This is a major use case for Posthaven! No hosting to manage, your content is safe forever, and up to 10 blogs for $5/mo.
With email subscriptions, less-technical family members get posts delivered directly to them, and they can leave a comment simply by replying to the email!
Where would I write essays and post some pics of home and family for my friends to see?
Just a place to write. No newsletter, podcast, Instagram, etc.