Cute list of 25 Reasons We Homeschool. A couple of good ones:

“Socialization is overrated. If the socialization you get in public schools is so gosh-awful important, how did modern humanity survive its first 4,850 years without it?”
“Learning never ends — not at 3 p.m., not after homework is done, not on weekends and not on vacation.”
Thanks to Carrie at Mommy Brain for the link.

Abigail at Stones Cry Out gives all the pertinent information on how to become a Soldier’s Angel for someone serving in Iraq. You can commit to write letters or send care packages or just send an email or two to encourage an American soldier.

The Anchoresss is promoting civility and asking that other blogger do the same. Sounds like a plan to me. I’ve seen a lot of ugly incivility in the blogosphere lately, and it’s not limited to the political blogs. Christians are berating one another, using sarcasm, and basically just being nasty to one another. It’s not a pretty sight. C’mon folks, let’s do Ephesians 4:32 and disagree pleasantly.

Speaking of communicating love, encouragement, and joy, (Pollyannas of the World Unite!) Adrian Warnock of UK Evangelical Blog wants to start a meme: everyone spend a day smiling at as many people as possible and report the results on your blog. I’m going to do it. I just have to pick a good day when I’m going to be out of the house and seeing the world. Maybe Saturday–or Sunday at church. That would shake the place up, don’t you think? Especially since I’m a certified introvert, and I probably don’t smile as much as I should or even as much as I think I do.