Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Thank You, Squidoo Event Log

My friend, Michey, at Squidoo Event Log provided a big boost to my new Squidjoan business today. Thank you, Michey!

If you want to know more about how I am creating lenses for creators at Zazzle, do visit my Squidjoan lens for all the details. I am excited about all this. I believe I can help Zazzlers sell their beautiful unique products and am anxious to create some gorgeous lenses showing off the Zazzle and Etsy products!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Party Line Dances


You can learn to line dance -- all you need are the basic steps. And at the next party or wedding you attend, you can be on the dance floor having fun, instead of sitting and watching!

PS -- if you have not yet made a video lens, today is a good day to try. I simply took a subject that I love - line dancing - and found a few basic line dance videos -- and voila', a new lens! Have some fun with your lens creations!

Easy Line Dances

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Optimist Club of Rock Hill, South Carolina

The Optimist Club of Rock Hill is a small but enthusiastic group of folks working to make a difference to the children in our area.

For the past 8 years, my husband, Whitey Adams, has been directing their golf tournament every spring. We have watched these people work very hard to make a successful event happen again and again. They certainly all have our deep respect and admiration.

This is the first of a series of lenses about my home town. If you have not made a home town lens yet, now is the time to start. Look around you at all the businesses and volunteer groups that could really use your skills.

Monday, October 5, 2009


Come Join us on Giant Squid Open Mike
. This show will focus on the new challenge. Today at 4:00 Eastern Standard Time. October 5, 2009!

here is how it works.....
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Giant-Squid-OpenMike/2009/10/05/Giant-Squid-Open-Mike-Monday-105

a little before 4 this afternoon, Monday, October 5 you will go to the website and find the chat room -- usually just by scrolling down...sometimes you need to click a "chat here" button..

If you want to call in during the show, ask a question or make a comment, just dial on your telephone (347) 857-3934 anytime during the show....... You will be instructed to press 1 (one) on your telephone keypad, and that will let Kate know you are ready to be introduced. She will introduce you soon as she can, and bring you on the call. (turn down the vol on your computer or you will have an echo on the phone -- there is a slight lag time)

The chat room operates like any other chat and it's always fun and interesting out there. Chef Keem will likely be there, Ron Pass, Mimi, and other folks you will quickly recognize.

After the show, Kate makes a podcast, so that people can download to their ipods free. and she will also have it on her blog or a lens for folks to listen on the webpage..

The show is casual and fun. we are chatting -- it's just that it is being recorded for posterity and being listened to at the moment by a bunch of folks.........lol

more questions? just let me know..........it's fun, it's a very fast

PS if you have trouble finding the chat, refresh the page! the chat does not show up until the show begins.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Pendleton Honors Squidoo and Ohme!

Are you busily making lenses about your community? You should be! Ohme aka my sister, Nancy, has over 30 lenses about her town -- population about 3000.

Can you do the same? Tell us all about your town, the flowers, the weather, the local heroes, the merchants, the volunteer organizations. We want to know about your community!

Pendleton Honors Squidoo and Ohme!

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Pendleton Honors Squidoo and Ohme!

The town of Pendleton recently honored lensmaster Ohme - naming September 8, 2009 as Nancy Hellams Queen of Squidoo Day - in honor of her 30 lenses about the town she loves so dearly! Congratulations, Nancy!

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Monday, August 31, 2009

Bingo Games for Kids

Children love Bingo! Bingo is great for community fairs, school events and even family reunions! Play Bingo with your children! Have fun!

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Roaring Gap, North Carolina 28668

Very nice condo for rent or sale in Roaring Gap, NC. Lots of photos and a super video of the Great Smoky Mountains! Come rest a while in the mountains of North Carolina. It does heal the soul.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Jimmy Durante Songs

Come Sing along with Jimmy Durante! Sure to bring back memories -- if you are old enough to remember this super entertainer.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Giraffe Toys

Giraffe toys for all ages!

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Monday, August 17, 2009

Tailgating Recipes and Games

The best tailgate recipes and games I could find! Site even includes NCAA football schedules 2009! Are you ready for some football?

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Kids Silly Songs

Sing a silly Song! Teach them to your children! And sing along with this lens! Sing as if no one is listening! Sing for fun!

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Saturday, August 15, 2009

Getting Traffic to Your Lens

We had a nice discussion on the JJJ-2 ning yesterday about the importance of visiting. Visting other lensmasters may be the one single most important thing to do for your own traffic.

Warning - do not leave a link in someone's guestbook. If people want to visit you, they can click on your picture and discover your links. I personally remove comments with links.

But I do strongly suggest you visit at least 10 lenses a day. Visit the top 100 in every category to start. and leave a positive comment. If a lens is in the top 100, it is most likely a lens to study! How does a lens get to the top 100 in any Squidoo category? Many many visits, comments, rankings and favorites. Study these lenses to discover the secret of their success!

And have fun Squidoo-ing! Get involved in the community!

Have you joined SquidU yet?

Ebook Downloads and How to Use Them

How to use ebooks effectively!

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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Top 4 Low Vision Products for the Visually Impaired

Low Vision Aids and Low Vision Products -- Helpful for all of us over 50 years old - and a necessity for the legally blind.

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Low Vision Resources

A lensography of my lenses of vision resources and my lenses about my legally blind husband.

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Travel Alarm Clocks

Pick a product and then narrow it down to specifics! that makes a super lens! This one was especially fun!

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Host an 80's Theme Party!

An 80s party can be tons of fun! Keep it simple! Great ideas for your party and party supplies! Grab some 80s music and dance the night away!

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Low Vision Aids

Low vision aids make great gifts for seniors!

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

My Squidoo Fans

Check out this website I found at squidoo.com

What a beautiful gesture by justbon! and a great lens idea for all of us! make a lens featuring your fans! How special!

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