Welcome to Hive @kedleona!
It definitely takes a bit of time to learn the ropes... and no worries, we don't use the water bottle around here!
Best way to expand your reading circle is just to click on one the tags below a post that interests you and see where it takes you. For example, click on #cats and see where it takes you! Chances are, you'll find someone to follow! And then their posts will show up in your personal feed.
Also check my reply to @bulldog-joy, above!
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Tks!
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