The Tate Family 

The Tate Girls

Recently on another forum, Jaguar Julie asked to see a photo of the Tate girls! I decided a lens was in order. So here it is!We were a family of four children back in 1953. Each one of us four years apart. Our father did accounting, obviously planning for college days in the future! :)Our baby broth

How to Make Your Own Family Cookbook

My sister, Betty Tate DeLorme, presented our family with a family cookbook in 1983. She had patiently typed every word on a Royal Manual Typewriter. In this day we have computers, and creating your own family cookbook is much faster - and easier!You can type your cookbook on your computer and take t

My Favorite Squidoo Lenses

This is a selfish lens. I just want to create a place to put all the lenses that I seem to search for all the time. Thank you for joining me! I know I have some really super ones on my list!

Health  

Legally Blind Golfer

When my husband was 42 years old, he was told he was legally blind. At that time, he was driving a UPS delivery truck. Our children were 12 and 18. It was a scary time.And yet, in the 20 years since his diagnosis, he has continued to be an inspiration to all of us. A former golf professional and sem

Legally Blind and the Joke's on Me

Legally Blind is a scary diagnosis. But life can still be fun -- if you learn to laugh at yourself, situations, and with others. No, it's not funny. But you might as well laugh. This is a list of funny and not so funny things that have happened to my husband since he was diagnosed. (Yes, he dictated

Blind Etiquette

Yes, it can be awkward. You suddenly realize that the person you have been introduced to cannot see you. How should you act? What should you say?My husband is legally blind. He does have a little vision. He is not 'in the dark', but is unable to recognize people, read or drive a car.The purpose of t

Facial tic or Hemifacial spasm?

Our daughter struggled with hemifacial spasm for almost ten years. She eventually underwent a successful microvascular decompression at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Kathy is now spasm-free! Hooray! What joy to see that beautiful smile again!

People 

Charlie Rymer - Golf hits and giggles!

Charlie Rymer has been a golf announcer at ESPN since 1998. His wit and humor adds delight to each golf event. He was a member of the PGA Tour in 1995, 1996 and 1997. His best finish was at the Shell Houston Open in 1995 where he finished in third place. Charlie also won the 1994 Nationwide Tour Sou

Kate Loving Shenk

I first met Kate Loving Shenk at Pat O'Bryan's Portable Empire University. Since that time, she has become one of my dearest on-line friends. Though we have never met in person, we visit weekly via telephone as members of the same wonderful Master Mind Group. Kate's conversations, encouragement, and

Erma Bombeck

Erma Bombeck was a delightfully funny writer, who identified with all of us who were trying to raise our families in the late 60's and early 70's. We clipped her columns, posted them to the front of the refrigerator, shared them with our friends and laughed -- and then laughed some more! In fact, I

Mac Frampton Piano Concert

Mac Frampton was a member of my class at Erskine College in Due West, SC, in 1962. In those days, we would sit in awe as he played piano for our chapel services. We all knew that one day he would be very famous for his amazing talent. And of course, he is! What a powerful entertainer! Mac's music wi

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How to Set Goals with Pictures

This lens will teach you how to set your goals and dreams in a different way! Using pictures from magazines and cut-out words, you can create a picture of your goal/dream. It's fun, it's easy, it's effective! You certainly need to give this technique a try -- make at least one page and see what happ

Beat the Blues

How do you beat the blues? There are some simple techniques that will change your mood. Were you aware of that fact? Here's how to lift your spirits on those days when you would rather pull the covers over your head and go right back to bed. We all experience this 'blues' mood from time to time. The

Get a Job, Keep that Job!

Getting the perfect job for you is just the beginning. Keeping the job and making a difference in your world is the rest of it. All 3 are vital - get a job, keep the job, make a difference. This lens is designed to help you with resume writing, attitude, appearance and customer service. Studying thi

How to Write Your Personal History

One of the items I treasure most is my mom's diary -- from the year she met my dad. After they met, each page has only one word scrawled across it -- Happy. Every page. When you flip through the book, it just says happy, happy, happy, happy, happy! What a treasure!It makes me wonder what piece of my

How to Make Your Own Family Cookbook

My sister presented our family with a family cookbook in 1983. She had patiently typed every word on a Royal Manual Typewriter. In this day we have computers, and creating your own family cookbook is much faster - and easier!You can type your cookbook on your computer and take to the local print sho

What to wear to work?

Dress codes continually change. It's hard to know what is appropriate for work and what is not. Do check with your employer if you have any questions.This site is simply to give you some ideas and a way to think through your reasons for dressing the way that you do.Thank you to my sister, Betty DeLo

Songs for Family Singalong

Does your family sing together? What songs are you teaching your children?It seems we have been singing since early childhood! We are not accomplished vocalists. We sing for the pure joy of singing!It is my hope that some of the songs on this lens will jiggle your memory and remind you of songs to t

Travel 

Oh, the places we'll go!

