<center>*"Wond'rous apparition provided by magician.
Doo, doo, doo, Lookin' out my back door."*
~ [Lookin' Out My Back Door](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLZghQtxeSA&list=FLneUzrBlHVa5vXf9-HdFZLw&index=73)</center>

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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The awesome and benevolent @MarianneWest asked some of us to give our take on the many steemhouse stories that have emerged over the past 4 weeks. What inspired us to write them? As the person somewhat😒 responsible for starting these shenanigans, this is a heavy responsibility. Before I talk about Steem House I must first explain the impetus for me joining in on the #freewrite fun in the first place.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IT'S ALL @BRISBY'S FAULT! For those who don't already know, she and I have known each other for years. In fact(I don't think she'll mind me saying this) I introduced her to Steemit. In turn,
 she started telling me about this freewrite group she discovered.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>Freewrite? Sounds shady,</em> I thought. My protective mode kicked in.
 After all, I brought her into this world, I couldn't let her fall victim to some cult. At least not so soon. And not to one <em>I</em> didn't start.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So, I started reading some of these freewrites. What I discovered were some of the most disturbed, twisted minds I've ever seen. But, I saw something else. I saw people with good hearts. I saw people who supported each other. People who cared for each other. It felt like home.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So, of course, after immersing myself in some freewrites I started to become a little twisted myself. One day @brisby(see a pattern here?) and I were exchanging comments and it made me think of a Seinfeld episode where Elaine and Jerry are in a bakery:</p>

<p><center><h4>Elaine</h4>
You know? I often wonder what you'll be like when you're senile.</center></p>

<p><center><h4>Jerry</h4>I'm actually looking forward to it.</center></p>

<p><center><h4>Elaine</h4>Yeah. I think it'll be a smooth transition for you.</center></p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Then I started to think about @brisby and myself living in an old folks home, completely senile. What would we be like? Then I started to think of each of the friends that I've made in my short time freewriting. The more I imagined this home, the more I realized <em>this</em> had to be written and shared. What better way to show my appreciation for people who have supported me and have been my friend despite never meeting me? Thus,
 <a href="https://steemit.com/humor/@omra-sky/the-old-steemians-home">The Old Steemians Home</a> was born.</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And then you responded. I mean I figured people would get a kick out of it. But,
 I was truly flattered and blown away when people started to write steemhouse posts of their own. It's such an amazing family, it's hard not to join the fun...</p>

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<p><center><h2>@Snook</h2></p>
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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <em>What a great name for a cat</em>, I thought, the first time I saw the name snook. So, the first time I used snook in a <a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@omra-sky/weekend-freewrite-princess-evie">story</a>, was when my cat, Evie, needed an advisor. Snook is so much more than a great name for a cat, though. She's a wonderfully creative, friendly, and caring person. Not only that, she is also the architect of our literal home. One she created in Sims4. She has also made <em>us</em> up into Sims characters. The amount of work she's done is truly amazing. If you like to smile you really need to check her <a href="https://steemit.com/@snook">blog</a> out.</p>

<center><a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@snook/flash-day-66-freewrite">Flash! Day 66 #freewrite</a> by snook
<a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@snook/netflix-episode-12-the-old-steemians-home-the-waiting">Netflix: Episode 12, The Old Steemians Home: The Waiting</a> by snook
<a href="https://steemit.com/steemhouse/@snook/the-house">THE House</a> by snook
<a href="https://steemit.com/steemhouse/@snook/steemhouse-2nd-installment-sims-4">#Steemhouse~ 2nd installment~Sims 4</a> by snook
<a href="https://steemit.com/weekendfreewrite/@snook/the-old-steemians-home-omra-s-tale-part-2">The Old Steemians Home: Omra's Tale (Part 2?)</a> by snook
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<p><center><h2>@f3nix</h2></p>
🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟🍌🐟</center>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This family is global. Meet my Italian friend, F3nix. He's a master illusionist, painting masterpieces that have made me laugh, cringe, think, and genuinely terrified. His story below, Just A Pillow, brilliantly expanded this universe in a way only he could. I highly recommend you check his <a href="https://steemit.com/@f3nix">blog</a> out!</p>

