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1. 50 full-length workout videos you can find online for FREE! News!

These are links to free full-length workout videos from various online sources. All of these are full workout routines, in the 20-minute range or longer. I also have little overviews and ratings along with the links to the videos. I put this collection together for people (myself included) who w...
Healthy Living - Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:47

2. Dandelions - A nutritious edible weed News!

Information, recipes and fun, all related to the lovely dandelion. Dandelions are one of the world's most famous weeds. To a lot of people, in fact, they are the poster girl for all weeds. While they are the targets of wrath from many, they are also useful edible plants, one of the favorites of ...
Home & Garden - Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:51

3. Clover - A nutritious edible weed News!

Information, folklore, recipes, and resources -- all about the delicious, nutritious clover plant. Clover is one of the most famous of weeds, commonly sharing space with grass in lawns. Clover is viewed by many as having folkloric and religious symbolism, but it can also be viewed as a food! T...
Home & Garden - Thu, 17 May 2012 15:12:27

4. 25 Full-length Pilates videos you can find online for FREE! News!

A directory of full-length Pilates exercise videos that I've found in various places around the web. I also have little overviews and ratings along with the video links. Get ready to get fit! Photo from Wikimedia Commons, courtesy J. Vlchez
Healthy Living - Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:56:27

5. Celebrating Stepmother's Day News!

This page brings you information about Stepmothers Day and ideas about how to observe the holiday and show appreciation for a special stepmom. Becoming a second mother to someone else's children is not easy, but millions of women have taken on the task. Stepmothers Day is dedicated to honoring t...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 20 May 2012 18:54:15

6. Mallows - A nutritious edible weed News!

Facts, fun, and recipes, all about the common mallow plant. Mallows are an annual plant, and sometimes they are nowhere to be seen. But when mallows are in season, they dominate the streets here in Los Angeles, tall and plentiful. Mallows are an enemy to the well-manicured lawn, but a friend to...
Home & Garden - Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:54:24

7. 25 full-length yoga videos you can find online for FREE! News!

These are links to videos of full-length yoga routines that I've found online at various sites. All of these routines are 20 minutes or longer. I also have little overviews and ratings along with the video links. I put this collection together for people who want to exercise more and get in shap...
Healthy Living - Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:44:10

8. Stinging nettle - A nutritious edible weed News!

Information, recipes, folklore and fun, all about the wickedly fascinating stinging nettle plant. What is the stinging nettle? A friend or foe? When used correctly, stinging nettle can benefit your health and your palate. But it can be unkind if you rub it the wrong way (literally). The best-kn...
Home & Garden - Mon, 07 May 2012 06:10:36

9. Edible weeds in Los Angeles: A guide to the nutritious wild plants that are all around us News!

A lot of people think of weeds as undesirables that have no purpose but to ruin our lawns. But many of the wild plants that we see around us are edible, tasty, and highly nutritious. Free, organic vegetables growing right at our feet! The varieties of wild edibles we find will vary from one regi...
Home & Garden - Wed, 02 May 2012 00:25:10

10. Sow thistles - A nutritious edible weed News!

Information, recipes, and fun facts about one of my favorite weeds, the sow thistle. Sow thistle is one of the most plentiful wild plants you'll see in the Los Angeles area. And it's a great friend, edible from the top of its bright flowers to the bottom of its beneficial taproots. So let's take...
Home & Garden - Wed, 09 May 2012 08:47:03

11. Chickweed - A nutritious edible weed News!

Fun facts and recipes, all about the dainty chickweed. Chickweed is a beautiful, delicate, and tasty herb. It's less visible during the hottest months of the year, but it's a treat when it's around. One of my very favorite salad greens. (I took this picture of some chickweed growing on a sidewa...
Home & Garden - Wed, 09 May 2012 08:52:27

12. Purslane - A nutritious edible weed

The minute you look at purslane, you can tell that it wants you to eat it. The plump leaves and stems give an obvious invitation. It's a sturdy one, growing in huge patches at the edges of yards and sidewalks, a treasure to urban foragers. This web page brings you purslane facts and purslane rec...
Home & Garden - Tue, 15 May 2012 15:43:39

13. Wood sorrel - A nutritious edible weed News!

I photographed this lovely patch of flowering yellow wood sorrel in a yard in Carson. Wood sorrel is one of my favorite edible wild plants. It's lemony taste is a great addition to a morning salad. Wood sorrel is found all over the Los Angeles area. If you keep your eyes open you're bound to en...
Home & Garden - Wed, 02 May 2012 15:43:09

