My New Readers and Commenters:

Everyone's time is precious.

When you take time out of your busy day to surf the internet and wind up here for a moment or two, I am honored.

I'd like to take this time to give a shout-out to my newest readers and commenters, in no particular order -- when possible I want to reference your profile and/or the blog you write yourself:

- Mr Chuck: His profile indicates "Born in Dallas, TX, grew up and schooled in Highland Park. Texas A&M Graduate Class 1960 2 tours 1961-1965 Vietnam with MACV-SOG Captain, hamlet pacification and eradication of Viet-Cong chieftains." God bless you, soldier, and thank you for your service to this country. My Dad (who passed away this year) has a brother, Jim, who currently lives in Highland Park.

- LL: His blog is "Virtual Mirage." He also has a blog entitled "US Mexico Border Security." Both, very well done.

- NEO, SOC: Welcome back. Neo's blog is here at "Caucasionally Challenged Christian." He also has "Kids Say The Funniest Things."

- Donald Douglas: A powerhouse at "American Power." Mr Douglas is "a pro-victory Associate Professor of Political Science teaching in Southern California. I love my country, and I fully support current U.S. military operations around the world. I despise the hard-left radical agenda and discourse. I also abhor irrationalism in argumentation. I welcome comments and debate, and I'll defend my positions vigorously. Yet in friendship, you'll find no one more trustworthy nor loyal; in battle you'll find an umatched competitor whose tactical elan would make Machiavelli proud."

- Old NFO: His blog is "Nobody Asked Me." He describes himself as "an old retired Navy Mustang, back working since I kinda like to eat once in a while. Raised in the South, but lived all over the world." Nice P-3 Orion shot, indeed.

- deaconbleu: he's a pain in the ass. But he must find something he likes because he keeps coming back.

- WoFat: His blog, "WoFat Rides Again" indicates he is "Retired New Orleans cop. Criminal area of interest: Asian crime and gangs. Blog about anything that is of interest, or pisses me off." Welcome, my Peace Officer Brother.

- Country Girl: She describes herself as "a Mom of two. I am also a hard worker; nothing is for free. I love to take care of anyone who is in need." Wow. Talk about a True American Woman.

- KurtP: His blog is "A Trainwreck In Maxwell." Texas, that is. Thanks for visiting once again, Kurt. Boston Terrier?

- Tim: A challenger indeed. He makes me think. His home is "Tim's Blogfest." For me, he leans kinda left -- okay, fairly far left -- but he's honest, sincere and measured. And, oh yeah: because I'm in the mountains he's one interested skiier. Check him out.

- Sue: Not a frequent commenter but I'd love to have her back consistently. You can access her portion of the Blogosphere at "POLITICS and RELIGION." She describes herself: "I am a 56 year old Christian woman who is saddened to see her country going down the tubes, but who knows that her God is in complete control of the mess we have become. Praying God will spare this country from the wrath to come. . ."

- cj: Here is one very interesting person. She describes herself as: "a 50 year old, single, female who is a writer by desire and a public safety officer because I need to pay my bills. It makes the people I owe money to happy when I do." Her blogs are "An Angry American," and "My Years of Reading Seriously." God bless you, my Peace Officer Sister.

- FJ: Occupation? Harpooner. Interests? "Hunting down and killing the great white leviathan." A euphemism? Digital domain: "FJ's Blog." FJ has a massive South American interest -- an interest to which we should be paying more attention.

- Greybeard: I'll let him make the summation: "Obstreperous. Conservative. Independent. Ex- Dogcatcher, Ex-Cop. Ex-County Civil Defense Director. Retired ARMY Viet Nam Veteran. Small Business Owner. EMS Helicopter Pilot." Go here to his blog at "Pitchpull." You know: pulling some pitch? As in helos?

- Jo: Sorry, your profile doesn't go anywhere. Thanks for visting and reading, though! UPDATE: Jo's blog is "Southern Sass On Crime." My apologies Jo, and kudos to your decision. Been there myself.

- Lonerider: Describes himself as "Just a geek, who moved down here from Canada about a decade ago, married a Texan and now have two native Texan kids."

- Chris: Great photo of he and his beautiful wife. He describes himself as "a married conservative man with a beautiful daughter who is ready to runble with anyone who tries to take away my freedom."

- David Wyatt: A man whose name is "in the clear" and unafraid. His blog is "Hallelujah Tis Done." My guess is: he plays the banjo!

- Jennifer Leeland: Holy moley, a published writer visits my blog! I have purchased some of her books for my wife and she enjoyed them! Her web page is here. She definitely is "romance with an edge."

- Clint: His blog, "The.Outer.Marker" should be followed! He is an "Airline pilot by day, but dedicated to advancing the ideals that have made the United States of America the greatest country in the world, by night." Great blog, great conservative insight.

- Nickie Goomba: Ah, a man in my own proverbial "back yard." Dude, we're pretty much across the river from each other! Separated by a few thousand feet in altitude. Nice avatar too. Primary blog is the "Goomba News Network." Give me a blast on the e-mail. I'd like to buy you a beer some time!

- Ron Russell: His blog is "TOTUS." I'm guessing it's not quite the same TOTUS. Or am I wrong? What, Ron, does the first "T" stand for?

- Chicago Ray: CR actually lives in -- imagine this! -- Chicago. A web and HTML genius, CR is sufficiently skilled to have his own business. His blog is -- you guessed it! -- ChicagoRay. As you might guess, his blog is a visual wonder. You want to create a website? Go to Chicago Ray!

- Borepatch: Clearly, a weapons devotee with an interest in our Second Amendment. His blog, "Bore Patch," is a wonderful spot to find. As he describes: "Internet Security and Firearms. Either way, helping you keep your muzzle clean. No extra charge." As the former Rangemaster for my 2,000 + department, I can relate to an interest in our Constitutional Freedoms.

In summary:

Somehow, in the merest past few weeks I've managed to acquire an entirely new set of readers. And, as we all know, a blog lives and dies with not only its standard readers -- what I call my "Usual Suspects" -- but also by its fresh blood.

A massive THANK YOU to all my loyal readers, and to my newest readers. Please come back. I value each and every one of you, indeed!

BZ