A New Year, A New Look!

...What do you think? I'm definitely not a computer/web-savvy person, so this blogging thing is definitely an education in itself. I'm learning as I go! ;) I've known for a while that I needed to present a better image on my blog, but hadn't quite figured out the right settings and found the right resources. I've also been toying around with switching to wordpress, but I think I'll stay here at blogspot after all.

The Apple represents "Wholesome" in the sense of being healthy, and "Wisdom" in that it reminds me of the Garden of Eden and the famous fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil which is often portrayed as an apple.

The Books represent both "Wholesome" and "Wisdom" in the knowledge they impart.

It works, right? I'm still looking at other layouts and backgrounds, so there may be a few more changes in the next week or so! Any comments or ideas?

Blog Etymology

While this Blog is still at its very beginnings, it seems like a good idea to point out the "why and wherefore" behind its name, "Wholesome Wisdom." The American Heritage College Dictionary defines these words as follows:

whole·some (ˈhōl-səm) adj. -som·er, -som·est. 1. Conducive to sound health or well-being; salutary. 2. Promoting mental, moral, or social health. 3. Enjoying or marked by physical, mental, or moral soundness; healthy.

wis·dom (ˈwiz-dəm) n. 1. Understanding of what is true, right, or lasting; insight. 2. Common sense; good judgment. 3.a. The sum of scholarly learning through the ages; knowledge. b. Wise teaching of the ancient sages. 4. A wise outlook, plan, or course of action. 5. Wisdom of Solomon.

It is my hope that this blog will exemplify all these different aspects of both "wholesome" and "wisdom," promoting what is:

• Conducive to sound health and well-being, whether mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual
• Morally sound
• True, right, and lasting
• Common sense/good judment
• Wisdom from the past, combined with knowledge from the present
• Part of a plan of action for achieving or maintaining well-being
• Wisdom, including that of Solomon, recorded in the Holy Bible.

I'm totally open to suggestions or assistance in attaining that objective, whether that be through topic suggestions, additional helpful resources, or even comments or corrections on posts. Thanks for your support! :)