The Great Debate: Reader Feedback Needed!

I have long considered that I need and want to change my blog and as I consider these changes I wanted to get your feedback about some of the changes I am considering. Here are some of the changes I am thinking about:

1. Many of my friends and family members have all gone private on their blogs and I am also considering that perhaps its time for me to also join the ranks of private bloggers. However since you are my readers I would like some feedback to what your opinions about this switch would be, such as what you think the advantages or disadvantages are. So please speak now or forever hold your peace as I contemplate and make the ultimate decision whether or not I will be going private.
2. I am also trying to decide if I want to take my blog to a different level by including more personal narratives, stories, and such that I write that are more about my personal musings. Should I start a new blog that has these musings on them or should I change this blog to include them, any thoughts out there??
   
3. I would also like to know what you as a reader would like to see more or less of here on our family blog.
   
   Any helpful feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!