I got this from Amber, who was tagged by Rebecca (the games creator). I thought this might be a fun one to do, even though I’m on vacation!

The rules are to list the blogs one visits regularly as well as a short note about why, and then list the recommendations of the person who tagged or in this case referred your own blog.  It’s a neat way to get to know the blog community your in.  I’m still relatively new to the WordPress community, so I won’t list that many blogs.  It won’t be all of the blogs I actually visit, not even remotely (I’ve got over a hundred people in my Vox neighborhood, so, nope, not going there).  What this WILL be is a list of my favorites in the WordPress realm.  Random order.

Amber:  Because every day she tells me something new, she makes me think, and she makes me grateful that in this wide world of blogging we somehow brushed up against each other.

Suddenly Christian:  Because it’s a fresh view on what Christianity is and who Christians are and who and what we should be.  I don’t always agree with everything John says, but I’m always grateful to have read him.

PolitiPorn:  Because, I must admit it, I’m addicted to politics in a way that sometimes feels smutty.  (Oh, and, they, like, totally publish my stuff from time to time.  :D)

Crossing the T:  Because Allyson is a woman of incredible strength.  She quotes some of the most inspiring and thoughtful people.  And if I ever pastor a church, I want her to speak there.

The Lesbian said What?:  One of the first people I bumped into on WordPress.  And sure, there are things that one might find a little… different… about this blog, like sensual picture days, but she posts some of the most beautiful thoughts, like unrefined diamonds, and she challenges stereotypes and preconceptions.

Musings of a Home Engineer:  Chocolate, tofu, knitting, scripture meditations, and some of the most bizarre search referral terms.  What’s not to love?

Thought Dream Guillotine:  theoceanisawake needs to post more.  Political and cultural ponderings.  Very good.  NOT OFTEN ENOUGH.

Okay, I probably forgot someone.  If you are a regular commenter on my blog and I left you off, I apologize.  If I am a regular commenter on YOURS and I left you off, give me a virtual slap.  There are more blogs I frequent in my sidebar, as I said these are just the WordPress ones.

And here are Amber’s referrals:

Brit in California – For unbelievable knowledge about US history, culture and and interesting perspective of everyday American life.

Ilegal – For funny, whimsical, intelligent posts with no rhyme nor reason to them

Ammonyte – For photography, his very dry wit, and the insanity of his sanity. He is also the PC guru network guy to which the rest of us peasants bow. A person to know!

Shush – for her amazing ability to bring Christianity into the modern world without hypocrisy, finger pointing, or bible bashing.  She makes it revelent to todays world by using old fashioned values and new street smarts.

Rebecca – for her art, poetry and wisdom in such a young person’s body

Patricia – For the empowerment she gives to others, her wit, charm, sarcasm and style. She is a true Domestic Goddess if there ever were one!

Thatdudeyouknow – for his deep understanding of the bible, his unwavering faith, his love of his family, and his pure child like quality that makes you laugh!

Sanityfound- for her amazing view of our troubled world, her understanding of what it truly is to be colorblind to people, and her absolute craziness.

Paperdreamer – this is our youth of tomorrow at its best. She gives me hope that the generations that are growing up aren’t all missing what is important in life.

Jak – Again another bright beautiful young woman just about ready to take our world by storm. I love reading her posts and views of the world. She is smart off the charts, and writes beautifully.

Psychscribe – for her wonderful insights into interpersonal relationships and to the soul.