You may have noticed yesterday that the theme of the site completely changed. Then it changed back. I tried something new. It didn’t fit. It doesn’t change the fact that change is needed though. I have used this theme since post 701, and while I do like it I have noticed the blogs growing shorter and less focused/useful. I’ve also noticed a steady degradation in chrome (unrelated) that coincides with this period of unwanted sadness. Here is what I think:
It is time for a fresh start. New look, freshen up the paint. While I know for a fact that the shell of a site does not make the content more worthwhile, the look of a thing does make me feel better–the way dressing nice can make you feel better about yourself. This website is going to undergo such a facelift. Meanwhile, I’m dumping chrome. The browser is a memory and battery hog.
I feel like there are times when you need to clean up some of the debris in your life in an effort to make things smoother, easier, and better. Often it is just a cosmetic fix, but looking good is intrinsically tied to feeling good.