Pendleton, SC

Pendleton, SC is a small town in Anderson County, SC. The town was founded in 1790 and is the largest historic area in the entire United States. The town boasts lovely historic homes and plantations, a town square around a village green, and one of the friendliest populations found anywhere! Just fo

York, SC - Small town America

York is the County Seat of York County, SC.Take a little walk in downtown York and you hear music. You really do! A charming old/new city, the town is filled with history ---and with family friendships that also go back for years and years. Beautiful old homes, huge trees, and lovely gardens are jus

Wagener, South Carolina

Wagener, South Carolina, is a small town near the capital city of South Carolina - Columbia, SC. Wagener is in Aiken County. We lived in Wagener for 5 years in the 1970's. We had a delightful time and made wonderful friendships there.I attached this old photo of my friend Margie and me! We always ha

Seabrook Island, South Carolina

Seabrook island is located about 25 miles from Charleston, South Carolina.There is an abundance of protected wildlife at Seabrook. Watch the deer and the alligators. How many deer can you spot at sundown? Admire the many bird species. See foxes dart through the neighborhoods.I personally enjoy sitti

Swimming With Dolphins

Actually I swam with the dolphins twice. My husband, daughter and I went for the first swim! It was as awesome as I expected. I talked about it so much that my friends and I decided to go back about 5 years later. The only place I would recommend for this adventure is Dolphin Research Center in Mara

Carowinds Theme Park

Carowinds is an exciting theme park located on the North and South Carolina border. It boasts 12 ferris wheels, water rides, cartoon characters. A great way to spend a summer day!Let's go to Carowinds!Join my theme park group!

Travel in Terryglass, Ireland

Kathie reported: 'We loved Terryglass...small village...on the shores of Lough Dorg. Lovely, friendly, peaceful, pastoral. Here we are strolling to the pub. Wallace and I avoid cities/traffic when we are traveling. We like to explore the countryside, meet folks, chat with them.'Note - Lough Derg -a

Dolphin Encounter with Captain Chad

When we arrived at Seabrook Island, SC, for a family weekend, our son announced that we were all in for a big surprise the next day! We were all told to be up, awake, alert and dressed by 7:30 a.m.Imagine our surprise when we discovered we were going on a Dolphin Encounter with Captain Chad!Thank yo

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Food and Drink 

Congo Squares - A Tate Family Tradition

In 1954, the Tate family lived in Pendleton, SC. I can almost smell the congos in the oven. We loved to gather round and 'lick the bowl' while they baked! Mama always made congos for church picnics, long trips in the car to visit relatives, and of course at Christmastime.Note: 'Lick the bowl' involv

Tailgating Recipes and Games

When school starts, the leaves start to fall, and the college students head back to their dorms, football season is here! It's the time of year to find new recipes and games for your friends for that special tailgating party! Food, friends, fun and football -- a great combination!Look in the list be

Sausage Bean Chowder

This chowder is wonderful on those cold winter nights! It's easy to make and serves a family of four easily. I always double the recipe and share with neighbors.Have a soup night drop in! Make 3-4 kinds of soups and chowders and invite the neighbors to drop by for a bowl of soup. My friend, Tammy, d

How to Scramble Eggs

Hello! Someone told me that you need to know how to scramble eggs! You are in the right place!Eggs-- one of the first things we learn to cook! Scrambling eggs is fast, it's easy and it's filling. On our own for the first time, we search for quick and easy things to do. We want real food -- like Mama

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Toys, Toys, Toys 

Grandma Loves Toys!

Yo-Yos and Hula Hoops - fun with the oldest toys on earth!

In the Phillippines, yo-yo translates as 'come back'. Some people believe that the yo-yo was created to be used as a weapon. That theory is not true. Pedro Flores, who was originally from the Phillippines, started selling the toy in the United States with the name Yo-Yo. His company, Flores' Yo-Yo C

Horses - Horse Books and Toys for Children

We begin our love of horses with a rocking horse. And a rocking horse is one of the first things we buy for our children, right? Humans and horses have enjoyed each other for centuries.So it is natural when our little ones want to play with stuffed horses, read stories about horses, visit, feed and

Grandma JJ's Favorite Books and Toys for Children

And why Grandma JJ's favorites?The fact is that my grandchildren call me Joan-Joan -- and we love to read and play with toys. You will also notice that there are very few electronic toys. We try to focus on toys that require physical action and imagination.

