Speaking of kind readers, I came across some flattering comments about this site from Jason Morehead at Opus this morning:
I've never met an abstract background image I didn't like, and [Garrett] Murray's choice adds just the right touch of atmosphere to the site without harming readability (and the subtle text shadowing is a nice touch—if you're using Safari, that is). The color choices are simply magnificent, and let's hear it for CSS' ability to control opacity levels. Again, it's all about atmosphere and subtlety, and me likey. Me likey a lot.
You can read the rest of his entry if you wish. Thanks, Jason!