Another Day, Another Post

Took my first stab at a design upgrade for the blog by creating a new banner (look up). It's a little better, but still has a long way to go before I'll be fully satisfied, but for now I'm at least satisficed.

You may be wondering, "What's the deal with the blog title, Grey by Design? 'Grey' is usually spelled g-r-A-y in America, and besides, it sets a totally depressing tone."

I'm glad you asked that, because I'd like to use this opportunity to explain a few things:
First, I love grey. It has always comforted me. My eyes are a grey hazel (occasionally green or blueish), and I have it from a reputable source that my aura (the energy field that surrounds our physical body) is also predominantly grey. Think grandparents, thunderstorms, morning mist, a bald mountain top.

Second, grey has the unique property of containing all of the colors (same as white - you may know the old rainbow from a crystal trick), and additionally the non-color, black. To me, this signifies acknowledgement, welcoming, honoring of all perspectives - never an easy charge, but often rewarding.

Third, g-r-e-y ellicits an emotional tone that is much closer to my relationship with the word. It feels older, and a recent search of the Online Etymology Dictionary provides some confirmation for this.

Lastly, I like to design things. Hence, Grey by Design. Hopefully you're satisficed by this explanation (I consider myself sort of satisficed), but if not (or even if you are) feel free to leave a comment.