(brian writes) As you can see, we have made some changes to the look and feel of the site! Our first site was a sort of first attempt at web design for me, and was as result very very basic.

Though this remodel isn’t tremendously more complicated, there are a several new features aimed at improving the site environment.  Firstly (1) we have a new header on our pages.  This is almost entirely a cosmetic change, and was really just an excuse for me to try out some idea that have been floating around in my head for a while.

Secondly (2) we have taken advantage of a new web-tool by google, Friend Connect. What this does for us is allow people (you) to join our website, and through that gain different levels of interaction within the site.  Right now these features are simply a new comment system and a featured content box.  BUT, there will be a great deal more to weave into the site in the months to follow.

Using these features is very simple, and will all allow all interaction within the site to be interconnected.  To start, click on the ‘Join this site’ button and sign up.  If you have a Yahoo, Google, Twitter, AIM, NetLog, or Open ID account, you can use that to sign in.  If you don’t have one of these, you can create a google account for free.  Once you have joined the site, you will be able to leave comments, have previous posts recommended to you, and will be able to keep up with all the happening and changes in our lives.

Thirdly (3) we revamped the content of just about every page on the site, so take some time to flip though.

Let us know what you think, and if you are having any problems, let me know!