Hi there!! I am going to try and make a design for you. :) Would you like two versions in both the 500 x 500 and the 160 x 600 versions? Also I had difficulty trying to open your writing. Do I need a specific program? Thank you!

Hi - please do not provide a 160x600 - that was actually an example of what I don''t want :) The final design needs to work well as a social media avatar image, so I''d prefer a square aspect ratio; specific size is unimportant (I just threw out 500x500). The writing you can open in MS Word, but it''s not required that you read it. I just provided that to give everyone an idea of tone in case it would be helpful. Thank you!

Hello! Just wondering what you usually write about? I read your piece about canines and cannabis - I enjoy your writing style, balancing two different aspects and relating them to the same topic. Are most of your topics centered around San Francisco? Life happenings/observances? Anything that comes to mind? A little more information about your writing/blog/style might help with the design process. Thanks!

Thanks for the compliment :) I write kind of generalized cultural observation \ humorist faire - think McSweeny's or David Sedaris. I mention SF and New Orleans a lot since they're the places I've lived, but nothing I write is super city specific.

Im a little bit disappointed by the winning design, but never the less wish you the best luck with your blog.

MG