I have been sharing my experiences through blogging for a few years now, and have tried various blog platforms. I just recently started using Google's free Blogger in conjunction with the work I am doing with Rip2It, and I must say, I like it much better than the other blogs I've used because of its one-click functionality and simplicity. My other blogs are on TypePad (which has a fee) and Vox (which is free, but doesn't have as many cool features as Blogger). So if you are still contemplating starting a blog and want to keep things simple and free, I'd recommend Blogger!