14. Great Halloween Costume Ideas for Brothers

Looking for Halloween costume ideas for your sons? My two boys and I put our heads together to come up with the best costume suggestions we could think of for two brothers. Halloween is a great time to create family memories, and a cool tandem costume is something that your sons will talk about ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Wed, 09 May 2012 03:13:52

15. My favorite non-hits by James Taylor News!

So I'm not going to talk about that soul-bearing song about his friend's suicide that defined James Taylor as an artist. Or the saucy one about the "broken heart mender" that won him a Grammy. Or the inspiring anthem of undying friendship that he covered and delivered a Grammy to Carole King. ...
Music - Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:20:11

16. My personal "Dr. Strangelove" review News!

My own analysis of funniest movie about the end of the world ever. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964), written and directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a satirical black comedy about nuclear holocaust and the Cold War. Ridiculous situations and eccentric chara...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:23:20

17. A new version of "Cinderella" -- What if she had a GOOD stepmother? News!

Here's why I decided to write my own version of the Cinderella story, a version that gives Cinderella a kind and good stepmother. I married a man who already had two children (we've also had two babies together since then). I try my best to be a loving and caring stepmom. But have you ever heard...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 05 May 2012 17:41:45

18. The Return of Taco Flavor Doritos?

We all mourn when a favorite corporate-manufactured food is taken away from us. And one of the foods I have sorely missed for decades is Taco Flavored Doritos tortilla chips. Imagine my excitement when I saw that Taco Doritos had returned! This page chronicles my quest to reunite with this long ...
Food & Cooking - Sat, 12 May 2012 15:33:41

19. Why you will love the African-American Heritage Hymnal News!

A lot of the songs that are sung in African-American churches have been passed down as an oral tradition. You don't remember when you heard the song for the first time, it feels like you were born knowing it. You sing it in services, and pretty soon you hear your children singing along. Many of o...
Music - Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:59:06

20. General Buck Turgidson News!

This page is devoted to General Buck Turgidson, the fictional head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff portrayed by George C. Scott in the 1964 Stanley Kubrick film Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:58:48

21. The Alice's Restaurant Massacree by Arlo Guthrie News!

For me, it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without listening to this classic performance piece by Arlo Guthrie, released in 1967. The Alice's Restaurant Massacree relates a largely-true and very funny story of small-town drama, clashing cultures, and the struggles of the 1960s, all set to an memorable ...
Music - Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:22:05

22. Book Review: Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott News!

My review of Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is a diverting novella about a two-dimensional world. The story is told by one of its citizens. Written by an Englishman in 1884, Flatland is an entertaining introduction to concepts in geometry. (photo from Wikime...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Thu, 10 May 2012 06:25:17

23. "I broke my toe . . ." News!

This is a photo of my left foot, taken April 27th, 2010. Notice how the fourth toe is pointing in a different and unnatural direction compared to the other digits on my foot. I broke my toe, and it's not the first time this has happened to me. So I decided to make this web page dedicated to firs...
Healthy Living - Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:15:22

24. Best "story songs" -- My picks and yours News!

I love a song that tells a good story and tells it well. A great story song is like a piece of mini-fiction that can draw you into another time or place or life experience. And the right music makes it that much more unforgettable. Putting the story and the music together shows that a songwriter ...
Music - Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:59:27

25. How would he get to my PayPal account if I died tomorrow? News!

This isn't an exciting or fun subject to tackle, but it's one that I need to do.� I have a pretty substantial online life.� How do I want my computer activities to be handled if I die unexpectely? I'm writing this for myself first, and it's a work in progress.� I'm going thro...
Internet - Tue, 22 May 2012 07:33:08

26. Novelty Car Horns -- Yes or No? News!

Novelty Car Horns -- Yes or No? Are musical car horns and other novelty horns fun or annoying? Some people love them, but do they encourage irresponsible and unnecessary honking? Debate it! (Car horn photo from Mattes at Wikimedia Commons)
Cars - Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:25:08

27. Great Book Gifts for Choir Directors News!

A good choir director is always looking to grow in knowledge and skill. Here are some suggestions for books a choir director would love to get as a gift. (Note to Joan's relatives: I would love to get any of these as a gift myself.)
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:14:15

