Looking for a more social, social network.

You may be aware that my daughter, Amy, works with me. I hope she's learning some things from me because I learn something from her every day. Much of that is technology. I'm involved with Active Rain because of her and I LOVE Active Rain.

Now I'm interested in a social network experience seperate from real estate related things. Amy often comes in all excited because she just heard from an old high school friend or somebody she worked in the park service with. She gets these reconnections from blogging.

I'm in a different generation so my needs and experiences are different. I would really like to put myself out there in order to hear from old friends, but I'm really quite reticent about the entire thing. I don't want any more 'junk' coming in on my computer and I'm very happily married and employed so I don't need all those email telemarketers bugging me.

For the 50 something generation, where is the safest and most compatible network? I'm a grandmother and an Episcopalian and a REALTOR. I love to read and walk and play golf. Some of you must be there already. Please let me know where and how to go. I'm ready for my next internet experience.

Thank you in advance. I'm waiting to hear from you.