This is a nicely designed blog about the day-to-day life of the author, “Pewari Naan.” She uses a pseudonym, but is far from anonymous as she occasionally posts pictures of herself and, most recently, her dog (note: the photo in question was taken by the author’s child, but is not, in fact, her dog).
Pewari’s Prattle has been around since April 2003 and there is so much material that it’s hard for a new reader to get oriented. Luckily, Pewari has a “N.S.F.A.Q.” (not sure what “N.S.” stands for) where she introduces herself and the cast of characters for the blog. She does not discuss the theme of the blog.
I found the content, observations and stories, to be mildly amusing, occasionally confusing due to lack of context, and sometimes very interesting. The quality of the writing is excellent with no grammar, spelling or syntax issues. It is a pleasure to read a well-constructed sentence. While there doesn’t seem to be any particular focus or theme, each post is self-contained and well constructed. There are reoccurring characters (the author’s children and husband) so you do get a sense of the author’s life from reading several entries. The author recounts bits of her life through describing her experiences–there is something inherently interesting about seeing the world through someone else’s eyes, even if it’s only a small corner of the world and a small corner of that person’s life.
The design of the site is excellent. The template is spare, content is central and navigation is easy. The simple grey text on a white background is easy to read. All links work and the F.A.Q. and links to popular posts are right up top. There is a prominent Flickr badge, if you are interested in seeing the author’s large photo collection, and lower down there is an extensive blogroll.
I liked the site, but I don’t know if I would visit again. If I were acquainted with the author, it would be a great way of keeping up with her. As a casual reader, while I like her writing style, not knowing what to expect from the blog might keep me from returning. I’m not sure who the audience for the blog is–perhaps that’s something the author could answer.
It’s a quality site, well designed and well written. The lack of a central theme keeps it from being of greater general interest. NULL