Two Types

There is a subtle art to updating 'blogs. Post too frequently, and you risk conveying the impression that you have no life, which- although I won't try to argue otherwise in my case- is generally considered embarrassing. Trying to remedy this impression by dropping gratuitous references to a vibrant social life ("Sorry I haven't updated for a few hours, I just got back from the pub and...") tends to backfire, as the reader can safely assume such references are fabricated. Moreover, the frequent poster risks sensitive readers taking offense at the implication that they themselves have nothing better to do than check back constantly for new updates, unless of course these readers are primarily college students in which case the issue is moot.

At the other end of the spectrum is the infrequent poster who will occasionally allow entire weeks to pass between updates. Procrastination is a way of life to this shady character, so much so that what to others is merely an idle diversion becomes just another link in a complex chain of procrastination. Those who can still feel the tiny pangs of conscience will occasionally offer bizarre and farfetched excuses for their neglect, often pleading prolonged absence from internet access. Be wary of explanations involving travel to foreign countries and be sure to independently verify all suspicious claims. For instance, any excuses involving a recent visit to Bolivia must immediately be called into question given the recent political instability in that country and therefore the decreased likelihood of recent tourism to that area.

And now for some housekeeping. I'm sorry to inform whoever found this site by googling italian profane hand jesters that this item is currently out of stock and backordered. We do have a fine selection of French profane hand troubadors, if you're interested....