As I noted here when reflecting on and expressing a bit of wonder at my candidacy for ALA president, the rettigforala.org site that launched on October 29 was, shall we say, “aesthetically challenged.” That is a polite way of saying that it lacked good design. It was the best I could produce left to my own devices. It did demonstrate, however, that I am a prolific content provider. Today–thanks to the very generous work of my talented son-in-law, Garrett Bowhall, a graphic designer in Chicago, and the technical help of Kevin Creamer of the University of Richmond–rettigforala.org has a new look! To call it a great improvement understates the change. Thank you, Garrett and Kevin!

I am also grateful to the many colleagues who have written or called to congratulate me on my nomination and to offer their support. If you haven’t yet heard back from me it is because I am still working through all of the emails.