This layout doesn’t have the same problems as my last attempt at a redesign (it definitely allows for comments to be posted, at least). I’m still not completely happy with it. I expect the picture at the top to change, and I’ll lengthen the sidebar with random pictures soon.

I’ve also noticed a problem that prevents blockquotes from displaying correctly when they’re beside the floating sidebar. It doesn’t seem to be a problem in IE, but it is a problem in both Opera and Firefox, and I’ve not yet figured out exactly how to fix it. I’ll keep looking, but if anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.