e-mail updates

I am still figuring out this blog thing.  I have been asked by several readers to install the ability to receive an e-mail alert for new posts.  While I like the idea of inflating my blog hits with folks coming to check for new posts, I guess it is more convenient for the reader to only come when there is a new one.  So, I think I have added that ability on the right side.  You enter your e-mail address and hit submit.  You should get a message that makes you type in a word to make sure you aren't a robot. (Those raise my stress level since I can never completely read them and end up having to guess).  Then you will receive an e-mail asking you to confirm.  This is my test post to see if it works.  Thanks for reading!