Thanks for clicking on the link. Sorry you didn't get to read a line. Yes, this is a standard "Blogger" format. I'm a little more concerned with content than packaging at this point, but I appreciate your critique on the look of the blog. About the template, I'm really just happy with something that is easy on the eyes and won't turn people away.

Your blogs look nice. The photos worked in to the top of the page are well done. I will probably try at some point to spice up the top of my page.