So about that banner...

It was 1:30 in the morning and I was looking for feedback on the layouts of the front of the cards. On a whim, I decided to toss together a potential card back since if you're fishing for feedback, you might as well cast a wide net.  I tossed together this:

The feedback was universally negative (albeit very good natured). It was also accurate and so I easily laughed along, realizing full well that the card back would never pass muster to anyone who wasn't sleep deprived and hurried. At the same time, though, the chaotic little background was sort of fun and it reminded me of all of the good parts of being an amateur at something. Being an amateur means doing something out of love (root amator or 'lover') and that is certainly where the card back came from. You don't sacrifice your sleep staring tiredly at a computer monitor trying to align pixels for your hobby unless you really love it.

Even though it didn't turn out great, I like what it reminds me of. Every time I log into the site to report some folly or eagerly share some success, I hope I see it and remember why I'm here. At least until I get something better to replace it...