Hi Karate Grandma -
Glad to have you with us. Sorry for the delay in your post getting approved, but it was hiding on someone else's thread, so I just split it off and gave you your own intro. You'll get the hang of the forum, I hope, cuz we're glad to have you with us.
And, no, not just men can do this - and, as a matter of fact, there are more solo women than there are men - so maybe we women are better at it solo than the guys are. (smiling, but serious).
Lots of us here who can give you support, so I hope you come on back and sit with us - ask questions, read, get answers, give answers ... and share of yourself.
My first question for you - is what would you like us to call you?