Edited to add an important clarification

I do not often link to other blog posts, but I thought this one was well-worth sharing. It ranks easily among the best articles I have ever read on homeschooling, and I am not quick to hand out such statements. Among other things, I appreciate the fact that this post, while overwhelmingly positive & encouraging, is not afraid to acknowledge the downsides of homeschooling as well. Too often we as homeschoolers are reluctant to address that topic. It also includes a couple of links to other articles on that same topic that are well-worth reading. (And don't worry; the "downside" section constitutes only a very small portion of the post. :-)

Here's one of my favorite lines from the post: "A library card and a curious mother can offer a stellar education." (I hasten to add, however, that this article is NOT about educating with only a library card. I just like that line.) Now go read the rest, and perhaps the links as well; then explore the rest of the blog.  Whether you homeschool or not, it would be well-worth adding to your reading list, as the author is simply an amazing writer.

Okay, end of commercial. We now return to our regularly scheduled programming. (Although once you visit Ann's blog, I'm not certain you will ever feel a need to return to mine.)