28. Horn-honking etiquette

This is a guide to proper and polite use of the automobile horn. How often do you use your car horn? How often should we use them? Are there standards of etiquette that everyone should observe? Yes! And here they are. (Image from Wikimedia Commons)
Cars - Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:45:38

29. Squidoo's Virtual Jenga #2 - The "About Me" Quest News!

This is a chronicle of the second Squidoo Virtual Jenga on the SquidU forum. This one is an "About Me" quest started by Robin. What a great way to find out more about the fascinating people who write on Squidoo! (graphic courtesy of GreekGeek)
Squidoo Community - Thu, 12 May 2011 14:59:09

30. How to make your own Milhouse (from "The Simpsons") costume

Milhouse van Houten is Bart Simpson's best friend on The Simpsons TV show. His nerdy and responsible ways are just the opposite of his buddy Bart's persona. A Milhouse costume can be put together easily and cheaply and be great fun for Halloween or a costume party. Pair it up with somebody in a ...
Holidays & Celebrations - Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:48:24

31. Nettle-leaf goosefoot - A nutritious edible weed News!

This oddly named weed, nettle-leaf goosefoot, is one of the low-profile members of the Amaranth family, the Chenopodiaceae. It is less talked about than other members of its genus, but it is plentiful here in Los Angeles. Frequently seen in yards and on roadsides, it stands ready to serve in you...
Home & Garden - Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:11:19

32. What if people were drafted to serve in Congress?

Imagine this scene . . . You're going through your mail one evening. Among the usual bills and notices, you see an envelope from the Selective Service System. Is it what you think? Of course you knew it was a possibility. Everybody's been talking about the fact that draft time has rolled around...
Culture & Society - Sat, 19 May 2012 13:51:50

33. My Mom's Thanksgiving Corn Casserole News!

This hearty, cheesy, and absolutely delicious corn casserole recipe was developed extemporaneously by my mother and has become a Thanksgiving favorite. Mom had never written down the recipe before, but at my request she estimated the proportions of the ingredients she uses (the full set of ingred...
Food & Cooking - Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:57

34. President Merkin Muffley News!

This page is devoted to Merkin Muffley, the fictional President of the United States portrayed by Peter Sellers in the 1964 Stanley Kubrick film Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Some people think of him as a wimp, but if you look at his actions in the situati...
Entertainment & Media - Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:00:43

35. Thomas Alexander - A Black History Month tribute News!

My father, Thomas Morris Alexander, is such an exceptional man. A talented engineer, an inspiring poet, a beloved pastor, and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. I wanted to share with you some of his life story, with an emphasis on the parts that relate to the African-American experienc...
Parenting & Kids - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:48:03

36. Granny Alexander's Famous Sweet Potato Pie Recipe News!

One of my favorite Thanksgiving treats is having a piece of homemade sweet potato pie with my dinner. My paternal grandmother, Tiny Alexander, was known for making the best sweet potato pies in Los Angeles. Thank goodness she shared her pie recipe with her daughter-in-law (my mother), who has si...
Food & Cooking - Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:52:53

37. Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me! News!

One of my favorite Saturday treats is listening to Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me!, a radio program that originates from Chicago and appears on NPR stations nationwide. The show uses a quiz show format to take a humorous and irreverent look at the news of the week. The host is Peter Sagal (pictur...
Entertainment & Media - Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:25:36

38. BEST and WORST "New Artist" Grammy winners News!

Have you heard of the supposed "curse" of the "Best New Artist" Grammy? There have been some "Best New Artist" winners whose careers have seemed doomed ever since, but there are other winners who have gone on to be legendary music figures. Who have been the best and worst recipients of this award...
Music - Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:00:09

39. 10 Best ORIGINAL Songs by Weird Al Yankovic

These are my favorite Weird Al songs that are completely original. Al is famous for his terrific song parodies, using someone else's song as a starting point and writing hilarious (and also artfully crafted) lyrics to their music. But he has a great gift for writing music of his own as well, in ...
Music - Thu, 03 May 2012 03:43:34

40. The annual USC vs. UCLA football game News!

The rivalry between the University of Southern California and the University of California at Los Angeles is legendary, longstanding, and far-reaching. It comes to its peak at the annual football game between the UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans. The USC vs. UCLA game gets nationwide attention an...
Sports & Recreation - Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:21:49

