Using a feed reader is great. Try Google reader &
Sub to this blog: 
Sub to the Comments:
This is really nice: Just want to make a comment & see what I or others say in response? You can Subscribe to the Comments for just that post and get replies by email. Try it now! Leave a comment, tick the box & I will respond. Blogs are about communication, make it work as a two way process.
PS: If you have WordPress, email subscription is done with a plugin.