Hi there. Just graduated this year. I delivered a speech as well; I might upload it later to share with you.
*is UAB-bound*
Homeschool moms might want to check out theswap.com. They have many different forums, one even for political posts.
The Homeschool Adventure forum has MANY fantastic links.
Try it out and see.
Congrats ... my oldest two (home-schooled) sons will be at UAB this fall ... one as a frosh, the other as a sophomore.