41. Best holiday gifts for families who are struggling financially

These are the kinds of gifts that would be most appreciated by families who are going through tough financial times. There are many families in America who may not be homeless or starving, but they're struggling. Meeting the needs of providing a normal family life is a strain. If you have friend...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:19:05

42. All about Van Morrison's "Moondance" News!

This is a fan page devoted to the song "Moondance" by Van Morrison. Moondance is one of the greatest pop songs of all time. Seductive and sincerely romantic, with gorgeous music and great singing by Morrison. When you hear Moondance, you feel like you're right there, on a warm autumn night, ...
Music - Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:18:04

43. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movie and Book Series Review

From the time Diary of a Wimpy Kid hit the stands it's become an all-time favorite for teens to adults. With a wry sense of humor, lots of comical drawings and the true angst of a teen these books hit it right on. Get your 'tween into reading - bet you'll nab the book to read it yourself! This bo...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:09:26

44. Best Posters for the Boy Cave

The perfect posters (and wall decals) to turn your son's room into a tween-boy paradise. A boy's room is his castle, and the right posters can tell visitors exactly what type of kingdom they are entering. So let your son decorate his room in a way that tells the world who's boss (at least betwee...
Home & Garden - Sat, 19 May 2012 03:37:03

45. How to Create the Perfect Boy Cave

What accessories do you need to establish your son's room as a manly refuge from the outside world? My sons and I consider the following items to be the important elements of a proper Boy Cave. (Image is from a Boy Cave poster that is available on Zazzle.)
Home & Garden - Sat, 19 May 2012 03:31:30

46. How to make your own Earl Hickey & Randy Hickey costumes

Here are the simple steps for dressing as Earl and Randy Hickey. Earl Hickey and his brother Randy are colorful characters from the hit TV show "My Name Is Earl". At least they're colorful in personality. Their styles of dress are very ordinary, which makes Earl & Randy great candidates for easy...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:15:06

47. The best things about home birth News!

I had my two babies at home, one in 1999 and one in 2002. There are many health advantages to natural birth for most women, but I want to talk about my personal experience and why I enjoyed giving birth at home so much. I invite you to read my home birth stories and to participate in a discussio...
Healthy Living - Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:52:00

48. Book Review: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis by Max Shulman News!

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, originally published in 1951, is an uproarious set of short stories telling the romantic adventures of a young man attending the University of Minnesota. The writing is delectable, the characters are cute, and the plots are hilarious, putting the protagonist in imp...
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:57:48

49. First car stories News!

A lot of people have a special place in their hearts for their first car. It brings a new kind of freedom and opportunity to one's life and represents the passage from childhood to adulthood. This page gathers firsthand accounts of people's memories of that first car. This photo was submitted t...
Cars - Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:27:38

50. The Beatles first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show News!

Ed Sullivan is credited with introducing mainstream Americans to many ground-breaking new artists. One of the most famous examples of this was the historic first appearance of The Beatles on his show in 1964. I was gestating in my mom's tummy at the time, but their introduction to America in Feb...
Music - Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:08:58

51. The best things about breastfeeding News!

There are lots of important scientific reasons why breastfeeding is wonderful for mothers and babies. But I'm writing this page to talk about my personal reasons for loving breastfeeding so much. I started breastfeeding because I thought it was the smartest thing to do. I continued because it wa...
Healthy Living - Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:27:36

52. 10 Best Soul, Blues, and R&B Christmas Songs News!

Get into the groove this Christmas with the best R&B, blues, and soul songs for the holidays! Here are my picks for my 10 favorites, great for your Christmas party, for a mix-CD gift for a friend, or just for having some fun around the tree at home.
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:04:34

53. The Pointer Sisters should have stayed with jazz! News!

The Pointer Sisters should have stayed with jazz! The talent, energy, and versatility of the Pointer Sisters were put to best use when they sang jazz. They were always eclectic, doing great R&B and even venturing into country. But jazz vocals were what made them unique and were a vital part of th...
Music - Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:45:42

54. 10 Best Classical Christmas Songs News!

