What has kept you from using MT in the past? Just not having a domain and web hosting?

You're welcome to host a blog on my site if you want. The only downside would be that it would have to be polyglut.net/languagehat or something, which is less distinctive than having your own domain. :-)

I was told that Blogger was a good way to get started, since they did everything for you, and it's true. I was also told that I would outgrow it and want something better, and that has also turned out to be true. I deeply appreciate the offer of hosting, and after I learn more about what I'm doing I may take you up on it.