ljl spins and knits

Blogs are easy to set up, and you can choose from free services such as Blogger, go with commercial services such as TypePad, or set it up on your own server using MovableType, WordPress, or BlogCFC, to name a few.
A good way to keep track of your favorite blogs is to set up an account with Bloglines, and use a newsfeed reader program such as NetNewsWire for Mac or NetGator for Windows.