How does this blog work?

The subject line is a question you've asked (or, in this case, haven't asked).  The body will be the answer.  The dates are made up; I've backdated some posts so they fit the narrative of the important part of the story.

The blogging software I'm using tends to place posts in reverse chronological order, with the idea that blog readers will check in regularly.

I recommend using an RSS feed (I strongly recommend Google Reader) if you want to get the updates.  With an RSS feed, you'll get the updates as they're published without the need to check this particular site.  Google Reader has changed the way I read on the Internet, and I can't recommend it highly enough.