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If you’ve ever thought about dipping your toe into the blogosphere, there are dozens of free blogging platforms to choose from. I’ve rounded up my five favorites for your consideration. Blogging can be a tool of self-reflection, or a way to express your talents. There are almost as many reasons to blog as there are blogs. So pick a platform, and explore, but proceed carefully with children, as many blogs are not G-rated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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