Toys and Books About Dogs

Children seem to love all animals naturally-- dogs, cats, horses, rabbits -- but especially dogs. Dogs and puppies! They love to read about them, play with them, chase and be chased by them, play with pretend models, sleep with soft fluffy ones or real ones, and draw and color them. Find your favori

Tailgating Recipes and Games

When school starts, the leaves start to fall, and the college students head back to their dorms, football season is here! It's the time of year to find new recipes and games for your friends for that special tailgating party! Food, friends, fun and football -- a great combination!Look in the list be

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Grandma's on Squidoo!

Can senior citizens learn to use Squidoo? Of course! As a group I will admit that we are -generally speaking- a technically challenged group. I am still learning how to use my mobile telephone and have not even started to learn to text. But I love the internet and want to create web pages. How can I

Squidoo To-Do Lists

I am by nature a list-maker. I make lists of everything! As I started learning about Squidoo and making lenses, I started making lists. Return often. As I learn and grow in Squidoo land, I am sure my lists will change also. Join me on this fantastic discovery -- Squidoo!

Life Lessons on Squidoo

Almost every good thing I know about life, I practice on Squidoo, don't you?Squidoo is a community. It's a great place to make friends, learn about life, and practice good citizenship.Learning Squidoo is like practicing our life lessons, being better citizens.

My Favorite Squidoo Lenses

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Amazing and Talented Children!

This lens will focus on children who inspire us, who often cause us to reflect on our own lives and challenge us to do more. We can learn from them. We can be entertained by them. Some will make you laugh. Others will make you cry. And others will leave you awe-struck!'And a little child shall lead

Positive Thought in Daily Life

As a member of a small Unity study group for almost twenty years, I was very familiar with the power of keeping our thoughts positive and upbeat. Then, a few years ago, The Secret was published, and The Secret DVD seemed to be on everybody's television. It is indeed a pleasure to participate and wat

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LifeTeamBuilders Joan you are amazing! Such a great way to get all your lenses organized....now I can see you better! lol. Hugs! KK Posted August 07, 2008

EverythingMouse I really enjoy your writing Joan. Good luck with the Giant Squid aim - I have confidence that you will make it! Posted August 04, 2008

flowergardener Oh MY! I see I'm going to have to spend a lot of time here! Your titles to your lens and blog excerpts are most alluring :) I also want to thank you for your kindness and words on our forum and my guestbooks. Gods Love and mine, Deb Posted July 12, 2008

Tate/Shirley

You are a very special lady and we enjoy your work. Keep up the good works, we love you and your family.

Posted July 10, 2008

mrsjordanjr 5 stars! :D Posted July 09, 2008

I_Love_Puppies Hey Joan, You have so many lens, it's amazing!! Rhiannon Posted July 06, 2008

Susan52 Love your lensography, Joan! I'm lensrolling yours to mine. Susan Posted June 28, 2008

marwick

Love reading all your stuff. Keep up the good work. You know we go way back-love you girl.

Posted June 28, 2008

bdkz Awesome Lensography Joan! Posted June 27, 2008

SherryHolderHunt Hi Joan! You have a lot of lenses, it'll take me a while, but I see a bunch I plan to check out, they look interesting. I love positive people! ***** favorited Posted June 24, 2008

poddys Nice lensography, I will be checking out some of your lenses. Just found you via Stumbleupon. Posted June 18, 2008

mtsandeep oh you are a great lensmaster. I am sure you can achieve the goal of 100 lenes . best of luck for your future lens Posted June 13, 2008

jasmineann You have some wonderful lenses I have visited already and I look forward to more from you. Wishing you every success with your goal :) Great lensography! Posted June 08, 2008

KimGiancaterino Making 100 lenses isn't as hard as it sounds. I'm sure you'll make your goal! Posted June 06, 2008

Maa You have a very nice lens! Thanks for stopping by my lens! Posted June 04, 2008

LindaJM Way to go, Joan - I will enjoy exploring your lenses. Posted June 04, 2008

Catalysthere Really interesting stuff, I found out quite a few things I didn't know-congratulations, you are a featured lens on http://www.squidoo.com/groups/Socialpostingangel for the week of June 2nd - June 9th 2008!! Posted June 03, 2008

Charlyjl Another great one Joan! Posted May 31, 2008

iconcurr Great lens. I appreciate all the information and look forward to more.. Posted May 28, 2008

kathy

you are awesome Mom!!!!! Great Job!

Posted May 26, 2008

johndilbeck Hi Joan, I just became your latest fan! Act on your dream! JD Posted May 25, 2008

mukunda22 Excellent job, Joan!! I am one of your greatest fans!!! Love, Kate Loving Shenk Posted May 23, 2008