So new to blogging and not in the habit of posting much, though I continue to look for new businesses to add to the links list. In e-mailing businesses to announce my blog and link intentions, I have found it interesting to learn a little about each of the companies. I hope to soon add a short Q & A feature to the blog.

Also, in researching businesses to add to the blog I have considered my real passion here and that is the desire to support locals. I am turned off by patriotic "Made In the USA" sites, and want to be recognizing the efforts of entrepreneurs who create jobs for others in their neighborhood or community. It's simply charming to know the face behind the designs, the product, the storefront. The Q & A will make it that much more friendly for people looking for a special item to buy.