August 31, 2011
I had a really good therapy session the other day. Towards the end of my blah-blah-blah, there was a lovely moment of peaceful clarity.
One of the things I understand now is that I have spent most of my life feeling controlled. I also understand that what I want is to let go of my worries about meeting other people’s expectations and…let loose.
Since my blog has always been sort of a mini-me, new priorities call for a new look here. Hopefully, I’ve come up with something that feels easier on your eyes, a setting that feels freer. (So, um, is it working?)
I’d also like to find more ways to include more people, more voices, more resources. On top of that, I intend to experiment more with how I blog (not sure what that means yet).
The new look isn’t finished. But here’s what we’ve got so far:
To learn more about the new columns, try this. Hover over any listed category, blog or website and you’ll get a description of it:
The post is now to your left, instead of being bookended by sidebars on either side. The columns have shifted together to the right.
I have no idea how how you’ll react to these changes. Be curious to get your reactions and suggestions. I’ll be doing a little more experimenting as I try to find the blog layout equivalent of a blank page/blank canvas. So thanks in advance for your patience. xo
P.S. — Here’s a last look at the old layout, just in case you’re wondering what it was…