Category Archives: News

Oct. 9, 2014

Hard things . . .

By Judy

It seems that of late my phone is constantly alerting me to another disaster or impending doom. Perhaps it's just the combination of Ebola, assisted suicide, the Ferguson killings and the local raid on a meth lab ... or maybe … Continue reading →

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Oct. 8, 2014

Changing the world one bed time chat at a time

By Luke

The title of this blog post, and the inspiration thereof, is blatantly, unabashedly, and completely stolen from the Sonlight Moment of the same name. Please go enjoy that post first. <smile> I don't remember bedtime chats except for the whispered … Continue reading →

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Oct. 7, 2014

Children Raised by Their School

By Luke

One of the benefits you enjoy by homeschooling is involvement in your child's life. You do more than merely educate. When you choose to homeschool you also choose to be active, to be there. This is why homeschoolers stay engaged … Continue reading →

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Oct. 1, 2014

Homeschooling Boosts Student Self-Esteem

By Autoblot

Years ago, Luke linked to the blog post I used to be the prettiest girl in the world. That post is such a perfect picture of the kind of confidence you can give your children by homeschooling.     An Autoblot™ Post … Continue reading →

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Sep. 29, 2014

Feel Like You Shouldn't Homeschool? Read This

By Autoblot

Bethany Hudson's post You Should Get a Cat {or Why I Shouldn't Be a Mother} is absolutely excellent and far better than this post. Go read hers and I think you'll know where I'm going with this one.     An Autoblot™ … Continue reading →

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Sep. 25, 2014

It's fall ... and apples are in the air!

By Judy

My favorite time of year has arrived once again here in upstate NY. The days are getting shorter, the mornings are crisp, and the smell of burning leaves is in the air. Some days I just stand on my back … Continue reading →

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Sep. 24, 2014

Personal "Liberation" as Seen by History

By Luke

I was basically ignorant of Kate Millett until I read her sister's account of the impacts of Kate's ideas and problems. Ken Chapman I've had a few of "my kids" take Women's Studies classes. If I recall their tales correctly, … Continue reading →

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