My favorite selections of classical Christmas music. One of the greatest things about Christmas is the music of the season. So many beautiful songs in so many genres. For a lot of people, Christmas may be the only time of the year that they hear classical music. And the classics embody the seas...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:32:45

55. Joan's newest lenses

This just a page where everybody (myself included!) can check out my newest lenses. There is also a place to drop a link to your own "Newest Lenses" lens. (Photo of lenses is from Wikimedia Commons)
Squidoo Community - Thu, 10 May 2012 03:55:31

56. Easy and Delicious Zucchini Casserole News!

A quick, easy, and yummy vegan baked zucchini dish. It's great for dinner time as a main course or a side dish. Inexpensive and healthy, too! I'm not a vegetarian, so if I love this vegan recipe, you know it has to be good! (My apologies for the blurry photo; I'm not the best at photography. Bu...
Food & Cooking - Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:39:58

57. Plagiarism Sucks! -- Share your pain right here! News!

Yes, this page is for whining, complaining, and revenge fantasies related to plagiarism. If someone has stolen your intellectual property, we feel your pain and we want to hear all about it. (delightful public domain image shared on Wikimedia Commons by Durova)
Books, Poetry & Writing - Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:00:57

58. On The Day I Was Born: October 24, 1964 News!

This is a snapshot of what was going on during the day (and year) of my birth -- October 24, 1964. It was an eventful year, and a lot of the happenings of 1964 are still significant in my life now. So let's explore! (Photo of me being held by my dad)
Culture & Society - Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:01:47

59. My first Bible verse News!

I'm thankful that memorizing Bible passages was a part of my childhood and education. It has been an important part of my foundation in Christian teachings. The first Bible verse that I ever memorized was Matthew 5:8 -- "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." (KJV)
Culture & Society - Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:58:53

60. Live to be 100 News!

This page is a part of a "bucket list" project, listing ten things I want to do before I die. Well, one of the things I want to do before I die is reach the age of 100. So here's a little how-to for myself, looking at the things that will give me the best chance of reaching my goal of longevity.
Healthy Living - Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:08:02

61. The Case of the Locked Beetle -- a HOWdunit News!

Read the story of how I locked myself out of my beloved VW Bug, and see if you can guess how we resolved the problem. This happened to me some time in the early '90s. Have fun! Image from Wikimedia Commons: Apatzi
Cars - Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:03:43

62. Our Homeschooling Triumphs News!

A friend challenged me to write about my family's successes with homeschooling. Often when people think of homeschooling success stories, they think of the finished story, when the homeschooler is an adult. Their success in adult life is seen as a validation of the homeschooling choice. But my s...
Education - Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:00:38

63. Images from the Gupta Period in India

This page is a resource for Carson Christian School students, providing links to images of art and architecture from the Gupta Period in ancient India. It is referenced from our online World History course.
Education - Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:32:42

64. Cherryholmes - An awesome bluegrass band News!

The Cherryholmes band is a group of gifted musicians, songwriters, and singers who also happen to be a nuclear family. Organized by their mother as a homeschooling project, they have grown into an award-winning bluegrass band. "Cherryholmes" is the family's last name.
Entertainment & Media - Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:37:08

65. My Angel-Blessed lenses and Purple Star lenses News!

Most popular with my fellow Squids, anyhow. These are the lenses that have received Angel blessings and Purple Stars. It's always a thrill when I get a notification that a lens has been blessed. When you make a lens, you're putting a part of yourself out there for the world to see. An Angel bles...
Squidoo Community - Tue, 01 May 2012 15:05:44

66. At what age should my children reveal their identity on the internet? News!

I have so far never shown my children's faces on the internet (except in places where only people who know me can see them). I've never referred to them by their first names online either. As my boys grow older I need to decide when is the right time for them to "go public". When is the right ag...
Parenting & Kids - Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:55:46

67. The Curse of the Midas Touch -- a short-short story News!

The Curse of the Midas Touch A very short story by Joan Hall I wrote this story, "The Curse of the Midas Touch", years ago. It wasn't for any important purpose or anything; it was just for fun. I hope you enjoy it.
Books, Poetry & Writing - Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:42:39

68. "The Tree and the Rock" - An Easter play for young people News!

