New To "The Usual Suspect" List

It's about time I change some, rearrange some, eliminate some and update my blogroll of The Usual Suspects.

I suppose I have a different take on blogrolls.

I've noticed that most blogs have a seemingly-endless list of linked blogs in their rolls -- sometimes the lists go right to the bottom of the viewable page and, boys and girls, that's a lot of blogs. I just can't read or make note of that many blogs. I'm sure they're all good -- at least I'd hope so.

But I don't have the time to click on each and every link in another blogroll. I don't think you do either. So, as you've likely determined by now, my blogroll is, shall we say, brief.

Those who make my blogroll of The Usual Suspects have earned their place. And you don't arrive on my blogroll overnight. You have to work to get there. I have to find myself reading your blog frequently. I have to like not only your perspective, your writings but your layout as well. And I don't simply place someone there; I announce them.

As it is now: my Suspect list is updated. First up to bat:

1. My Republican Blog

Gayle writes this most excellent blog and portrays herself in this fashion:

I am not a born Redneck. My husband and I adopted the state of Texas whether Texas likes it or not. We have chosen to be Rednecks because we admire Rednecks. They use guns and you don't mess with Rednecks. Not if you haven't got pickles for brains! (But I don't like grits.) My husband is retired Army and a Vietnam Vet. I am a retired Army dependent and wife of a Vietnam Vet. We have three large watchdogs outside and one large watchdog inside. Old-fashioned actual bars go up across the doors at night, and several weapons that seem to work very well with bullets are handy. Our farm is 80 acres but without livestock. I'd make pets out of pigs and cows. I don't make pets out of chickens however; chickens are the dumbest birds on the planet! We grow every type of vegetable immaginable. Our place is a farm and nursery as we also have a large greenhouse and grow flowers.

Gayle features some great writing with a vision that encompasses generations and various perspectives -- but is conservative in nature. Gayle also operates a graphic blog entitled Let Our Voices Be Heard - Laughing but this piece of the Blogosphere is soon to be shut down.

Welcome aboard, Gayle!

2. Caucasionally Challenged Christian

This site is operated by a fellow calling himself Neo, Soc, who says:

I am a Christian before I am an American, a father, and black man! My title is politically correct ('pc') because I think 'pc' jargon is gettting way out of control! So, please don't expect me to be flowery, unless I'm in one of my craziness journalistic modes!

Neo, Soc has been commenting on my blog for some time now, and it's time I reciprocate and return the favor. He's a well-grounded American who writes well and has some excellent points to make! Do yourself a good turn and visit his blog for some salient insights into today's world.

Welcome aboard, Neo, Soc!

3. Quid Novi?

A site written by Echotig, wife of the Big White Hat, she posts about life, her five children (one of whom is autistic) and has a wonderful sense of humor.

Don't believe that one post with a picture. It's not her. She's cuter. I know because she told me so. Go check her site out. Right now. Because if you don't, you'll be very, very sorry indeed!

Welcome aboard, Echotig!

One deletion: SactoDan's blog. Once in hopes of getting into the Western Alliance, I've not felt any love whatsoever, though I was once promised a link at Fetching Jen's blog. G'bye, Dan.

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