You can change your postings by using the down arrow on the left hand side of your text entry box...
...I often set mine to "freestyle." Note that you can post photos using "share" from the same list, once you have more karma.
Thanks for writing! Now I know how to see when someone has responded to me (box on the lower right hand side of the screen).
Joan I think that I went to High School with you at Riverdale!