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Here's My Latest Quiz - It's About the Wild West

Stazjia — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:34:04 GMT

I still enjoy making quizzes and decided to make this one on the American Wild West and those historical larger than life characters whose true stories were every bit as dramatic as anything a Hollywood screen writer could produce.Find out how much you know about the Old American West.

See Pictures of My Bestfriend and Me in the 1970s and 1980s

Stazjia — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:19:15 GMT

I've used a couple of old photos of me and my bestfriend taken in the mid 1970s and mid 1980s to illustrate this lens about a special day. I found it harder to write than most of my pages but I hope the difficulties I had don't come through too loud and clear! I really do think a women's friendship day is a good idea because my female friends are important to me.

Another Poem Added - Little Trotty Wagtail

Stazjia — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:24:42 GMT

I always love watching these little birds and they remind me of a poem I learned at school when I was about ten, I think. It was called Little Trotty Wagtail and written by John Clare (1793 - 1864). I hope you enjoy it.

My Latest Quiz

Stazjia — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:56:12 GMT

I think this is a relatively easy quiz about London but then I know the answers! I hope you'll do the quiz and enjoy it.

Take Part in a Poll about Strokes or Mini-Strokes (TIAs)

Stazjia — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:01:43 GMT

I've just added a poll to my lens about my experience of having a mini-stroke. The poll is called Take Part in a Poll on Strokes and Mini-Strokes. I hope you will take the poll.

A Selection of More Novelty Collectables

Stazjia — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:33:58 GMT

After yesterday's lens about Novelty Clocks, today I've done one on novelty teapots which I hope you like. I think these are even more fun than the clocks.

I Like Novelty Clocks

Stazjia — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:55:35 GMT

The first novelty clock you see on the page hangs on the wall in my kitchen. The remainder are ones that I particularly like and I've listed them under room I think would be best for them. You can also vote in the polls saying whether you like them or not.

A Purple Star for my Page about Moonflowers

Stazjia — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:43:39 GMT

Receiving a Purple Star for this lens about the beautiful Moonflower is a great way to finish the year and I hope it's a good omen for 2011.

My Fourth Quiz on A Favourite of Mine - Musicals

Stazjia — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:09:49 GMT

Musicals are a favourite entertainment of mine. There is the occasional one I don't like and would never watch again but, usually, I can see something good in most of them.Even if you aren't this keen on musicals, the majority of questions in this quiz don't need specialist knowledge and can be answered by most people who have seen the occasional musical.I hope you'll take the quiz and enjoy it.

Here's Another Quiz - This Time About Chocolate

Stazjia — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:44:20 GMT

Chocolate is the luxury of choice for many of us. How much do we know about it, though? Take this quiz and see if you know as much as you think you do about chocolate.

My Second Quiz - This One's About Fruit

Stazjia — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:42:58 GMT

After doing one quiz about Poetry, I've got a taste for asking questions so here's another quiz, this time about fruit. I hope you'll give it a try and enjoy it.

My Recommendations for Books as Gifts

Stazjia — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:45:16 GMT

I often buy people books for Christmas and birthday but only when I know they are the gifts they would like to receive. As well as giving recommendations for suitable books according to genre, I include a lensography of my book reviews and associated pages so they are gathered together in one place.If you never give books or hate to receive them, you can share your opinions in the two polls included on the page.

I've Blessed a 100 Lenses Since September 1st

Stazjia — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 11:43:30 GMT

On September 1st I started a list of lenses I've blessed this month. They deal with subjects as diverse as calligraphy, folk art, vampires, wandering gnomes, recycling, deadly snakes, recipes and much, much more.I hope you'll look at the list and maybe visit some of these great lenses.

Here's Another Recipe for a Lemon Dessert

Stazjia — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:34:42 GMT

This is my latest recipe for my small collection that use lemons as the main ingredient. This time it's Lemon Meringue Pie, one of my all time favourites.I hope you like it.

Still in Disguise But Follow My Blessings in September

Stazjia — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:12:46 GMT

As I've made the list of Angels for this month, September 2010, I've started a list of lenses I've blessed. Instead of waiting for lensmasters to put their blessed lenses in the list, I'm doing it myself each day as I give out blessings.I hope you'll take a look at my September Blessed Lenses and see if you agree that they deserved to be included on the list. You can even vote for...

More Lemon Recipes

Stazjia — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:19:15 GMT

I've really got a taste for lemons right now so here are more recipes for them. This time they are for Lemon Drinks or Lemonade as I usually call them.There's nothing to beat homemade lemonade, in my opinion. It's so easy to make that it's hardly more trouble than buying a packet of powder or crystals to make it. The difference is that you are getting the goodness from fresh fruit.It really is a lovely, refreshing summer drink.

My Latest Recipes for Lemons

Stazjia — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:48:37 GMT

This Glazed Lemon Cake is what I describe as an 'everyday cake'. By that I mean it's quick and easy to make and it doesn't use expensive or difficult to find ingredients. What I love about this cake is the intense taste of lemon but not in a lip puckering way. Because of the sugar in the cake and the syrup in the glaze, there is enough sweetness to subdue the lemony sourness.If you try this recipe, I hope you enjoy making the cake and eating it.<...

I've Used This Lemon Curd Recipe for 30 Years

Stazjia — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:31:36 GMT

The reason I've used this recipe dozens of times is because lemon curd, a lovely dessert spread, is always delicious and loved by everyone who tastes it. Because of that, I thought I should share it.It's quite quick and easy, much easier and quicker to make than jams, jellies or marmalades. The beauty of lemon curd is that it only needs to thicken. It doesn't have to set like jam does. That takes the worry out of making it.You can eat it spread on...

Glastonbury Festival Updated

Stazjia — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:11:41 GMT

I've put the 2011 dates on the lens with a link to the registration page - essential if you want to buy tickets. I've also written a small piece about this year's fantastic festival.

Review of Prize Winning Novel, Wolf Hall

Stazjia — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:07:29 GMT

Although Wolf Hall has had mixed reviews that almost put me off reading it, I loved it. In fact, I like it so much I was determined to review it and share it with others.Yes, it is a long novel and the writing style takes a bit of getting used to. However, the style isn't intrusive and off-putting as is the style used in some experimental novels. I knew very little about the 'hero' Thomas Cromwell, advisor to Henry VIII, only what I vaguely remembered from school. Hilary Mantel has made him a su...