Hello Steem World!

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I have never, ever had a blog before. I am truly a Grandma, and I told my youngest son that I wanted to start a blog. His answer was "Well, I could build you a site, but you should really make your own on Steemit". So, leaning towards the nerd side, here I am. I do write sometimes, and I wanted to start my blog about being an older woman and starting over. And I mean over. In a state called "not where most of your children and grandchildren are" and now living alone. And, do not worry, dear Steemers, I do not intend that this be depressing. I want it to be something my Grands can read and say "huh, so that's what Grandma is doing now". And, my kids will read it and say (as always) "Mom, really?" So, that's what I am thinking. Suggestions? Hints?

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Welcome to steemit family! Good luck! I am sure that you will fully enjoy your journey here:)

Welcome to steemit

Hey @grandmasnicket. Welcome, and I hope that you will enjoy steemit!

welcome to Steemit @grandmasnicket 😊 glad you are here, Steemit is a good blogging past time 😄

Thank you, and I think it will be.

Welcome to the platform ma'am.

Welcome grandma.
Be sure to have fun here. ☺️🤗

Thank you; and I will have fun!

You are welcome to steem community enjoy your self here grandma. ..is nice seeing you here.

Welcome

Welcome to Steemit, I followed you, I hope and you will follow me! ;)

Thank you, and I did!

You have a smart son. People are starting blogs on Steemit all around the world. Facebook cannot delete your blog. My mom has yet to join Steemit. About ten years ago, I encouraged my mom to join Facebook. I am Oatmeal Joey. Nice to meet you.

Hi, Oatmeal Joey; it's good to meet you! And, I do agree that I have a smart son. Thank you for the comments.