Thanks for your kind words @slobberchops.

My "due diligence" is not too invasive, just a quick Dr Google and Steem looksie. I limit my time to about 2-3 minutes max, to ensure I don't intrude too much; I could, just that I choose not to.

I came across some travel pics that looked real nice, places I hope to get to some day if I get to the UK and Europe. Inspiring stuff that, when meditated upon, develops a certain style of writing, almost poetic.

As for new people, yeah I'm with a bunch of steemians heavily promoting Steem on social media, as well as being a member of both CTPtalk led by @jongolson and his awesome ClickTrackProfit.com website that is pulling people to Steem.

As for hope in Steem, you have a passion for writing and exploring, so let that passion dictate your Steem experience and in the process, you get paid and so do we. You contributions here benefit you and everyone else that chooses to engage with you. You enrich the Steem experience for all, and add to our investments here. If you seek liberty, then this Steem platform is home.