Saying Hello To All You Steemians.

Hello, I am James83501

I am a disabled man, who has has never given up on life. I have had many incredible experiences--sometimes tragic--but I view that in light of the “grand scheme of things.” Some of my experiences are almost unbelievable. So much so, that I often imagined that if I wrote an autobiography, it would most likely have been put on the fiction shelves (some parts of it might be classified as “science fiction,” and other parts would most likely land in the “miraculous” section). This depth of experience to draw from, gave me the reputation of being a good story-teller. And, it’s been said, over many years, that I should write about them. I sort of “off-handedly” dismissed those suggestions, though I secretly thought I should do just that.

I went back to school (college) at a late age. For a senior project, I needed to do a scientific research study and write an article detailing it’s results (hmmm, maybe I should publish it here?). I was one of five that year, in the entire college, that passed peer review and became “published.” However, it was in a field that, later, I found no desire to work in.   

I am married (for several years, now) to a wonderful and beautiful woman—inside and out (third time was a charm). I live somewhere in Idaho (USA), and she had lived most of her life on Long Island, NY, with various trips to different parts of the world. The story of how we came together??? Well, that is one of those ALMOST “science fiction” or miraculous” events, that I may or may not share with you, at some future time. She is VERY supportive of NEARLY everything I attempt to accomplish—she believes in me. I am, I believe, the most fortunate and blessed man in the world, to have her in my life. 

I guess you could describe me as a very happily married man, a truth-seeker, philosopher-wannabe, designer/builder of next-level shit, hobbyist of “really fast” sports-cars, “Browncoat,” story-teller, and aspiring science fiction writer...and I suppose now...a blogger. Ya, I know, it’s starting to sound like the time Bilbo Baggins was “riddling” the dragon Smaug, in J. R. R. Tolkien’s novel about Hobbits, Dwarves, Wizards, and such, but “hey, it’s my story” (something one of my daughters says frequently)! 

Of late, I had desired to start writing, again—a dream I’ve had for a considerable time now. I came up with a very good idea of how to bring back one of my favorite TV and movie series, Firefly and Serenity, and started arranging my thoughts in order to put them in “novel” form, as a “fan fiction.” I opened up a Twitter account (Geese! I hated doing that!), found some of the cast members, and the creator, and tried sharing my ideas with each of them. I found out...um...they don’t really pay attention to us “less important” folks. Oh well, it was worth a shot, plus I learned how to post (and more importantly, what not to expect) on Twitter. However, I continued to develop my ideas, in hopes that, one day, I could share them. Then, I started coming up with ideas for my own novel(s) as well, though I had no outlet for them..YET!

So, after my email acquaintance, Clif High (the Web Bot guy), mentioned that his research pointed toward Steemit, as one of the crypto-systems that persevere for the long-run, I looked into it. I snooped around a bit. I found out that one needed to be on FaceBook or Reddit to sign up. There was good reasons for that—helps keep out bots , rif-raf, and such,. However, I had painstakingly been limiting my net-presence for some time now, and immediately dismissed the possibility. 

I, then, watched a recent video of Jeff Berwick interviewing a young lady who blogs on Steemit about traveling. Steemit, pretty much pays her bills, and has lifted her out of the doldrums of a mediocre life. Jeff, now, blogs here himself. That clinched it. I had to join up. So, I restarted my old Facebook account, just to be able to sign on..and started educating myself about Steemit. I ended up uploading my first two posts, found here, and here, before realizing that nobody on Steemit knows me. So, in the middle of editing my third post (posting right after this one...find it here), I decided to share a little about who I am, with this great community (and Steemit is truly a great community). 

My plans for Steemit have changed a bit, since I first signed on. Not only am I planning on posting my original writing, I am also planning on posting commentary about the content a couple of acquaintances of mine are uploading to the web, some DIY (maybe some of my “next-level-shit” and possibly my wife’s gardening, prepping, and how to eat weeds gourmet style), and my late uncle’s REALLY NICE photography I inherited...with commentary, of course...and, maybe more things, as well...This feels, in many ways, like  “wandering outside of my cozy little Hobbit Hole, in search of a new adventure.” 

...Stay tuned. 

  

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I really, REALLY, covet your comments, praise, and criticism, as your participation will help my “good” (in my own opinion) writing become “better”, or even “great” (hopefully your opinion, at some point). I wish to thank you in advance for that. Your up-votes are greatly appreciated,, as well, since they are one of the the vehicles, after having been disabled since age 22, that may lift me to greater self-sufficiency—carrying my own water, so-to-speak. 

Please follow me at... 

Steemit : @james83501

Twitter: @james83501

~Cheers~