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Caring about other people

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Kayla Chadwick recently published an article in the Huffington Post titled “I Don’t Know How To Explain To You That You Should Care About Other People”.   She says “I can’t debate someone into caring about what happens to their … Continue reading →

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End of an Era

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Today is my last day at work at Riley Hospital for Children, the day I move out of my apartment, and the day I begin the trip to Iowa.  It was difficult to make the decision to retire, when I enjoy … 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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Renewal

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

As the days seem to get darker and darker in so many ways, it is easy to despair, and tempting to give up and retreat into ourselves. So I wondered about the following, “the Universe is going to help Warriors … 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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Excellent Description of Quaker Meeting

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I was amazed at how well this describes Quaker meeting for worship, from my experience, anyway. The Warrior of the Light meditates. He sits in a quiet place in his tent and surrenders himself to the divine light. When he … Continue reading →

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Auto Temptation

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

As those who know me probably guess, auto in this case refers to automobile.  That just brought an epiphany–maybe I’m Don Quixote and cars are my windmills?  I hope so. For those who don’t know me, living without a car … 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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Federal Judge Orders Environmental Review of DAPL

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday U.S. District Judge James Boasberg wrote the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “did not adequately consider the impacts of an oil spill on fishing rights, hunting rights, or environmental justice, or the degree to which the pipeline’s effects are likely to … 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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