I read a  LOT of blogs and I read a WIDE variety of blogs.  I don't always agree with the bloggers listed here, but one thing is for sure, I learn something from each and every one of them. I hope that you'll take time to visit some of them and I think you'll find that you'll enjoy each and every one. I've never met most of the folks listed there, though I'd like to. Links to The Bird are NEVER paid. Simply put, if I read your blog, and I like it, (for what ever reason) sooner or later you'll end up in the Elements.