"I need an Easter play for just two kids!" That is the request that was put to me by a Sunday School teacher at our church one year. I am called on sometimes to write Christmas or Easter plays for the church, and sometimes I have to write to a very particular specification. This teacher needed a...
Holidays & Celebrations - Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:03:06

69. Squidoo lenses on edible wild plants News!

There are lots of great lenses here on Squidoo with information about the wild foods that grow all around us. If you're an aspiring forager (or an experienced one!) check out some of these pages before you go out on your next hunt! (Dandelion photo from Wikimedia Commons -- Narvik86)
Home & Garden - Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:03:33

70. Christmas with my family News!

Our family always has great Christmas celebrations. Great food, plenty of love and lots of fun. Invite yourself in and join the festivities! (This is a rather old photo of us, before any of us kids were married (now we all are). Also, my father would want you to know that he's lost a lot of weig...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:43:48

71. Best kitchen gadget gifts for families who are struggling financially

These time-saving kitchen gadgets can be so helpful for families with tight finances. For people who are working full-time but still having money troubles, it can be a major challenge to provide appealing and high-quality meals for the family. Cooking good food from scratch takes time and effort...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:10:39

72. A little quiz with some really easy questions News!

A little quiz with some really easy questions I promise you, you can pass this test! I made it up for someone just like you: Knowledgeable, clever, insightful, that's you! Give it a try. This quiz might look intimidating at first, but you can do it!
Hobbies, Games & Toys - Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:43:48

73. The Common Core Standards for Education

This page discusses the Common Core Standards that many U.S. states have adopted as their educational benchmarks. This information may be of interest to homeschoolers to see what areas of knowledge are suggested for particular age groups and to know what skills colleges are looking for. (graphic...
Education - Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:21:00

74. My favorite Christmas dishes News!

Since the time I got married in 1998, I've made Christmas dinner for my family (husband and kids, my parents, and my brothers) every year except one. What I like to do is make dishes that have a sense of tradition to them, but not the standard roast turkey or ham. Here are some of the things I'v...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:30:42

75. Tortilla-Bean Scramble: A quick, easy egg-stretching recipe

I wanted to share a simple recipe that I started making at home as a way to make eggs last longer. It turned out to be hearty and delicious, and in fact it's similar to some "real" recipes I've found since then. We call it Tortilla-Bean Scramble. My boys love it. They would never know that it wa...
Food & Cooking - Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:07:44

76. The Muffley vs. Turgidson Debate News!

In Stanley Kubrick's 1964 movie, Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, America faced a dreadful situation. A mentally disturbed Air Force general had figured out a way to game the system and launch a unilateral nuclear attack on the Soviet Union. It was up to the ...
Entertainment & Media - Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:09:35

77. The Halls of Education (my homeschooling lensography)

This is a collection of the web pages I have that deal with homeschooling. The name of our "private school" is The Halls of Education. We picked that because Hall is our last name. (Photo of my boys with a huge stick they discovered at the park.)
Squidoo Community - Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:15:31

78. Exposition Park in Los Angeles: A great low-cost homeschooling field trip

Exposition Park in downtown Los Angeles has a wealth of fun and educational attractions all within one campus. Several of them have free admission as well, which makes it a great spot for an exciting and low-cost field trip for you and your kids. Here's an overview of what Exposition Park has to...
Education - Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:51:49

79. Desert Wall Street?

If the money that enriches mega-banks and mega-corporations is our money, how far are we willing to go to get them off of our dole? How much control are individuals able and willing to take back? Along with the advocacy for changes in government policies that the Occupy Wall Street movement is ...
Culture & Society - Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:53:23

80. Squidoo's Virtual Jenga coop quest News!

Here's a compilation of all the lenses made as a part of the first Squidoo Virtual Jenga game that Megan Casey started on the SquidU forum. Take a look at the great work that a master lensmaster can produce on a dare! (graphic courtesy of GreekGeek)
Squidoo Community - Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:30:01

81. A hectic, urban family's homeschooling journey News!

Every family's homeschooling experience is different, and seeing how different families approach it gives you confidence that you can do it, too. So I wanted to share my experiences of how we integrate our busy working life with our very relaxed homeschooling style. Welcome to our world. (photo ...
Education - Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:59:27

82. 10 Best Irreverent Holiday Songs News!

Give someone a laugh with these songs that take a twisted look at the holiday season. I love Christmas. The sights, the sounds, the meaning and the message, they fill me with delight and devotion. But I still love to take a step back sometimes and skewer the season a little bit. These songs are...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:44:52

83. What is the Consistent Life Ethic? News!

The Consistent Life Ethic is an extension of pro-life ideas. Those who support the consistent life ethic believe that not only abortion but also capital punishment, war, and euthanasia are violations of the sanctity of human life. They also look at problems like poverty and racism as pro-life iss...
Culture & Society - Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:09:26

84. "Give Us This Day Our Daily Christmas" -- A Christmas Play for Young People News!

