One of the advantages of having an extensive blogroll is that whenever I get writers block, all I have to do is take a stroll down my blogroll and either get a hundred different ideas on what to blog on or, like today, invite you, oh gentle reader to taste the fruits of the labors of others in whom I’ve developed a healthy respect for talent and insight. If you haven’t already, you might want to blogroll these excellent sites.

Who’s the best writer on the web you’ve never heard of? Well, besides me. Got to be Van Helsing of Moonbattery. Today, Van has a post on why the Democrats love the poor so much. Could it be because their policies make so many more of them?

Basil at Basil’s Blog takes us on a trip down memory lane, back to the 1970’s when it was a novelty to find TV stations on all night. Basil traces his love of old movies to this time. I too, learned to love old movies watching the Late Late Show on WGN here in Chicago where all of the Hollywood classics were shown after 1:00 am. We also agree on what the best TV networks are today. Great minds think alike…

Raven at And Rightly So has an inspiring post on some Marine purple heart recipients. If you read the story, you’ll begin to get a feeling for what it must have been like in what will go down as one of the most spectacular victories in Marine Corps history, the Battle for Fallujah.

Another great site you should be reading daily is Cao’s Blog. Aside from some of the best researched and written articles about Islamic fundamentalism you’ll find anywhere, Cao on occasion turns a rapier like wit towards the moonbats…with hilarious consequences! Read the linked post about some of her favorite comment trolls and you’ll see what I mean.

Cat House Chat is blogging…what else! Note to cat haters: I challenge you to click on this link and then come back and tell me you still hate cats. And for all you cat lovers out there…enjoy!

The Cranky Liberal is still cranky and has moved to his own domain. Crank has been a frequent commenter on this and other conservative blogs. What sets him apart from others of his ilk is, first off his writing which is top notch, but more importantly, his civility. And why Cranky does get a little hysterical at times about the religious right, he makes some valid points about the separation of Church and state that can’t be ignored.

Beth at My Vast Right Wing Conspiracy has an interview with Terri Schiavo’s brother Bobby Schindler.

You’re probably familiar with the Blogswarm surrounding the fight to keep Terri Schiavo alive. In addition to Beth, Cao, Romeocat, and a host of others are blogging this vitally important story. I would urge you to take the time to examine the issues involved and join the fight for Terri.

In this vein, Crystal at Crystal Clear has some outstanding thoughts on the Terri Schiavo matter from her perspective as a licensed Marriage Faimily Therapist. She has an interesting perspective on Terri’s family that’s a must-read if you want to understand some of the underlying reasons of the controversey.

Our Wide Awakes buddy Ogre has a reasoned post on “Morals and the Law”. His thoughts on how the concept of right and wrong evolved in society are both interesting and thought provoking.

Pat over at Brainsters Blog has a nostalgic post on pinball machines. His favorite, Jack-in-the-Box always gave me fits. My favorite from that era (sorry Pat, I’m dating both you and me) was “Carnival.” Carnival featured a bonus that released three additonal balls after you knocked down five targets. The problem was that after you knocked down the last target, the bumber on that target would bounce the ball directly down the middle of the board making it nearly impossible to catch with the flippers. Great fun nonetheless!

Tom of The Donegal Express draws a very necessary distinction between liberals and leftists. My own experience with my familiy is illustrative of this difference. The blog Tom references is one of the most hateful sites I’ve ever come across. In fact, it’s so hateful, I can’t decide whether the guy who runs it is a certifiable loon or just pulling our legs. Either way, there’s no excuse for the premise of his site, which I will not link to or mention by name.

Finally, there are a couple sites that you should visit everyday for their indispensible utility. NIF (News-Interesting-Funny) has links to news stories, editorials, and funny posts by bloggers. A nice way to get a handle on what people are talking about that day.

And the guys at Slowplay have a daily roundup of excellent blog posts as well as commentary on everything from sports to Britney Spears.

And Greg at The Nashif Report always has interesting posts on the news, on blogs, and world affairs. Also, he has one of the best looking sites on the web!