For those of us who have been working diligently to make Giant Squid, it's almost time! Soon we will find out which of us will walk amongst the Giants at Squidoo. In cramming for the test, I decided to make up this little cheat sheet for my fellow Giant Squid Wannabe's. (You DID know there was a test, right?) I actually made this lens in 2008 but everything still applies only I am waiting to hear if i made Giant 100 Read Full Story

Whether people write for fun or profit, there is a lot to keep track of. If you earn a living through writing, having help with office productivity can be a life saver. It takes a lot of organizing to be a freelance writer and luckily there are products and ideas that can help you to get organized and stay sane. Being a writer myself, I understand what it is to try to keep up with different projects and keep everything organized. This comes in particularly handy if you write for several diffe... Read Full Story

On June 25th 2009, the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson passed away. By now, nearly 24 hours later, there are probably thousands of blog posts and stories about Michael Jackson. People either adored him or loathed him. Personally, I did and do not fit into either of those categories. Michael Jackson was about my age and I grew up musically along with him. This is not necessarily a tribute to the man, nor is it intended to degrade his memory. Above all, at this time, we must remember ... Read Full Story

Nebraska has year round Hunting and Bird Watching activities. We also offer Tourists a wide variety of attractions and Historical sights Nebraska has more miles of River than any other State Cozad Nebraska is the 100'th Meridian where the Humid east meets the dry west. There are 5 Army Forts open to the Public in Nebraska: Atkinson, Kearny, Hartsuff, Sydney and Robinson. Nebraska has the Worlds largest Man Made Forest, the Halsey National Forest. Father Flanagam founded Boystown in Nebra... Read Full Story

People love Babies. Why shouldn't they? Sweet, soft, innocent little bundles of love. There are many gift ideas for babies, so I have scoured the net to find what I think are the most unique and personable items there are. It seems we have baby showers to go to every other weekend, so it's best to know where to shop. It's not like people are going to stop having children! Whether you are looking for practical, inspriational, adorable, or personal gifts (or items for your own baby) I've got i... Read Full Story

It is difficult to say exactly why this is such a valued possession to me. Black Elk was in his own right a great man, but the painter of this portrait was also a wonderful man; Paha Ska Salway. Paha Ska Salway was a dear, dear man who happened to be a friend of mine. He was given the name "Paha Ska", which means "White Hills" by Ben Black Elk (who was the son of Black Elk). I was given this painting by Paha Ska's widow although I knew Paha Ska before he passed away. The intertwining of the ... Read Full Story

South Dakota has got to me my favorite place in the US. There is just so much history there and as far as natural beauty, it has everything; mountains, plains, hills, and forests. I travel to South Dakota several times a year normally and I never, EVER get sick of going there. There isn't much of the State I have not been to but admittedly, the Black Hills are what draw me back again and again. If you plan to be in South Dakota, here is a little guide on what I think are the best parts o... Read Full Story

Setting off to discover uncharted territory, Lewis and Clark had been told to expect volcanos and woolly mammoths. While they did not find those, they did find some 300 animal species that had never been seen before. They also met with 50 Indian tribes along the way. They had hoped when beginning the expedition that the Indians would be friendly but they remained armed, just in case. They were stunned when they had traveled the first leg of their journey (From May 21, 1804-July 31, 1804) cove... Read Full Story

This is one of my favorite comedies. It had an array of brilliant actors, writers, directors and was just genius. It was released on February 7, 1974. If you have not seen this movie-RUN, do not walk to your nearest video shop and get it. Share your favorite parts and characters of the movie and let me know what you liked or disliked about it. Read Full Story

Paranormal shows Group For those lenses about Paranormal shows, or the people in them. I'm trying to revamp this and make it more interactive and maybe even have contests. Are you all up for that? Read Full Story