Category Archives: bicycles

Ethical Transportation

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

The following is an example of how Quakers work together as a spiritual community.  As those who know me know, and I’ve written about many times, nearly forty years ago I was led to live without a personal automobile. That … Continue reading →

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BIKE/AFSC/FCNL/IYMC

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

This photo was taken at Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative)’s Midyear Meeting this spring at Bear Creek meeting, outside Earlham, Iowa.     These representatives of Quaker organizations illustrate ways Friends are providing witness for environmental justice with alternatives to personal … Continue reading →

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Bicycles as Witness

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Those who know me know I was led, almost 40 years ago, to give up having a personal automobile, and the many blessings that resulted in my life as a result.  Including nearly daily running, and making it possible to … Continue reading →

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First time bicycle at Bear Creek

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I know that riding a bicycle to Quaker meeting is not a new idea.  Some meetinghouses, including Des Moines Valley Friends,  have bicycle racks. The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) offices in Washington, DC, have bicycle racks, showers and … Continue reading →

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Bicycle

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve been writing about being led to explore using a bicycle for longer range transportation as one way to try to deal with my recent move to Iowa, where local public transportation does not exist.  https://kislingjeff.wordpress.com/?s=bicycle My friends in Indianapolis … Continue reading →

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Last First Day at North Meadow Friends (for the time being)

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Early Friends used to refer to the days of the week by number, Sunday being First day.  Yesterday was the last First day I will be attending North Meadow Circle of Friends Meeting for a while, since I am moving … Continue reading →

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Decisions

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I am feeling challenged about bicycle journeys I am feeling led to begin.  My biggest concern is whether I am still physically fit enough.  About two years ago I was suddenly no longer able to run as I had all … Continue reading →

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Pick Your Battles

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

This morning I read Sheila Kennedy’s blog post, “Wisdom from RuPaul”, that talks about an issue that has also been bothering me.  I would ask your indulgence here, because the discussion runs the risk of offending the very people who … Continue reading →

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Quaker Biker

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

As I wrote yesterday, I’m beginning to work on plans to promote bicycling.  Since links to this blog appear in several places, many readers don’t know me, so here is a brief history. When I arrived in Indianapolis in 1971, … Continue reading →

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