Well, here it is. Submitted for your approval. A new look for “A Way with Words”. I really like it. How about you?
I have a number of bloggers to thank for recommendations on how I might enhance the design. Here are just a few words I heeded –
I think a new visual theme would serve you well. – nivaladiva
I would remove some of the “noise” from the top and bottom of your pages. – russellboyle
Visually…just generally…some colour? An eye-catching photo banner? – Hazy Shades of Me
I quite like “God is I AM therefore I just think (and blog)”… – Lyn
a new blog theme that’s a little less “academic” looking might spruce things up. The font size on your current theme is really small, and thus can be difficult to read. Something that’s a little more aesthetic. – Gwen
John Harper suggested I do something “god/heaven” related in my header.
If you find a good picture, you should change the ocean picture at the top. – Kevin Daniel
Each of these bloggers has helped me a great deal to enhance the visual quality of this blog, don’t you think?
I have decided, rather than providing them with a generic “gift card” for some monolithic corporation, I am going to offer them a choice of two very personal gifts –
1) One of Russell Boyle’s three published anthologies of poems – The Beginning, Footprints or Loneliness.
2) One of my upcoming books: Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness or Delight in Despair: Meditations from a Bipolar Mind.
To place your order, simply e-mail me – johnprine1982@gmail.com .
Thanks again to all who providing recommendations. I’d certainly welcome more comments the new look of “A Way With Words” as well as the content. My next post will be the first in what will become a series (for a season) – “Friday Flashback”, featuring some early material from my desperate beginnings as a blogger.
A Way With Words 
Color and large print… YES! Love the snazzy look…;)
Man. I feel like you are a different person now! Weird how much I’ve associated the blog theme with the person. Congrats on your new layout! That’s always a hectic and fun experience.
My only suggestion is this: If you find a good picture, you should change the ocean picture at the top. I follow a couple other blogs that use the same theme. It’s sometimes hard to distinguish who is who.
Sounds good. I’ll try to find another photo.
I love it, indytony! A wonderful and refreshing look.
Thank you. I’m still touching it up a bit, but I’m loving it myself.
Oh, well done, Tony! I like your new design very much. I think it will add greatly to the impact of your “way with words. Certainly the white space that now surrounds them allows the reader to reflect on your wisdom, without distraction. I also like your use of a colourful banner and I love your choice of font. And thank you so much for offering to your prize winners a choice from one of my anthologies. For me, I will choose “Delight in Despair: Meditations from a Bipolar Mind.” I think you have a valuable and personal contribution to make in this area and I look forward, with eagerness, to reading your book. I’ll send you an email, as requested, with my order. Once again, grateful thanks…
Great. My projected date for publishing “Delight in Despair” is December, 2013 (subject to the vagaries of the muse and the industry). I’ll keep you posted.
I like it. I’m big on Clean and Spacious. 🙂 Plus, the new layout emphasizes the words. (If you’re looking for a different photo, and want something original and totally amateur, I have lots of nature shots. Let me know what you’re looking for.)
Actually, I did change the photo from a generic ocean scene to this one I took of my “family homeland” in Jabez, Kentucky (overlooking Lake Cumberland). Thanks for the offer, though.
Clean, uncluttered and yet noticeable. Font size is also good – very easy on the eyes 🙂
Glad you like it.
Love it. Completely catching!
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Great and informative post. Thanks for sharing.
You are most welcome.