Edisto Island and Beach in Beautiful South Carolina for well over 30 years and continue to make some very special memories there. In fact, my husband and I stayed at Edisto on our honeymoon 33 years ago. If you are looking for a place to vacation with a lot of commercialism, then Edisto is NOT the place for you. This is a beautiful Island with a gorgeous beach and very little commercialism. It is a great place for a family vacation or a vacation with friends. If you are looking for a peaceful place with beautiful scenery, great fishing, golf, and more; then Edisto IS the right place for you!

Ohme's Recipes

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:28:44 -0600

Recipes by Ohme? Anyone who knows me might think that this is a joke. You see, my hubby is the cook in the family and I gladly step aside and let him do his thing. He is an excellent cook! There are a few dishes that I do well so I have created these lenses featuring those recipes along as some from my husband. I will be adding to this Recipe Lensography as time goes on. I hope you enjoy this scroll down web page with the links to all of Ohme's Recipes. There is also a place where you can add your Recipe Lenses.

Meet Janet Baughman

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:39:46 -0600

I take great pleasure in introducing you to Janet Baughman, author of The Mandy Series. Recently, I was asked to speak to the Keenagers Group at the First Baptist Church of Pendleton SC about Pendleton. Naturally, I wanted to show them some of my Pendleton Pages on Squidoo. The Keenagers took the Pendleton Quiz and looked through the Pendleton Old Photos. After my talk, several people came by to discuss different pictures or facts about Pendleton and one of those people just happened to be Janet Baughman. I told her how much I had enjoyed reading her books and giving them as gifts. One thing led to another and Janet was kind enough to agree to this page about her and her wonderful books. The Mandy Books take place in our little town of Pendleton SC. These inspirational books are fiction but are based on historic facts. Reading them made me feel like I had traveled back to the 1800's and living the rich history of Pendleton SC. Janet did much of research at the Pendleton District Commission in the Old Hunter's Store. So, without further ado, I present Janet Baughman, Author of The Mandy Series. Note: A special thanks to Phyllis Boykin for asking me to speak to the Keenagers Group and to Frank Breazeale for handling the computer and big screen so I could show my Pendleton pages. Photo: Courtesy of Janet Baughman

Our Florida Vacation

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:34:40 -0600

My husband decided to take a whole week off of work and we enjoyed a week long Florida Vacation. This was something that we had not done in several years. We knew that we wanted to visit my husband's sister and her family in Englewood, Florida and that we wanted to take our precious 9 year old grandson - better known by us as the "sweetest child in all the world". We also wanted to take him to Sea World. So, the planning began. I remembered that I had read some very informative Disney lenses by EverythingMouse aka Alison Meacham so emailing her for advice was the first thing on my list.

What Does Your Family Think Of Your Love For Squidoo?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:10:48 -0600

If you are like me, you have become obsessed with Squidoo. I find myself talking more and more about my activities on Squidoo and my new Squidoo friends. I am afraid that my family and friends are getting quite bored with this. They don't understand why I haven't got the time to do the things I used to do but when you sit at the computer just about all day, there is little time for anything or anyone else. Squidoo is very addictive, isn't it? What do your family and friends think?

Book Reviews by Ohme

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:45:17 -0600

Reading is something that I really enjoy and occasionally I get inspired to write about a book I have read or an author that I really admire. This page is a directory of websites that I have created about some of my favorite Books, Authors, Poetry, Poets, and More. Thank you for this visit and I hope you find something that you enjoy! Happy Reading!

Jolly Judicious Jetsetters on Zazzle

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:39:24 -0600

The Jolly Judicious Jetsetter's better known as the JJJ's is one of the Squidoo Teams for the Potential Giant/Giant100 Challenge. The JJJ's can now wear their badge not only on their profile but also on their bodies and on their coffee mugs and on their mousepads. Yes, the JJJ's can wear their badge with pride because products are now available on Zazzle. This challenge is over and was a lot of fun. Although the JJJ's did not win, we considered ourselves winners because of all the great lenses that were created during this time. Here's to remembering our JJJ's!

Colorful Hydrangea Blossoms

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:27:57 -0600

Colorful Hydrangea Blossoms adorn our yard with various shades of blue, purple, pink and white. It is hard for me to look at a Hydrangea Blossom and not smile. The beauty that God has created with these Hydrangea Bushes brings joy to many. Hope you enjoy these Hydrangea Pictures taken around our yard. I am not sure about the names of our Hydrangeas but maybe you can help me. Just let me know what you think the various varieties are that we have in our yard. Photos by Nancy Hellams and not to be copied.

