Welcome to Steemit!
If you want to make the most of the community here as a newbie, may I recommend strongly that you get signed up with the #MinnowSupportProject? It's a great way to find folks with similar interests here on Steemit. Information about the PALnet MSP is HERE.
My best wishes to you!
Thank you jrhughes! I am definitely looking for a few pointers on how to navigate this new world. I will check out minnowsupportproject shortly.