New gadget added (feedback please)

I've added a new gadget to my blog. I'd like to know who and how many people are reading the blog. So, feel free to click on the "followers" gadget and let me know if you are following and what you think.  

I'd really like some feedback to see what you think of the blog and my thoughts. I have also added a comment control feature, so you will find that when you make comments, they have to be pre-approved by me prior to being published. It's a simple way to ensure that spam and other stuff like that is managed well.

Happy reading.