Standing Art Easels for Young Artists

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:35:31 -0600

Get your little one the supplies he needs to become the artist he wants to be with these Standing Art Easels for Young Artists. An affordable way to help get your young one started in the arts, these great Standing Art Easels for Young Artists are durable and the perfect size for little ones. Image Credit: Amazon

Peace Sign Jewelry

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:46:40 -0600

Peace Sign Jewelry is back again and very popular. I remember my first Peace Sign Necklace and it had such special meaning for me. I was a child of the 60's and a "wanna be hippie". My boyfriend at the time was a soldier in Viet Nam so I was not a part of the Anti-War Movement. I didn't do drugs and looking back, I guess I was pretty sheltered but I did like the Flower Child look and liked to think of myself as a Free Spirit. I had long stringy hair and wore frayed jeans with moccasins which was hard for my oldest sister to understand. She was the typical 50's child and didn't understand why I would want to go around looking like a Hippie. One Christmas, she surprised me with a Pewter Peace Sign Necklace and it was her way of saying that she accepted me for who I was. It meant so much to me. Here, you will find other Peace Sign Gifts and Gift ideas with Peace Sign Earrings, Peace Sign Pennant, Peace Sign Bracelet, Peace Sign Charms and more. Photo: Peace Sign Necklace from Amazon.com

Shopping With Ohme

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:20:31 -0600

Here, on this page, you will find the links to all of my Shopping Pages on Squidoo. I hope you will explore and find just what you are looking for. If not, you can still click the link to any product on eBay, Amazon, Zazzle, or Cafe Press and search for that special thing you're looking for. Either way, when you make a purchase, you will be Stepping Up To The Plate for Veterans Park in Pendleton South Carolina. Thank you! Elevator Going Down!

Fall Harvest Mug, Notecards, and Tote

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:42:30 -0600

The rich colors of Fall make for lovely products and I hope you will enjoy seeing these that I am featuring here. Zazzle is a Print On Demand company that I have enjoyed. I have ordered many of their products and have always been pleased. I hope you will, too! These beautiful Chrysanthemums and Pumpkin are typical of Fall Harvest Time and this photo has been used to create a Fall Harvest mug, note cards, and a tote. Come along and enjoy seeing these Fall Harvest Products created with this photograph.

Can I Rate 10,000 Lenses in 3 years on Squidoo?

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:25:33 -0600

Happy Birthday to me! That's right, my 3rd Squidoo birthday is coming up. I joined Squidoo on July 18, 2008 and have thoroughly enjoyed being a Squidoo Lensmaster. One thing I enjoy is being a part of such a wonderful online community. I try to be an active lensmaster by visiting at least 5 lenses a day and sometimes more. I have set a goal for myself to rate 10,000 lenses by the time my 3rd Squidoo Birthday arrives. Do you think I can do it? I know there are other lensmasters who have visited and rated more than 10,000 lenses and I would like to feature them here so please let me know in my guestbook. I MADE IT!

Pet Pages by Ohme

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:33:14 -0600

Pet Pages by Ohme is a directory of all of my Pet Lenses on Squidoo. I realized that I had written quite a lot about Pets and wanted to have a place where they were listed all together. This is what is known as a Pet Lensography. I hope to be adding more and more Pet Lenses. Thank you for visiting my Pet Directory and I hope you see another lens listed here that you would like to visit. Intro Photo: Our Bruno III

Springtime by Ohme

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:16:21 -0600

I do love the Spring of the year but only realized how much I actually write about Spring on Squidoo so thought it might be time for a Springtime Lensography. A Lensography is a directory of list of lenses (web pages on Squidoo) and can be a complete lensography or one that is grouping similar subjects together. I sincerely hope that you can find a link on this page that sounds interesting to you and you will click that link and continue reading. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Spring!

Give Your Dog A Toy For Christmas

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:40:56 -0600

Our Bruno has definite ideas of what he wants for Christmas. He wants another toy. He has lots of toys but he still wants another one. There are other things that Bruno needs but he won't be getting them for gifts. He will be getting them at some point whether he wants them or not. After all, Personal Hygiene is important in dogs but these items don't make fun presents and Bruno deserves a fun present. What is your dog getting for Christmas? You might want to take Bruno's advice and give a Toy!

What A Year! From Newbie to Giant Squid

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:08:19 -0600

It has been one year since I joined Squidoo. I have been reflecting about what has happened since that date and am amazed at how my life has changed in just one year. I can not look back without remembering those who are responsible for my getting this far on Squidoo and becoming a Giant Squid therefore this lens is dedicated to the Squidoo Community.