A mother can't understand why her daughter is so preoccupied with Christmas. But the with the help of an angel, she begins to see what's in her child's heart and what Christmas really means to her. This is a play I wrote for our church a few years back. It was performed by our teen Sunday School...
Holidays & Celebrations - Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:40:06

85. Unschooling in action: Taking a walk with my kids

Unschooling is learning from life. And you encounter life everywhere. You don't have to travel far or spend a lot of money. A great unschooling activity is just taking a walk. There are plenty of things right on your block that will capture your children's attention and spark their curiosity. O...
Education - Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:06:27

86. Our experiences using the SiMPLE programming language News!

My son has started getting acquainted with the SiMPLE programming language with the intention of learning to write his own programs someday. Working with SiMPLE is offering him opportunities to practice a lot of both mental and practical skills. This page will be a continuing work in progress, o...
Education - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:13:24

87. _Joan_'s lensography News!

This is my exhaustive lensography of everything I've done on Squidoo. For the lenses that are part of a set, I've just linked to the sub-lensographies for the sets. For the lenses that are not part of a set, I have links to the individual lenses.
Squidoo Community - Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:11:39

88. SquidAngel At Your Service News!

From September 1 to September 30 of 2010, I served as a SquidAngel. It was hard work but very exciting to have the opportunity to serve the Squidoo community. On this lens, I'll share with you the lenses that I blessed during that period and tell you what I think makes a lens worthy of a blessin...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:32:27

89. This Christmas by Donny Hathaway News!

This Christmas, originally performed by Donny Hathaway, has become a holiday classic. A terrific R&B groove and romantic lyrics make it a perennial favorite. So get comfortable and let this great song "get to know you better"!
Holidays & Celebrations - Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:34:27

90. Fascinating Books on Music and the Brain News!

The subject of how the brain responds to music fascinates me. Here are a sampling of some books that I would love to sit down and dig into to learn more about how our minds perceive and interpret the mystery of music. Any of these would make a fantastic holiday gift for me or for any music geek...
Holidays & Celebrations - Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:54:23

91. 100 questions about _Joan_ News!

This is my 100th Squidoo lens!! I'm so excited to have come this far, and I can't wait to see what lies ahead for me. For lens #100 I decided to do a set of quizzes to allow people to get to know me (and my lenses) a little better. Feel free to take as many or as few as you like. And if you're...
Squidoo Community - Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:06:37

92. Math instruction lenses

These are lenses I've found around that give math instruction, and I've collected them into one place. There are lots of other Squidoo lenses as well that link to great math resources, but for this lensography I looked for lenses that have the instructional content in the lens itself, rather tha...
Education - Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:05:47

93. Animal education lenses News!

These are lenses I've found around where you can learn about animals, and I've collected them into one place. There are lots of other Squidoo lenses as well that link to resources on animal science, but for this lensography I looked for lenses that have the instructional content in the lens itsel...
Education - Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:18:55

94. Homeschooling Cheaply in Los Angeles

Is there anything that can be done inexpensively in Los Angeles? There are plenty of us who live here who manage to find a way. These pages highlight the resources I've found here in my hometown for homeschooling my two boys on a very limited income. This photo of JG was taken at the Getty Museu...
Education - Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:09:15

95. My NOT Back to School page! News!

As fall approaches, my boys and I are celebrating the fact that they're NOT going back to school! We're going to tell you some of the reasons why we love homeschooling. (photos of JG's and BT's Lego creations were taken on our front porch)
Education - Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:47:52

96. Joan Hall around the Internet News!

This is sort of an overview of my life as told in the web sites I'm a part of. Church, school, choir, blogs, etc. I also have an About.me page, but currently there's more information here than there is there.
Squidoo Community - Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:03:49

97. The Ultimate Herb Tea Experience

Any activity, even a simple one like making tea, can bring learning and growth to our lives. This is especially true with activities that involve nature. This page looks at how making herbal tea can be an enriching and mindful experience. Take your time and enjoy it, step by step.
Food & Cooking - Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:27:31

98. Squidoo's Virtual Jenga #3 - The "How-To" Quest News!

This is a chronicle of the third Squidoo Virtual Jenga on the SquidU forum. This one is an "How-To" quest started by Robin. Get ready to see lots of knowledge shared on who-knows-what subjects!! (graphic courtesy of GreekGeek)
Squidoo Community - Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:24:54

