Whenst in a slump...Redesign

So I finally just did it.  I redesigned the blog.  This is probably the most minimalist I have ever gone with a design, but I kind of like it.  To the point, visually appealing, not as stark, and the complete spectral opposite of the last one.  So there you go?  What do you think?  Leave me the positives and negatives below please.

Thanks!