Well I suppose this is v3.5 in that I've updated the backend Movable Type software to the latest version, re-created all the archive entries (instead of just losing them) and managed to force the CSS and MT code into what I wanted.  The next step is a general redesign of the site, which I have some ideas on. I'm collaborating with a friend to draw me some icons and once I get those I think I will be motivated to work out the layout.  Or maybe I'll workout the layout ahead of time.  Either way, things are changing even if it doesn't look like it.