It's hard for me to believe I have been blogging, sort of 馃し鈥嶁檪 since December 23, 2018, my intro post. I had retired from my job just the year before and I also relocated from New Jersey to our farm in Upstate New York. A big to do I can assure you. I knew it was the only place 
After forty-four years of using our farm as our "summer house" as my daughter referred to it, we now enjoy our farm full-time. We take pride in our nurtured place, full of so many sweet memories.
Our #2 son Ryan turned us onto Steemit #hive, explaining how we could not only document our journey but we could make new cyber friends from around the world, we jumped in with both feet. What a ride it has been.
I met 
I always had my camera in the kitchen.
I was a computer idiot. But with the help of some new friends, I slowly learned the ropes. A circle of new friends came into my life that made me laugh, learn and make a little money.
Hell, my 1st post cashed out at a whopping 26 cents, my first #fff post had two pictures and eighteen words, and that one added to my wallet 15 cents. I was pumped!
I always knew our friend Lizzie was smart as a whip and she was my age, with a long and wonderful marriage, I could tell she was still in love with her man Arthur. It's unique, I think to find couples that not only have been together for a lifetime and still like each other, work well together, and have formed a bond that will never be broken. I am blessed to have that myself. She and I have become girlfriends, so when she formed #silverbloggers I was thrilled with the whole concept, I became @Jackie O the day I joined the community.
Sharing plans of retirement with others happened with ease. Hobbies, health, family, dreams and bucket lists became fun topics to share with other silver-haired folks. The community had an abundance to talk about, recipes, vacations, weddings, and memories of when we were young. #silverbloggers gave me confidence and comfort, all laced with good humor and a genuine sense of caring.
Most "mature" people know the value of friendship and respect others' opinions, no judgment here. Supporting each other with upvotes and a smile.
The biggest reason I keep coming back to #silverbloggers is... I am in my comfort zone. I enjoy the company, it's just that simple. I feel welcomed with open arms.
This #silverblogger thanks 
Much love,
BIG Hugs,
Jackie O.
