Hi Ya'll

![steemit intro 05.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcWmQSgBYfKJJpRPxBDwWaA9HaRc2LyKmk4Lv9CrcAXfF/steemit%20intro%2005.jpg) That’s a common greeting in my part of Texas. I’m a Baby Boomer who finds I have more in common with Generation X and other “younger” people than with my own age group. The past 3 years have been the beginning of an adventure that keeps me excited and gives me a reason to get up in the morning now that I’m retired and no longer working for “The Man”. You see, three years ago my husband and I moved into our dream home. We had both dreamed about a home on acreage. Me, for the chance to have a large garden, perhaps some chickens and rabbits, and a more natural lifestyle. Him, the chance to have a woodworking shop, a “Man Cave” and a front porch where he could enjoy the morning and/or evening, watching Ma Nature do her thing. I am finding that most of the folks on a similar journey into homesteading are much younger than I am. They have more energy, and usually more responsibilities to keep them going. I bring some experience to the homesteading lifestyle. For instance, I do waterbath canning, pressure canning, dehydrating, salting and freezing to preserve food from my garden or the Farmers Market. Also, I’ve sewn my own clothes for a lot of my life. I began with sewing cards. My Mom gathered pieces of light weight cardboard and added simple geometric shapes. I was to sew along the lines to practice. When I got a little older I began making doll clothes and then my own clothes. High energy people make me feel younger, and most of these new friends keep me going. Please understand I am not complaining, but I have found that beginning a homestead at my age is different from beginning at 30 or 40 or even 50. For instance, I no longer have the strength I had back then, so I’m learning to use leverage to help lift and move things. Thank you to my friend @daddykirbs for encouraging me to get on Steemit. I love it already! I invite you to come along with me on this journey. I promise to share my outlook on things.