99. Joan's Food Lensography News!

I've made enough lenses about food now that it was time to collect them together. Bon appetit! (14th Century painting of women making pasta. Public domain image, shared on Wikimedia Commons by Sailko.)
Squidoo Community - Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:10:43

100. The "Rhapsody of Love" Benefit Concert

The Rhapsody of Love Benefit Concert is a musical event that raises funds to provide music education in public schools in Orange County. The Rhapsody of Love is organized by New Hope Presbyterian Church in the City of Orange. Last year's Rhapsody of Love concert was held on Sunday, November 14, ...
Music - Sun, 15 May 2011 15:48:50

101. Squidoo Lensmasters Blog Directory

As you know, the Squidcasting feature is leaving Squidoo. So now we need remember the other ways that we can keep up with what our fellow lensmasters are doing. One way that some of us let the world know about our work is through blogs. So I started this lens so that lensmaster can post their li...
Squidoo Community - Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:09:29

102. Joan's 92% Club News!

This lens is my testament to the fact that quality matters more than popularity and perfection is sometimes overrated. These are the best of my Squidoo lenses that are officially 92% complete, by the standards of the Squidoo progress bar. But these lenses are confident in the knowledge that their...
Squidoo Community - Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:39:18

103. My 10 best Squidoo lenses of 2010 News!

In my opinion, anyway. 2010 was a fun year for me on Squidoo. I wrote a lot of things that I never would have expected to write. Here's a quick tour of the lenses I made this year that I am the most proud of. (Graphic courtesy of Squidster)
Squidoo Community - Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:36:23

104. The Hall Family's Christmas Wish List -- 2011 Edition

Yup, the purpose of this web page is for my kids to be able to tell the world what they want for Christmas this year (update for 2011!). Welcome, grandparents and others, to our holiday wish list! (This glitter-glue Christmas tree was made by BT and me in 2007.)
Holidays & Celebrations - Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:14:20

105. Joan On Music

To be more specific, these are just my non-choir music lenses. The choir stuff has its own lensography. But my writings about popular music are all right here. (The photo is of me singing backup for a friend of mine at my mother's birthday gala.)
Squidoo Community - Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:21:10

106. Squidoo Lensmasters Amplify.com Directory

Squidoo lensmasters are now looking at the different ways that we can keep up with each other, since the Fan/Squidcast system has been phased out. One avenue that many lensmasters are looking at is Amplify.com This lens is for lensmasters to post their links to their Amplify profiles so that we ...
Squidoo Community - Sun, 02 Oct 2011 07:44:20

107. What Squidoo has done for me News!

This is my 50th Squidoo lens. What an adventure! On this lens, I'm looking back at what Squidooing has added to my life. I'm having a great time and growing a lot, and I expect to grow even more as I go forward. Since the time I made this lens, I have been approved as a Giant Squid! I'm so exci...
Squidoo Community - Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:23:46

108. Squidoo Meetup: Los Angeles News!

Thursday, June 10, 2010 was Worldwide Squidoo Meetup Day! I volunteered to coordinate the Los Angeles meetup. What we did was join forces with the Pasadena group and attend their meetup at a park in Pasadena.
Squidoo Community - Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:46:20

109. SquidooSchooling News!

I just wanted to share some of the Squidoo lenses I've seen that make great educational resources. They're not necessarily written with the intention of being used in homeschooling, but they have great information that could be of interest to homeschoolers. In truth, the informative lenses that ...
Education - Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:09:06

110. My Dr. Strangelove pages

These are all the web pages I've made about Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. The collection includes my very personal review of the movie and my pseudo-biography pages about the main characters.
Entertainment & Media - Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:21:43

111. Joan's fiction lensography

This page is a directory of the Squidoo lenses I have made that contain my fictional writings. So far I have two stories and two short plays. I'll probably add more in the future, so stay tuned. (Image from Wikimedia Commons)
Squidoo Community - Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:17:45

112. Joan's goals for 2011 News!

So we're all being challenged to commit in print to some goals for the new year. Here are my thoughts about things I want to accomplish in 2011. I'm going to set a primary goal in each of 5 areas: Parenting, Church-related, Business, Music, and Personal. New Year's photo from Wikimedia Commons,...
Squidoo Community - Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:49:26

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