| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp |
| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp. All rights reserved. |
| about the book |
| The Homeschool Diner's Guide to Headstrong Homeschoolers compiled by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006 From advocacy to rants, from courage to bold statements of individuality... HEM-Homeschooling Politics -- for sharing news about legal and legislative issues of interest to homeschooling families HSWatch -- a place where articles, incidents and current legislation impacting homeschoolers can be posted and practically discussed, to efficiently inform, network and support the efforts of homeschoolers across the nation to keep homeschooling free. Stillwater Homeschool Alliance -- the mission of the Alliance is to build an association of homeschoolers to work on issues directly related to advocacy, building on our individual talents and our unique experiences as homeschoolers FreeHomeschool -- a group of parents who wish to donate their used/unwanted homeschool materials to those in need Punk Parents -- Involved in alternative parenting (homeschooling, raising your kids vegan\vegetarian, etc) and catching crap for it? Come talk about it here. Goth Homeschoolers -- other families at the local support group consider you the kind of person they're trying to avoid? Come on over and talk to other homeschoolers who understand Ecomamas -- homeschooling, sustainable communities, vegetarianism, natural living, organic gardening, DIY, saving our environment, etc. Back to Basic Families -- for those who homeschool, are considering homeschooling, use alternative medicine or herbs, dehydrate foods, freeze foods, can foods, garden, use cloth diapers, make baby food from scratch, etc. Homeschool Homestead -- Christian focused group supporting homesteading, simple, frugal lifestyle, return to old time skills and crafts Natural Mama -- for more moderately "natural" moms who believe in gentle alternatives in parenting, healthcare, education, nutrition and entertainment Homeschool-debaters -- voice your opinions without the fear of being told to get back to the "homeschool discussion"!... have debates about important subjects... if you can't handle the heat stay out of the kitchen! ... If you don't like...off topic discussions then please don't join this list! OH OD -- Ohio Homeschoolers' Open Discussions -- a Yahoo! group for those who enjoy lively discussions of controversial topics, such as political agendas, vaccinations, gun laws, evolution, breast feeding, philosophy, gun control, and Harry Potter Reluctant Patriots -- an article by homeschool parent Pam Puniello Progressive Homeschoolers -- a discussion list for politically progressive homeschooling families... used to pass along action alerts, news articles, and engage in discussion on a wide variety of issues of interest to liberal minded homeschoolers Freethinking Unschoolers -- "Freethinkers are often very opinionated and passionate people, and don't mind openly saying what they think and feel, even if it's not always nice. As such, this group is not for the easily offended!! |
| (back to) I heard it at the diner |
| "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed; it's the only thing that ever has.” -- Margaret Mead "Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around." ~~ Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862) |