<center><a href="https://steemit.com/ita/@f3nix/just-a-pillow-solo-un-cuscino-eng-ita-freewrite-an-old-steemians-house-production">Just a pillow - Solo un cuscino [ENG/ITA Freewrite - An Old Steemians House Production]</a> by f3nix
<a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@f3nix/children-s-games-giochi-da-bambini-eng-ita">Children's Games - Giochi da Bambini [ENG-ITA]</a> by f3nix
<a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@f3nix/friendship-amicizia-eng-ita-freewrite-day-87">Friendship - Amicizia [ENG-ITA Freewrite, day 87]</a> by f3nix
<a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@f3nix/stranded-on-the-sofa-like-whales-spiaggiati-sul-divano-come-cetacei-eng-ita-freewrite-day-88">Stranded on the sofa like whales - Spiaggiati sul divano come cetacei [ENG-ITA Freewrite day 88]</a> by f3nix
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<p><center><h2>@brisby</h2></p>
👽 👺 👻 👽 👺 👻 👽 👺 👻 👽 👺 👻 👽 👺 👻 👽 👺 👻 👽 👺 👻 👽 👺 👻 👽 👺 👻 👽 👺 👻</center>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;My dear friend, brisby, also fell into my tra- I mean, she also participates in the fun. She's added some much needed suspense, mystery, and horror to our House in a way that only she can deliver. She's also responsible for introducing a new edition to our property...though I wouldn't go in there, if I were you. Check out her <a href="https://steemit.com/@brisby">blog</a>, if you <em></em>dare.</p>

<center><a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@brisby/an-old-steemians-home-christmas-eve">An Old Steemians Home Christmas Eve</a> by brisby
<a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@brisby/the-shed-an-old-steemians-home-story">The Shed - An Old Steemians Home Story</a> by brisby
<a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@brisby/that-night-in-the-shed-freewrite-day-88">That Night in the Shed - Freewrite (Day 88)</a> by brisby</center>

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<p><center><h2>@simgirl</h2></p>
💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃 🚶 💃</center>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Simgirl has another creative blog. Among other things, she does posts teaching people how to play the Sims. In fact, she's responsible for creating the Sims monster, Snookzilla. The architect of our homes. Simgirl has also produced our very first theme song featuring yours truly on vocals. I encourage you to check out her <a href="https://steemit.com/@simgirl">blog</a>.</p>

<center><a href="https://steemit.com/thesteemianhome/@simgirl/the-steemians-home-the-fish-song-simgirl">The Steemians Home- The Fish Song @simgirl</a> by simgirl</center>

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<p><center><h2>@whatisnew</h2></p>
😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺 😺</center>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As flattering and fun to read as all of these stories have been, I found whatisnew's contribution to be truly touching. It exposes the power we have as writers and, more importantly, as a community. It's also renewed my commitment to this world we are all building together. Plus, she's our resident cat. And every good home needs a pet. You can check out her blog <a href="https://steemit.com/@whatisnew">here</a>.</p>

<center><a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@whatisnew/day-77-5-minute-freewrite-story-the-steemian-home-the-library">Day 77: 5 Minute Freewrite/Story- The Steemian Home- The Library</a> by whatisnew</center>

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<p><center><h2>@deaconlee</h2></p>
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<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned in our Steem Home. Okay, things <em>rarely</em> go as planned. And when the shit hits the fan, you want someone around who can lead a charge. You want someone around who's been through it all. That's deaconlee, our Home's General Captain. The technological aspects of his writing blow me away and I was glad to see him get involved. I understand there's more to come. Definitely check out
his <a href="https://steemit.com/@deaconlee">blog</a>.</p>

<center><a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@deaconlee/day-80-5-minute-freewrite-prompt-awakening">Day 80: 5 Minute Freewrite - Prompt: Awakening</a> by deaconlee</center>

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<p><center><h2>@omra-sky</h2></p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There is plenty more to come. I would encourage anyone and everyone to participate in the fun. Simply use the tag #steemhome. We have plenty of room at Steem Home. </p>

<center><a href="https://steemit.com/humor/@omra-sky/the-old-steemians-home">The Old Steemians Home</a> by omra-sky
<a href="https://steemit.com/freewrite/@omra-sky/the-old-steemians-home-omra-s-tale-part-1">Steem House: Omra's Tale (Part 1)</a> by omra-sky
<a href="https://steemit.com/@omra-sky">My Blog</a></center>

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