Tag Archives: Costa Rica

Bear Creek Friends and Monteverde Friends School

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Last year I wrote about this drawing on the envelope of a letter from Monteverde Friends School, which is in Costa Rica. Soon after I received my letter, Bear Creek Friends Meeting’s clerk, Jackie Leckband, brought another envelope to meeting … Continue reading →

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Responses from Monteverde Friends School

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

I recently wrote about this drawing on the envelope of a letter from Monteverde Friends School, which is in Costa Rica. My family and Iowa Quakers have a long history with the Monteverde community in Costa Rica. It is always … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Although a life long pacifist, I respect the service of those who believe a military response is sometimes called for.  It is a great sacrifice to give years of your life to military service, time away from family and friends.  … Continue reading →

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