I'm so excited and I just can't hide it

GET YOUR COMMENTS!!...GET YOUR RED HOT COMMENTS!!  
As you can see I finally fixed my comment issue.  Come to find out it was my I Love Lucy template causing the problem.  I haven't given up Lucy yet but for now I must settle for my favorite color purple.  So stop by often to see what new and interesting changes I've made to my layout.  Speaking of layout I have a few questions:

Due to my blog obsession I've visited a ton of REALLY nice blogs.  I will come across something or other that I would like to use on mine.  What is the protocol for "stealing" a widget or gadget?  I would think it may get annoying if I email that person to ask them if I could steal use a particular item from their blog.  I also don't want to be know as a copy cat either.

Next question...where is your favorite template, widget, gadget site?  Maybe I could poke around there and come up with ideas of my very own.  The main items I'm looking for are:

• Facebook widget
• Pictures widget (I want to show off my peeps)
• A snappy template..maybe even something that would involve I Love Lucy or purple Tulips...I know that is a strange combo but I have equal love for them as I do my children..and hubby too (he found my blog yesterday...not that I was hiding it but somebody *cough Kevin cough* doesn't listen when I say things)

Thanks to all who helped me out with my comments issue.  I also want to welcome my brand spankin new followers.  They rolled in fast and furious yesterday and I couldn't be happier to make new blog buddies.  I will be making my way to your neck of the woods very soon to say hello

Hope everyone has a great day and a lovely weekend (in the event I don't post again)