Panic Button

Nope, I'm not pushing it. California homeschoolers everywhere are running like headless chickens over the hype and overexaggered headlines of a family who were abusing their family and, yes (Bad apples in a general good barrel), homeschooling. A judge supposedly claimed that it was illegal to teach children in California without being certified. Thus...the panic.

There are some things to remember:

1. This is still a new ruling, not justified, and certainly not legislated. California and its justices have been very friendly homeschoolers in the past One little ruling (specific to the heinous parents of this hapless family), isn't going to change things overnight.
2. There are several organizations and legal groups that help homeschoolers who are hyper-alert to the situation. They are on top of it and when they worry, THEN I'll worry. Right now, they say, hold tight.
3. This was reported in the news. The media is not generally known for publishing things in a a moderate, calm light. It gets more readers/watchers/listeners by hyperbole and exaggeration. Never consider the media a primary source...and then find the primary source and ask them.

So, I haven't lost any sleep over this "issue" yet. When I do, then you'll hear me. Until then, chill.

This is Me!

Just what the world needs...more exposition by heedless neophytic writers! Still, here I am, as if my voice had any justification in existence.
I am a homeschooling LDS mom of two (one marvelously sweet boy, one incredibly charismatic girl), I am moved by flowers and green-growing things (I am no longer a theoretical gardener, I have four four-by-four boxes!), love a story with a GOOD plot (actually, I DIE for a GOOD plot), dabble in writing (Don't go there - I'm not ready to spill the beans), and generally enjoy being creative.
My husband speaks FIVE languages (anybody have a good job for him?), and has to put up with super-intelligent kids (okay, bias), and a highly-opinionated wife (fact). I apparently also love ellipses....LOLOLOLOL.
Our family believes in duty to God and to our country. My hubby served the Lord for two years in Uruguay, and I had 18 wonderful months of opportunity in Massachusetts. Both of us have family histories of service to our country, with his brother currently serving in the Navy.
Well, you'll be hearing enough from me in the days to come.
Give me a chance.
Maybe, I'll surprise you.